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Dr. Andrew Loy Heng Chian , Consultant ENT - Head & Neck Surgeon
At The Ear Nose Throat-Head & Neck Centre, we are able to diagnose, manage and treat the following conditions:
Thyroid lumps and disorders Parotid and salivary gland lumps Head & neck cancer screening and surgery Nose and sinus infections Nasal polyps Nasal allergies Ear & hearing problems Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Giddiness & vertigo Throat disorders Tonsillitis Laryngopharyngeal or gastroesophageal reflux Voice disorders inclusive of hoarseness Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea Children ENT problems Our principle is to treat our patients holistically to achieve the best quality of life for them. With a fully equipped consultation room and minor operating theatre in the Centre, we are able to provide a one-stop service for the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of all ENT conditions. Singapore Medical Association
Singapore Society of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Academy of Medicine Singapore American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery American Head & Neck Society Dr Andrew Loy Heng Chian
BA Hons (Oxford), MA (Oxford), MBBS (London), FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glasg), FAMS (Otorhinolaryngology) Fellow, American Head & Neck Society Adjunct Assistant Professor, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Visiting Consultant, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Dr Andrew Loy is a Consultant Ear Nose Throat - Head & Neck Surgeon. Dr Loy was the Tan Chin Tuan Gold Medallist (top student) of Anglo-Chinese Junior College, and won the Loke-Cheng Kim Foundation Scholarship to study Medicine in 1987. He graduated with Honours from the University of Oxford, and went on to complete his medical training at the University of London. He underwent his postgraduate training in Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery in Singapore, and obtained the Fellowships of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Glasgow in 1999. Dr Loy developed his expertise in head & neck and thyroid surgery by completing his overseas fellowship training in head & neck surgery and surgical oncology at the University of Virginia, USA. Leadership role Dr Loy served on the medical board of Tan Tock Seng Hospital(TTSH) and was appointed as chairman of multiple clinical workgroups. During his tenure as Quality Review Officer, he was regularly involved in the quality auditing of medical practices in TTSH to ensure best clinical practices. He was instrumental in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology obtaining Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation in 2005 and 2008. Dr Loy was the co-director of the TTSH head & neck surgery service, and was joint chairman of the multidisciplinary head & neck tumour board, responsible for treating complex cases of the head & neck. He was appointed director of the voice clinic at TTSH from 2006, responsible for treating complicated voice problems. He has previously served as secretary and council member to the Singapore Society of Otorhinolaryngology. He currently holds the appointment of council member of the Singapore Society of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. Training and research Dr Loy is deeply committed to medical training and research, and holds the positions of Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School as well as Clinical Lecturer at the National University of Singapore. In recognition of his excellence for teaching at the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, he was awarded Outstanding Faculty in 2008. He has published widely in local and international journals, and acts as a reviewer for the prominent ENT journals Laryngoscope and Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Mission Dr Loy volunteers his time to medical mission and charity work. He has led multiple medical teams to Indonesia to provide medical care to the poor and homeless. He has also conducted numerous training courses for ENT doctors in Vietnam and Myanmar under the auspices of the Singapore Internation Foundation. For his volunteer work at the St Andrew’s Community Hospital, contributions to the support group of laryngeal cancer patients, and involvement with the 2004 tsunami crisis medical aid, Dr Loy received Singapore healthcare’s highest accolade, the National Healthcare Humanity Award from President SR Nathan in 2005. He has been thrice awarded the EXSA Excellent Service Awards (Gold & Silver). Dr Loy is an avid sportsman and believes in the importance of a balanced lifestyle with regular exercise. He is a two-time finisher of the Singapore 70.3 Ironman, and ran the marathon in 2008. He is married with 2 daughters who will soon be beating him regularly at tennis. |
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