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Dr Diana Chan
Dr Diana Chan – Pain Management & Anaesthesiology Specialist In Singapore
Dr Diana Chan is a Specialist in Pain Management and Anaesthesiology at Advanced Pain Specialists in Singapore. She specialises in multidisciplinary pain care and minimally invasive interventional pain procedures.
She graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and a Master of Medicine (MMed) in Anaesthesiology. To further her expertise in medical research and advanced clinical practice, she obtained a Master of Clinical Investigation (MCI) from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
Before her current practice, Dr Chan served as the Head of the Department of Pain Medicine at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) from 2020 to 2024. As the Founder and past Head of the SingHealth Duke-NUS Pain Centre, she has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of multidisciplinary pain care in Singapore.
Dr Chan is renowned for her commitment to patient-centric care, earning her the SingHealth Service with a Heart Award. Her dedication to the field extends beyond clinical practice to extensive research, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications and frequent appearances as a medical expert on platforms such as Channel 8 and The Straits Times.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Dr Chan’s academic qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), National University of Singapore.
- Master of Medicine (MMed) in Anaesthesiology, National University of Singapore.
- Master of Clinical Investigation (MCI), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
- Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS) in Anaesthesiology.
- Fellow in Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP), World Institute of Pain.
- Graduate Diploma of Acupuncture (GDA).
- European Diploma of Regional Anaesthesia (EDRA).
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Dr Diana Chan is a specialist in Pain Management and Anaesthesiology, focusing on minimally invasive interventional pain management with over a decade of experience. Her clinical interests include:
- Spinal Pain Management: Epidural steroid injections for back pain and sciatica, radiofrequency ablations of the joints and spine, and disc ablation procedures.
- Regenerative Medicine: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and prolotherapy.
- Neuropathic Pain: Specialized treatments for complex conditions like trigeminal neuralgia and postherpetic neuralgia.
- Advanced Cancer Pain: Use of intrathecal catheters and sympathetic blocks.
- Specialized Injections: Botox injections for the management of chronic migraines and chronic pelvic pain.
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS & COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
Dr Chan holds the following appointments and committee memberships:
- Former Head of Department, Department of Pain Medicine, Singapore General Hospital (2020–2024).
- Founder and Past Head, SingHealth Duke-NUS Pain Centre.
- Honorary Secretary, Chapter of Pain Medicine Physicians at the Academy of Medicine, Singapore.
- Past Council Member, College of Anaesthesiologists, Singapore.
AWARDS
Dr Chan has received awards in the medical field, including:
- SingHealth Service with a Heart Award.
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