Our Specialist
Dr Ong Yew Kwang
MB BCh BAO (Hon) (U. Dublin), MRCS (Edin), M Med (ORL) (NUS), M Med (Sleep Medicine) (U.Sydney), PGCert (Allergy) (U. Newcastle)
Dr Ong Yew Kwang is an ENT specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience, specialising in sinus, skull base and general ENT conditions.
He graduated with honours from Trinity College, University of Dublin, before completing his ENT specialist training in 2008, where he was awarded the gold medal in the national exit examination. He subsequently pursued advanced fellowship training in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA.
Prior to establishing his private practice, Dr Ong held the positions of Senior Consultant and Director of Clinical Service at the National University Hospital (NUH). During his tenure, he also co-led the hospital’s endoscopic skull base programme. His qualifications extend beyond ENT surgery, with a Master of Medicine in Sleep Medicine and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Allergy.
Dr Ong continues to practise in both public and private healthcare settings while remaining actively involved in teaching and mentoring the next generation of ENT surgeons
Fellowship & Accreditation
1998
MB BCh BAO (U of Dublin, Ireland)
2002
MRCSEd (RCS, Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
2005
M Med (Otorhinolaryngology) (NUS, Singapore)
2017
M Med (Sleep Medicine) (U of Sydney, Australia)
2019
PGCert Clinical and Health Sciences with Allergy (U of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom)
Subspecialty Training
Dr Ong Yew Kwang completed advanced fellowship training in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA, one of the world’s leading centres for minimally invasive skull base procedures.
His training encompassed advanced management of chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, cerebrospinal fluid leaks and tumours of the skull base through minimally invasive techniques.
Awards & Honours
Gold Medal recipient in the national ENT Exit Examination (2008)
Fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA
Former Director of Clinical Service, Department of Otolaryngology, National University Hospital (NUH)
Author of nearly 50 peer-reviewed publications and three book chapters in ENT and Skull Base Surgery
Invited speaker at regional ENT and skull base surgery conferences
Evidence-Based Practice
Every treatment is guided by safety protocols and proven clinical standards for reliable outcomes.
Dedicated Claims Support
We can assist with insurance pre-authorisations and claims, helping you navigate the necessary arrangements before and after treatment
Seamless Continuity of Care
From consultation to follow-up, we ensure ongoing support at every stage of your recovery and treatment journey.
Personalised & Compassionate Care
Every patient receives attentive, individualised care, ensuring your concerns are heard and addressed with empathy.
Advanced Sinus & Skull Base Centre – ENT
A Thoughtful Approach to ENT Care
Navigating an ENT condition can feel overwhelming. At our clinic, every patient is cared for with a thoughtful and measured approach that values both clinical precision and personal comfort.
We emphasise safety, transparency and continuity of care, ensuring you feel supported and well-informed from diagnosis through to recovery.
Our team is dedicated to providing end-to-end support, including assistance with insurance documentation and care coordination.
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Articles for Patients
Allergic Rhinitis & Allergen Immunotheraphy
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is highly prevalent in Singapore. It occurs in about 40% of our population, making the prevalence of AR in Singapore amongst the highest in the world
Minimally-Invasive Pituitary Adenoma Surgery
While many lesions of the pituitary gland exist, this focus is on pituitary adenoma as it is the most common type of pituitary disorders.
Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Development of a Sub-specialty in Otolaryngology
Nasal Polyps – Current Understanding and Management
A group of disorders characterised by inflammation of the mucosa of the nasal cavity and sinuses, rhinosinusitis is one of the most common and prevalent illnesses throughout the world.
Specialist in Focus: Dr Ong Yew Kwang
Dr Ong provides outpatient and surgical care for general ear, throat and neck conditions.
Academic Papers
Publications
- Xu X, Ong YK, Loh WS, Anil G, Yap QV, Loh KS.
Clinical predictors of internal carotid artery blowout in patients with radiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Head Neck. 2021 Dec;43(12):3757-3763.
doi: 10.1002/hed.26869.
Epub 2021 Sep 24.
PMID: 34558142.
View Publication - Gamage AM, Tan KS, Chan WOY, Liu J, Tan CW, Ong YK, Thong M, Andiappan AK, Anderson DE, Wang Y, Wang LF.
Infection of human Nasal Epithelial Cells with SARS-CoV-2 and a 382-nt deletion isolate lacking ORF8 reveals similar viral kinetics and host transcriptional profiles.
PLoS Pathog. 2020 Dec 7;16(12):e1009130.
doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1009130.
eCollection 2020 Dec.
View Publication - Liu X, Wang Y, Charn TC, Koh LT, Teo NW, Ong YK, Thong MK, Bachert C, Pfaar O, Schünemann HJ, Bedbrook A, Czarlewski W, Bousquet J.
Next-Generation Allergic Rhinitis Care in Singapore: 2019 ARIA Care Pathways.
Ann Acad Med Singap. 2020 Nov;49(11):885-896.
doi: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.202076.
View Publication - Xu X, Lwin S, Ting E, Ong YK.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of the Pericranial Flap and Its Local Effects Following Endoscopic Craniofacial Resection.
Laryngoscope. 2021 Jan;131(1):E90-E97.
doi: 10.1002/lary.28735.
Epub 2020 Jun 23.
PMID: 32574380.
View Publication - Xu X, Ong YK, Wang Y.
Role of adjunctive treatment strategies in COVID-19 and a review of international and national clinical guidelines.
Mil Med Res. 2020 May 5;7(1):22.
doi: 10.1186/s40779-020-00251-x.
View Publication - Xu X, Ong YK.
An endoscopic anatomical study of the levator veli palatini and its relationship to the parapharyngeal internal carotid artery.
Head Neck. 2020 Aug;42(8):1829-1836.
doi: 10.1002/hed.26101.
Epub 2020 Feb 11.
PMID: 32043685.
View Publication - Xu X, Ong YK, Wang Y.
Novel findings in immunopathophysiology of chronic rhinosinusitis and their role in a model of precision medicine.
Allergy. 2020 Apr;75(4):769-780.
doi: 10.1111/all.14044.
Epub 2019 Oct 11.
PMID: 31512248.
Review.
View Publication - Chen ZG, Wang ZN, Yan Y, Liu J, He TT, Thong KT, Ong YK, Chow VTK, Tan KS, Wang Y.
Upregulation of cell-surface mucin MUC15 in human nasal epithelial cells upon influenza A virus infection.
BMC Infect Dis. 2019 Jul 15;19(1):622.
doi: 10.1186/s12879-019-4213-y.
View Publication - Xu X, Lwin S, Ong YK.
Delayed Breakdown of an Onlay Pericranial Flap Following Endoscopic Craniofacial Resection.
J Craniofac Surg. 2017 Jun;28(4):1021-1023.
doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000003676.
PMID: 28277484.
View Publication - Xu X, Chao SS, Ong YK.
Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma.
J Craniofac Surg. 2016 Jun;27(4):1053-1055.
doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000002618.
PMID: 27171943.
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