Dr Zhao Yi Jing is a Singapore trained and certified Clinical Neurologist. She practices as a clinical neurologist in Singapore, providing specialised care for a wide range of neurological conditions. She completed her medical degree training from the National University of Singapore with a MBBS degree. Thereafter, she became a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), and was also awarded the Masters of Medicine by National University of Singapore (NUS). She started her neurology career practicing in Singapore General Hospital (SGH), National Neuroscience Institute(NNI). She was a visiting Neurology Consultant to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) and Changi General Hospital (CGH). She was also a clinical lecturer in Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and a Clinical Assistant Professor in Duke-NUS Medical School.
Dr Zhao’s expertise in Neurology extends to various other areas, including sleep-related issues, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, motor neuron disease, dementia, and other neurological conditions. Her extensive experience, coupled with her passion for helping patients, has earned her a reputation as a compassionate and skilled Clinical Neurologist in Singapore.
Dr Zhao’s passion lies in the subspecialty of diagnosing and treating headache conditions in adults and adolescents. She was appointed the clinical headache service lead in Singapore General Hospital (SGH) in 2018. She was also part of the founding committee for the Headache Society of Singapore (HSS) in 2018 and is currently the vice-president and treasurer of the HSS. She is also a member of the Asian Regional Consortium Headache Society (ARCH) and has conducted talks in regional headache meetings and advisory board for new treatment in headache and migraine. She is currently pursuing a Masters in headache conditions.
Dr Zhao has also published research papers on headache conditions, including the novel CGRP therapies for headache and migraine. She served as the Singapore Principal Investigator in several regional clinical trials for the latest headache treatment using CGRP monoclonal antibodies and small molecules.
She has given extensive number of talks and has expertise in the area of adult headache medicine, vestibular migraine, headache in pregnancy, headache in adolescence and novel headache treatments to healthcare institutions in Singapore, such as SGH, Singhealth polyclinics, KKH and Allied Health Professions.
Dr Zhao Yi Jing is a Singapore-trained, MRCP-certified Clinical Neurologist. She is a Singapore Principal Investigator on regional clinical trials for CGRP monoclonal antibody therapy in migraine.
Dr Zhao served as clinical headache service lead at Singapore General Hospital from 2018, and is a founding committee member and current vice-president of the Headache Society of Singapore, and a member of the Asian Regional Consortium Headache Society (ARCH).
Dr Zhao prioritises a precise diagnosis before starting treatment — particularly for headache and migraine presentations, where the underlying cause can vary widely.
A first consultation typically includes a detailed history, a neurological examination, and a discussion of next steps, which may include diagnostic imaging or referral for further tests.
Dr Zhao Yi Jing was cited in a CNA report on
the Oxford University vaccine and dementia
study, discussing prevention strategies for
Singaporeans.
Dr Zhao Yi Jing was featured in CNA
Lifestyle on the elevated dementia risk
factors for women, including heart disease
and sleep deprivation.
Dr Zhao Yi Jing was featured in The Straits
Times on treatment options for severe
migraines and headaches at Mount
Elizabeth.
Dr Zhao Yi Jing was featured in Vogue
Singapore on cognitive health and brain
wellness.
Dr Zhao Yi Jing was quoted in Her World on why women are more prone to migraines.
Dr Zhao Yi Jing answered reader questions
on migraines in Singapore Motherhood
magazine.
Dr Zhao Yi Jing was featured in Business
World Online discussing her progressive
care approach for dementia patients.
Dr Zhao Yi Jing was featured on 8World
Mediacorp discussing neurological
onditions including Parkinson’s disease.
A: Dr Zhao is a Clinical Neurologist who treats the full range of adult neurological conditions, with a specific subspecialty in headache and migraine medicine, including a leadership role at the Headache Society of Singapore.
A: MBBS (NUS), MRCP, and Masters of Medicine (NUS), with prior appointments at Singapore General Hospital and the National Neuroscience Institute.
A: Yes — Dr Zhao is a Singapore Principal Investigator on regional CGRP clinical trials for migraine treatment.
Dr Zhao is a founding committee member and current vice-president of the Headache Society of Singapore.