Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat)

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The Department of Ear Nose & Throat (ENT), Head and Neck Surgery at Sengkang General Hospital specialises in the diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of ear, nose and throat (ENT) and head and neck conditions. Specialising in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, our team of accredited physicians provides innovative and up-to-date care for various routine and complex conditions.

At SKH, patients will find access to a multidisciplinary team of ENT specialist who strives to provide the best of care to our patients and their families. The department has 10 consultants who are trained in various world-recognised centres for their specialist skills, with capabilities to provide various main sub-specialties care including head and neck cancer surgery, sinus and nose surgeries, facial surgery, ear surgeries, laryngology, as well as sleep surgery.

Our ENT surgeons manage obstructive sleep apnoea and attend to related structures of the head and neck. They also provide diagnostic evaluation for benign and cancerous conditions of the head and neck; snoring and sleep disorders; facial plastic conditions; sinus and allergy disorders; as well as voice and swallowing disorders.

Your healthcare needs are as unique as you. And you want care that meets your needs, at a location convenient for you. The SKH otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) clinic is situated at the SKH Medical Centre on Level 6, providing modern facilities for patients. We are committed to the communities we serve and are always looking for ways to educate patients on their ear, nose, throat, neck and head health in order to prevent illnesses and diseases before they arise.

If you’re experiencing ear, nose, throat, head or neck problems, make an appointment with us today. We will support you in your journey to improved health.

Clinical Services

  • Head & Neck and Thyroid Surgery
  • Rhinology / Nasal Allergy / Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
  • Otology / Skull Base Surgery/ Hearing and Audiology
  • Facial plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Snoring / Sleep Disorders
  • Voice Clinic
  • Specialties Centres/Clinics

Head and Neck Centre

The Head and Neck Centre is dedicated to providing the best patient outcomes for treatment of head and neck cancers through collaborative management between specialists in Otolaryngology (ENT), General Surgery, Plastics Reconstructive Surgery and allied health specialists.

Sleep Disorder Unit

The Sleep Disorders Unit, as part of the Singhealth Duke NUS Sleep Centre, consists of a multidisciplinary team of ENT Surgeons, Pulmonologist, Neurologist, Psychiatrist and allied health. We are dedicated to specialised diagnosis and management of various sleep conditions. Types of Sleep Disorders treated include Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disordered Breathing & Snoring, Sleep Movement Disorders, Sleepwalking, Insomnia and Sleep Deprivation.

Centre of Hearing and Ear Implant

The Centre for Hearing and Ear Implants is committed to providing comprehensive care and support for patients with hearing disorders, through its various services, including hearing screening, audiological examinations, as well as medical interventions such as cochlear implantation.

Treatments Offered

Our team of ear, nose, throat, head and neck specialists offer a wide range of treatments that are designed and delivered to suit the individual circumstances and needs of all our patients. Some of the treatments we offer include:

Airway dilation Auditory brainstem response Balance tests Biopsy Biopsy Bone anchored hearing aid implant Bone bridge implant Botox injection CPAP therapy CPAP titration study Caloric test Coblation of tongue base Cochlear implant Comprehensive facial analysis Computed Tomography (CT) scan Computed Tomography (CT) scan Dilation of cricopharyngeal muscle Dynamic visual acuity EMG and ENoG investigations for facial paralysis Ear reconstruction Excision biopsy procedures Excision of benign and malignant facial lesions Facial aesthetic and rejuvenation surgery including facelift, browplasty, blepharoplasty (eyelid) and otoplasty Facial nerve disorders and facial reanimation surgery Facial reconstructive surgery including repair of defects following cutaneous oncology surgery Facial trauma reconstruction and scar management Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Fillers and Botox treatments Fine needle aspiration Flexible nasoendoscopy Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Functional and aesthetic nasal surgery Geniotubercle advancement Hearing rehabilitation hearing aids Hearing tests Immunotherapy (Desensitization for sensitive nose) Incisional and excisional biopsy Inferior turbinoplasty Inferior turbinoplasty Injection laryngoplasty Laryngeal electromyography Laser excision of vocal cord lesions Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan Maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT) Medialisation thyroplasty Microlaryngoscopy and biopsy Microlaryngoscopy and excision of lesions Middle ear Implant Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) Otoacoustic emission Overnight Polysomnography (In hospital Sleep Study) Parotid surgery Pharyngectomy Posturography Provision of oral and dental appliances Punch/shave biopsy Pure tone audiogram Radiofrequency ablation of inferior turbinates Repair of cerebrospinal fluid leakage Repair of cerebrospinal fluid leakage Resection of ear tumors Rigid and flexible nasoendoscopy Septoplasty Septoplasty (Surgery for correction of deviated nose) Skin prick test for allergen identification Skullbase surgery Speech discrimination testing Tracheo-esophageal puncture and speech valve insertion Transnasal esophagoscopy Treatment of all ear conditions Tympanometry Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Various imaging tests (CT, MRI, PET, Ultrasound, Radionuclide scan) Video Head Impulse Test Video nystagmogrphy Video stroboscopy evaluation WatchPAT (Home Sleep Study)

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FAQs

If you or a family member have been suffering from an ear, nose or throat problem that causes an unordinary level of discomfort or dysfunction, it may be time to see an ENT specialist.

Most lumps in the front of the neck are caused by an over-active thyroid gland. Our ENT doctors will work closely with an endocrinologist to determine the underlying cause before deciding upon medical or surgical intervention.

SKH ENT Surgery provides patients with treatment options for snoring based on the cause, severity and other complications. Make an appointment with our ENT specialist to discuss more about your condition and the treatments available.

Sleep apnea is a very serious multi-factorial disease that is known to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, so it is a good idea to consult an ENT doctor. At SKH ENT Surgery, we specialise in both medical and surgical treatment of snoring and sleep apnea.

Our Care Team

The Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) - Head & Neck Surgery seeks to provide comprehensive clinical care to every patient with needs in the field of Otolaryngology. You can rest assured that you and your family have a dedicated team focused on providing you with the best care possible. 

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