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    Dr Cheong has been practicing dermatology for over a decade. Much of her time is focused on the surgical management of dermatological conditions and the practice of cosmetic dermatology.
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  • Chris Goh ENT Head Neck Surgery Pte Ltd

    Prof Christopher Goh is an ear, nose, throat (ENT) surgeon with about 20 years experience in the field. He provides specialised care for patients with nose and throat conditions through his advance surgical techniques.
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    Dr Lau Chee Chong at Mount Elizabeth Centre treats both adults and children. His practice covers all areas -- diagnostic, surgical and medical -- of ENT, head and neck practice.
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    To keep your eyes healthy as best as they can, Eye & Retina Surgeons brings together 10 of Singapore established ophthalmologists with over a century collective experience in providing quality eye care.
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New Feeds
Inability to swallow

The inability to swallow is called dysphagia, and it can occur for a variety of reasons.
Types of Scars

Acne scars, pigmented scars on the legs, surgical scars and keloids are the most common types of scars.
Robotic Colorectal Surgery

Robot-assisted colorectal surgery allows better visualisation and greater precision when it comes to dissection in confined spaces.
Gynaecology
Back to Normal: Resuming Activities After Knee Surgery

Recovery after knee surgery is a highly individualised experience. It is often influenced by the surgical approach used and one's commitment to the rehabilitation process.
Colonoscopy

A screening colonoscopy is a good idea for those aged 50 years and above (younger for individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer).
Meniscus Tears: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Prevent

The meniscus, a crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee joint, acts as a cushion and stabiliser, absorbing shock during activities like walking and running.
Ear and Nose Throat Center
Fibroids

Fibroids are commonly diagnosed on pelvic ultrasound scans. Computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can also be employed but are more costly. Hysterosonography uses sterile saline to expand ...
Piles Treatment

Treatment is not usually needed for piles, unless they are causing suffering. They are treated in different ways depending on size and condition
Robotic Thyroidectomy

When Ms Tan (not her real name), a 36-year old administrative assistant, was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule(a fleshy lump) last year, the conventional option then was open surgery ...
Ruth Kam Heart & Arrhythmia Clinic
Head & Neck Cancer

The main different kinds of neck and head cancers are cancer of the oral cavity, oropharygeal cancer, cancer of the nose, cancer of the ear and cancer of the eye.
Athlete’s Heart

The term “Athlete’s Heart” is used to describe the changes that occur in the heart in order to adapt to the increased demands of training. This process of adaptation ...
Sinusitis

Sinuses are air cavities in the bony walls surrounding the nasal passages. Sinuses are drained and ventilated by small openings called ostia. Infection to these sinuses usually occurs with any ...
Suffering from Acne Problem
Common Pains

Common pains Neck pain and low back pain are the most common forms of musculoskeletal disorders. Four out of five people will experience neck pain and back pain in their ...
Chemotherapy and Side Effects

Chemotherapy involves destroying cancer cells by keeping the cells from further multiplying. Unfortunately, in the process of undergoing chemotherapy, healthy cells can also be affected, especially those that naturally should ...
A Comprehensive Look at Hip Replacement

The hip is a crucial joint that supports the body's weight, enables movement, and maintains balance. Functioning well allows us to walk, run, and engage physically.
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