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. The clinic is well-equipped for almost all ENT procedures to be done in-clinic, including NBI (Narrow Band Imaging) video rhinolaryngoscopy, which gives very clear images and is particularly effective in identifying early-stage nose, head and neck cancers.

Dr Lau has had extensive medical experience in both governmental and private medical practice, and in the Singapore Armed Forces (he holds the rank of Captain (Reservist)). He also worked in the United Kingdom, for the following hospitals:

Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, London
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (ENT Department), London
London Hospital (ENT Department), London
City Hospital (ENT Department), Edinburgh
Royal Infirmary (ENT Department), Edinburgh

Dr Lau has been a consultant ENT Specialist in private practice for 18 years. He previously worked at Singapore General Hospital. He has surgical and visiting rights to all the private hospitals in Singapore

In addition to being a medical expert and specialist (ENT) appointed to the Subordinate Courts? Medical Expert Panel. Dr Lau has served on many boards and panels of various embassies, legal bodies, associations and societies.

Dr Lau is also a seasoned speaker on ENT topics, having given lectures in Singapore, Australia, India and Malaysia. In 2002, he was the Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the conference of the Society of Otorhinolaryngologists of Southern India (attended by over 400 ENT surgeons). Dr Lau lectured on the management of paediatric snoring and sleep disorders and endoscopic management of severe epistaxis. Dr Lau also demonstrated surgical technique for temporal bone surgery.

Dr Lau's practice covers all areas; 'diagnostic, surgical and medical' of ENT, head and neck practice. However, he has particularly strong interest and expertise in the areas of:

• Paediatric ENT (children)
• Treatments for snoring, sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing (in adults and children)
• Endoscopic sinus surgery with and without the Image - Guided (Navigational) System
• Cochlear implants
• Otology and middle ear surgery
• Identification and treatment of head and neck cancers
• Dr Lau has a warm and friendly team of trained nurses and assistants. At the clinic, the following languages are spoken: English, Mandarin,
• Chinese dialects (Hokkien, Cantonese and Teochew), Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu and medical Japanese.

Dr Lau also enjoys scuba diving, tennis, fencing, shotgun shooting, wildlife and cooking.

From one of the many happy patients: "I had been told by many friends that he was an ENT surgeon that you could really trust. He has an excellent reputation for integrity; expertise and surgical skill...His ability to relate to, and inspire confidence in, patients of all ages and many different cultures and backgrounds always impress me." - Mrs Jackie Barkham.

The EAR NOSE & THROAT CENTRE CC LAU provides a full range of ENT services, including:

A. Diagnosis and treatment of Allergies

Allergy tests (IgE/IgG blood allergy tests (serology) for various allergens, including food and inhalants)
Allergic and vasomotor rhinitis
Allergic cough

B. Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Evaluation of sleep disorders
Sleep studies
Surgery for snoring and OSA
Laser surgery
Radiofrequency treatment for snoring and OSA
Treatment of snoring in children
Prescription of CPAP
Weight management 

C. Screening, diagnosis and management of Cancers
Cancers of the head and neck
Nasopharyngeal cancer
Cancers of the nose, throat, tongue and ear
Cancers of the salivary (parotid) glands
Thyroid and neck lumps
Smoking cessation

D. Diagnosis and treatment of Ear and Hearing Disorders
Cochlear implants
Prosthetic implants
Deafness
Hearing tests
Ear pain
Temporo-mandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction (causing ear pain)
Ear injuries (trauma, barotrauma, noise-induced)
Microscopic aural toilet
Otitis media 'Glue ear'
Grommet (ventilating) tubes
Tinnitus
Vertigo/dizziness 
  
E. Paediatric (Children) ENT concerns
ENT emergencies (including foreign bodies)
Respiratory (breathing) problems
Tonsils and adenoids
Runny nose
Earache
Paediatric sleep disordered breathing and snoring
Chronic cough
Congenital ENT, head or neck abnormality 
  
F. Diagnosis and treatment of Sinus and Nasal Disorders
Medical and surgical management
Nasopharyngoscopy
Epistaxis (nose bleeds)
Sinusitis
Stuffy and runny nose
Loss of smell
Nasal polyps
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and revision FESS (with image-guided system)
Rhinoplasty
Fractured nasal bone
Nasal neuralgia
Chronic headache (of sinus origin) 
  
G. Diagnosis and treatment of Throat Disorders
Tonsillitis
Hoarseness
Chronic cough
Oesophaygeal and laryngopharyngeal reflux
Removal of foreign bodies (such as fish bones)
Halitosis (bad breath)

H. General ENT
Removal of foreign bodies (such as fish bones) from the ear, nose or throat
Tracheostomy
Bell's Palsy