
MBBS (Hons) · MRCS (Ed) · GDFM (NUS)
Accredited Family Physician (FPAB)
PaedsENGAGE GP Partner (KKH · NUH)
Dr. Darren Chan
Medical Director of Mediway Medical Centre and an accredited Family Physician. Preventive medicine and holistic family care, with a foundation in diagnostic radiology and musculoskeletal care built through hospital work in Melbourne and across Singapore's public hospitals.
- Postgraduate trainingMRCS (Edinburgh) · Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS)
- Clinical focusFamily Medicine · Preventive Care · Musculoskeletal Care
- Languages SpokenEnglish · Mandarin
About Dr. Darren Chan
Accredited Family Physician with hospital experience in Australia and Singapore, and an interest in preventive medicine.
Dr. Darren Chan is the Medical Director of Mediway Medical Centre in Clarke Quay, Singapore, and an accredited Family Physician. He obtained his MBBS with Honours from Monash University, Australia, in 2012, where he was also awarded the Robert Power Prize in Surgery. He gained Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2015 and completed the Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine at the National University of Singapore in 2021.
After working at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia, Dr. Chan returned to Singapore and worked in several public hospitals, gaining experience across Primary Care, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Urology and General Surgery. He has since been the anchor doctor and Family Physician for several established clinics, taking on key clinical roles in the primary care sector. In 2025 he was awarded the COVID-19 Resilience Medal.
Dr. Chan's interest is in preventive medicine, with a foundation in diagnostic radiology and musculoskeletal care. As a Family Physician, he believes in holistic care and health promotion for his patients, supported by same-clinic access to X-ray, phlebotomy and vaccination services at Mediway. He has written several journal articles and a book chapter, and keeps his practice current through regular medical education seminars.
Education, Training & Experience
Clinical background: a factual, verifiable record.
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Education & Qualifications
- MBBS (Hons)Monash University, Australia · 2012 · Robert Power Prize in Surgery
- MRCS (Ed)Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh · 2015
- GDFM (NUS)Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine, National University of Singapore · 2021
- Accredited Family PhysicianFamily Physicians Accreditation Board (FPAB), Singapore
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Hospital & Primary Care Experience
- Hospital Practice, AustraliaRoyal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne
- Singapore Public HospitalsPrimary Care, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Urology and General Surgery
- Anchor Doctor & Family PhysicianSeveral established clinics, with key clinical roles across the primary care sector
- COVID-19 Resilience MedalAwarded 2025
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Current Role & Research
- Medical DirectorMediway Medical Centre, Clarke Quay · Family medicine, preventive care, health screening and pre-employment medicals
- Research & PublicationsSeveral journal articles, including a book chapter on the use of Coenzyme Q10 in physical performance
- Japan Primary Care Association Conference · 2017Presented on identifying communities at high risk of hospital readmission and their transition from hospital to home
Areas of Clinical Focus
Where Dr. Chan's day-to-day practice concentrates.
Family & Primary Care
Holistic, whole-person consultations: acute illness, routine reviews, referrals and continuity of care.
Preventive Medicine
Health promotion and preventive planning: risk factors, lifestyle guidance and timely check-ups.
Health Screening Reviews
Explaining screening results, follow-up planning and practical lifestyle recommendations.
Musculoskeletal Care
Assessment of common muscle, joint and back complaints, informed by hospital experience in Orthopaedics.
X-ray & Imaging
A foundation in diagnostic radiology, applied when deciding whether imaging is needed and when talking patients through the report.
Urological & Surgical Concerns
Assessment of common urological and general surgical complaints, with referral when specialist care is needed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese (Mandarin) · 中文
Services at Mediway with Dr. Chan
Consultations and medical procedures Dr. Chan oversees at the clinic. Each links to a dedicated service page.
- General ConsultationGP consultation from $38: acute care, chronic disease management, MC, prescriptions.Learn more
- PaedsENGAGE GP care for childrenWhen your child is unwell but it isn't an emergency, a PaedsENGAGE GP can see them first.Learn more
- Health ScreeningSeven screening packages from $30. Same-day chest X-ray and blood tests on-site.Learn more
- Pre-Employment MedicalsMOM and ICA medicals for EP / SP / WP / Dependant Pass / FDW / LTVP / Student Pass.Learn more
- STD Testing & TreatmentConfidential testing, same-day rapid results where available, and treatment on-site.Learn more
- HIV Testing, PrEP & PEP ReferralHIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and referral for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 72 hours.Learn more
- VaccinationsFlu, Hepatitis B, travel vaccines, MMR and other adult vaccinations. In-clinic or corporate on-site.Learn more
Book a Consultation with Dr. Chan
Walk-in or appointment. Consultation from $38. Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 7:30am-1pm. Closed Sundays and public holidays.
- Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm · Sat 7:30am–1pm
- 20 Upper Circular Rd, #B1-26/29 The Riverwalk, Singapore 058416
- Clarke Quay MRT (NE5), Exit E
Directions
Located in central Singapore, just a 2-minute walk from Clarke Quay MRT.

Clarke Quay Station (NE5)
Exit E. 2-minute walk along the river towards The Riverwalk building. We are at #B1-26/29.
Opp Clarke Quay Station (B04239)
Bus No: 2, 12, 33, 54, 147, 190, 12E, TS3, 147A
Clarke Quay Station Exit E (B04222)
Bus No: NS1, NS2, 2, 2A, 12, 12E, 33, 51, 54, 61, 63, 80, 124, 145, 147, 166, 174, 174E, 190, 197, 851, 851E, 961, 961M
Opp High Street Centre (B04251)
Bus No: 32, 195, 195A
Boat Quay (B05029)
Bus No: NS1, NS2, 51, 61, 63, 63A, 80, 124, 145, 166, 174, 174E, 197, 851, 851E, 961, 961M
The Riverwalk Carpark
Mon–Fri before 5/6pm: $2.00 for 1st hr, $1.00 for next subsequent 30min from 7am to 5pm
Mon–Fri after 5/6pm: $3.21/entry from 5pm to 7am the following day
Sat: $2.00 for 1st hr, $1.00 for next subsequent 30min from 7am to 5pm, $3.21/entry from 5pm to 7am the following day
Sun/PH: $3.21/entry from 7am to 7am the following day