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Dr Tay Su-Lin Valerie
Otorhinolaryngologist
Specialty
Otorhinolaryngology / ENT
Languages
English, Mandarin
Gender
Female
Insurance Panel
Great Eastern, HSBC Life, Prudential^
This panel information applies to Integrated Shield Plans only. Please check with your insurer for their most up-to-date list of panel doctors.
^Specialists may qualify for Extended Panel (EP) benefits depending on your policy and riders.
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Key achievements
- Former president of the Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Singapore (ENT Society)
- Former president of the Association of Women Doctors, Singapore
- Former chief of the facial plastic surgery service at Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s ENT department
- Started the facial palsy clinic in Singapore
- One of the earliest doctors in Singapore to be trained in Seoul to perform scarless surgical rhinoplasty or septorhinoplasty using graft harvested from the nasal septum, or ear or rib cartilage
Experience
Dr Valerie Tay Su-Lin is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore.
Her clinical expertise includes the treatment of breathing and sleep disorders, snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, sinus and nasal conditions, septorhinoplasty, facial plastic surgery, facial nerve palsy, and facial rejuvenation procedures.
She also manages a wide range of common ENT conditions such as allergic rhinitis, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, sinusitis, thyroid disorders, salivary gland conditions, and paediatric ENT problems.
Dr Tay is especially recognised for her unique ability to combine functional ENT surgery with facial aesthetics, helping patients who experience both breathing difficulties and nasal deformities achieve improvements in both form and function. Her advanced subspecialty training in facial plastic surgery in South Korea has equipped her with specialised expertise in modern septorhinoplasty techniques tailored to Asian facial anatomy.
Patients value Dr Tay for her meticulous surgical skills, integrity, thoughtful consultations, and patient-centred approach. She believes strongly in empowering patients through education, ensuring that every individual understands their condition and treatment options clearly before making decisions about their care.
Before entering private practice, Dr Valerie Tay served as senior consultant in the Department of Otolaryngology at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), Singapore.
As chief of the facial plastic surgery service, she established Singapore’s earliest multidisciplinary Facial Palsy Clinic, providing comprehensive and holistic care for patients with facial nerve disorders and facial paralysis.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr Tay is widely recognised for her leadership and contributions to the medical community in Singapore and the region.
As former president of the ENT Society, Dr Tay played a key role in advancing medical education and professional standards for ENT specialists in Singapore, with a strong focus on improving patient care and clinical excellence.
She is also a passionate advocate for women in medicine. During her tenure as president of the Association of Women Doctors, Singapore, she championed initiatives supporting women doctors navigating the unique challenges of balancing leadership, career progression, and family life.
Today, Dr Tay continues to be trusted by local and international patients seeking expert care in ENT, nose and sinus surgery, facial plastic surgery, sleep and snoring treatment in Singapore.
Fellowship and accreditation
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Singapore)
- Member, Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
- Master of Medicine (Otorhinolaryngology), Singapore
- Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore
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Clinic
Aspire Ear Nose Throat and Snoring Clinic
3 Mount Elizabeth #06-10
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
SG 228510
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
SG 228510
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