MEET Our team
Dr. Jason
Medical Aesthetics Director
Dr. Desmond
Medical Aesthetics Director
Carrie Yap
Director of Medical Aesthetics Spa, Wellness & Trichology
Dr. Gabriel
Medical Aesthetics Doctor
Dr. Chris
Medical Aesthetics Doctor
carrie yap
Director of Medical Aesthetics, Dental, Spa & Wellness and Trichology
A co-founder of Astute, Carrie has more than 8 years of experience in the field of medical aesthetics, providing the most adequate solutions to help clients achieve their desired beauty outcomes.
Beginning as a Clinic Assistant and Specialist in an established clinic in Orchard Road in 2012, Carrie worked herself up to a managerial role, overseeing operations, sales and marketing.
Filled with passion, she is known for her experience, devotion and industry knowledge. She believes different concerns in various aspects need to be addressed correctly to achieve divine beauty. She strongly believes that individualized solutions will bring about the desired effects for the clients.
DR. chris
Medical Aesthetics Doctor
MBBS (NUS)
Dr. Christon Fam obtained his medical degree from National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS YLLSoM).
He is fully accredited to perform aesthetic procedures from MOH-approved certification bodies. In addition to the above, he also holds a diploma in aesthetic medicine from the internationally recognised American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM).
He regularly attends conferences overseas to keep abreast of best practice in the aesthetic realm.
DR. gabriel
Medical Aesthetics Doctor
MBBS (NUS)
Dr Gabriel Cao graduated from the University of Aberdeen, UK, with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. As a medical student, he actively pursued his interest in research through several projects, and was conferred an additional Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) for his research.
His works were published in several medical journals and presented at numerous national and international conferences.
He later returned to Singapore to practise, picking up various procedural skills in the different surgical departments he rotated through, e.g. ENT facial plastics, plastics surgery, breast surgery, vascular surgery.
DR. desmond
Medical Aesthetics Director
MBBS (Hons) (Monah University, Melbourne), (AAAM)
Dr Desmond graduated with Honours from Monash University, Melbourne, with a degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
He subsequently served in the public hospitals and underwent training in various medical and surgical departments. It was there that he honed his procedural skills, improved his dexterity, and learnt how to optimise pain control to provide a comfortable patient experience.
He brought these skills along as he ventured into the field of aesthetics.
DR. JASON
Medical Aesthetics Director
MBBS (NUS), MRCS (Edinburgh),
Pg Dip Pract Derm (Cardiff), (AAAM)
Dr Jason graduated from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore. Upon graduation, he pursued further studies and obtained post-graduate qualifications from the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Practical Dermatology (Cardiff).
He also obtained the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine and accreditation by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee to perform numerous facial aesthetic and body contouring procedures.
ASTUTE MEDICAL CENTRE
Our doctor-designed treatments are developed to help treat your skin concerns, partnering with you into the journey of seeking long-term, result-focused treatments. Our relationship with our customer starts off with a detailed consultation to understand your skin concerns and prepare a personalized treatment plan to treat those concerns and restore your beauty.
our locations
137 East Coast Road, #01-08,
Singapore 428827 (diagonally opposite Katong i12)
EAST COAST
chinatown
18 Cross Street, Cross Street Exchange #01-112,
Singapore 048423
operating hours
operating hours
Mon - Fri 11:00 am - 8:00pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00pm
Sunday Closed
Mon - Fri 11:00 am - 8:00pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00pm
Sunday Closed