Dr David Teo, MD

Partner Clinic: Connections MindHealth

Accreditations:

  • Member, Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)

  • Accredited Psychiatrist, Singapore’s Specialist Accreditation Board

Education:

  • Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

  • Advanced Training in Psychosomatic Medicine, Columbia University Medical Centre

Languages:

  • English, Mandarin

Mode:

  • In-person

Dr David Teo is a psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience in youth mental health, mood and anxiety disorders, psychosomatic medicine, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Previously a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Changi General Hospital, he led various services, including Adolescent Psychiatry, General Adult Psychiatry, and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.

Dr Teo integrates evidence-based medications and psychotherapy to provide holistic care. He is fluent in English and Mandarin and is committed to culturally sensitive, person-centred treatment.

Specialisations:

  • Depression and Anxiety Disorders

  • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Psychosomatic Disorders

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Awards and Leadership:
Dr Teo was instrumental in community mental health programmes, including leading CGH’s Health Wellness Programme, which won the 2023 SingHealth Excellence Award. He also founded CGH’s Medical Humanities Programme to address burnout and promote person-centred care.

Teaching and Research:
Dr Teo is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School and NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. A dedicated educator, he has published extensively in international journals and contributed to psychiatry textbooks.