About
Dr Melanie Tan is a consultant geriatrician with deep experience in caring for older adults. Thoughtful and collaborative in her approach, she supports patients through ageing challenges, and has led key innovations like the HOME unit at NTFGH.
Education & Credentials
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MBBS from Monash University, Australia (graduated 2010)
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Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP UK), conferred in 2015
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Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP UK)
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Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS, Geriatric Medicine), conferred in 2018
Specialist Certifications
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Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care
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Certified in Homecare and Palliative Care (enhancing holistic clinical approach)
Clinical Experience
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Comprehensive geriatric assessments: mobility, cognition, mood, medication, nutrition
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Management of frailty, falls, sarcopenia, and memory decline
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Complex chronic disease care and polypharmacy optimisation
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Functional rehabilitation and discharge planning for older adults
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Homecare and palliative care support for elderly patients
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Development of hospital-wide elder care models: HOME unit and Elder Bundle
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Multidisciplinary care coordination with therapists, nurses, and caregivers
Community Involvement
Dr Melanie Tan has mentored medical students, residents, and nurses at NUH and NTFGH, and contributed to national workgroups on falls and sarcopenia. She advances public geriatric care through her leadership role in the Society for Geriatric Medicine Singapore and collaboration with GERI.
Doctor's Quote
“ Ageing well means more than managing illness, it’s about preserving independence, dignity, and connection. My role is to guide each patient and their family through this journey with care, clarity, and compassion. ”
