Good ENT specialist to recommend ?

[Mazda2gal]

How is he good? He suggested a radio frequency therapy for my nose condition, when I asked him whether it'll hurt, he said he doesn't know, he himself nvr do before. I wanted to ask him about potential side effects, how long it'll take to heal, he wrote down the name of the therapy on a piece of paper and asked me go home and Google. Then he turned his back towards me and started working on his pc. My session with him was barely 5 minutes long. I told my GP abt it and she could only shake her head. In e end GP gave me more info n advice than e so-called specialist.

[Pentium]

  On 11/10/2011 at 2:32 PM, Mazda2gal said:

How is he good? He suggested a radio frequency therapy for my nose condition, when I asked him whether it'll hurt, he said he doesn't know, he himself nvr do before. I wanted to ask him about potential side effects, how long it'll take to heal, he wrote down the name of the therapy on a piece of paper and asked me go home and Google. Then he turned his back towards me and started working on his pc. My session with him was barely 5 minutes long. I told my GP abt it and she could only shake her head. In e end GP gave me more info n advice than e so-called specialist.

 

 

Give him a big title, he think he owns the whole hospital. Go screw him, compalin to the medical board, see whether his balls shrink or not

[GLZT]

Hey guys, any good ENT that are experience with neck lumps? I've been feeling a lump on my neck for pass couple of months in the morning especially eating.

[Jman888]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:06 AM, GLZT said:

Hey guys, any good ENT that are experience with neck lumps? I've been feeling a lump on my neck for pass couple of months in the morning especially eating.

 

 

it will be easier if you go to GP or polyclinic first, if really something serious then they will refer you to specialist.

[GLZT]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:10 AM, Jman888 said:

 

 

it will be easier if you go to GP or polyclinic first, if really something serious then they will refer you to specialist.

 

But I dont want to waste time leh, everytime I go GP, they tell me to come see them again if problem arise, but the problem has been there for sometime already.

[Kklim]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:12 AM, GLZT said:

 

But I dont want to waste time leh, everytime I go GP, they tell me to come see them again if problem arise, but the problem has been there for sometime already.

Ask for a referral to an ENT specialist in SGH or other hospitals.

[Watwheels]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:06 AM, GLZT said:

Hey guys, any good ENT that are experience with neck lumps? I've been feeling a lump on my neck for pass couple of months in the morning especially eating.

 

Is it a thyroid lump? If yes, you should be seeing Endocrine specialist. Hold out your arms like those Chinese vampire and see whether your hands are trembling.

[Loki]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:12 AM, GLZT said:

 

But I dont want to waste time leh, everytime I go GP, they tell me to come see them again if problem arise, but the problem has been there for sometime already.

 

You can specifically tell the polyclinic doctor that you want a referral to a specialist. Tell them that if they keep deferring it, and it turns out to be something serious, you will hold the doctor personally responsible.

[GLZT]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:26 AM, Watwheels said:

 

Is it a thyroid lump? If yes, you should be seeing Endocrine specialist. Hold out your arms like those Chinese vampire and see whether your hands are trembling.

 

I only know its a lump, and I can feel it on the left side of my neck(or at least its what I think), and some days in the morning when I swallow food, I can feel that abnormal sensation on the left side of my neck.

 

Just held out my arms, not trembling. My mom has got thyroid though, not sure if its genetic, but some googling tells me it is.

Thanks for your concerns guys, but I would prefer it to be in a private clinic, preferably in Gleneagles out of convenience. Why I prefer private is cause my insurance only cover private.

[Jman888]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:30 AM, GLZT said:

 

I only know its a lump, and I can feel it on the left side of my neck(or at least its what I think), and some days in the morning when I swallow food, I can feel that abnormal sensation on the left side of my neck.

 

Just held out my arms, not trembling. My mom has got thyroid though, not sure if its genetic, but some googling tells me it is.

 

 

i think you should insist of getting a referral from your GP, tell him you need an assurance to ease your anxiety.

 

Hope nothing serious which you will be happy and relief to pay even if it is more expensive than public hospital.

[Lala81]

Does your insurance need a memo from the GP?

[Watwheels]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:34 AM, GLZT said:

 

I only know its a lump, and I can feel it on the left side of my neck(or at least its what I think), and some days in the morning when I swallow food, I can feel that abnormal sensation on the left side of my neck.

 

Just held out my arms, not trembling. My mom has got thyroid though, not sure if its genetic, but some googling tells me it is.

Thanks for your concerns guys, but I would prefer it to be in a private clinic, preferably in Gleneagles out of convenience. Why I prefer private is cause my insurance only cover private.

 

Unfortunately most likely is genetic. Especially if your mom has it.

 

Go see your mom's specialist if she has one.

 

Don't waste time on GP even though they say they can help treat your condition.

Edited October 8, 2014 by Watwheels

[Kklee]

These issues can get quite complicated as well as costly.

 

If you GP cannot solve your issue, seek a second opinion.

Second opinion can be another GP.

Alternatively, the best bet I think is to go polyclinic to seek advice.

I think they would probably give you a referral if it is out of their scope.

Do note that not necessarily you will be referred to ENT.

 

For information only -

Self awareness helps if issue comes and goes.

Is there any particular sequence ? E.g. food, lifestyle?

Is there any persistent minor ailments ? E.g. sore throat ?

There are of course more complicated awareness e.g. did you move into a new area ?

 

 

[Thaiyotakamli]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:06 AM, GLZT said:

Hey guys, any good ENT that are experience with neck lumps? I've been feeling a lump on my neck for pass couple of months in the morning especially eating.

U can try an indian professor in sgh

 

Forgot whos the name but hes the only one

[GLZT]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:36 AM, Lala81 said:

Does your insurance need a memo from the GP?

 

Need memo, but not necessarily from GP, but the doctor who diagnose me.

[Lala81]

If you're really worried about a neck lump which u can't really see/feel all the time. Best is to see ENT directly. He will see if he can feel the lump. If not he can do some scans for you.

This kind of thing hard to say when it's serious. Better to do thorough check.

 

I PM you a specialist i refer to.

[Kklim]

  On 10/8/2014 at 1:42 AM, Thaiyotakamli said:

U can try an indian professor in sgh

 

Forgot whos the name but hes the only one

 

Gone private liao: http://www.novena-ent.com/our-team/medical-team/dr-dharambir-sethi/

[Thaiyotakamli]

  On 10/8/2014 at 2:07 AM, Kklim said:

 

Gone private liao: http://www.novena-ent.com/our-team/medical-team/dr-dharambir-sethi/

Yes prof sethi haha

 

Almost forgot his name, went to visit him in sgh 2 years ago

 

 

Now he jump ship liao ah