Dr Don V H Lau

MBBS (Monash), B Med Sc (Hons) (Monash), Dip Pract Dermatology (Wales, UK)

Chairperson, Association of Medical Doctors of Asia – Singapore Chapter

Dr Lau graduated from Monash University in 1995. He is a General Practice Family Physician who has an interest in Dermatology and went on to attain a Post-graduate Diploma in Practical Dermatology from Cardiff University in Wales, UK in 2005. He is particularly focused in the field of dermatology, including skin tumours, allergies and other skin conditions. In the past, he has worked in major medical groups in Singapore, like Parkway Medical. He was instrumental in building the integrated medical practice with Resident GPs and in-house, as well as visiting Specialists. He was a founding partner in Healthsense Specialist Clinic and Supersight Lasik Clinic, Founder and Medical Director of Nihon Premium Clinic as well as owning a neighbourhood Family practice in Tiong Bahru.

Dr Lau is the Chairperson of the Association of Medical Doctors of Asia – Singapore Chapter. He has participated in medical missions to various countries (including Nepal, Mongolia and Japan) under the auspices of AMDA International, an NGO headquartered in Okayama, Japan. AMDA, founded in 1984 has carried out more than 200 missions in 65 countries over the last 38 years. Part of our profits was dedicated to AMDA's worldwide Emergency Disaster Aid Relief missions, Social Development projects and Vaccination programmes. AMDA holds General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 1995.

Dr Lau was an advisor to the National University Hospital GP CME Committee in 2003 & 2004. Dr Lau became a Associate member of the Singapore Dermatology Society in 2005 and is a member of the International Dermoscopy Society. He has been serving the local and expatriate community for the last 25 years. He is actively training doctors as well as mentoring 4th year medical students from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Dr Lau strongly believes in holistic, preventative medicine and optimizing health outcomes with nutrition, exercise and positive lifestyle changes.

Special Interests

General Family Medicine
Dermatology including Allergies / Dermoscopy
General Paediatrics
Chronic Disease Management
Ophthalmology
Respiratory Medicine
Executive Health Screening
Travel Health
Nutrition and Preventative Medicine
Ultrasound Screening (for GPs)
Minor Surgical Procedures

Languages : English, Mandarin, Chinese Dialects

Studied : Australia & UK

Dermatology Treatments for Skin
& other Medical Conditions

Learn about the Diagnosis, Treatment and/or Removal of the following skin problems:

Warts / Water Warts removal
Fungal Nail Infection treatment
Chickenpox / Shingles & Nerve pain treatment
Seborrheic Keratosis treatment
Age spots / Sunspots (Solar Keratosis) treatment
Hemangioma / Syringioma / Rosacea treatment
Skin rash, Hives, Urticaria treatment
Contact Dermatitis treatment
Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis treatment
Birthmarks removal
Varicose Veins treatment
Corns & Calluses removal
Skin tags removal
Skin Hyperpigmentation /Melasma treatment
Keloid scars removal
Vascular lesions treatment
Acne (Whiteheads / Blackheads / Papules / Pustules / Nodules / Cysts) treatment
Boils treatment
Moles diagnosis for malignancy & removal
TMJ Jaw pain treatment with BOTOX
Lichen Simplex Chronicus treatment
Non-Healing Mouth or Tongue Ulcers diagnosis & treatment
Alopecia Areata diagnosis & treatment
Male Pattern Baldness diagnosis & treatment
Steroid cream overuse diagnosis & treatment
Nevus of Ota / Cafe au Lait Skin spot removal
Freckles / Lentigines removal
Laser Tattoo Removal
Psoriasis / Dry Skin treatment
Treatment of Insect Bites (Bee stings/Bed bugs/Fire ants/Fleas/Hair lice/Mosquito/Sandflies/Scabies mites/Spider/Tick bites)
Dermoscopy - Non-invasive detection of skin cancers (Carcinomas & Melanomas), Pubic lice & Scabies mites
Minor Surgical Procedures
Allergy Testing

