Shop Reviews

There are 3 malls connected together with Somerset Mall leading the way with lots of branded stores and restaurants. The Food Republic on the upper floor is a food court that kinda resembles at local Hawker Food Center but with AC and more comfortable dining area. Its a walking distance from the hotels in the Orchard strip. Getting a taxi here is easy. You have the Ion Orchard Mall at the other side and the Somerset Mall on the opposite end.

313@somerset is a bustling shopping mall seamlessly connected to Orchard Gateway and Orchard Central. Strategically located in the heart of Orchard Road and directly above Somerset MRT station, it offers great convenience for shoppers. The mall is a haven for branded and mid-range fashion labels, attracting both locals and tourists alike. Within walking distance are several 5-star hotels, making it an ideal stop for visitors. With a wide variety of dining choices—from restaurants to a vibrant food court—313@somerset is truly a must-visit shopping destination in Singapore.

The services that I receive from Dr Esther Chuwa and her team is excellent. Not only has she taken great care of my health, but also she is lovely to speak with at every appointment. It’s rare to find a doctor that combines such personal touches and care for a patient as a person with outstanding quality of medical care. Dr. Esther and her staffs are always helpful and kind and ensure that I am properly informed about my health and care. They ensured I had a smooth prep, surgery, and follow-up. I am so glad I chose Solis Breast Care & Surgery Centre and would highly recommend to anyone.

I first went to Dr Chuwa 4 years back for a lump in the right breast. The doc overseas (I was living overseas then) recommended an open surgery but Dr Chuwa proposed a less invasive one that would be a safer option. She was so careful my surgery left no visible scar. Then in 2020, the same breast was found to have cancerous cells. Dr Esther was calm and supportive throughout the whole process and I never felt rushed or pressed to make snap decisions. This was so unlike the overseas doctor who told me “if you have no attachment to your breast, you should cut your breast off, and your IUD will make your cancer worse” within minutes of looking at my scans without a biopsy! Dr Chuwa’s clinic was always busy but I believe every woman there deserves their time with Dr Chuwa because we are discussing our bodies and health, not ordering a takeaway! Dr Chuwa has proven herself to be a dedicated and caring doctor and I trust her with my health. And thanks to her recommendation, I also have a wonderful oncologist Dr Ang and team at Oncocare.

Have been seeing Dr Tan YY since Feb 2021. I like her very much because not only is she great at her work, she is thorough, always explain, and patiently answers my many questions. Personable and caring, she makes me feel very comfortable. Her clinic has a comfortable waiting room with free wifi and good coffee! Very convenient to do my mammogram at Luma and then reviewed 3h later with Dr Tan.

Updating my review (from one star to two stars) since I got a call from a senior operations manager the following day after I posted the negative comments about waiting time. She listened patiently and explained precisely what caused the delays. She also promised to improve their queue management system going forward. Although this does not change my bad experience at the clinic, it shows that the management team really values feedback and want to make an improvement. I’m going back for a routine check up in 6 months time and will see if there’s any change. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Five star for Dr Esther Chuwa, she is very kind and professional as usual (I’m not a first time patient), no complaints at all. But whoever manages her appointment schedule is a complete disaster! I made an appointment at around lunch time and only managed to see her 1 hr+ later. What’s odd is that during my whole waiting time there it seems that this is completely normal (?!). I don’t normally complain about waiting time when I see doctors because I understand that earlier appointments can overrun. But 1hr+ is not acceptable in private clinics like this in my opinion. Patients’ time needs to be respected as well. It ruined my plan as I have scheduled other meetings afterwards. It would be a shame if the reputation of the clinic is affected by bad time management. I do hope that this can be improved.

Dr Esther Chuwa is a great and professional doctor. However, I think the appointment system really needs to be improved. My appointment was scheduled for 1230pm, I arrived at the clinic at 1220pm and only then did I receive a text from the clinic at 1221pm that I should arrive 30min later as there was a delay. However, close to one and a half hours later, at 1340pm, I am still waiting. The doctor is busy and her time is important, but so is the time of the patient. Patients do have a life too, and it cannot be that I'm being penalised for playing my part to be on time, and when I’m already paying so much to see the doctor. It is very disrespectful and really unacceptable.

I have been seeing Dr Tan Yah Yuen regularly for 1 1/2 years and have been extremely happy with her. She is kind and calm and patiently answers all my questions. My recovery after my surgery was swift and almost painless. Clinic can be really busy with long wait times but the medical service here still deserves 5 stars.

Brought an elderly family member to see Dr Joy Lee and had a very bad experience. Nurse ushered elderly into the ultrasound room alone and ultrasound was done in a rush BEFORE consultation with us, no consent was even asked or given. We were shocked by this. Dr has very little patience as well. Would not recommend seeing this doctor. Staff were very polite and friendly.

This is truly a one-stop practice, using the latest 3D mammogram (for the record, at point of writing … July 2024 … SGH and the polyclinics are still using 2D mammogram) and having their own breast MRI, OT, as well as recovery rooms. SGH, however, offers specialised genetic counselors, and could offer patients to be subjects for research experiments. Unless subsidised at restructured hospitals (translated: very long wait times), the consulting rates are only slightly more expensive at Solis. Dr Joy Lee was highly recommended to me by my family friend (an established specialist in another field). For 2 decades, I followed her from Mt Alvernia Hospital (MAH) to Solis….though I love MAH v much! The waiting time compared to MAH is much shorter. Overall, the Pandemic has also helped doctors to manage wait times better. From early stage detection (VABiopsy), to lumpectomy (day surgery), it was all done within 2 weeks in April 2024… all at the premises of Solis. Only some pre-operation procedures are done at Mt. E. What a gem! Although I never doubted her competency, Dr Joy Lee explained in detail how she will be operating the affected area. A procedure where restructured hospitals may not be able to execute due to time constraints. There is a high level of comfort (especially when one is not well) to have an experienced specialist + well-trained nurses with excellent bedside manners & communication. Am deeply thankful for the entire team. Finally, if you have dense breasts and have lots of calcifications, PLEASE go for 3D mammograms. Better to have early detection and early intervention.