Dr Jenica Yong Paediatric ENT ✓ ACRA Verified

A first private specialist consultation at a paediatric ENT clinic typically runs S$120–250, with follow-up visits at S$80–180. Walk-in self-referrals are charged at the full private rate; a polyclinic or GP referral letter to a public hospital specialist outpatient clinic costs S$30–80 for Singapore Citizens after subsidy, though non-urgent waits are commonly four to twelve weeks. On top of the consultation, expect additional charges for investigations — hearing tests (pure-tone audiometry, tympanometry) S$80–200, nasal endoscopy S$80–150, and blood panels or imaging if ordered. Day procedures such as grommet insertion, adenoidectomy, or tonsillectomy at a private hospital run S$3,000–12,000+ depending on procedure scope and hospital class. GST applies to all private medical services. Request a written financial counselling estimate from the clinic that itemises Integrated Shield Plan payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket amounts before committing to any planned procedure. See the full paediatric cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate specialist clinic must hold an MOH Healthcare Services Licence issued under the Healthcare Services Act — verifiable on the MOH licensee directory at moh.gov.sg. Every practising doctor must be registered with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC); search by name at smc.gov.sg to confirm registration status, specialist accreditation in Otolaryngology, and any disciplinary history. For a surgical specialism such as ENT, a Royal College or Academy of Medicine Singapore fellowship (FRCS or FAMS) is a meaningful additional credential beyond basic SMC registration. No regulatory licences are currently recorded in this listing. Parents should ask the clinic directly for the MOH licence number and confirm Dr Yong's SMC specialist accreditation before booking — neither confirmation alone is sufficient. Both should be obtained in writing prior to any planned procedure or financial commitment. Verify the doctor's name on the SMC register and the clinic's MOH Healthcare Services Licence before booking, and for any planned procedure request a written financial counselling estimate that itemises insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket portions before paying any deposit.

Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) layered on MediShield Life cover most private specialist consultations, day surgery, and inpatient stays — subject to the plan's deductible, co-insurance, and rider terms. For any planned paediatric ENT procedure such as grommet insertion, adenoidectomy, or tonsillectomy, request pre-authorisation and a Letter of Guarantee from your insurer before the procedure date to avoid claim disputes afterwards. MediSave can be used for selected outpatient treatments under the S$500 general outpatient limit or the S$700 Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) limit where a condition is CDMP-listed. Surgical procedures at a day-surgery or inpatient level have separate MediSave withdrawal limits by procedure code — the clinic's billing staff can advise on applicable codes. For a child, the parent's or grandparent's MediSave account may be used. For any planned procedure, ask the clinic for a pre-treatment financial counselling session. Most private hospitals issue an itemised estimate splitting insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and cash out-of-pocket in writing. Skipping this step is the most common reason families are surprised by the final bill.