Certified Singapore Senior Consultant Urology Specialists With Over 20 Years Of Experience

A urologist consultation in Singapore typically costs between SGD 150 and SGD 400 at private specialist clinics, with the variation driven by clinic tier, doctor seniority, and whether basic tests are bundled. Subsidised public-sector consultations through polyclinic referral cost SGD 36-150 but typically have 2-6 month wait times for non-urgent cases.

Diagnostic tests are usually billed separately: urinalysis (SGD 30-60), bladder ultrasound (SGD 200-350), uroflowmetry (SGD 80-120), and cystoscopy (from SGD 600). Singaporeans and PRs can use Medisave for eligible day surgery and selected outpatient procedures; most private insurance plans cover specialist consultations and diagnostics under outpatient or hospitalisation riders. At Assure Urology & Robotic Centre, we provide a transparent quote before any test or procedure is booked, so the full out-of-pocket cost is known upfront.

WhatsApp +65 9835 0668 for a price estimate based on your symptoms.

Yes — urologists are the surgical specialists for kidney conditions involving the urinary tract, including kidney stones, kidney cancer, ureteric obstruction, recurrent kidney infections, and traumatic kidney injuries. The key distinction is between urologists and nephrologists: nephrologists treat medical kidney diseases such as chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and  dialysis management; urologists handle conditions requiring surgery, scopes, or stents. For overlapping conditions like kidney stones causing infection, both specialists may co-manage the patient.

At Assure Urology & Robotic Centre, Dr. Terence Lim leads kidney stone treatment using Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL), Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS), and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for larger stones.

We also perform robotic partial nephrectomy and radical nephrectomy for kidney cancer, with most patients discharged within 2-4 days. If you have flank pain, blood in urine, or a kidney finding on ultrasound, book a consultation with our urologist.

A competent urologist in Singapore should hold accreditation from the Specialist Accreditation Board (SAB) under the Ministry of Health, be a registered specialist with the Singapore Medical Council, and ideally be a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS). Look for postgraduate qualifications such as MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Urology) or equivalent, plus sub-specialty training in areas relevant to your condition — for example, Uro-Oncology for prostate or bladder cancer, Endourology for kidney stones, or Female Urology for incontinence.

Case volume matters: high-volume robotic surgeons typically achieve better functional outcomes for prostatectomy. Dr. Terence Lim of Assure Urology & Robotic Centre is a Senior Consultant Urologist with over 20 years of experience, MBBS from the National University of Singapore, FAMS, and former Senior Consultant and Chief of the Department of Urology at Changi General Hospital, sub-specialising in Uro-Oncology and robotic urological surgery.

Start by matching the urologist's sub-specialty to your condition: choose a Uro-Oncologist for cancer, an Endourologist for kidney stones, an Andrologist for male sexual or fertility issues, or a Female Urologist for incontinence and pelvic floor disorders.

Verify accreditation through the Singapore Medical Council's online register and check Specialist Accreditation Board status via the Ministry of Health website.

Look at hospital affiliations — surgeons with privileges at Mount Elizabeth, Gleneagles, Farrer Park, or one of the public restructured hospitals have passed institutional credentialing.

Review Google ratings, but weight specialist directories like Healthway and patient testimonials more heavily than star counts alone.

Ask about case volume for your specific procedure: high-volume surgeons typically have better outcomes. At Assure Urology & Robotic Centre, our two consultants cover Uro-Oncology, robotic surgery, kidney stones, and female urology, with consultations available at Mount Elizabeth and Mt Alvernia.

A urology specialist in Singapore diagnoses and treats diseases of the urinary tract in both sexes and the male reproductive system. Common conditions include kidney stones, urinary tract infections (UTIs), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate), prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, blood in urine (haematuria), and erectile dysfunction.

Urologists also manage male infertility, varicocele, undescended testicles, and perform vasectomies and circumcisions. They handle paediatric urology referrals such as bedwetting and hydrocele, and post-cancer reconstructive procedures including artificial urinary sphincter implantation.

