Dr Nicholas Chew Sern Yan is a Specialist in Infectious Diseases and joined Farrer Park Hospital in 2018.
Dr Chew received his MB, BCh, BAO, BA from Trinity College Dublin and PhD in Medicine from University College Dublin. He completed his postgraduate specialist clinical training in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine in Ireland and has further qualifications in Genitourinary Medicine and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Prior to setting up his practice “Nicholas Chew Infectious Diseases”, Dr Chew was Senior Consultant at the Department of Infectious Diseases NUH. He headed the NUH Transplant Infectious Diseases Program and was a key member of the National University Centre for Organ Transplantation (NUCOT). Dr Chew’s area of special interest also includes HIV medicine, bone and spine infections, faecal microbiome transplantation (FMT), diabetic foot infections and genitourinary medicine.
Dr. Chew's specialty interests are bone and spine infections, diabetic foot infections, faecal microbiome transplantation (FMT), genitourinary medicine and HIV medicine.
Myth: Being cold gives you a cold.
Fact: Contrary to popular belief, being cold does not give you a cold. In fact, you’re more likely to get sick indoors, where germs are easily passed from one person to another. The best way to avoid a cold or flu is getting your yearly flu vaccine, frequently washing your hands with soap and warm water, keep your distance from other sick people, and covering your mouth while sneezing or coughing.
Read more about the importance of regular health screening here.
