Current appointments
- Director, Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic, Mount Elizabeth Novena
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS (2025 onwards)
- Chief Medical Officer, ORA Group
Dr Ben Ng, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist in Singapore
MBChB BAO | MRCP (Edin) | CCT Diabetes and Endocrinology (GMC) | CCT General Internal Medicine (GMC) | MD (Hons) | FAMS (Singapore)
Dr Ben Ng is a senior consultant endocrinologist in Singapore with over 20 years of clinical experience. He is the Director of Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic, consulting at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre and at Royal Square Medical Centre in Novena. He sees patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity and weight-related conditions, osteoporosis, and adrenal, pituitary and reproductive hormone concerns. His clinical focus is metabolic health, including insulin resistance, fatty liver and the early stages of glucose intolerance.
- Over 20 years in clinical practice
- Dual UK CCT in Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine
- Consultations in English and Mandarin
- Two clinic locations in Novena
What Dr Ben Ng Specialises In
Dr Ben Ng specialises in diabetes mellitus and metabolic health, thyroid disorders, obesity and weight management, osteoporosis, and general endocrinology covering adrenal, pituitary and reproductive hormone conditions. He holds UK Certificates of Completion of Training in both Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine, and consults at two clinic locations in Novena, Singapore.
Conditions Dr Ben Ng Treats
- Type 1 diabetes, including intensive insulin therapy, insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring
- Type 2 diabetes and early-stage disease
- Pre-diabetes and glucose intolerance
- Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
- Fatty liver linked to metabolic disease
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease
- Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
- Thyroid nodules and goitre
- Weight gain assessed alongside its underlying metabolic and hormonal causes
- Osteoporosis and bone health
- Calcium and parathyroid disorders
- Adrenal disorders
- Pituitary disorders
- Men’s hormonal health
- Women’s hormonal health, including Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS, formerly PCOS)
- Endocrine consultation and diagnostic assessment
- Insulin initiation, insulin adjustment and insulin pump therapy
- Continuous glucose monitoring set-up and review
- Structured diabetes education covering diet and lifestyle
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy
- Bone density interpretation and osteoporosis management
- Metabolic and hormonal blood investigations with follow-up review
Academic and Clinical Background
Dr Ben Ng graduated in medicine from Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom. He completed his postgraduate specialist training in the United Kingdom and was awarded a Certificate of Completion of Training by the Royal College of Physicians, with accreditation in both Diabetes and Endocrinology and General Internal Medicine.
He trained at centres including the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast and Hull Royal Infirmary, working alongside endocrinologists including Professors Eric Kilpatrick, Brew Atkinson, David Hadden and Stephen Atkin. He was subsequently awarded a research sabbatical at the University of Hull, where he completed research in diabetes mellitus and was awarded an MD with honours in 2010.
Dr Ben returned to Singapore in 2011 and practised as a Consultant Endocrinologist at Changi General Hospital. During this period he was appointed Assistant Adjunct Professor (Research) at Duke-NUS Medical School and served as a clinical tutor with the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
Areas of Clinical Focus
Metabolic health
Dr Ben’s practice centres on insulin resistance, fatty liver, and the early stages of glucose intolerance. Patients often consult him because their weight has become difficult to manage, or because borderline blood sugar levels and fatty liver were picked up during routine screening. His approach is to identify the underlying metabolic driver first, then work through practical strategies that the patient can sustain over the long term.
Diabetes care
He has a particular interest in early-stage disease, Type 1 diabetes, and patients who require intensive insulin therapy. He is experienced in the use of insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring.
Thyroid care
He is trained in thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsy, with an interest in autoimmune thyroid disease and thyroid disorders in pregnancy.
Structured Diabetes Education Programmes
During his training in the United Kingdom, Dr Ben was involved in the Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) programme, a structured education programme for patients with Type 1 diabetes
Building on this experience, he developed the Living with Diabetes: Diet and Lifestyle (LiDDLe) programme after returning to Singapore. The programme was adapted for Asian diets and lifestyles, is conducted in collaboration with the University of Chester, and has been implemented at Changi General Hospital.
