LH Wong Integrative Clinic (临鹤中医诊所) sits on Joo Chiat Road in Singapore's east, founded by Dr Wong Lin Ho — a physician trained in both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The clinic's guiding idea is 'bringing you the best of both worlds': pairing evidence-based Western medical practice with Chinese medicine so patients don't have to choose between the two.
Care is organised around four pillars: neurology (brain and nerve health), andrology (male fertility and health), urology (urinary health), and pain management covering headache, lower back, knee, neck and shoulder pain. Dr Wong has a particular interest in neuroacupuncture for neurodegenerative disorders and disorders of consciousness.
Every patient undergoes a physical examination that combines traditional TCM pulse taking with Western examinations of the body's systems, producing both a Western medical diagnosis and a TCM syndromic one. The clinic interprets the medical reports patients bring along, can run on-site investigations such as peak flow spirometry, urine dipstick tests, ultrasound and electrocardiogram, and refers patients to partner radiological clinics for imaging or screening when needed.
A few things set the clinic apart: a strict 'no packages' policy means patients are never tied down and can seek second opinions freely; treatment modalities are filtered through evidence-based research, with unproven traditional methods eliminated; and one dually trained doctor oversees both your pharmaceutical drugs and herbal medicines to prevent interactions and side effects. Patient reviews describe private consultation and treatment rooms, a clean and professionally run clinic, and a doctor who takes time to explain — with some patients travelling from overseas for his care. Appointments are made by call or WhatsApp.
On Joo Chiat Road, among the shophouses and Peranakan charm of Singapore's east, LH Wong Integrative Clinic (临鹤中医诊所) practices a quiet counter-idea: that Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine work best when one doctor speaks both languages fluently. The clinic was founded by Dr Wong Lin Ho, a physician trained in both traditions, with a mission of 'enhancing lives through integrative healthcare' — or, as the clinic puts it more simply, 'bringing you the best of both worlds'.
Dr Wong's training reads like two careers merged into one. On the Western side: a medical degree (MB BCh BAO, Ireland), an M.Sc in Neurodegeneration (UK), a Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatrics (Ireland) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Neuromodulation and Pain Management (London). On the Chinese side: a Bachelor of TCM from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and a Diploma of TCM from Singapore, along with a role on the university's alumni committee. He is also a recipient of the Professor Paul Ince Prize, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and in hypnotherapy.
His declared special interest sits exactly where the two traditions meet: neuroacupuncture for neurodegenerative disorders and disorders of consciousness.
Care is organised around four pillars. Neurology covers brain and nerve health. Andrology addresses male fertility and health. Urology deals with urinary health. Pain management spans headache, lower back, knee, and neck and shoulder pain.
Patient reviews sketch the range in practice: years-long vertigo, progressive hearing loss, Achilles tendinitis, recovery from spinal injuries. One visitor from the United States, in Singapore for only a few weeks, attended acupuncture sessions every weekday for high-frequency hearing loss and reported ambience sounds returning and words becoming clearer within two weeks.
Getting treated follows three steps: book by call or WhatsApp at +65 9455 5770, arrive at your appointment time, then sit down with Dr Wong to discuss your management plan.
First consultations are deliberately thorough. Every patient undergoes a physical examination that combines traditional TCM pulse taking with Western medical examination of the body's systems — respiratory, neurological, urological and beyond. The result is a dual diagnosis: a proper Western medical assessment alongside a TCM syndromic one.
Bring whatever medical reports you have. Dr Wong personally interprets the reports patients bring and explains them during the consultation. If more information is needed, the clinic can run its own investigations — peak flow spirometry, urine dipstick tests, ultrasound and electrocardiogram — or refer you to partner radiological clinics for imaging and screening.
The clinic makes a practical argument for integration. Most people with chronic conditions now take multiple medications, yet TCM physicians traditionally have little exposure to modern diseases, radiology and the possible interactions between pharmaceuticals and Chinese medicine. At LHWIC, one dually trained doctor takes a holistic look at both the Western drugs and the herbs you are taking — preventing unnecessary drug-herb interactions and side effects, and combining Western diagnostics with Chinese syndromic diagnosis to treat conditions that might be difficult to address with a single modality alone.
Two policies reinforce the approach. First, a strict 'no packages' rule: patients are never tied to the clinic and remain free to seek a second opinion whenever they wish. Second, a commitment to evidence-based medicine — the clinic participates in research and actively eliminates traditional methods that have not been proven effective.
The clinic is fitted with private consultation and treatment rooms, which reviewers highlight for the comfort and confidentiality they afford — particularly for sensitive concerns. Visitors describe a clean, well-organised, professionally run practice, and a doctor who listens intently, explains diagnoses clearly and answers questions patiently.
One practical note comes up repeatedly in reviews: book early. Dr Wong's schedule fills quickly, with some patients travelling from overseas for his care, so message ahead on WhatsApp rather than walking in. The clinic publishes its information in both English and Simplified Chinese and maintains an active presence on Facebook and Instagram.
For residents of eastern Singapore — and visitors passing through Joo Chiat — the clinic offers what it calls holistic support for your health: one doctor, two medical traditions, and a treatment plan grounded in evidence from both.