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ENT Specialist Clinic
  • Sudden Hearing Loss
  • Age-Related Hearing Loss
  • One-Sided or Both Hearing Loss
  • Cochlear Implant Surgery
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OVER 20 years OF ENT EXPERIENCE
7 years AS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, SGH ENT
Meet Dr Barrie Tan

Senior Consultant ENT Specialist

MBBS (Singapore), MRCSEd (UK), MMed (ORL), FAMS (ORL)

Dr Barrie Tan is a President’s Scholar and a former Head of Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH).

He has been widely recognised both locally and regionally for his ENT expertise and experiences.

  • Head of Department, SGH ENT (2013-2019)
  • President, ASEAN Otorhinolaryngological (ENT) Head & Neck Federation (2019-2021)
  • President, Society of Otolaryngology (ENT) Head & Neck Surgery Singapore (2017-2019)
  • Secretary, ASEAN Academy of Neuro-Oto-Audiology (2015- present)

Dr Barrie Tan is a well-regarded figure in the field of ENT, particularly in cochlear implant surgery. Over the course of his career, he has personally performed hundreds of cochlear implant procedures, earning a reputation as an experienced and sought-after surgeon in the field. 

Motivated by a genuine commitment to patient well-being, Dr Barrie Tan founded the Barrie Tan ENT Clinic at Gleneagles Hospital to provide thoughtful, personalised and accurate care in a setting where patients feel heard and supported. Confidently communicating diagnoses and effective treatments available, he empowers both patients and their families to be restored into good ENT health.

Types of Hearing Loss in Singapore

Recognised as a trusted voice in ENT care, Dr Barrie Tan is regularly featured in the media for his expert insights.

Can Hearing Loss be cured?

Hearing loss is a reduced ability to hear sounds clearly. It can range from mild to complete hearing loss and may affect one or both ears. Common causes include ageing, loud noise (above 85 decibels), or problems with the ear’s structure.

Hearing loss can often be effectively treated with hearing aids, implants, or medical and surgical interventions depending on the cause and severity.

Symptoms of Hearing Loss
  • Sounds or speech that seem muffled or unclear
  • Difficulty understanding what others are saying
  • Needing people to repeat themselves often
  • Ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Feeling dizzy or unsteady (vertigo)
  • Ear pain, discharge, or a blocked feeling

If these symptoms occur more frequently or are worsening, consult an ENT doctor immediately for a detailed hearing evaluation.

Services We Offer
  • Audiological Evaluations
  • Hearing Implant Mapping
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Hearing Aids
  • Stapes Surgery
  • Tympanomastoidectomy
  • Endoscopic Ear Surgeries
  • Cochlear Implant Surgeries
  • Middle Ear Implant Surgeries
  • Bone Conduction Implant Surgeries
  • Ossiculoplasty
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Types of Hearing Tests
Pure Tone Audiometry
High-Frequency Audiometry
Free Field Audiometry (Aided Test)
Tympanometry
Acoustic Reflex Test
Speech Recognition Test
Specialised Procedures
Cochlear Implants
Cochlear Implants
  • Restores hearing by directly stimulating the auditory nerve in cases of severe loss.
Bone Conduction Implants
Bone Conduction Implants
  • Bypasses damaged ear canals by sending sound through the skull bone to the inner ear.
Endoscopic Ear Surgery
Endoscopic Ear Surgery
  • Minimally invasive technique for treating middle ear conditions with faster recovery.
Our Insurance Partners

We are on the following Integrated Shield Plan insurance panels.

Hear From Our Patients
Jonathan Jie

I first saw Dr Tan when I had muffled hearing and Tinnitus in July last year. After receiving treatment for that issue, Dr Tan suggested that I explore a Cochlear Implant for my other ear which had lost hearing almost 10 years ago.

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Anying Chen

I visited Dr. Barrie due to a perforated eardrum caused by otitis media. I wanted to undergo eardrum repair surgery...

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Ani Rahman

I was referred to Dr Barrie for my chronic ear condition and I’m glad to have met him. Dr Barrie is a professional, patient and...

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Nicholas Tan

I had severe hearing loss which deteriorated my quality of life for a year due motorcycle accident. I was recommended to try...

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Our Location

We are conveniently located at Gleneagles Hospital (Annexe Block).

Barrie Tan ENT Head & Neck Surgery

4.9 Stars Google Reviews

At Barrie Tan ENT Head & Neck Surgery, we constantly strive towards optimum clinical outcomes for our patients. We provide Hearing Loss solutions including Cochlear Implant evaluations and surgeries, helping patients reconnect with the sounds of life. Every treatment is delivered with expert precision, in a caring manner, and within a safe, comfortable environment.

Consult us now for all of your family’s ENT Needs.

Gleneagles Hospital
6A Napier Road #03-32A/B
(Annexe Block)
Singapore 258500

Tel: +65 6738 1616