Comprehensive Throat Specialist Care in Singapore
About Our Throat Specialist: Dr Lau Chee Chong
Medical Director &Senior Consultant ENT Surgeon
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Singapore)
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (ENT) (Edinburgh)
Fellow of the Academy of Medicine (ENT) (Singapore)
Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist Registration, Singapore Medical Council
Otorhinolaryngology Specialist Accreditation, Ministry of Health, Singapore
International Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology
Dr Lau Chee Chong is an experienced throat specialist and ENT surgeon with over 30 years of clinical practice, focusing on conditions affecting the throat, voice and airway. He treats chronic throat symptoms, voice and swallowing disorders, sleep-disordered breathing and complex head and neck conditions. Internationally trained in the United Kingdom, he worked at leading ENT centres in London and Edinburgh and holds surgical and visiting rights at all private hospitals in Singapore.
Our Approach to Throat Care
Our throat clinic in Singapore provides structured care for throat-related conditions, from diagnostic assessment to treatment planning. Patients are managed based on clinical findings, individual needs and evidence-based practice.
Internationally Aligned Clinical Practice
Dr Lau Chee Chong has clinical experience across both public and private healthcare settings in Singapore and the UK. His work follows established international medical standards and ethical practice. He has also served on professional panels, including the Subordinate Courts’ Medical Expert Panel, contributing clinical expertise where independent medical input is required.
Clinical Focus on Throat Disorders
The throat includes several interconnected structures, such as the pharynx, larynx (voice box) and upper oesophagus. Dr Lau manages a range of throat conditions, including chronic cough, voice disorders and swallowing difficulties. Diagnostic investigations and surgical treatment are offered where clinically indicated.
Range of Treatment and Diagnostic Options
We offer personalised treatment plans based on the patient’s clinical needs and response to treatment. Management may include medication, voice or swallowing therapy, or surgery when indicated. Diagnostic procedures, such as narrow band imaging (NBI) video rhinolaryngoscopy, can be performed in the clinic to support accurate assessment and early identification of potential concerns.
Care for Children and Adults
In addition to adult patients, Dr Lau also manages paediatric ENT conditions. Care is adapted to suit the physiological and comfort needs of children, allowing families to seek assessment and treatment within the same clinical setting.
Throat Conditions That Our Specialist Treats
Many symptoms involving the throat may share similar presentations. A detailed evaluation helps to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.
Our throat clinic in Singapore manages a wide range of throat conditions, including:
- Sore Throat
- Tonsillitis and adenoiditis
- Laryngitis and pharyngitis
- Voice disorders (hoarseness, vocal cord nodules)
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
- Sleep apnea and snoring
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Throat tumours (benign and malignant)
- Chronic cough
- Halitosis (bad breath)
- Tonsil Stones
How Our Specialist Assesses and Treats Throat Conditions
Assessing Throat Conditions
- Throat examination and flexible laryngoscopy: Allows direct visual assessment of the throat and voice box to identify inflammation, structural issues or abnormal growths.
- NBI video rhinolaryngoscopy: An advanced imaging technique that enhances visualisation of the throat lining and blood vessels, aiding early detection of subtle lesions and voice-related conditions.
- Sleep study (polysomnography): Evaluates breathing patterns during sleep to diagnose sleep-disordered breathing related to throat or airway obstruction.
Treatments for Throat Conditions
- Tonsillectomy: Surgical removal of the tonsils for recurrent infections, tonsil stones or airway obstruction.
- Voice therapy: A structured programme to improve voice function and reduce strain, often used for voice disorders affecting the vocal cords.
- Tonsil stone removal: This treatment removes tonsil stones that cause discomfort, bad breath or recurrent throat irritation.
When Should You See a Throat Specialist?
While minor throat irritations often resolve on their own, certain symptoms warrant professional attention to rule out serious conditions. You should consider consulting a specialist if you experience:
- Sore throat lasting longer than two weeks
- Recurrent throat infections
- Persistent hoarseness or changes in your voice that do not improve
- Frequent throat clearing or a sensation of a lump in the throat
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Chronic snoring or suspected sleep apnoea
- Blood in your saliva or phlegm
- Noticeable lump or swelling in the neck
- Recurring earaches associated with throat pain
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Throat Conditions
What conditions are treated by throat specialists in Singapore?
Throat specialists in Singapore manage a wide range of conditions affecting the throat, voice and upper airway, including sore throat, tonsillitis, adenoiditis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, voice disorders, reflux-related conditions such as LPR and GERD, swallowing difficulties, snoring and sleep apnoea, as well as vocal cord paralysis, throat tumours, chronic cough, halitosis and tonsil stones.
When should I see a throat specialist for a sore throat or voice problem?
You should consult a throat specialist if symptoms such as sore throat, hoarseness or voice changes persist for more than two weeks, recur frequently, or are associated with swallowing difficulty, breathing issues or neck lumps. Early specialist assessment helps identify underlying causes and guide appropriate treatment.
What services does a throat specialist in Singapore provide?
Services typically include comprehensive throat examinations, flexible laryngoscopy, advanced diagnostic procedures such as narrow band imaging (NBI) video rhinolaryngoscopy, sleep studies for airway-related conditions, and personalised treatment plans. Management may involve medication, voice therapy, procedural treatment or surgery, depending on clinical findings.
Can children see a throat specialist for tonsil and airway problems?
Yes. Throat specialists assess and manage paediatric conditions such as recurrent tonsillitis, enlarged adenoids, sleep-disordered breathing and voice issues. Care is tailored to children’s anatomical and comfort needs, with treatment options ranging from observation to surgery when clinically indicated.
Our Singapore ENT clinic specialises in the end-to-end management of all ear, nose, and throat conditions while keeping the best ENT practices in mind.
3 Mount Elizabeth, Suite 14-11 (14th Floor)
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
Singapore 228510
