
Suzanne has been practicing as a Clinical Dietitian for over 18 years. Having worked as a Senior Dietitian in KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital for over 10 years, Suzanne has comprehensive knowledge in treating adults and children with nutritional problems. Prior to KK Hospital, she has managed adult nutrition through her working experience at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Over the course of her career, she has contributed to articles in Singapore magazines and newspapers and delivered talks and trainings on nutrition. Suzanne has special interests in nutrition for pregnant mothers, weight management, nutrition in feeding difficulties, diet therapy for neurological disorders and eating disorders.
Some of the conditions that she manages include: gestational diabetes, diabetes Type 1 and Type 2, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility, poor weight gain in pregnancy, hyperemesis gravidarum, underweight/ IUGR, overweight/obesity, allergy, eating disorders, fussy eating/food aversion in children and diet therapy for neurological disorders (e.g. ketogenic diet). Suzanne obtained her undergraduate degree in Dietetics with honours from the National University of Malaysia and postgraduate degree (Masters of Health Science Education) from University of Sydney Australia. She underwent further specialization in dietetics during her HMDP (Health Manpower Development Plan) – Eating Disorders and Ketogenic Diet at SickKids- The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
Languages
- English
- Malay
- Mandarin
Awards
- EXSA Gold (2005)