Health Assessment & Screening Packages

Health Assessment

Health Screening Packages

Sinopharm COVID-19 & Latest Influenza Vaccines (Protects against Flu and H1N1 Viruses) / PCR COVID Testing / Serology Tests for Travellers & Serology Testing to Certify Vaccination status. Make your Appointment at Tel: 6694 1661

Minor Surgical Procedures are carried out in our dedicated Treatment rooms:

Incision & Drainage
Toilet & Suture
Management of Injuries
Excision of Skin Lesions / small Skin tumours / Lipomas
Excision of Cysts (Sebaceous / Ear lobe / Meibomian)
Nail Surgery (Biopsy / Infection / Trauma / Nail bed)
Removal of Splinters under nails
Stitching of Cuts & Lacerations
Removal of Skin sutures / Skin tags / Various foreign bodies / Corneal foreign body
Release of Subungual Haematoma
Injection for Supraspinatus or Bicipital Tendonitis / Epicondylitis / Trigger finger / Plantar Fasciitis
Tendon Sheath Injection
Olecranon & Pre-patellar Bursitis
Skin Laser Treatments
ElectroCautery Surgery / Cauterization
Treatment of Plantar Warts / Calluses / Corns / Ganglions
Application of Wound bandage
Wound Closure by DermaBond
Punch Biopsy
Liquid Nitrogen Therapy
Ear syringing / Embedded earring stud

Eye - Treatment of Stye / Chalazion / Hordeolum

Treatment of Nail Infections & other conditions -

Release of Subungual Haematoma (Bruise under the nail)
Treatment of Ingrown Nail
Treatment - Paronychia / Nail Infection
Nail Surgery (Biopsy / Trauma / Nail Avulsion)

Minor Surgical Procedures

Incision & Drainage

- Management of Injuries

Toilet & Suture

- Stitching of Cuts & Lacerations

Wound Closure by DermaBond

- Application of Wound bandage

ElectroCautery Surgery

- Cauterization of wounds

Excision of Skin Lesions/Tumour

- Punch Biopsy / Skin Laser Treatment

Treatment of Stye/Chalazion/Hordeolum

Seek Early treatment to avoid necessity of minor surgery later.

Treatment of Nail Infections & other conditions

Release of Subungual Haematoma

- Treatment of Bruise under the Toenail

Treatment of Ingrown Nail

Treatment - Paronychia /Nail Infection

Paronychia is an infection in the tissues surrounding a fingernail or toenail. In most instances, the finger is infected by Staphylococcus aureus, a common staph bacterium, or by the fungus candida. Infections may progress to full-blown, painful abscesses.

Nail Surgery

- Nail Avulsion / Biopsy / Trauma

Dermatology / Skin Health Clinic

Skin Problems (Eczema, Acne, Rash, Boils, Dermatitis, Pigmented or Dry Skin, Mole/Skin Tag/Wart Removal/Water Warts treatment, Urticaria, Corns & Calluses treatment, Insect Bites & Stings)

Dermoscopy

Non-invasive Detection of Skin Cancer, scabies & pubic lice. Skin Cancer Prevention, Melanomas, Detect Skin Cancer with Dermoscope. Can also be used in diagnosis & treatment of warts & Dermoscopy of hair and scalp is called trichoscopy.

Allergies Test & Management

- Comprehensive Allergies Test for up to 101 allergens

Food Allergy eg Seafood, Nuts, Eggs, Fish, Meat, Fruits, Seeds or Vegetables
Dust/Mold Allergy
Insect Sting Allergy
Pet/Cockroach Allergy
Eye or Skin Allergy
Sinus Infection/Allergic Rhinitis
Drug/Latex Allergy

Eye Care Clinic / Ophthalmology

Removal of Foreign body in the eye

Treatment of Chalazion / Stye

Eyes Health - Treatment of Conjunctivititis / Pink Eye
Slit Lamp Eye examination
Treatment of Stye / Chalazion / Hordeolum - Seek Early treatment to avoid necessity of Minor surgery later.
Removal of Foreign body in the eye

Pain Relief Management & Treatment, Vaccinations, Health Screening, COVID & Allergy Testing, Dermatology Treatments, Minor Surgical Procedures