Appointments and Professional Roles
Past appointments
- Consultant, Changi General Hospital
- Assistant Adjunct Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School
- Assistant Adjunct Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS
- Vice President, Diabetic Society of Singapore (2014 to 2016)
- Chairperson, Eastern Community Health Outreach (ECHO) Programme (2011 to 2015)
- President, Asian Association for the Study of Diabetes, IDF-WPR AASD (2014)
- Committee Member, Scientific Committee, International Diabetes Federation Congress (2014)
Professional memberships
- American Diabetes Association
- Diabetes UK
- Association of British Clinical Diabetologists
- Young Diabetes Forum UK
Research, Teaching and Publications
Dr Ben has presented over 30 posters and oral presentations at scientific conferences and has published in peer-reviewed international journals. His research has been cited in over 100 scientific articles, and he has received research grants from organisations including Diabetes UK, the Ministry of Health Singapore, and SingHealth.
He has been invited to speak at meetings across the region, including in Taipei, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, China, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia.
View Dr Ben Ng’s publications on PubMed | Verify registration on the Singapore Medical Council register
Community Work and Public Education
Dr Ben Ng is an accredited diabetes physician in Singapore and has been involved in community health initiatives. He previously served as Programme Director for the Eastern Community Health Outreach (ECHO), a community-based programme aimed at reducing the incidence of diabetes in East Singapore. He is a former Vice President of the Diabetic Society of Singapore, a non-profit organisation that supports patients and raises awareness of diabetes, and continues to contribute through public talks, educational initiatives and written articles, including at society-led and community programmes such as Touch Diabetes.
At ORA Group, he works on the development of digital healthcare programmes covering obesity, metabolic health and preventive medicine, including models of care delivered through telemedicine. He is also the creator of the “Bend It with Dr Ben” podcast series, where he explains metabolic and hormonal health topics such as insulin resistance, fatty liver and weight-related concerns in everyday language.
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Consultation Locations
Dr Ben Ng consults at two locations in Novena. Both are within walking distance of Novena MRT station.
Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic, Mount Elizabeth Novena
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Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre,
#04-28 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 -
+65 6334 2301
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+65 6334 3273
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[email protected]
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Languages spoken at consultation: English and Mandarin.
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Mon – Fri: 8.30am to 12.00pm, 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Sat: 8.30am to 11.30am
Sunday and public holidays: Closed
Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic, Royal Square
billing & insurance
Payment and insurance
Consultations may be claimable under selected integrated shield plans and corporate panels. Medisave may be used for approved chronic disease treatment under the Chronic Disease Management Programme, subject to prevailing Ministry of Health withdrawal limits and conditions. Cash, NETS and major credit cards are accepted. Please contact the clinic for the applicable consultation fee before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions does Dr Ben Ng treat?
Dr Ben Ng treats diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, obesity and weight-related conditions, osteoporosis, and adrenal, pituitary and reproductive hormone conditions. He has a particular clinical focus on metabolic health, including insulin resistance, fatty liver and early glucose intolerance.
How do I make an appointment with Dr Ben Ng?
Appointments can be made by calling +65 6334 2301 for the Mount Elizabeth Novena clinic or +65 6322 3671 for the Royal Square clinic during clinic hours, by WhatsApp, by email, or by completing the enquiry form on this page. The clinic will respond with available consultation times.
Do I need a referral to see Dr Ben Ng?
A referral is not required for a private consultation at Arden. If you hold a corporate or integrated shield plan that requires a GP referral for insurance claims purposes, please check with your insurer before your appointment. If you have been referred by a general practitioner or polyclinic, bringing the referral letter and any recent blood test, scan or biopsy results helps Dr Ben assess your condition at the first visit.
Where does Dr Ben Ng practise?
Dr Ben Ng consults at two locations in Novena. The first is Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, #04-28, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563. The second is Arden Diabetes and Endocrine Centre at Royal Square Medical Centre, #10-08, 101 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329565.
Which location should I book?
Either location can be booked for an endocrine consultation, and clinic hours are the same at both. If you have a preference, mention it when you call or when you complete the enquiry form, and the clinic will confirm the next available slot at that location.
What languages does Dr Ben Ng consult in?
Dr Ben Ng consults in English and Mandarin.
Can I use Medisave or insurance for my consultation?
Medisave may be used for approved chronic disease treatment under the Chronic Disease Management Programme, subject to prevailing Ministry of Health limits. Selected integrated shield plans and corporate panels may also apply. Please contact the clinic to confirm your eligibility before your appointment.
What should I bring to my first consultation?
Bring your identification, any referral letter, a list of your current medications, and recent blood test, imaging or biopsy reports. If you monitor your blood glucose at home, bring your meter, sensor data or logbook.
How long is a consultation with Dr Ben Ng?
A first consultation is typically more detailed and allows time for a full history, examination and review of previous investigations. Follow-up appointments are generally shorter. The clinic can provide an estimated duration when your appointment is confirmed.