Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist
Otolaryngology is the field of medicine that specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat and head & neck disorders. Such conditions treated by ENT surgery at Thomson Medical include hearing impairment, ear infections, swallowing and speech issues.
We provide diagnosis and management of diseases of the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face in both adults and children.
List of common ENT conditions:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (ASA)
- Airway / Breathing problems
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Skin Prick Allergy Test
- Endoscopic Sinus Allergy
- Hearing Assessment and Surgery
- Swallowing & Drooling Issues
- Adenoids
- Tonsillectomy
- Turbinoplasty
- Ear Deformities
- Head & Neck Lumps
- Facial Lesions
Hearing loss can be from a variety of causes including genetics, aging, head injury or infections, chronic exposure to loud noises, or excessive wax. Potential signs of cancer of the head or neck are changes in the skin, pain, prolonged hoarseness, or a sudden loss of voice.
Dr Rebecca Heywood is an ENT surgeon at Thomson Surgical Centre. She has over 20 years of ENT experience in hospitals in the UK, Australia and Singapore, and treats all ENT conditions in adults and children. Dr Heywood specialises in otology/hearing implants and disorders of the ear, hearing, balance, facial nerve and skull base. Dr Heywood was awarded grant funding in 2016 to investigate hearing loss and dementia in the ageing population in Singapore and led a research team spanning five institutions in Singapore, Australia (Ear Science Institute Australia) and the USA (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health). She is also involved in clinical research in the area of cochlear implantation and other auditory implants.
Dr David Lau specialises in ENT at Thomson Surgical Centre, and has over 25 years of experience in this field. He offers comprehensive treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders in adults and children. He is committed to providing the best possible care for each patient, through expertise, and compassionate and evidence-based medicine. Dr Lau is a regional key opinion leader in the field of laryngology (throat, voice and swallowing disorders), and his expertise lies in laryngeal stroboscopy for diagnosis; medical management of the occupational and performing voice (including singers); micro-laryngeal and laser surgery of the vocal folds; management of vocal fold paralysis; and use of Botox in the voice box.
For more information, please contact our Surgery Clinic in Singapore at 6251 8884 or Whatsapp 8666 1646.
Thomson Surgical Centre
Thomson Medical Centre, #03-01
339 Thomson Road, Singapore 307677
WhatsApp: 8666 1646
Phone : 6251 8884
Fax: 6261 3632
Email: surgicalcentre@thomsonmedical.com
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 1.00pm
Closed on Sunday & Public Holidays