Dr Tan Ho Teck

Senior Consultant Psychiatrist,
Medical Doctor
"CARE IS
supporting my patients to get back on track in life.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr Tan Ho Teck is a psychiatrist with more than a decade of experience caring for patients with a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, bipolar disorder, psychosis, dementia, neurodevelopmental conditions and insomnia. He has a special interest in supporting the wellbeing of older adults and is experienced in assessments for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and deputyship.
Known for his gentle and caring manner, Dr Tan takes the time to understand each patient as an individual. He believes that good psychiatric care is built on trust, empathy and a strong therapeutic relationship, and works alongside his patients to help them navigate difficulties in their journey towards recovery.
Dr Tan is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, and a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom. He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Sydney and holds a Bachelor of Science (Merit) from the National University of Singapore.
He trained and practised as a psychiatrist at Sengkang General Hospital, caring for patients across the lifespan, from youths to older adults. He was part of a team working closely with general practitioners and community mental health partners to provide clinical consultation and build mental health capabilities in the community. He also led the hospital’s neuromodulation service, helping to expand treatment options for patients with psychiatric conditions. During his specialist training at institutions including the Institute of Mental Health, Changi General Hospital and National University Hospital, Dr Tan also supported the wellbeing of children and adolescents as well as full-time National Servicemen (NSFs), reflecting the breadth of his clinical experience across different age groups and care settings.
Dr Tan believes that mental wellbeing is closely connected to a person’s overall health and circumstances. At Sengkang General Hospital, he served as Psychiatry Site Director for the Family Medicine Residency Programme and Psychiatry Clinical Advisor for Punggol Polyclinic. He also contributed to staff wellbeing through the hospital’s Staff Wellness and Protection Committee. At the national level, he contributed to a Ministry of Health workgroup evaluating the clinical value and cost-effectiveness of neuromodulation treatment.
A dedicated educator, Dr Tan has held academic appointments as a Clinical Instructor at Duke-NUS Medical School and Clinical Lecturer at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University. Dr Tan has also contributed to the wider mental health community, serving as a content expert for the national psychiatry residency teaching programme and regularly giving talks to mental health professionals. He also led efforts to refresh senior wellness resources on the SingHealth Health Buddy application, helping patients and families access practical information about mental wellbeing.
Dr Tan is committed to evidence-based treatment that is tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances. He has published in peer-reviewed journals on a range of topics, including quality-of-life outcomes, neurodevelopmental disorders, substance use, eating disorders, psychosis, gender-focused care and insomnia treatment. He has also served as a Site Principal Investigator for a National Health Innovation Centre grant.
As a son, husband and father himself, Dr Tan understands the many roles and responsibilities that patients often juggle in their daily lives. He strives to provide a safe and supportive space where patients feel heard, understood and respected, while helping them regain a sense of stability and move forward with their lives.
EXPERIENCE
  • Consultant, Psychiatry Department, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
  • Lead Psychiatrist for Neuromodulation Service, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
  • Clinical Instructor, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
  • Clinical Lecturer, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU, Singapore
  • Psychiatry Site Director for Singhealth Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Clinical Advisor for Punggol Polyclinic, Singapore
  • Site Principal Investigator for National Health Innovation Centre I2Adopt grant, Singapore
  • Lead, Senior Wellness Module, SingHealth Health Buddy App
  • Member, Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation of a Neuromodulation Treatment, Ministry of Health, Singapore
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Science (Merit), National University of Singapore
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Sydney
  • Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) (United Kingdom)
  • Fellow, Academy of Medicine (FAMS), Singapore
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
  • English, Chinese, Hokkien
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
  • Howell M, Wong G, Turner M, Tan H, Tong A, Craig J, Howard K: The Consistency and Reporting of Quality-of-life Outcomes in Trials of Immunosuppressive Agents in Kidney Transplantation: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. American Journal Kidney of Disease. 2016; 67: 762–774 doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2015.11.006.
  • Moon JP, Tan HT, Lam KF, Lim JM., Cheak CC, Wei KC, Sajith SG, Chai SB., Tan GMY: Adult Neurodevelopmental Services in Singapore: A Sociodemographic and Clinical Profile at a Tertiary Psychiatric Hospital. Asia Pacific Psychiatry 2020, 12 (2): e12388. doi: 10.1111/appy.12388.
  • Tan HT, Chai BC, Lui YS: Effects of COVID-19 on Substance Use in Singapore. Substance Abuse. Aug 2021 24. doi: 10.1177/11782218211030533.
  • Tan HT, Lui YS, Peh LH, Winslow RM, Guo S: Examining the Attitudes of Non-Psychiatric Practicing Healthcare Workers Towards Patients With Alcohol Problems in General Hospital Setting. Substance Abuse. 2022 Jan 8. doi: 10.1177/11782218211065755.
  • Tan HT, Lal M: Socio-Cultural Factors Delaying Treatment in a Patient with Late-Onset Schizophrenia. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2022 Feb 26. doi: 10.1155/2022/9689732.
  • Tan HT, Kwok CSN, Lee HY, Tan GMY. Diagnostic and Management Challenges of a Patient with Schizophrenia and Comorbid Anorexia Nervosa. Psychiatry Research Case Reports. 2024 Dec 3. doi: 10.1016/j.psycr.2024.100240.
  • Tan HT, Tang CT, Tan SM. Navigating the Evolving Landscape in the Prescribing of Medications for Insomnia in Singapore: Principles and considerations from a psychiatrist's perspective. Ann Acad Med Singap. 2025 Jan 9;54(1):53-56. doi: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2024264.
  • Ooi CF, Tang CT, Ting SQ, Rawtaer I, Tan HT. Managing Psychosis in Acute Intermittent Porphyria: A Case Report on Olanzapine Use. Cureus 2025 June 11; 17; 6. doi: 10.7759/cureus.85815.
  • Rohan P, Tan HT, Rawtaer I, Seow SY, Tang CT. Gender-focused Mental Health Services in Singapore: A Brief History and Future Directions. Ann Acad Med Singap. 2026 Feb 4;55(3):167-168. doi: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2025315.