Dr Ho Ping Ling

02/11/2025

A person of character is defined by their depth, not the noise they make.

It’s a curious thing—some spend their energy creating splashes, trying to ripple the surface around others, mistaking the disturbance for influence.

But the ocean is never truly changed by the clownfish darting at its edges. The deep water remains, calm and certain, knowing the splashes are temporary and the depths are eternal.

31/10/2025

Sometimes, the greatest validation comes unexpectedly. This heartfelt note from a patient arrived during a tough period and served as a powerful reminder of our core purpose in healthcare. It underscores that our duty extends beyond procedures—it's about humanity, compassion, and being a calm harbor in a patient's storm.

The card now holds a special place on our wall at Ascensus @ Alvernia—a quiet, cherished reminder of the trust we are privileged to earn and the human connections that give our work meaning. I am deeply grateful to have been able to provide comfort and support. This is the fuel that keeps our passion for medicine burning brightly.

31/10/2025

Sometimes, the greatest validation comes unexpectedly. This heartfelt note from a patient arrived during a tough period and served as a powerful reminder of our core purpose in healthcare. It underscores that our duty extends beyond procedures—it’s about humanity, compassion, and being a calm harbor in a patient’s storm.

The card now holds a special place on our wall at Ascensus @ Alvernia—a quiet, cherished reminder of the trust we are privileged to earn and the human connections that give our work meaning. I am deeply grateful to have been able to provide comfort and support. This is the fuel that keeps our passion for medicine burning brightly. #

19/10/2025

At the heart of Deepavali is the powerful triumph of light - a promise that dawn always follows the darkest night. This spirit of profound hope and new beginnings is one we are honored to witness every day in our practice.

We see it in the unique journey of each patient, and we are dedicated to tending your path with the same care one gives a sacred flame: providing expert, individualized guidance for your fertility, nurturing your wellness through pregnancy, and supporting your lifelong health.

We are truly honored to help your most profound hopes for family and well-being come to light. Wishing you a Deepavali filled with peace, joy, and the warmth of new promise.

15/10/2025

Congratulations to Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RCOG, PROGEN, and Prof Hanafiah on this milestone collaboration - a visionary five-year training programme to advance the care of women and girls.

As someone who began my medical undergraduate journey in Malaysia, and currently a member of RCOG, and consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology - I'm deeply proud to see such impactful partnerships strengthening the region’s capacity in women’s health, education, and clinical excellence.

Meaningful collaboration like this reaffirm our shared mission, to ensure every woman and girl receives the standard of care she deserves - informed, equitable, and compassionate care.

04/10/2025

04/10/2025

We often frame success as a solo endeavor - a testament to individual will and hard work. But what about the ecosystem that makes it possible?

True progress, I've learned, is often a function of convergence: the right environment, a timely opportunity, and, most critically, people who offer guidance and trust. These elements create the fertile ground where hard work can truly take root and flourish.

A "right place" isn't just a location; it's a culture that values excellence and collaboration. A "right time" is that serendipitous alignment where your preparation meets a need you didn't know existed. And the "right people" are those generous mentors and colleagues who see potential and choose to invest in it.

I am deeply thankful for the architects of such moments in my own career. Their investment is a gift that carries a responsibility - to learn, to grow, and eventually, to hold the door open for others.

I’d love to hear your perspective: Who has been a pivotal part of your professional "ecosystem"? How do you strive to create the "right place" and "right time" for others on your team?

01/10/2025

The full moon hangs, a luminous pearl in the autumn sky, a perfect circle of promise fulfilled. In its gentle light, I think of the journeys that bring new lives into this world.

Each pregnancy is a unique orbit, a story written in stardust and hope. Some are like a steady, bright path across the heavens. Others begin as the most delicate crescent—a single embryo, a fragile wish—nurtured through the alchemy of science and profound courage, slowly waxing toward this moment of wholeness.

Now, in the sanctuary of the womb, a different kind of moon glows. A tiny universe expands, a heartbeat echoes the ancient rhythm of creation. To feel that quickening, to witness that miracle on the screen… it is the human form of the harvest moon.

So, to every expectant family I care for, whether your path was written in the stars or forged with incredible will—this festival is for you. You are the keepers of life’s most beautiful rhythm. May the moon’ serene light bless you and the little one you are gathering into your arms.

26/09/2025

Reading this reminded me how often perception and truth diverge. In any journey - whether personal, professional, or leadership - there will be moments when kindness is mistaken for weakness, silence for guilt, or forgiveness for permission.

But ultimately, our worth is not defined by the stories others tell about us. What matters is the integrity we hold, the peace we protect, and the dignity with which we continue walking forward.

In leadership and in life, how others treat us often speaks more about them than it does about us. Staying grounded in truth, compassion, and resilience allows us to rise above narratives that do not serve us.

✨ Stay soft, stay kind, but never doubt the strength it takes to do so.

18/09/2025

27/07/2025

Do you know?

Women in Singapore live, on average, 5 to 6 years longer than men. However, they spend a larger portion of those extra years in poor health:

Life expectancy: 87.6 years (women) vs. 81.9 years (men)

Healthy life expectancy (HALE): 75.8 years (women) vs. 72.6 years (men)

Women spend 11.8 years in poor health, compared to 9.3 years for men

This 2.5-year disparity reflects the "morbidity–mortality paradox"—where women live longer but with more years of disability or chronic illness.