Best ENT Specialists in Singapore 2026: SGH, NUH, Gleneagles, Mount E (Orchard) and Mount E (Novena)
Last updated: July 2026 | Reviewed by the OneDayMD Editorial Team
Looking for an ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) specialist in Singapore? A quick Google search throws up more than ten pages of results, and it isn't always obvious which doctor is the right fit for your condition. To make this easier, we've compiled a single, organised directory of ENT specialists and subspecialists practising across Singapore's major public and private hospitals — Singapore General Hospital (SGH), National University Hospital (NUH), Gleneagles Hospital, and Mount Elizabeth Hospital's Orchard and Novena campuses.
Quick Answer
Singapore has five major ENT centres worth knowing: SGH and NUH (public, subsidised rates with referral, strong subspecialty and research depth), and Gleneagles, Mount Elizabeth Orchard, and Mount Elizabeth Novena (private, no referral typically needed, generally shorter waits). Most everyday ENT conditions — sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, snoring — can be managed by any general ENT specialist. Complex cases (head & neck tumours, revision sinus surgery, cochlear implants, paediatric airway disease) are best matched to a subspecialist with the relevant fellowship training. Full contact details and doctor listings for all five hospitals are below.
In This Article
- What Does an ENT Specialist Do?
- The 7 ENT Subspecialties Explained
- How to Choose the Right ENT Specialist
- Quick Reference: Which Subspecialist for Which Condition?
- ENT Specialists at Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
- ENT Specialists at National University Hospital (NUH)
- ENT Specialists at Gleneagles Hospital
- ENT Specialists at Mount Elizabeth Orchard
- ENT Specialists at Mount Elizabeth Novena
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Does an ENT Specialist Do?
ENT specialists — medically known as otolaryngologists or otorhinolaryngologists — are surgeons trained in the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. All ENT specialists can manage roughly 80–90% of ENT conditions considered "bread and butter": sensitive nose (rhinitis), sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea, and uncomplicated head & neck lumps such as thyroid nodules.
As with most surgical disciplines, however, medical and surgical knowledge within ENT has advanced significantly. Most ENT specialists in Singapore complete an additional 1–2 years of overseas fellowship training in a recognised centre to sub-specialise in a specific area. For complex conditions — a large head & neck cancer, revision sinus surgery after a failed prior operation, or severe nasal polyps — a relevant subspecialist may be able to offer better outcomes than a general ENT surgeon.
The 7 ENT Subspecialties Explained
| Subspecialty | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Otology & Neurotology | Ear disorders — hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, cholesteatoma, skull base and acoustic neuroma surgery |
| Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery | Nose and sinus disorders — chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, revision sinus surgery, skull base tumours |
| Laryngology | Voice box disorders — vocal cord nodules/polyps, voice disorders, swallowing difficulties |
| Head & Neck Surgery | Head and neck cancers, thyroid and salivary gland surgery, complex neck masses |
| Paediatric ENT | Children's ENT conditions — airway problems, paediatric allergy, tonsils and adenoids |
| Sleep Medicine | Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, sleep-disordered breathing, sleep apnoea surgery |
| Facial Plastic Surgery | Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face and nose, including rhinoplasty |
How to Choose the Right ENT Specialist
Start by asking whether your condition is straightforward or complex. A patient with uncomplicated sinusitis, tonsillitis, or an ear infection can generally see any general ENT specialist at a hospital convenient to them. A patient with complex sinus anatomy who has failed previous sinus surgery, or who has severe nasal polyps, should consider seeing a rhinologist specifically. Likewise, a patient with a large head & neck lump or suspected cancer should be seen by a Head & Neck subspecialist rather than a generalist.
Beyond subspecialty match, consider practical factors: whether you need subsidised public healthcare (SGH/NUH, generally requiring a referral) or prefer the shorter waits and direct-booking convenience of private care (Gleneagles, Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Mount Elizabeth Novena); the doctor's specific fellowship training; and the clinic's location relative to where you live or work.
