Dr. Gillian Teh received her MBBS from the University of London in 2007 and her Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology (MMed Ophth) at the National University of Singapore where she graduated in 2012. Her dedication to excellence in her area led her to also join the Academy of Medicine of Singapore (FAMS) in 2016, confirming her knowledge and commitment to developing eye care in Singapore and beyond.
Besides her clinical experience, she devotes significant time to teaching and mentoring, working as a clinical instructor at the National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Dr. Teh strongly believes in the collective strength of a medical team and actively trains and educates nursing and auxiliary staff. Dr Teh is also a former Ophthalmology Consultant at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) specialising in Oculoplastics and Ocular Adnexa Surgery.
Her passion extends beyond the clinic walls and is actively involved in humanitarian activities and mission work. Dr. Teh’s charitable nature inspired her to join in missions in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the remote Indian province of Ladakh. Her dedication to eye care also led her to serve on SNEC’s Philanthropy and Development committee.
From Dr Teh’s perspective, forming a strong doctor-patient relationship is as critical as delivering the highest-quality eye care. She is committed to ensuring that her patients are comfortable at every point and that they achieve the best possible outcome.
Dr. Teh tackles the dual roles of doctor and mom with determination and love. Balancing the duties of her medical work with the joys of family life, she finds contentment in making a good difference for her patients and being available to her husband and three children.
