Otorhinolaryngology
(Ear, Nose and Throat)

Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Tel: 6357 7742
Fax: 6357 7749

Clinical Department Head
Dr Yeak Chow Lin, Samuel

Facilities	Opening Hours

Clinic 1B (ENT) Level 1, TTSH Medical Centre Tel: 6357 8007 (Enquiry) Tel: 6357 8384 (GP) Fax: 6357 8676	Monday to Friday: Saturday: Sunday & Public Holiday:	8am to 5.30pm 8am to 12.30pm Closed

Central Appointment Lines Tel: 6357 7000 Tel: 6357 8000 (for non-subsidised appointments only) GP Direct Access Hotline: 9666 6698

Introduction

We provide a world class, high standard comprehensive range of ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) services, beginning from high tech-equipment, diagnostic evaluation to gold standard operative management and therapy.

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology has evolved and developed from ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) services that began as bi-weekly clinics in 1978. These services were provided in a converted ward with specialist medical staff rotated from the Singapore General Hospital (SGH). In 1980 daily clinics were established, although cases requiring surgery were transferred to SGH. TTSH ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Unit became independent in October 1983 and today, the unit has 10 consultation rooms and operative facilities.

ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Clinic comprises of ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) specialists that include 5 senior consultants, 3 consultants, 1 associate consultants and 2 registrars, nurses and administrative staff and runs several sub-speciality clinics.

Allied services run by audiologists and speech therapist. A full-fledged audiology division with diagnostic and hearing aid dispensing capabilities complements the ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) service. A dedicated speech therapy service was established in 1997 for management of patients with voice and swallowing problems.

Services

Otorhinolaryngology, more commonly known as ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) specializes in the management of disease of the ear, nose and throat as well as the head and neck region.

Overview

State of the art technology in clinical examination includes flexible and rigid angled endoscopes for the nose, nasopharynx and pharynx. Patients with suspected tumours, growth or airway narrowing can be clearly and thoroughly examined with these endoscopes. Stroboscopic examination on the larynx for voice disorders and real time digital recording of endoscopic procedures are also available. Microscopic examination of the ear is performed for all patients.

Investigations like audiological evaluation, skin prick testing, sleep study and speech assessments are also available. Vestibular rehabilitation and voice therapy are also located within the clinic.

Our services include:

	Type of Service	Description
	General Otorhinolaryngology	Our specialist team treats common simple problems such as sore throats, nasal allergy, ear blockage and removal of foreign bodies to complex, complicated cases such as head and neck cancer requiring major wide excision and reconstructive operation.
	Nose Clinic	Nose Clinic runs by a Rhinologist who sees patients with complicated nose problems such as recurrent nasal polyps and failed sinus surgery. It is affiliated with the Allergy Clinic run by allergists from the Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology. ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) specialists screen patients before referral to this clinic.
	Voice Clinic	Voice Clinic led by ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Consultants and a Speech Therapist to provide management for patients with voice disorders such as hoarseness of voice or difficult voice problems, who would benefit from the combined expertise. Direct referrals are accepted.
	Snoring/Sleep Apnoea Clinic	Sleep Clinic runs by ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Consultant with Respiratory Medicine Senior Consultant to provide management solutions for patients with severe obstructive sleep apnoea problems. Sleep physicians, dieticians, bariatric surgeons, endocrinologists, psychologists and prosthodontists form a multidisciplinary team of specialists available for consultation from the clinic. Direct referrals are accepted.
	Giddiness Clinic	Giddiness Clinic led by Senior ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Consultants to manage difficult cases of giddiness. An audiologist, physical therapists, neurologists, cardiologists and psychiatrists form a multidisciplinary team of specialists available for consultation from the clinic. Direct referrals are accepted.
	Otology Clinic	Otology Clinic led by Senior ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Consultants and Visiting ENT Consultant from the private sector, to see patients with complex ear problems. A Head and Neck Radiologist neurologists and neurosurgeons form a multidisciplinary team of specialists available for consultation from the clinic. ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) specialists screen patients before referral to this clinic.
	Head and Cancer Clinic	Head Oncology Clinic led by Senior ENT Consultant and ENT Consultant to provide oncological surveillance and conformity in cancer management. ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) specialists screen patients before referral to this clinic. Head and Neck Tumour Board meeting held every fortnight with participation of diagnostic radiologists, therapeutic radiologists, medical oncologists, pathologists and plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
	Noise-induced Deafness Clinic	Deafness Clinic runs by Senior ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Consultant and doctor from the Department of Industrial Health, Ministry of Manpower. It aims to provide a more holistic approach to the diagnosis and management of persons afflicted with occupational hearing problems. Direct referrals are accepted.
	Audiology Services	Audiology is the science of hearing. We provide high standard and comprehensive range of services for hearing and balance disorders. Their services include: Pure-tone audiometry/ Hearing assessment Clinical Diagnostic Services Hearing Aid Evaluation and Fittings Tinnitus assessment and counselling
	Voice Therapy	ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Speech Therapist manages patients with voice and swallowing problems with help of a highly specialized computer programme, the Computerised Speech Laboratory. We also provide speech pathologist counsel and teach patients the proper use of the voice. Referrals have to be from an ENT specialist. Their services include: Assessment of voice usage and voicing performance Educate patients on environmental and behavioural changes in voice Teach patients laryngeal relaxation exercise and voicing techniques.

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Our Specialists

Name :
Yeak Chow Lin, Samuel
Designation :
Head & Senior Consultant
Credentials :
MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glasg), FAMS (ORL)
Subspeciality :
Nasal & Sinus Disorder

Name :
Clinical Assoc Prof Siow Jin Keat
Designation :
Senior Consultant
Credentials :
MD, MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FAMS (ORL)
Subspeciality :
Nasal & Sinus Disorder

Name :
Yeo Seng Beng
Designation :
Senior Consultant
Credentials :
MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FAMS (ORL)
Subspeciality :
Otology & Neuro-otology

Name :
Adjunct Assoc Prof Khoo Li-Chung, Mark
Designation :
Senior Consultant
Credentials :
MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glasg)
Subspeciality :
Head & Neck Cancer

Name :
Lee Cheow Yew, Julian
Designation :
Consultant
Credentials :
MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glasg), FAAOHNS (USA), FAMS (ORL)
Subspeciality :
Nasal & Sinus Disorder

Name :
Chong Yaw Khian
Designation :
Consultant
Credentials :
MBBS, FRCS (Edin), MMed (ORL), FAMS (ORL), FAAOHNS (USA), EAONO, AINO (ITA)

Name :
Kanagalingam Jeevendra
Designation :
Associate Consultant
Credentials :
BM BCh(Oxon), MRCS(Eng), DLO(Eng), DOHNS(Eng), FRCS(ORL-HNS)
Subspeciality :
Head and Neck

Name :
Stephen Lo
Designation :
Associate Consultant
Credentials :
MD, MBA(Health), BMedSc, BMBS, FRCSEd(ORL-HNS), MRCS(Ed), MRCS(Eng), DLO(Eng)
Subspeciality :
Facial Plastic Surgery

Name :
Oo Kian Kwan, Kenneth
Designation :
Registrar
Credentials :
MBBS, MMed (ORL), MRCS (Edin)
Subspeciality :
General ENT