Quick Reference: Which Subspecialist for Which Condition?
| If You Have... | Look For a Subspecialist In... | Examples From This List |
|---|---|---|
| Snoring / suspected sleep apnoea | Sleep Medicine | Adj A/Prof Toh Song Tar (SGH); Care Sinus Snoring ENT Centre, Dr Hwang Siew Yoong Jason (Gleneagles) |
| Chronic sinusitis / nasal polyps / revision sinus surgery | Rhinology | Dr Charn Tze Choong, Dr Neville Teo Wei Yang (SGH); Dr Xu Xinni (NUH) |
| Hearing loss / tinnitus / vertigo | Otology & Neurotology | Dr Chan Yew Meng, Dr Thong Jiun Fong (SGH) |
| Head & neck lump / suspected cancer | Head & Neck Surgery | Dr Teo Ee Hoon Constance (SGH); Dr Donovan Eu Kum Chuen (NUH); Dr Tay Hin Ngan (Mount Elizabeth Orchard) |
| Child with ENT / airway / allergy issues | Paediatric ENT | Assoc Prof Balakrishnan Abhilash (SGH) |
| Considering rhinoplasty or facial reconstruction | Facial Plastic Surgery | Dr Edward Zhang (SGH); Dr Tan Kar-Su, The Rhinoplasty Clinic (Mount Elizabeth Novena) |
This table is a general guide, not a personal medical recommendation. Always confirm a doctor's current subspecialty focus directly with the clinic.
Below is the full directory, organised by hospital. This is a long list — use your browser's find function (Ctrl/Cmd + F) to jump to a specific doctor or clinic name. If a specialist you know of is missing, let us know in the comments and we'll add them.
ENT Specialists at Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
Address: Outram Road, Singapore 169608 (Block 3, Basement 1, Yellow Zone)
General Enquiries: +65 6222 3322
Appointments: +65 6321 4377 (Mon–Fri: 8am–9pm, Sat: 8am–2pm)
Accident & Emergency (24 hours): +65 6321 4311
Refer a Patient (for GPs): +65 6326 6060
Clinic Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 8am–1pm, closed Sun & Public Holidays
| Doctor | Qualifications | Subspecialty Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Adj Assoc Prof Toh Song Tar Head & Senior Consultant |
MBBS, MRCS(Edin), MMed(ORL), MMed(Sleep Med), FAMS(ORL) | Sleep apnoea surgery, nasal & palatal reconstructive surgery, tongue base surgery, midline glossectomy, transoral robotic surgery (TORS), sleep medicine |
| Dr Chan Yew Meng | — | Otology/Neuro-otology — acoustic neuroma surgery, mastoid/middle ear surgery, facial nerve surgery, skull base surgery, vertigo & tinnitus management |
| Assoc Prof Balakrishnan Abhilash | MBBS, FRCS(Edin), FAMS(ORL) | Paediatric ENT, paediatric otolaryngology, paediatric allergy, paediatric airway problems, rhinology |
| Dr Charn Tze Choong | MBBS(NUS), MRCS(Edin), GDFM(NUS), MMed(ORL), DOHNS(Eng), FEBEORL | Rhinology |
| Dr Edward Zhang | MBBS(Singapore), MRCS(Glasgow), MMed(ORL), MCI(NUS), FAMS(ORL) | Facial plastic & reconstructive surgery |
| Dr Kiong Liqin Kimberley | MBBS(NUS), MMed(ORL, NUS), MRCSEd(ENT), FAMS(ORL) | General otolaryngology |
| Dr Neville Teo Wei Yang | MBBS(Spore), MRCS(Glasgow), MMed(ORL) | Rhinology (nose specialist) |
| Dr Thong Jiun Fong | MMed, MRCS(UK), MBChB(Edin) | Otology/Neurotology, hearing implant surgery |
| Dr Teo Ee Hoon, Constance | — | Head & Neck Surgery |
| Dr Kang Wee Lee | — | Hyperbaric & Diving Medicine Centre |
| Dr Siti Radhziah Binte Sudirman | MBBS, MRCS(Ireland), MMed(ORL) | General otolaryngology |
| Dr Harold Heah Hon Wei | MBBS, MRCS(Edin), MMed(ORL) | General otolaryngology |
| Dr Christopher Goh Hood Keng | — | General otolaryngology |
| Dr Low Wong Kein | — | General otolaryngology |
| Assoc Prof Lim Chwee Ming | — | General otolaryngology |
| Dr Shalini Arulanandam | — | General otolaryngology |
| Dr Shaun Loh Ray Han | — | General otolaryngology |
ENT Specialists at National University Hospital (NUH)
Address: 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074 (NUH Medical Centre, Level 15)
Appointment Line: +65 6772 2002
Clinic Line (15C/15D ENT Head & Neck Surgery Centre): +65 6772 4486
Allied Health Services: +65 6772 4480
General Department Enquiry: +65 6772 5375 / 6772 5371 / 6772 5370
Email: ent@nuhs.edu.sg
Operating Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm, closed Sat/Sun & Public Holidays
