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Dr Chen Qiping

MBBS (Fudan, China) · MRCP (UK) · M.Sc (NUS, Singapore) · FAMS (Dermatology)

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Dr Chen Qiping, Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Chen Dermatology Clinic Singapore

Dr Chen Qiping

Consultant Dermatologist

QualificationsMBBS (Fudan, China)
MRCP (UK)
M.Sc (NUS, Singapore)
FAMS (Dermatology)
ECFMG Certificate (USMLE)
SpecialtyDermatology
SubspecialtyPigmentary Disorders · Skin Cancer
Languages
English中文

About Dr Chen

Dr Chen is a Consultant Dermatologist who specialises in skin cancers and pigmentary disorders. She also practises in the fields of general dermatology, surgical dermatology, lasers and cosmetic dermatology.

Prior to private practice, Dr Chen was a Consultant Dermatologist at the National Skin Centre and a Visiting Consultant Dermatologist at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Dr Chen is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Dermatology). She is also a member of the Dermatological Society of Singapore, the Asian Society of Paediatric Dermatology and the International Society of Paediatric Dermatology.

Training & Accreditation

Dr Chen graduated from Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University and completed her residency training in China before her overseas training. She received the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate after passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination, and obtained her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK).

After completion of 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, and became a Ministry of Health accredited dermatologist in 2015.

2012
Advanced Specialist Trainee in Dermatology
National Skin Centre, Singapore
2015
Ministry of Health accredited dermatologist
Singapore
Prior
Consultant Dermatologist, National Skin Centre  ·  Visiting Consultant Dermatologist, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Research Experience

Dr Chen has extensive research experience in basic and clinical science. She was a research scholar and obtained her Master of Science from the National University of Singapore. She also received the Singapore Millennium Scholarship and a research fellowship from A*STAR, and has comprehensive experience in molecular biology, cell biology and human embryonic stem cell research.

She completed her research fellowship at the University of Michigan. She has published numerous research papers in peer-reviewed international journals and presented her research works at many dermatology and research conferences. Dr Chen also co-authored English and Chinese books on dermatology.

Education & Public Outreach

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

Outside of work, Dr Chen is a gardening enthusiast. 🌿

Areas of Practice

Skin CancerPigmentary Disorders General DermatologyPaediatric Dermatology Surgical DermatologyLaser Dermatology Cosmetic Dermatology

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Dermatology)
  • Member, Dermatological Society of Singapore
  • Member, Asian Society of Paediatric Dermatology
  • Member, International Society of Paediatric Dermatology
Dr Chen Qiping, Consultant Dermatologist at Dr Chen Dermatology Clinic, Singapore
Your Dermatologist

Dr Chen Qiping

Consultant Dermatologist with over 20 years of medical experience, practising at Collyer Quay Centre in Singapore's Central Business District.

Consultations are available in English and Mandarin Chinese, for both adults and children.

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Specialist Accreditation

Dr Chen holds specialist accreditation at the following private hospitals in Singapore.

✚ Mount Elizabeth Hospital
✚ Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
✚ Gleneagles Hospital
✚ Parkway East Hospital
✚ Mount Alvernia Hospital
✚ Thomson Medical
✚ Farrer Park Hospital
Academic Contributions

Publications

Selected publications in dermatological references, books and peer-reviewed journals.

Dermatological References & Books

DermNet — Extramammary Paget Disease of Skin Ngan V (Staff Writer), 2003. Updated by Dr Qiping Chen, Consultant Dermatologist, National Skin Centre, Singapore. Medical Editor: Dr Helen Gordon. Editor in Chief: Adj A/Prof Amanda Oakley. September 2020. · Read on DermNet →
A Handbook on Common Skin Diseases 常见皮肤疾病手册 Chong Weisheng, Chen Qiping, Benson Yeo. Available at the National Skin Centre Pharmacy.
Asian Skin — A Reference Colour Atlas of Dermatology and Venereology (2nd Edition) National Skin Centre, Singapore. Contributing author.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

