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SHORT BIOGRAPHY
I'm Dr Tan Yia Swam, I'm a mother of three boys. I trained as a general surgeon, and worked in various restructured hospitals before leaving for private practice in May 2019, to have my own company "Breast Friend Surgery and Wellness". I see patients at Thomson Medical Centre (Thomson Breast Centre #03-03), and Mount Elizabeth Novena (Nexus Surgical #08-43). I advocate for breastfeeding, breast cancer screening, early detection and holistic wellness! I try to stay connected on social media, I post on Facebook and Instagram @breastfriendsurgery
CREDENTIALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
MBBS
MMed (Surgery)
MRCS
FRCS
MMed (Surgery)
MRCS
FRCS
ACCEPTED INSURANCE
Panel doctor on AIA, Great Eastern, Prudential.
All insurances are ok- we just need to clear the pre-authorisation paperwork. Check with your agent please :)
All insurances are ok- we just need to clear the pre-authorisation paperwork. Check with your agent please :)
FINANCIAL DECLARATIONS
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Dear @jaey I totally feel you! I have never managed to make time to exercise while I was in training to be a specialist. Now ironically, even though I'm busier...
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0For the average lady, it's good to start mammogram (MMG) screening yearly, fro age 40 onwards. In those with dense breasts, your doctor may recommend an additional ultrasound. From age...
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9th Jul 2020 (over 5 years ago) 2
2Dear @worriedmum
A breast lump may be due to several conditions. You need to see a doctor, for a thorough history to asses your risk, physical examination, ultrasound breasts. Depending...
Show full answerA breast lump may be due to several conditions. You need to see a doctor, for a thorough history to asses your risk, physical examination, ultrasound breasts. Depending...
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0Dear @curiousdaughter I am sorry to hear about your mum's condition.
For a more thorough answer, please accompany your mother to the next appointment with the medical oncologist (not the...
Show full answerFor a more thorough answer, please accompany your mother to the next appointment with the medical oncologist (not the...
9th Jul 2020 (over 5 years ago) 1
1Dear Wenda, a person's baseline body temperature may fluctuate quite a bit, depending on time of day, activity level, where the temperature was taken and the type of thermomter used! ...
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