Pain Relief Management, Treatment & Therapy

Dermatology Treatment

Allergy Testing

Minor Surgical Procedure

Health Screening / Blood Test

Vaccinations -Sinopharm / Flu / NAIS / NCIS Immunization Schedules

Pre-Departure PCR Swab Test / Serology Testing

Dermatology Skin Treatments:

Treatment & Removal of Water warts / Warts
Moles Diagnosis for malignancy & Removal
Fungal Nail Infection treatment
Treatment of Chickenpox / Shingles & Nerve pain
Laser Tattoo Removal
Freckles / Lentigines / Nevus of Ota / Cafe au Lait Skin Spot Removal
TMJ Jaw pain treatment with BOTOX
Diagnosis of Mouth / Tongue Cancer - Non-Healing Mouth or Tongue Ulcers
Diagnosis & Treatment - Alopecia Areata / Male Pattern Baldness
Diagnosis & Treatment - Steroid Cream Overuse
Treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis / Solar Keratosis or Age spots / Sunspots
Treatment and Removal of Corns & Calluses
Treatment of Hemangioma / Rosacea
Treatment & Removal of Syringioma / Skin Tags
Treatment of Varicose Veins
Removal of Birthmarks / Keloid Scars
Treatment of Vascular lesions
Treatment of Skin Hyperpigmentation / Melasma
Treatment of Acne – Whiteheads / Blackheads / Papules / Pustules / Nodules / Cysts
Treatment of Boils
Treatment of Lichen Simplex Chronicus / Dry Skin
Treatment of Psoriasis
Treatment of Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis
Treatment of Contact Dermatitis / Skin Rash – Allergy Testing & Treatment
Treatment for Urticaria or Hives
Treatment of Insect Bites & Stings - Bed Bug Bites / Bee Sting / Fire Ant Bites / Flea Bites / Hair Lice Bites / Mosquito Bites / Sandfly Bites / Scabies Mites Bites / Spider Bite / Tick Bite
Dermoscopy - Non-invasive detection of skin cancers (Carcinomas & Melanomas), Pubic lice & Scabies mites
Minor Surgical Procedures
Liquid Nitrogen Freezing

Dermoscopy is also use to diagnose other types of skin tumours such as basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, cylindromas, dermatofibromas, angiomas, seborrheic keratosis etc.

Dermatology Laser Equipment

Eczema & Dermatitis non-steroid Treatment for Allergy with Excimer Laser

Excimer laser is a novel mode of phototherapy with verified efficacy in treating skin conditions such as vitiligo, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, allergic rhinitis, folliculitis, granuloma annulare, lichen planus, mycosis fungoides, palmoplantar pustulosis, pityriasis alba, CD30+ lympho proliferative disorder, leukoderma, prurigo nodularis, localized scleroderma and genital lichen sclerosus.

- Different applications of monochromatic excimer light in skin diseases - PubMed (nih.gov)

Picosecond Laser for Treatment of Acne scarring & wrinkles

Effective for Facial Rejuvenation of Pigmentation & wrinkles
Treatment of multiple dermatology concerns associated with photoaging of the face including skin texture irregularities, dyspigmentation, enlarged pore size, rhytides, and skin laxity
Encourages skin regeneration and dermal remodeling for treatment of atrophic scars

- Using normal and high pulse coverage with picosecond laser treatment of wrinkles and acne scarring: Long term clinical observations - PubMed (nih.gov)

Picosecond Laser for Treatment of Acne scarring & wrinkles

Dual Accento Dual Wavelength Laser

Cyma CO2 Laser

Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser

Tattoo / Nevus / Freckles / Lentigines Removal

LED Diathermy Cautery machine

Cauterization / Haemostasis / Removal of Skin tags, Water warts, Verruca, Corn & Calluses etc / Release Blood clot under the nail

Liquid Nitrogen Freezing

Up to $400 per Medisave Account per year can be used for Vaccinations under the National Adult & Childhood Immunisation Schedule - Influenza, Pneumococcal (PCV13/PPSV), Human Papillomavirus (HPV2/HPV4), Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) and Chickenpox (Varicella)

Part of the National Influenza Sentinel Surveillance programme with MOH. If you have a fever of > 38 degrees with a cough, our clinic is able to test for COVID-19. For children below 12 years old with clinical diagnosis of HFMD (eg fever, oral ulcers, rash), our clinic can test for Hand Foot & Mouth Disease (The tests are for surveillance purposes only).

