Dermatologist cost in Singapore (2026)

In Singapore, a non-subsidised follow-up visit to a dermatologist at the National Skin Centre costs S$119 to S$182 (2026), including 9% GST. Subsidised patients pay less. Several providers on this page, including private clinic Dermatology & Co, quote fees on enquiry, and medicine, tests or procedures can add to the bill.

How much does a dermatologist cost in Singapore?

The clearest published benchmark is the National Skin Centre (NSC): non-subsidised follow-up consultations cost S$119 to S$182, including 9% GST, under fees in force from 22 August 2026. The private clinic and the two hospital departments on this page price consultations on enquiry.

We looked for consultation fees that providers publish themselves, because those are the figures you can ask a clinic to confirm. NSC publishes its non-subsidised fee schedule on the NHG Health website. Many private dermatology clinics do not put fees online, and neither of the hospital departments listed here showed consultation charges on the pages we checked. The table sums up what we found on 13 October 2026.

Treat the NSC range as a reference point for a specialist follow-up, not a quote. Your own bill depends on your subsidy status, whether the visit counts as a first visit, and anything done on the day, such as tests, procedures or medicine.

Which dermatology providers are on this page?

This page lists four providers in A to Z order: one private clinic, the National Skin Centre and the dermatology departments at two public hospitals. The order is alphabetical and is not a ranking. Each entry shows its published fee or says Price on enquiry.

What changes the price of a dermatologist visit?

Four things move the bill most: whether you are a subsidised or private patient, whether the visit counts as a first visit or a follow-up, any tests or procedures done on the day, and the medicine you are prescribed. GST also matters when you compare quotes.

Subsidy status. At NSC, eligible patients pay subsidised rates, which are lower than the non-subsidised fees shown above. NSC's fees and appointments pages explain who qualifies. If you see a private dermatologist, you pay the clinic's own rate.

First visit or follow-up. At NSC, a gap of 2 years since your last visit means your next appointment is treated as a first visit, not a follow-up, so it is charged at the first-visit rate. If you are returning after a long break, check both rates on NSC's fees page.

Tests and procedures. A consultation fee covers the doctor's assessment. If the dermatologist takes a skin sample for laboratory testing or carries out a procedure during the visit, that can appear as a separate item on your bill. Ask for an itemised estimate before agreeing to anything you had not planned.

Medicine. Creams, tablets and other medicine prescribed at the visit can be charged in addition to the consultation. Ask whether medicine is included in any figure you are quoted, and whether you can collect a repeat prescription without a full consultation.

GST. NSC's published non-subsidised fees include 9% GST. When a private clinic gives you a quote, ask whether GST is included so you compare like with like.

Waiting time. NSC gives a S$10 rebate when waits run long. The amount is small, but it is set out on NSC's appointments page, so it is worth knowing about.

Can you use MediSave or subsidies to see a dermatologist?

Yes, for some conditions. Psoriasis is one of 23 conditions under MOH's Chronic Disease Management Programme, so MediSave can help pay for its treatment, with a 15% cash co-payment. Eczema is not on that list yet, and MOH has said it will be assessed.

The CPF Board's website lists psoriasis among the 23 chronic conditions covered by the programme. You pay 15% of the bill in cash and MediSave can be used for the rest under the programme's rules, so confirm your claim with the clinic before treatment starts.

In a written reply, MOH said eczema is not yet on the list and will be assessed. The same reply said subsidies of up to 75% are available to eligible patients, and that people aged 60 and over can use Flexi-MediSave. If you want subsidised care, start with NSC's fees and appointments pages, which explain who qualifies. Before you book a private clinic, ask whether it can process MediSave claims for your condition.

Does insurance cover a dermatologist visit?

It depends on your plan. Some health insurance and employer plans pay for specialist outpatient visits and some do not. Check whether specialist visits are covered, whether you need a referral to claim, and the claim limit, before your first appointment.

Expat Living's guide to seeing a dermatologist in Singapore makes the same general point: cover varies from plan to plan, so read your policy wording or call your insurer first. Keep itemised receipts in case your insurer asks for them.

How do you choose a dermatology clinic?

Choose on practical facts: whether the doctor is registered as a dermatologist, whether you need subsidised care, how easy the clinic is to reach, and whether it will give you a clear fee estimate. Price alone tells you little about whether a clinic suits you.

• Check the doctor's registration on the Singapore Medical Council's online register, which shows a doctor's specialty.
• Decide between public and private care. Subsidised care at NSC costs less for eligible patients, while a private clinic such as Dermatology & Co lets you book without a GP referral.
• Ask for the consultation fee and whether GST, medicine and tests are included.
• Ask about MediSave if you have psoriasis or another condition on the chronic disease list.
• Check location and opening hours. Dermatology & Co publishes its hours on its website.

How did we check these prices?

We opened each provider's own website and the relevant government pages, and recorded only fees that providers publish themselves. Where we could not find a published fee, the entry says Price on enquiry rather than an estimate. All prices were checked on 13 October 2026.

NSC's figures are from its non-subsidised schedule in force from 22 August 2026, including 9% GST. MediSave details come from the CPF Board and MOH. Fees change, so confirm the current figure with the provider when you book.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Speak to a registered doctor.

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