| Role | Doctor(s) |
|---|---|
| Head of Department | Associate Professor Loh Woei Shyang |
| Senior Consultants | Associate Professor Thomas Loh Kwok Seng Associate Professor Raymond Ngo Yeow Seng Associate Professor Mark Thong Kim Thye Associate Professor Ong Yew Kwang |
| Consultants | Dr Annabelle Tay Sok Yan Dr Crystal Cheong Shuk Jin Dr Donovan Eu Kum Chuen Dr Goh Xue Ying Dr Ker Liang Dr Ng Li Shia |
| Associate Consultants | Dr Joshua Tay Dr Shih E'Ching Dr Xu Xinni (subspecialty: rhinology, allergy, sinus & endoscopic skull base surgery) |
| Research Professor | Professor Wang De Yun (Emeritus) |
ENT Specialists at Gleneagles Hospital
Address: 6 Napier Road, Singapore 258500
Specialist Appointment Line: +65 6575 7575
WhatsApp Appointment (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm): +65 8111 9777
24-Hour Urgent Care / A&E: +65 6470 5688
| Doctor | Clinic | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Huang Shoou Chyuan | Huang Ear Nose Throat Surgery Pte Ltd | #04-17 |
| Dr Barrie Tan Yau Boon | Barrie Tan ENT Head & Neck Surgery | #03-32A/B, Annexe Block |
| Dr Chao Siew Shuen | ENT & Sinus Centre | #04-03 |
| Dr Chew Khet Kuen | KK Chew Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery | #06-08 |
| Dr David Lau Pang Cheng | David Lau ENT Centre | #07-16 |
| Dr Hobbs Christopher | The ENT Clinic — TORS, robotic thyroidectomy, laser surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, coblation, sialoendoscopy | #03-41/42, Annexe Block |
| Dr Hwang Siew Yoong Jason | Care Sinus Snoring ENT Centre | #03-12 |
| Dr Jeevendra Kanagalingam | The ENT Clinic | #03-41/42, Annexe Block |
| Dr Leong Chooi Kien, Annabelle | The ENT Clinic | #03-41/42, Annexe Block |
| Dr Leong Hoo Kwong | Nobel ENT Centre | #10-04 |
| Dr Lim Chong Teck | Lim Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery | #08-17 |
| Dr Loh Kok Kit | ENT, Sinus & Dizziness Centre | #05-16 |
| Dr Stanley Ralph Ernest | Stanley ENT and Sinus Centre | #03-06 |
| Dr Adrian Siew Ming Saurajen | Nobel ENT Centre | #10-04 |
ENT Specialists at Mount Elizabeth Orchard
Address: 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510
General Enquiries: +65 6250 0000
WhatsApp Appointment: +65 8111 7777
24-Hour Urgent Care Hotline: +65 6731 2218
| Doctor | Clinic | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Chee Hsien Gerard | G Chee ENT Sinus & Dizziness Centre | #12-06 |
| Dr Chee Wang Cheng Nelson | Chee Ear Nose Throat Surgery P/L | #05-10 |
| Dr Chin Chao-Wu David | Ascent Ear Nose Throat Specialist Group | #09-03 |
| Dr Chua Yu Kim Dennis | ENT Surgeons Medical Centre | #08-02 |
| Dr Eng Soh Ping | Ascent Ear Nose Throat Specialist Group | #09-03 |
| Dr Goh Yau Hong | Ear Nose Throat, Head & Neck Surgery | #03-02 |
| Dr Han Hong Juan | The ENT, Voice & Snoring Clinic | #12-13 |
| Dr John A B | A B John Ear, Nose & Throat | #15-10 |
| Dr Lau Chee Chong | Ear Nose & Throat Centre C C Lau | #14-11 |
| Dr Leong Jern-Lin | Ascent Ear Nose Throat Specialist Group | #09-03 |
| Dr Lim Hsueh Yee Lynne | Lynne Lim ENT Head Neck Surgery Center | #17-07 |
| Dr Lim Ing Ruen | Lim Ing Ruen ENT Clinic | #04-02 |
| Dr Lim Keng Hua | Ear Nose Throat, Head & Neck Surgery | #03-02 |
| Dr Loh Kok Kit | Ear Nose Throat Sinus & Dizziness | #13-11 |
| Dr Loy Heng Chian Andrew | The Ear Nose Throat-Head & Neck Ctr | #05-06 |
| Dr Mark Hon Wah Ignatius | Ascent Ear Nose Throat Specialist Group | #09-03 |
| Dr Oo Kian Kwan Kenneth | Ear Nose Throat Head And Neck Surgery | #03-02 |
| Dr Pang Yoke Teen | Centre For Ear Nose Throat Allergy & Snoring | #16-11 |
| Dr Soh Boon Keng Kevin | Ear Nose & Throat Partners | #07-02 |
| Dr Tan Kim Siang Luke | Luke Tan ENT-Head & Neck-Sinus and Thyroid Surgery Centre | #14-17 |
| Dr Tay Hin Ngan | H N Tay ENT Head & Neck Thyroid Sleep Robotic Surgery | #03-06/07 |
ENT Specialists at Mount Elizabeth Novena
Address: 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563
General Enquiries: +65 6898 6898
WhatsApp Appointment: +65 8111 5777
(Note: this WhatsApp number is different from Mount Elizabeth Orchard's +65 8111 7777 — a common mix-up.)
