LAWRENCE NGI ING HOU
Summary
Dedicated family physician with over 10 years of experience in Singapore's primary healthcare system, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient-centered care. Extensive expertise includes both government and private healthcare practices, with a focus on primary care. Proficient in multilingual communication, facilitating effective interactions in English, Mandarin, and Malay, while also possessing an understanding of Foochow, Cantonese, and Hokkien dialects. Proven ability to manage emergencies, conduct house calls, and provide comprehensive care for international patients alongside routine family practice responsibilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Physician
Raffles Medical Group Changi Airport
10.2018 - 06.2025
- Managing various acute and chronic diseases and health screenings
- Handling emergency conditions and ambulance transfer of sick patients
- Performs simple surgical procedures
- Performs house/hotel calls
- “Guardian” of the Singapore air border. Perform infectious diseases screening (eg, MERS-COV, Covid-19, Monkeypox) for air travellers and was one of the very first medical team who react during Covid-19 pandemic.
Family Physician
NHG Polyclinics
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Provides high quality primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive health measures.
- Manages high volume of patients with diverse medical needs in a fast-paced environment.
Medical Officer – Geriatric Medicine
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Manage complex geriatric cases, including frailty, polypharmacy, and end-of-life care.
- Gained experience in palliative care, focusing on pain management and improving quality of life for terminally ill patients.
Medical Officer – General Psychiatry
Institute of Mental Health
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Manage inpatient psychiatry patients and ran outpatient medical officer clinics and emergency clinics
Medical Officer
Yishun community hospital
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Provide step down care for patients discharge from acute hospital
- Co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams meeting on patients’ inpatient cares and discharge planning
Medical Officer – Department of Emergency Medicine
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed acute and emergency cases, including trauma, cardiac events, and respiratory distress.
Medical Officer – Singhealth Polyclinics
Bedok/Marine Parade Polyclinic
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Provide high quality primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive health measures.
- Manage high volume of patients with diverse medical needs in a fast-paced environment.
Medical Officer – General Medicine
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Diagnose, manage, carry out treatment and discharge plans for in-patient medical patients
Medical Officer – Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Singapore General Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, strokes, and spinal injuries.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and functional independence.
House Officer
Singapore General Hospital
03.2013 - 06.2013
- General Surgery
House Officer
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
11.2012 - 02.2013
- General Medicine
House Officer
Kandang Kerbau Women and Children Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2012
- Obstetric & Gynaecology
Education
Graduate Diploma - Family Medicine (GDFM)
National University of Singapore
08.2017
Doctor of Medicine -
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
04.2012
Skills
- Fluent in three languages: English, Mandarin, and Malay
- Skilled in patient-centered family medicine
- Proficient clinical assessment skills
- Experienced in chronic disease management
- Certified ACLS and BCLS provider
- Certified telemedicine provider
- MOH-accredited severe disability assessor
Timeline
Family Physician
Raffles Medical Group Changi Airport
10.2018 - 06.2025
Family Physician
NHG Polyclinics
02.2017 - 08.2018
Medical Officer – Geriatric Medicine
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2017
Medical Officer – General Psychiatry
Institute of Mental Health
03.2016 - 06.2016
Medical Officer
Yishun community hospital
01.2016 - 03.2016
Medical Officer – Department of Emergency Medicine
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015
Medical Officer – Singhealth Polyclinics
Bedok/Marine Parade Polyclinic
07.2014 - 12.2014
Medical Officer – General Medicine
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2014
Medical Officer – Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Singapore General Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2013
House Officer
Singapore General Hospital
03.2013 - 06.2013
House Officer
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
11.2012 - 02.2013
House Officer
Kandang Kerbau Women and Children Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2012
Graduate Diploma - Family Medicine (GDFM)
National University of Singapore
Doctor of Medicine -
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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