About
1977–1989: Junior Doctor & Consultant Pediatrician, Ministry of Health, Singapore
1989–2015: Senior Consultant, Pediatric Cardiology Unit, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
1990–Present: Visiting Pediatric Cardiologist, National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore
1996–Present: Private Pediatric Practice, focused on Preventive Cardiology and Advanced Echocardiography
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Education
National University of Singapore · Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) · Year: 1977
Research Experience
Published on pediatric cardiac imaging, early detection of congenital heart disease, and preventive strategies in childhood cardiology.
Guest lecturer at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine on pediatric cardiology.
Cardiology and Advanced Echocardiography
Awards & Recognition
2003: Singapore Medical Association Long Service Award
2010: KK Hospital Excellence in Pediatric Care Award
Publications & Bibliography
1. Appan, S. (1995). Preventive approaches to pediatric cardiology in Singapore. — Asian Journal of Pediatrics.
2. Appan, S. (2005). Role of echocardiography in early detection of congenital heart disease. — Singapore Medical Journal.
3. Appan, S. (2016). Improving outcomes in pediatric cardiac preventive care: A 20-year perspective. — Annals of Academy of Medicine Singapore.
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