The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery was established in June 1987 with the appointment of Prof Yeoh Kian Hian as the first Chief of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) at the National University Hospital. Originally housed in a 1,600-square-foot clinic with a modest setup of three consulting rooms and a basic audiology station, the department began providing services to the public in January 1988.
Today, our clinics are situated at Level 15 of the NUH Medical Centre and serve both subsidised and non-subsidised patients. The department has since developed from a small offshoot of general surgery into a standalone discipline within the hospital, offering care for a wide range of ENT conditions. Patients seeking consultation with an ENT specialist are managed through structured clinical pathways and collaborative care involving various subspecialties.
In addition to clinical work, the department contributes to local research and education in Otolaryngology, training undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our aim is to support patients with clinical care of international standards and advance knowledge in ear, nose, throat, and head and neck conditions through continuous learning and responsible clinical practice.
The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery aims to be the Regional Centre of Excellence in the field.
Our department seeks to provide comprehensive clinical care to every patient with needs in Otolaryngology.
We have various subspecialties providing comprehensive care for a wide range of ENT conditions. Our approach to management involves a thorough history enquiry and physical examination, as well as treatment options consisting of both medical and surgical therapies. Additionally, we provide common investigative procedures such as nasoendoscopy, ear clearance and nasal clearance (click here for more information).
The ENT clinic is divided into the following subspecialties:
Our team comprises specialists trained across the various subspecialties of Otolaryngology, including rhinology, otology, paediatric ENT, head and neck surgery, and more. Whether you are seeing an ENT specialist for general care or subspecialty review, our department is structured to offer multidisciplinary and coordinated support based on your clinical needs.
Associate Professor Loh Woei Shyang
Subspecialty: Paediatric Otolaryngology
Professor Thomas Loh Kwok Seng
Subspecialty: Head & Neck Surgery
Associate Professor Raymond Ngo Yeow Seng
Subspecialties: Otology & Neuro-otology
Associate Professor Mark Thong Kim Thye
Subspecialty: Rhinology, Allergy & Skull Base Surgery
Associate Professor Raymond Tsang King Ying
Subspecialty: Head & Neck Surgery
Adjunct Associate Professor Ng Li Shia
Subspecialty: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr Joshua Tay
Area of Interest: Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Dr Crystal Cheong Shuk Jin
Subspecialty: Sleep Surgery
Dr Donovan Eu Kum Chuen
Subspecialty: Head & Neck Surgery
Dr Goh Xueying
Subspecialty: Otology & Neuro-otology
Consultants
Dr Shih E'Ching
Subspecialty: Paediatric Otolaryngology
Dr Xu Xinni
Subspecialty: Rhinology, Allergy & Skull Base Surgery
Dr Eunice Kwa
Subspecialty: Otology & Neuro-otology
Dr Lim Wei Sian
Subspecialty: Head & Neck Surgery
Dr Yohanes Ting
Subspecialty: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr Charmaine Tan Si Min
Subspecialty: Head & Neck Surgery
Associate Consultant
Dr Margaret Zhang
Area of Interest: Rhinology, Allergy & Skull Base Surgery
Research is one of the fundamentals of our department. Our strategy is to develop focused areas of research based on research questions founded on relevant clinical questions. Our academic and clinical staffs are involved in many research areas in ENT and related cell molecular biology. Additionally, our research interests have extended into the identification of genetic predisposition and gene-environmental interaction on disease expression of allergic rhinitis, hearing disorders and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. During the last few years, there have been increasing intra-departmental and international collaborations in our department.
Our department has a research laboratory in the MD4 Level 2 which is managed by our Research Professor, Professor Wang De Yun. Prof Wang assists in corresponding research activities, collaborations and departmental research meetings in order to share research initiatives. Since 2000, 9 PhD and 6 MSc students have successfully graduated from our department. Currently, more than 10 research assistants and staff who are working on various research projects are in our department.
Our major research areas include 3 significant fields led by surgeons from the department and funded by various research grants from A*STAR, Biomedical Research Council (BMRC), National Medical Research Council (NMRC), Ministry of Education and Academic Research Funding of National University of Singapore, EDB Proof of Concept Grants, National Health Group (NHG), and etc.
For more information on our publications, please click here.
First row from left: Dr Joshua Tay, Prof Wang De Yun
Second row from left: Dr Luvita Suryani, Ms Judy Goh, Ms Serene Siow, Mr Teo Wei Keat, Mr Chin Zhi Kang, Dr Foley Joseph William, Dr Liu Jing, Mr Ryan Lew Zhi Zhang, Ms Ong Hsiao Hui
Our non-subsidised and subsidised clinics are situated at the Medical Centre on Level 15 in the National University Hospital. Within the clinic, we also have the Centre for Hearing and Intervention & Language Development (CHILD) that serves as a one-stop centre catering to both adults and children encountering hearing, language and communication problems.
Our non-subsidised clinic, 15d ENT – Head and Neck Surgery Centre
Our subsidised clinic, 15c ENT – Head and Neck Surgery Centre
Location: NUH Medical Centre, Zone B, Level 15
Operating Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
Email [email protected] to make an enquiry or appointment
Click here on how to manage your appointments from our NUHS App
NUH Satellite Hearing Clinic @JMC
Location: Jurong Medical Centre, Level 2
Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
NUH Mobile Hearing Clinic (Off-site)
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
Email [email protected] to make an enquiry or appointment
Click here on how to manage your appointments from our NUHS App
An ENT specialist diagnoses and manages conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. This includes hearing loss, sinus issues, sore throat, voice problems, and more complex concerns like tumours or structural abnormalities.
You may consider seeing an ENT specialist if you experience symptoms such as persistent ear pain, hearing changes, nasal obstruction, snoring, hoarseness, or swallowing difficulty that do not resolve with usual care.
Subsidised patients typically require a referral from a polyclinic, CHAS GP or the Emergency Department . Private patients may book an appointment directly. For more information, please refer to our appointment page or call the clinic.
Yes, we have a dedicated team for children’s ENT conditions. You may read more about our paediatric ENT specialist services here.
We provide a full spectrum of ENT services, from routine office procedures to complex multidisciplinary surgeries, including cutting-edge robotic surgery. As a tertiary referral centre, we are committed to continually advancing our capabilities to offer the highest standard of care. Your ENT specialist will guide you through the most appropriate treatment options based on your individual needs.
