Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) - Head & Neck Surgery - National University Hospital (NUH)

The Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery was started in 1987. The first Chief, Prof Yeoh Kian Hian, led the department from its birth and built up a team of capable Otolaryngologists. Over a period of 10 years, the department trained residents who eventually joined as surgeons, proving specialist care in all areas of Otolaryngology. Prof Yeoh passed the mantle onto A/Prof Luke Tan who led the department from 2002. A/Prof Tan built on the winning formula of Prof Yeoh and expanded the team. He was able to attract the best of the graduating cohort to join the Faculty in the department. A/Prof Loh took over the reins from A/Prof Luke Tan in November 2007. The mission of the department is to provide clinical care of an international standard, engage in research that benefits Singaporeans and provide effective education to under-graduate and post-graduate students in the field of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery.