Dr Zhou Ke

Dr Zhou Ke is a dedicated clinician who believes in treating every patient with respect, understanding, and compassion. He received his medical education at Duke-NUS Medical School after obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from Peking University. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and senior residency training in Geriatric Medicine with SingHealth. 

Dr Zhou provides care for both acute and chronic general medical conditions, with a strong interest in caring for older adults, particularly those with dementia, falls, frailty, and incontinence. He is committed to delivering evidence-based care while taking the time to understand each patient's needs and concerns. He strongly believes in supporting not only patients, but also their caregivers, especially in the management of chronic conditions.

He is also passionate about improving healthcare through innovation, including the sensible use of artificial intelligence to enhance patient care and outcomes.

• MD PhD (Singapore)
• MRCP (UK)
• Specialist Accreditation in Geriatric Medicine (Singapore)

1. Intrinsic capacity assessment using World Health Organization Integrated Care for Older People Step 1, and the association with frailty in community dwelling older adults. Zhou K, Ng YS, Tay EL, Mah SM, Tay L. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2024 May;24(5):457-463.
2. High-Suspicion Subcentimeter Thyroid Nodules: Cost Effectiveness of Active Surveillance versus Fine Needle Aspiration. Woon TK, Zhou K, Tan BS, Matchar DB. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2023 Feb;34(2):173-181.
3. Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Versus Oral Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation : A Decision Analysis. Chew DS*, Zhou K, Pokorney SD, Matchar DB, Vemulapalli S, Allen LA, Jackson KP, Samad Z, Patel MR, Freeman JV, Piccini JP. Ann Intern Med. 2022 Sep;175(9):1230-1239. (*, equal contribution)
4. The Relationship between Workload and Length of Stay in Singapore. Ke Zhou, David Matchar, Yin Bun Cheung, Shao Wei Lam, Marcus Ong, and Arpana Vidyarthi. Health Policy. 2018 July (*, Corresponding Author)
5. Where to Go If Not the Hospital? Reviewing Geriatric Bed Utilization in an Acute Hospital in Singapore. Ke Zhou, Arpana R. Vidyarthi, Chek Hooi Wong, and David Matchar. Geriatrics and Gerontology International. 2017 Oct.

More publications can be found here.