Prior to joining Alpha IVF Centre & Alpha Women’s Specialists (Singapore), Dr. Yu Su Ling accumulated 31 years of experience as a Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.

Since 1993, Dr. Yu has led clinical work in IVF, menopause, and gynaecological endocrinology. She served as the Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology from 1997 to 2003. Dr. Yu has also been actively involved in the Climacteric and Menopause Clinic, focusing on the management of menopausal conditions. With extensive experience in her field, Dr. Yu’s research contributions include innovations such as intrafallopian tube catheterisation, growth hormone augmentation in IVF, the egg donation programme, ovarian tissue transplantation at SGH, acupuncture for egg retrieval in IVF, and the use of Bigatti therapeutic hysteroscopy.

Education

• MBBS, University of Singapore
• Master of Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), National University of Singapore
• MRCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
• Fellow, Academy of Medicine Singapore
• FRCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists

Professional Appointments

• Associate Adjunct Professor, SingHealth Duke NUS OBGYN ACP (2013 – 2024)
• Director, Centre for Assisted Reproduction (CARE), SGH (1997 – 2024)
• Senior Consultant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SGH (1994 – 2024)
• Chief, Gynaecological Endocrinology (1993 – 2024)
• IVF Clinician, SGH (1989 – 2024)
• Directorship / Membership of Statutory Boards – Thye Hua Kwan Community Hospital (2015)
• Head of Dept of O&G SGH (1997 – 2003)

Committee Memberships

• SingHealth Ovarian Transplant Programme Director (2018 – 2024)
• Ministry of Health Advisor on IVF (2015 – 2024)
• Chairperson AR Services Working Committee MOH (2018 – 2020)
• Deputy Chairperson, Institutional Review Board, SGH (2005 – 2009)
• Vice President, Menopause Research Society Singapore (2003 – 2005)
• President, Menopause Research Society of Singapore (1999 – 2002)
• Chairman, Chapter of O&G, Academy of Medicine (1999 – 2000)
• Vice President, O&G Society, Singapore (1995 – 1996)

Awards

• Gold Award, Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (2024)
• Service with a Heart Award (2024)
• Silver Award, Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (2020)
• National Service Long Service Award, Ministry of Health (MOH) (2012)
• Excellent Service Award (2010)
• Service with a Heart Award (2009)
• Long Service Award (2009)
• Excellent Service Award (Silver) (2008)

Philosophy of Fertility Care

Dr. Yu’s approach to patient care is centred around providing individualised treatment plans, particularly in the areas of infertility and menopause management. She is committed to offering evidence-based care that aligns with the latest advancements in reproductive medicine.

Research Interests

Dr. Yu has been involved in various research projects, particularly in the fields of infertility, IVF, and menopause. She has served as a principal investigator on multiple clinical trials, contributing to advancements in these areas.