Care at NUH

Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

2025/07/25

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.

Our Vision

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery aims to be the Regional Centre of Excellence in the field.

Our Mission

Our department seeks to provide comprehensive clinical care to every patient with needs in Otolaryngology.

Our Services

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:

Clinical Services

 

Allied Health Services
Our Team

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.

Our Doctors

Doctors

First row from left: Dr Annabelle Tay Sok Yan, Dr Ong Yew Kwang, A/Prof Raymond Ngo, Prof Thomas Loh, A/Prof Loh Woei Shyang, Prof Wang De Yun, A/Prof Mark Thong, A/Prof Raymond Tsang, Adj A/Prof Ng Li Shia
Second row from left: Dr Linette Tan, Dr Terese Low, Dr Shih E' Ching, Dr Lim Wei Sian, Dr Joshua Tay, Dr Xu Xinni, Dr Somasundaram, Dr Yohanes Ting, Dr Wang Fei Fan, Asst Prof Ker Liang, Dr Donavan Eu, Dr Eunice Kwa, Dr Charmaine Tan Si Min, Dr Hu Huixin

Head of Department & Senior Consultant

Associate Professor Loh Woei Shyang
Subspecialty: Paediatric Otolaryngology

Senior Consultants

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

Our Research Professor

Professor Wang De Yun

Our Allied Health Team

Our Allied Health Team

First row from left: Mr Mohd Hesam, Ms Tan Pay Woon, Ms Chew Kit Yoke, Ms Fion Chua Suet Yee, Ms Alice Tay, Ms Teo Ey Gee, A/Prof Jenny Loo, Ms Lee Zheng Zheng, Ms Angeline Teo Yi Ling, Ms Chon Qian Yu, Ms Chiang Weichen, Ms Chu Yen Lee, Ms Lim Zee Hui, Ms Gan Ruling, Mr Lim Zhen Han, Ms Chen Chunyan, Ms Tricia Fong Tian Hsing, Ms Tan Sin Yee, Mr Then Tze Kang
Second row from left: Ms Joanna Tang, Ms Ivy Serafico, Ms Kimberly Soh Wanxian, Ms Magdelene Lim, Ms Kek Tze Ling, Ms Tan Kah Yee, Ms Chin Ee Ling, Ms Low Fang Yin

Audiologists
  • A/Prof Jenny Loo
  • Ms Chin Ee Ling
  • Ms Chong Sheue Lih Shirley
  • Ms Fion Chua
  • Ms Ivy Irish Dela Roca Serafico
  • Ms Joanna Tang
  • Ms Kek Tze Ling
  • Ms Lee Zheng Zheng
  • Ms Lim Zee Hui
  • Ms Magdalene Lim Yeok Ling
  • Ms Maureen Ding
  • Ms Tai Jing Ni
  • Ms Tan Kah Yee
Speech & Language Therapists
  • Ms Alice Tay
  • Ms Cheryl Wongsodirdjo
  • Ms Low Fang Yin
  • Ms See Lay Pin Amanda
Voice & Swallowing Therapist
  • Ms Sharon Raynor
Audio Technicians
  • Mr Gavyn Tan
  • Mr Mohd Hesam
  • Ms Tan Pay Woon
  • Ms Theresa Wong
Community Audiology Team
  • Ms Angeline Teo Yi Ling
  • Ms Alicia Tan Gek Ching
  • Mr Chang Chun-hsiang
  • Ms Chen Chunyan
  • Ms Chon Qian Yu
  • Ms Chu Yen Lee
  • Mr Daniel Wong Qin Cheng
  • Ms Gan Ruling
  • Mr Lim Yong Feng
  • Mr Lim Zhen Han
  • Ms Tan Charmaine
  • Ms Tan Sin Yee
  • Ms Teoh Ey Gee
  • Mr Then Tze Kang
  • Ms Toh Jia Yan
  • Ms Valora Glory Tan
  • Ms Win Chiang Weichen
Our Research
Our Research Team

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.

Our Research Team

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 Facilities
Our Outpatient Clinics at NUH Medical Centre

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.

15d ENT - Head and Neck Surgery Centre
Our non-subsidised clinic, 15d ENT – Head and Neck Surgery Centre

15c 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

Our Satellite & Mobile Hearing Clinics

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

Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does an ENT specialist treat?

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.

2. When should I consult an ENT specialist?

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.

3. Is a referral required to see an ENT specialist at NUH?

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.

4. Do you have paediatric ENT services?

Yes, we have a dedicated team for children’s ENT conditions. You may read more about our paediatric ENT specialist services here.

5. What surgical procedures are performed in the ENT department?

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.

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