24-Hour A&E Helpline: +65 6933 0100
| Doctor | Clinic | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Yeak Chow Lin, Samuel | Amandela ENT Head & Neck Surgery Centre | #10-45/46/47 |
| Dr Dharambir Singh Sethi | Novena ENT-Head & Neck Surgery Specialist Centre | #04-21/22/34 |
| Dr Gan Eng Cern | A Specialist Clinic For Sinus, Snoring & ENT | #08-45 |
| Dr Goh Hood Keng Christopher | Novena ENT-Head & Neck Surgery Specialist Centre | #04-21/22/34 |
| Dr Tan Kar-Su | The Rhinoplasty Clinic | #04-35 |
| Dr Ravi Seshadri @ Srinivasan | Novena ENT-Head & Neck Surgery Specialist Centre | #04-21/22/34 |
| Dr Mok Kan Hwei Paul | My ENT Specialist | #09-24 |
| Dr Ng Yuk Hui | The ENT Specialist Centre | #10-39/40 |
| Dr Low Wong Kein Christopher | Novena ENT-Head & Neck Surgery Specialist Centre | #04-21/22/34 |
| Dr Lee Cheow Yew Julian | Julian Lee Ear Nose Throat Specialist | #06-62 |
| Dr Leong Chooi Kien, Annabelle | The ENT Clinic | #07-46/47 |
| Dr Kang Wee Lee | Novena ENT-Head & Neck Surgery Specialist Centre | #04-21/22/34 |
| Dr Khoo Li Chung Mark | Amandela ENT Head & Neck Surgery Centre | #10-45/46/47 |
| Dr Hobbs Christopher | The ENT Clinic | #07-46/47 |
| Dr Jeevendra Kanagalingam | The ENT Clinic | #07-46/47 |
| Dr Teo Tju Wei Dawn | The ENT Specialist Centre / The Children's Eye & ENT Centre | #10-39/40 / #10-21/39/40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an ENT specialist and an ENT subspecialist?
A general ENT specialist can manage roughly 80–90% of ENT conditions. A subspecialist has completed 1–2 additional years of fellowship training in a focused area such as rhinology, otology, or head & neck surgery, and is better equipped for complex cases within that area.
What are the seven ENT subspecialties?
Otology & Neurotology, Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Laryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Paediatric ENT, Sleep Medicine, and Facial Plastic Surgery.
How do I choose the right ENT specialist in Singapore?
For common conditions, any general ENT specialist is usually appropriate. For complex or recurrent conditions, seek out a subspecialist whose fellowship training matches your specific condition.
Do I need a referral to see an ENT specialist in Singapore?
Public restructured hospitals (SGH, NUH) generally require a referral for subsidised rates, though self-referral as a private patient is usually possible. Private hospitals (Gleneagles, Mount Elizabeth) typically allow direct booking without a referral.
What ENT conditions require a subspecialist rather than a general ENT doctor?
Advanced head & neck cancers, complex sinus anatomy with prior failed surgery, severe nasal polyposis, cochlear implant candidacy, skull base tumours, complex paediatric airway disease, and facial plastic/reconstructive procedures such as rhinoplasty.
Is this directory kept up to date?
This directory was most recently cross-checked against hospital sources in July 2026. Specialist rosters and clinic locations can change without notice — always confirm a doctor's current practice location and availability directly with the hospital or clinic before booking.
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