Treatment ranges from medication and lifestyle advice to minimally invasive procedures (cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy) and major robotic and open surgery. At Assure Urology & Robotic Centre in Singapore, we offer the full spectrum of adult urology care, with a focus on robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers, and minimally invasive treatment for kidney stones.

For most urine-related symptoms, a urologist is the appropriate specialist — they manage frequent urination, painful urination, weak stream, urinary incontinence, blood in urine (haematuria), recurrent UTIs, and sudden urinary retention.

Start with your GP or a polyclinic for a urinalysis if symptoms are mild and recent; many simple UTIs resolve with antibiotics without specialist input.

See a urologist directly if you have visible blood in urine, pain on urination lasting more than 5 days, urinary leakage affecting daily life, recurrent UTIs (more than 2 in 6 months), inability to fully empty the bladder, or any urinary symptom over age 50.

Women with stress incontinence or pelvic floor symptoms may also see a Urogynaecologist. At Assure Urology & Robotic Centre, our urologists evaluate urinary symptoms with bladder ultrasound, uroflowmetry, urinalysis, and cystoscopy where indicated, and offer same-week appointments at Mount Elizabeth and Mt Alvernia.

Assure Urology & Robotic Centre combines specialist depth, surgical experience, and patient-centred care across two convenient locations.

The clinic is led by Dr. Terence Lim Sey Kiat, a Senior Consultant Urologist with over 20 years of experience, FAMS, and former Chief of Urology at Changi General Hospital, supported by Dr. Koh Li-Tsa as Consultant Urologist. We sub-specialise in  Uro-Oncology — prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers — and in minimally invasive and robotic urological surgery, including robotic partial nephrectomy and robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy.

Patients also benefit from same-week appointments, transparent pricing, Medisave eligibility for qualifying procedures, and consultations in seven languages including English, Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Khmer, and Bahasa Indonesia, serving local and regional patients.

Our Mount Elizabeth and Mt Alvernia locations offer full diagnostic facilities on-site, including bladder ultrasound, flexible cystoscopy, and uroflowmetry, allowing diagnosis and treatment planning in a single visit.

See a urologist immediately if you notice visible blood in your urine, even once and even if painless — this is the most important early sign of bladder, kidney, or prostate disease and always warrants specialist evaluation.

Other clear referrals include sudden severe one-sided flank pain (possible kidney stone), inability to urinate (acute urinary retention), recurrent UTIs (more than two in six months), urinary leakage that affects daily life, a lump in the testis, or persistent erectile dysfunction.

Men over 50 should consider a baseline prostate assessment including PSA blood test and digital rectal exam, particularly with a family history of prostate cancer. Women with stress or urge incontinence affecting quality of life should also seek specialist review rather than relying on pads alone. At Assure Urology & Robotic Centre, urgent appointments are available within the same week at Mount Elizabeth and Mt Alvernia; WhatsApp +65 9835 0668 to book.

A urologist's first-line investigations are usually non-invasive: urinalysis and urine culture detect infection, blood, or microscopic abnormalities; bladder and kidney ultrasound visualises stones, tumours, and structural problems; and uroflowmetry measures the strength of urinary flow, important for assessing BPH.

Blood tests including PSA (prostate-specific antigen), creatinine for kidney function, and electrolytes are standard. Cystoscopy uses a thin flexible scope to inspect the bladder and urethra directly under local anaesthesia, taking 5-10 minutes.

CT urogram or MRI prostate are ordered when imaging beyond ultrasound is needed, particularly for cancer staging or unexplained haematuria.

Urodynamic studies assess bladder function in patients with incontinence or voiding difficulty. At Assure Urology & Robotic Centre, ultrasound, uroflowmetry, urinalysis, and flexible cystoscopy are available on-site at both locations, allowing most patients to complete their workup in one or two visits before treatment planning. Tests are individually selected based on symptoms.