Dr. Chen Qiping

Biography

A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in conditions involving the skin, hair, and nails. A dermatologist can identify and treat more than 3,000 conditions. These conditions include eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer, among many others.

Prior to joining Dermatology & Surgery, Dr Chen was a Consultant Dermatologist at the National Skin Centre and a Visiting Consultant Dermatologist at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Dr Chen graduated from Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University and completed her residency training in China before coming to Singapore. After taking her Basic Specialist Training in Internal Medicine in Singapore, she started her dermatology training as an Advanced Specialist Trainee in Dermatology at the National Skin Centre in 2012. She became a Ministry of Health accredited dermatologist in 2015.

Dr Chen is a member of Dermatological Society of Singapore, Asian Society of Paediatric Dermatology and International Society of Paediatric Dermatology. Dr Chen obtained her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and also received the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate after passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

Dr Chen received her Master of Science from the National University of Singapore. She has extensive experience in basic science research and dermatological research in both Singapore and the US. She has published more than twenty research papers in peer-reviewed international journals and presented her research works in many dermatology or research conferences. Dr Chen also co-authored several English books and one Chinese book on dermatology.

Dr Chen was a clinical tutor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, the National University of Singapore and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University. She has been interviewed by TV health programs, radio talk-shows and newspapers to contribute to public education on skin diseases and skin care.

Awards And Honours

Medical Education