Rare case of linear IgA bullous dermatosis showing IgA, IgG and IgM reactivity Lim GH, Cai SCS, Lee SS, Chen Q. Australas J Dermatol. 2021;62(2):e361–e362. · DOI →
Regorafenib-associated cutaneous giant keratoacanthoma Lim V, Tan WP, Tan A, Lee SS, Chen Q. SkinMed. 2022;20(3):234–236. · PubMed →
Indeterminate cell histiocytosis in a Chinese patient with progressive and extensive nodular lesions and mixed indeterminate cell and macrophage-monocyte lineage Chen Q, Lee JS, Liang MW, Chan MMF, Pujol RM, Requena L, Tan SH. J Cutan Pathol. 2018;45(6):428–433. · DOI →
A 15-year retrospective review of extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) at National Skin Centre, Singapore Chong T, Chia HY, Chen Q, Cheng S, Chio M, Tan A, Yong A, Tan WP. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018;79(3 Suppl 1):AB3. · JAAD →
Classification of non-tumorous skin pigmentation disorders using voting based probabilistic linear discriminant analysis Liang Y, Sun L, Ser W, Lin F, Thng STG, Chen Q, Lin Z. Comput Biol Med. 2018;99:123–132. · DOI →
A case series of imatinib-induced generalized hypopigmentation and progression of existing acquired dermal melanocytosis Kok WL, Chen Q, Lee SSJ, Chua SH, Ng SK. J Dermatolog Treat. 2017;28(5):453–455. · DOI →
A case of squamoid eccrine ductal carcinoma on the scalp Chen Q, Ding SL, Tan WP. NSC Dermatology Bulletin. 2017.
Linear basal cell carcinoma — a diagnosis achieved by the use of confocal microscopy Long V, Chen Q, Chuah SY, Thng TGS. Malaysian Journal of Dermatology. 2016;37:58. · Search →
Actinic prurigo in Singaporean Chinese: a positive association with HLA-DRB1*03:01 Chen Q, Shen M, Heng YK, Theng TSC, Tey HL, Ren EC, Chong WS. Photochem Photobiol. 2016;92(2):355–359. · DOI →
Clinical and economic burden of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in patients from the National Skin Centre, Singapore Chen Q, Hsu TY, Chan R, Kawai K, Acosta CJ, Walia A, Pan JY. Dermatologica Sinica. 2015;33(4):210–215. · DOI →
Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa: a case with a novel mutation and co-existent lichen amyloidosus Chen Q, Lee JS, Tey HL. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2015;81(1):40–42. · DOI →
Erythema ab igne and dermal scarring caused by cupping and moxibustion treatment Chua S, Chen Q, Lee HY. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2015;13(4):337–338. · DOI →
Lipoid proteinosis in a Chinese patient Xu XT, Chen Q, Lee SS. Am J Dermatopathol. 2014;36(6):e108–e113. · DOI →
Necrobiosis lipoidica with elastophagocytosis on an unusual location Tee SI, Chen QP, Lim YL. Am J Dermatopathol. 2014;36(9):741–743. · DOI →
Epidemiology of skin diseases in renal transplant recipients in a tertiary hospital Chen QP, Aw DC. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2010;39(12):904–905. · PubMed →
Directed differentiation of human embryonic stem cells into the pancreatic endocrine lineage Phillips BW, Hentze H, Rust WL, Chen QP, Chipperfield H, Tan EK, et al. Stem Cells Dev. 2007;16(4):561–578. · DOI →
Adenoviral gene transfer of PDGF downregulates gas gene product PDGFαR and prolongs ERK and Akt/PKB activation Chen Q, Giannobile WV. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2002;282(3):C538–C544. · DOI →
Evidence for direct interaction between Sprouty and Cbl Wong ES, Lim J, Low BC, Chen Q, Guy GR. J Biol Chem. 2001;276(8):5866–5875. · DOI →
Effect of cardiolipin on proton permeability of phospholipid liposomes: the role of hydration at the lipid–water interface Chen Q, Li QT. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2001;389(2):201–206. · DOI →

Publication list last updated: 15 August 2026.

Common Questions

About Dr Chen — FAQ

What does Dr Chen Qiping specialise in?
Dr Chen Qiping specialises in skin cancers and pigmentary disorders. She also practises general dermatology, surgical dermatology, lasers and cosmetic dermatology, including paediatric dermatology.
Where did Dr Chen Qiping train?
Dr Chen graduated from Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University and completed residency training in China. She obtained the ECFMG certificate after passing the USMLE, and Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK). She completed Advanced Specialist Training in Dermatology at the National Skin Centre from 2012 and became a Ministry of Health accredited dermatologist in 2015. She also completed a research fellowship at the University of Michigan.
Was Dr Chen previously at the National Skin Centre?
Yes. Prior to private practice, Dr Chen was a Consultant Dermatologist at the National Skin Centre and a Visiting Consultant Dermatologist at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
Which languages does Dr Chen speak?
Dr Chen consults in both English and Mandarin Chinese (中文). 查看中文版网页 →
Does Dr Chen see children?
Yes. Dr Chen practises paediatric dermatology in addition to adult dermatology, and is a member of both the Asian Society of Paediatric Dermatology and the International Society of Paediatric Dermatology.

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