National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) Singapore @ MD International Medical Centre. Make your child's vaccination appointment at Tel: 6694 1661

Up to $400 per (Parent's) Medisave Account per year can be used for Vaccinations under the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule - Influenza, Pneumococcal (PCV13/PPSV), Human Papillomavirus (HPV2/HPV4), Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) and Chickenpox (Varicella).

NAIS & NCIS - Singapore is free from vaccine-preventable diseases like poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) because of our successful immunisation progamme.

National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS) Singapore @ MD International Medical Centre. Make your vaccination appointment at Tel: 6694 1661.

Up to $400 per Medisave Account per year can be used for Vaccinations under the National Adult & Childhood Immunisation Schedule - Influenza, Pneumococcal (PCV13/PPSV), Human Papillomavirus (HPV2/HPV4), Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap), Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) and Chickenpox (Varicella).

Healthy Aging 健康老龄化

Healthy Brain Aging

Elderly Health

Women's health

Child Health

How a Gluten-free Diet can Improve your Chronic Illnesses

Healthy Diets for Optimal Health

The Anti - Inflammatory Diet

- Go Gluten-free

The Anti-Cancer Diet

- The Ketogenic Diet

Grow New Brain Cells

- The Neurogenesis Diet

Immune System Boosting, Anti-aging Longevity Diet

MD International Medical Centre

Medical Services available:

General Practice Family Medicine - Illnesses & Infections
Minor Surgical Procedures
IV Infusion of Medications
Respiratory Medicine - Influenza, Colds, Cough, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI), Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI), Sinus Infection
Treatment of Gastric issues, Stomach aches, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Heartburn
Infectious diseases & Virology - COVID-19, Dengue, Flu, Hepatitis B etc
Dermatology - Skin Problems (Eczema, Acne, Rash, Boils, Dermatitis, Pigmented or Dry Skin, Moles /Skin Tags /Wart Removal)
Dermoscopy - Non-invasive Detection of Skin Cancer, Pubic lice & Scabies
Treatment of Insect Bites & Stings
Look Younger - Botox injections
Eye Health / Ophthalmology - Conjunctivitis, Foreign body in the Eye etc
Respiratory Medicine - Cough, Wheezing, Shortness of breath
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) - Ear Wax Removal, Ear Otitis Enterna, Nose Bleed-Epistaxis, Snoring & Sleep Apnoea, Vertigo & Dizziness, Audiogram (Hearing test)
Pain Management, Treatment & Therapy - Arthritis, Back & Joint Pain, Migraine, Gout
Sports Medicine - Treatment of Sports Injuries
Vaccinations / Immunization - Latest Flu vaccine, Sinopharm COVID Vaccine & Booster
Travel Health - Travel Vaccinations & Health checks, Travellers' Diarrhoea
Allergy tests / Allergic Rhinitis / Asthma Management
Health Screening / Blood tests
Management of Chronic Diseases - Treating Prediabetes, Diabetes & Insulin Resistance / Hypertension
Heart Health - ECG Heart monitoring / High Cholesterol management / Chest pains
Executive Health Assessment - Pre-Employment check-up / Work Permit / Employment Pass / Employment Pass
Student Pass / Driving License Check-up
Personal Health Management - Preventative Medicine & Disease Prevention
Elderly / Senior Health
Men's Health - Erectile Dysfunction medications etc
Women's Health- Osteoporosis, Heavy Periods, Breast lumps, Urinary Tract Infection, Anaemia, Tremors
Child Health & Nutrition / Paediatrics
Obesity / Weight control & Safe Weight loss / Nutrition & Diet
Depression / Anxiety / Insomnia & Stress Management
Erectile Dysfunction medications / Sexually transmitted diseases (STD)

Public Health Preparedness Clinic

National University Health System Primary Care Network

Singapore Ministry of Health Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)

The information provided in this website is for knowledge purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice.

Should you encounter any medical problem that you are unsure of, always consult your doctor or health care provider for assistance and medical advice.

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