DR SM YUEN 袁少文
MBBS (Singapore)
Accredited by Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee, Singapore Medical Council (APOC, SMC) for Certificate of Competence in Aesthetic Dermatology
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (Certificate)
Member, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
Member, Anti-Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine Society of Singapore (AAAMSS)
Member, Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SAM, Singapore)
smyuen@atlasmedicalclinic.com

Dr SM Yuen graduated as the top student of Victoria School in the graduating class of 1992. He was also awarded the VAC (Victoria Advisory Committee) award for overall excellence – having won 2 national team golds in cross country, and numerous individual bronze medal placings. While in National Junior College, he was also a holder of the Ministry Of Education Scholarship for 1993 and 1994, and captained the college cross country team to a national silver medal.

He entered medical school in 1997 and graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2002 with the degree of M.B.B.S.

He spent 3 years as an internal medicine specialist trainee rotating through various medical departments of SGH including Gastroenterology, Neurology, Renal Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, and Rheumatology. These early years made him develop a passion for internal medicine and preventive medicine. However, he knew deep down inside that his first love was to be a family physician because he treasured the special rapport and relationships that family doctors had with their patients. After spending another year in a government polyclinic, he left for private practice in 2007, spending another one and a half years with a mid-sized medical group. He finally struck out on his own in 2008 with the opening of Atlas Medical - Laser & Aesthetics Clinic.

Over the years, Dr SM Yuen also developed a strong interest in Aesthetic Medicine, spending countless hours researching on advanced equipment and skin care products - “why” they work, and “how” they work. He has been accredited by the Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee, Singapore Medical Council (APOC, SMC) for Certificate of Competence in Aesthetic Dermatology:
• Fractional Lasers for skin rejuvenation
• Ablative Lasers for surgery and skin rejuvenation
• Pigment Lasers for pigmentary skin conditions
• IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) for skin rejuvenation
• Botox for aesthetic applications
• Fillers for aesthetic applications
• Non-surgical skin tightening devices (including radiofrequency)
• Laser and IPL assisted hair removal

He also possesses an American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (certificate), and is a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and the Society of Aesthetic Medicine, Singapore. He is a strong believer of “preventive aesthetics” and “non-invasive” aesthetics. He feels that the earlier a patient starts on a disciplined, life-long skin care regime, the better skin health he or she will enjoy.

Dr SM Yuen’s vision is that medical aesthetics should become part and parcel of primary medicine, and he views it as an extension of his medical practice. (Yes, he still sees the common colds and enjoys managing patients with hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol) His belief is that making patients look good not only serves to enhance their beauty, but also improves their self confidence and self esteem, translating into happier lives, less stress, and improved health.

Dr SM Yuen also believes that no patient should be denied access to good aesthetic treatments for common skin problems like pigmentation, scarring, acne, dull skin etc. He strives to keep his fees reasonable and affordable, while emphasizing good service with the aim to always value-add for his patients.

Away from medicine, Dr SM Yuen has a deep love and passion for music. He has won several national and regional awards for Electone performance. After winning the Grand Prix award (1st Prize) for the Singapore Electone Festival in 1996, he went on to represent Singapore at the Asia-Oceanic Electone Festival, clinching another Grand Prix award (1st prize). He also had the honour of being Asia’s representative in the prestigious International Electone Concours. In his musical career, Dr SM Yuen has also performed as a keyboardist/pianist in many shows with local and regional pop artistes, including Kit Chan, Tanya, Andy Lau and Zhang Hui Mei.

He took this love for music one step further when he founded Wedding Harmony in 2006, Singapore’s first ever wedding music company that specializes in creating original wedding love songs for wedding couples. In his capacity as Executive Music Director, he has grown Wedding Harmony into a market leader in the wedding music industry. Wedding Harmony has produced more than 50 original works, released 2 commercial albums, and performed in over 250 weddings in a span of 2 years. Wedding Harmony has been featured in The Straits Times Life section, Style Weddings, Her World Brides, and has also appeared on various radio shows on FM100.3 and FM 97.2.

Being in the wedding industry has allowed Dr SM Yuen to understand the concerns and needs of wedding couples better, and a big part of his aesthetic practice revolves around designing treatment programmes to help brides and grooms-to-be achieve their skin care goals and to look their best on their big day. Atlas Medical™ - Laser & Aesthetics Clinic is a partner in major bridal magazines and local and international wedding road shows, with Dr SM Yuen always happy to share his knowledge and thoughts at workshops and informal sessions.

Dr SM Yuen’s passion, foresight, multi-talented abilities, and commitment to his patients has made him a unique medical professional as he seeks creative and innovative solutions to their needs, while maintaining service and quality of the highest level – certainly a trademark of whatever he does. A visit to his boutique aesthetic clinic in Ngee Ann City, Orchard Road will immediately draw you to his attention to detail, his emphasis on personalized patient care, his focus on patient comfort, and his never ending quest to provide a truly impressive standard of service quality.

His commitment to continuing education and self-improvement is evident as he spends a significant amount of time attending seminars and conferences locally and overseas. “As a doctor, you can never stop learning. Medicine is changing ever so rapidly. To stop learning is to stop doctoring.”

He also adds “The modern day doctor cannot be someone who just sits in a chair, scribbles with his pen, mutters medical jargon, and whisks patients out in 2 minutes. He needs to be more than that. Understanding how the world works, what makes people tick, and what patients desire, is the key to being a complete doctor; and all the while upholding the ethical, professional and societal responsibilities of a medical professional.”

Official website of Atlas Medical - Laser & Aesthetics Clinic: www.atlasmedicalclinic.com
Official website of Wedding Harmony: www.weddinginharmony.com