1) Dentists and obstetricians/gynecologists are the most sought after medical specialists in Singapore according to data from DocDoc, the largest medical specialist portal in Asia. 2) 49.9% of searches on DocDoc are for dentists, making them the most popular, while 18% are for OB/GYNs. 3) Common procedures people search for include dental work, gynecology, dermatology, pregnancy, braces, eye care and pediatrics.

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Dentists and OB/GYNs Are Medical Specialists Most Sought After in Singapore,
According to DocDoc, the Leading Healthcare Specialist Portal in Asia
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DocDoc Pte. Ltd.
(http://docdoc.com), the fastest and most convenient way for patients to find the
right doctor and book an appointment online, has announced new research
findings culled from its platform, the largest collection of medical specialists in the
Asia-Pacific region. The data shows that 49.9% of Singaporeans are searching
for Dentists, the most sought after category of medical specialist. 18 percent of
DocDoc users are seeking Obstetricians & Gynecologists (OB/GYNs), the
second most sought after type of medical specialist. General Practitioners are in
third with 6.5% of all search requests.
The 10 most sought after medical specialists in Singapore:
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1. Dentists - 49.9%
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2. Obstetricians & Gynecologists - 18.0%
3. General Practitioners - 6.5% Health Care/Hospital
4. Opthamologists - 5.3%
5. Cardiologists - 4.0%
6. Dermatologists - 3.9%
7. Allergists - 2.9%
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10. Chiropractors & Osteopaths - 1.1% Specialists Most Sought After in Singapore,
According to DocDoc, the Leading Healthcare
When it comes to medical procedures, patients in Singapore are actively seeking medical assistance in the areas of Specialist Portal in Asia 2013-02-07
dental, gynae, dermatology, pregnancy, braces, eye and pediatrics.
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"This data highlights the huge demand for dental specialist care in Singapore," said John Sharp, President and Officer 2013-01-11
CTO of DocDoc. "The findings indicate either an undersupply of dentists or an uptick in popularity for cosmetic
dentistry, or a combination of both." Go to MediaRoom
According to a story published on HRMAsia.com (http://www.hrmasia.com/news/dentist-numbers-in-singapore-set-
to-rise/120017/), chief executive officer of Q&M Dental Group Dr. Ng Chin Siau is quoted as stating that in
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developed countries such as Japan and Switzerland, the ratio is one dentist to about 1,000 people. In Singapore,
the ratio is about one in 3,400.
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In the same article, Singapore Health Minister Gan Kim Yong, is quoted as saying that the number of dentists in
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Singapore must rise in order to meet the needs of an aging population.
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DocDoc is the fastest and most convenient way for patients to find the right doctor and book an appointment online
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in Singapore and South Korea. There are 28,950 doctor profiles listed on the DocDoc platform -- firmly establishing
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DocDoc as the largest and most comprehensive patient-booking platform in the industry. Additionally, DocDoc has DocDoc, the Leading Healthcare Specialist
over 1,170 active, signed top doctors utilizing our platform on a daily basis to acquire new patients. DocDoc is the Portal in Asia 2013-02-07
only healthcare portal in the world that's available in five languages including English, Simplified Chinese, Korean,
Vietnamese and Bahasa. The company's website and mobile site, as well as its mobile app for iPhone, are free for NetEase Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal
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patients. DocDoc's angel investors include influential business leaders, doctors, and venture capital firms from both
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Asia and Silicon Valley, including Mr Koh Boon Hwee (former Chairman of DBS bank, Singtel, and Singapore

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