Etern Medical Clinic (Punggol MRT)

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About Etern Medical Clinic (Punggol MRT)

Etern Medical Clinic (Punggol MRT) is a family GP clinic located right at Punggol MRT Station Exit D, part of the wider Etern Medical group serving the Sengkang and Punggol area. The group positions itself as offering comprehensive screening and care, with clinics open nights and weekends.

The clinic covers general medical services, health screenings, vaccinations, and a wide range of specialised services including weight management, lung and eye health checks, minor surgery and procedures, and paediatric and child health. It also handles work pass and residency medical checkups — covering Employment Pass, S Pass, Dependent Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass and Permanent Resident applicants — alongside maid checkups.

As a Healthier SG accredited clinic, Etern Medical supports enrolment, screening and vaccination under the national programme, and accepts a range of payment and subsidy schemes including Medisave, CHAS, Baby Bonus, MBS@GOV and HealthHub. The clinic group's doctors include Dr Lye Tin Fong, a Senior Family Physician with a Diploma in Dermatology and Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine from NUS, and Dr Lew Hong Jian, an experienced family physician with 27 years of clinical experience in family medicine and general surgery.

Etern Medical Clinic (Punggol MRT): Family GP Care Right at the Station

Located right at Punggol MRT Station Exit D, Etern Medical Clinic (Punggol MRT) gives residents in the Punggol area a convenient family GP clinic that goes well beyond basic consultations.

Part of a Wider Sengkang and Punggol Network

Etern Medical positions itself as a family GP group serving Sengkang and Punggol, with clinics open nights and weekends and a stated focus on comprehensive screening and care. The Punggol MRT branch sits within this wider network, alongside sister clinics at The Seletar Mall in Sengkang, Fernvale Palm, and Punggol Sumang LRT.

Beyond the Basic GP Visit

The clinic's service list runs well beyond routine consultations. General medical services and an express blood service cover everyday needs, while wound care dressing and teleconsult options add flexibility for patients who don't need to come in for every issue. On the screening side, the clinic offers general health screenings, STD screenings, allergy testing, and gut screening paired with targeted probiotic recommendations.

For patients managing longer-term health, Etern Medical also offers weight management support, lung function tests, eye tests, body composition analysis, and nebuliser therapy, alongside minor surgery and procedures for issues like knee pain.

Work Pass and Residency Checkups

The clinic handles the full range of medical checkups tied to Singapore's work pass and residency system, covering Employment Pass, S Pass, Dependent Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass and Permanent Resident applicants, as well as maid checkups for domestic helpers — a service that saves patients from having to shop around for a clinic that covers their specific pass category.

Vaccinations, Including the Newest National Additions

Etern Medical offers adult, childhood, travel and COVID-19 vaccinations, including yellow fever vaccination for overseas travel. Since September 2025, the clinic also administers the Shingrix (Shingles) and PCV20 (Pneumococcal 20) vaccines, both now included in the Ministry of Health's National Adult Immunisation Schedule, with subsidies available for eligible adults, including higher subsidies for Healthier SG enrollees depending on their CHAS card status.

Family Care Across Life Stages

Alongside adult care, the clinic offers paediatric and child health services and men's and women's health services, along with more specific offerings like Lasting Power of Attorney certification and Advance Medical Directive registration for patients planning ahead for their future care.

Healthier SG and Accepted Payment Schemes

As a Healthier SG accredited clinic, Etern Medical supports enrolment into the national programme along with associated screenings and vaccinations. The clinic accepts a range of payment and subsidy schemes, including Medisave, CHAS, Baby Bonus, MBS@GOV, and HealthHub, making it accessible to a wide range of patients regardless of how they're funding their care.

The Doctors Behind the Clinic Group

Etern Medical's team includes Dr Lye Tin Fong, a Senior Family Physician who graduated in 1997 and holds a Graduate Diploma in Dermatology and a Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine from NUS, and who is also an LPA Certificate Issuer. Dr Lew Hong Jian, who graduated from NUS in 1998, brings 27 years of clinical experience in family medicine and general surgery, holding a Diploma in Family Medicine.

Visiting Etern Medical (Punggol MRT)

Located at 70 Punggol Central, #01-05, right at Punggol MRT Station Exit D, this branch offers Punggol residents a genuinely convenient, comprehensive family GP option — from routine health screenings and vaccinations through to work pass checkups and legal health planning services — all within a short walk of the MRT.

Signature items

  • Healthier SG Enrolment
  • Health Screenings
  • Shingrix & PCV20 Vaccines
  • Weight Management
  • Express Blood Service
  • Lasting Power of Attorney

Menu

Screenings

  • Health Screenings — General health screening packages
  • STD Screenings — Sexually transmitted disease screening
  • Allergy Testing — Allergy testing service
  • Gut Screening — Gut health screening
  • Targeted Gut Probiotics — Probiotic recommendations based on gut screening

Vaccinations

  • Adult Vaccinations — Vaccinations for adults
  • Childhood Vaccinations — Vaccinations for children
  • Travel Vaccinations — Vaccinations for overseas travel, including yellow fever
  • COVID-19 Vaccination — COVID-19 vaccination service
  • Shingrix Vaccine — Shingles vaccination, included in the National Adult Immunisation Schedule with subsidies for eligible adults
  • PCV20 Vaccine — Pneumococcal 20 vaccination, included in the National Adult Immunisation Schedule with subsidies for eligible adults

Other Services

  • Weight Management — Medical weight management programme
  • Lung Function Test — Lung health assessment
  • Eye Test — Eye health assessment
  • Body Composition Analysis — Body composition assessment
  • Nebuliser Therapy — Nebuliser treatment service
  • Minor Surgery & Procedures — Minor surgical procedures, including knee pain treatment
  • Paediatric & Child Health — Child health services
  • Men & Women Health — Health services tailored to men and women
  • Lasting Power of Attorney — LPA certification service
  • Advance Medical Directive — AMD registration service

Medical Checkups

  • Maid Checkup — Medical checkup for domestic helpers
  • Employment Pass Checkup — Medical checkup for Employment Pass applicants
  • S Pass Checkup — Medical checkup for S Pass applicants
  • Dependent Pass Checkup — Medical checkup for Dependent Pass applicants
  • Long-Term Visit Pass Checkup — Medical checkup for LTVP applicants
  • Permanent Resident Checkup — Medical checkup for Permanent Resident applications

General & Express Services

  • General Medical Services — General GP consultations and treatment
  • Express Blood Service — Express blood testing service
  • Wound Care Dressing — Wound care and dressing service
  • Teleconsult — Online teleconsultation service

Frequently asked questions

Does the clinic support Healthier SG?
Yes, it's a Healthier SG accredited clinic offering enrolment, screening and vaccination under the national programme.
Does the clinic offer the Shingrix and PCV20 vaccines?
Yes, both are offered and are part of the National Adult Immunisation Schedule with subsidies available for eligible adults.
What payment schemes are accepted?
Medisave, CHAS, Baby Bonus, MBS@GOV, and HealthHub, alongside Healthier SG.
Does the clinic offer work pass medical checkups?
Yes, including Employment Pass, S Pass, Dependent Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass and Permanent Resident checkups.
Is teleconsult available?
Yes, a teleconsult option is offered alongside in-person visits.
What screenings can I get here?
General health screenings, STD screenings, allergy testing and gut screening with targeted probiotics.
Can I get a Lasting Power of Attorney certified here?
Yes, Dr Lye Tin Fong is an LPA Certificate Issuer.

Tips

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Good to know

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