A neutral, editorial directory of notable respiratory physicians (lung specialists) practising in Singapore, grouped by sub-specialty to help you find the right expertise. This is not a ranking and not a paid listing.
How we compiled this directory
We list established, currently-practising respiratory physicians (lung specialists) with a clear public professional footprint, chosen to cover the main areas of lung and respiratory care — not by who pays. Profiles are compiled from public sources and we omit ratings and prices, which we cannot independently verify. This is an independent editorial selection, not an advertisement — see our editorial policy. Always verify a doctor’s current registration on the SMC public register and choose based on your own needs, your GP’s referral and your insurance.
Asthma & airway disease
- Adj Assoc Prof Tan Keng Leong — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (asthma & occupational lung disease)
- Adjunct Associate Professor Low Seow Ping — Division of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine (Asthma, COPD & lung malignancy)
- Asst Prof Tiew Pei Yee — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (asthma & COPD)
- Clin Assoc Prof Mariko Koh Siyue — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (severe asthma & bronchiectasis)
- Clinical Assistant Professor Choo Xue Ning — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (Asthma, COPD & interstitial lung disease)
- Dr Lim Hui Fang (Asthma & airways)
COPD & emphysema
- Dr Chan Tiong Beng — Cough & Chest Specialist Pte Ltd (COPD)
- Dr Eu Kar Mun — Respiratory Medicine (COPD)
- Dr Soh Rui Ya — Department of Respiratory Medicine (Sleep medicine & COPD)
Sleep medicine — obstructive sleep apnoea
- Clin Assoc Prof Anne Hsu Ann Ling — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (sleep medicine)
- Clin Assoc Prof Ong Thun How — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (sleep medicine)
- Clinical Assistant Professor Wong Hang Siang — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (Sleep medicine)
- Dr Amy Stebbings — The Chest & Internal Medicine Clinic (General respiratory medicine)
- Dr Marcus Sim Jin Hui — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Changi General Hospital (Sleep medicine (OSA))
- Dr Ruth Chang Rui Ying — Respiratory Medicine (sleep)
- Dr Tan Geak Poh — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (sleep)
Interventional pulmonology & lung cancer
- Assoc Prof Anantham Devanand — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (interventional pulmonology & pleural disease)
- Clin Asst Prof Sewa Duu Wen — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (critical care (ECMO & lung transplantation))
- Clinical Assistant Professor Melvin Tay Chee Kiang — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (Interventional pulmonology)
- Clinical Associate Professor Low Su Ying — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (Interstitial lung disease)
- Clinical Associate Professor Phua Ghee Chee — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (Intensive care, lung transplantation & pulmonary vascular disease)
- Dr Akash Verma — Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Clinic
- Dr Felicia Teo Su Wei — Division of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, National University Hospital (Interstitial lung disease)
- Dr Khoong Hui Ling Cheryl — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (lung cancer)
- Dr Tan Sze Khen — Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine (Lung cancer & malignant pleural disease)
- Dr Yap Kim Hoong — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (lung cancer & interventional)
Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Dr Ng Ziqin — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (ILD)
General respiratory, infections & critical care
- A/Prof Sanjay Haresh Chotirmall — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine (bronchiectasis & pulmonary infection)
- Adj Assoc Prof Augustine Tee — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
- Adj Asst Prof Goh Soon Keng — Respiratory Medicine
- Adj Asst Prof Jansen Koh Meng Kwang — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
- Adj Prof John Arputhan Abisheganaden — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
- Adjunct Associate Professor See Kay Choong — Division of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine (Pleural disease & critical care ultrasonography)
- Clin Asst Prof Anthony Yii Chau Ang — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
- Clin Asst Prof Jessica Quah Lishan — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
- Clin Asst Prof Vijo Poulose — Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
- Dr Cynthia Chee — TB Control Unit, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (Respiratory infections & TB)
- Dr Ho Sharlene — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
- Dr Hui Kok Pheng — Hui Kok Pheng Respiratory & Internal Medicine Clinic (Pulmonary critical care)
- Dr Kiran Sharma — Department of Respiratory Medicine (Tuberculosis)
- Dr Tee Kuan Sen — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
- Dr Teh Hui Lynn Adeline — Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
How to choose
- Match the sub-specialty to your problem — an asthma/airways specialist for asthma, a COPD specialist for chronic obstructive disease, a sleep specialist for snoring/sleep apnoea, an interventional pulmonologist for lung nodules or cancer, an ILD specialist for scarring lung disease, or a general respiratory physician for infections and broad lung problems.
- Don’t ignore red flags — coughing up blood, breathlessness at rest, or a persistent cough lasting more than three weeks should be assessed promptly.
- Check registration on the SMC register and confirm fees; a GP referral helps with subsidised care.
- See our respiratory guides for symptom-specific information.
Looking for a clinic rather than a named doctor? See our shortlist of respiratory clinics in Singapore.
Independent editorial directory — not a paid listing or ranking, and not medical advice. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.
When to see a respiratory physician
A respiratory physician (also called a pulmonologist or lung specialist) diagnoses and manages conditions of the lungs and airways. Most everyday respiratory complaints — a short-lived cough, a chest infection or seasonal wheeze — can be handled by a GP or polyclinic. A referral to a specialist is usually appropriate when symptoms are persistent, severe or unexplained: a cough lasting more than three weeks, breathlessness that is worsening or present at rest, recurrent chest infections, abnormal findings on a chest X-ray or scan, or a confirmed diagnosis such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease or obstructive sleep apnoea that needs specialist-level testing and treatment.
What to look for when choosing a respiratory physician in Singapore
- Registration and accreditation — confirm the doctor is registered with the Singapore Medical Council and listed on the Register of Specialists for respiratory medicine.
- Subspecialty fit — match the doctor to your problem, since lung medicine spans asthma and airways, COPD, sleep, interventional pulmonology and lung cancer, and interstitial lung disease.
- Hospital affiliation and facilities — some investigations (bronchoscopy, sleep studies, lung function testing) depend on the clinic or hospital the doctor works with.
- Experience — ask how often the physician manages your specific condition or performs the procedure being recommended.
Public and private respiratory care
In the public system, you would typically be referred by a GP or polyclinic to a hospital respiratory department, where means-tested subsidies may apply for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. In the private sector you can usually arrange an appointment directly and choose your specialist, generally at higher cost. Many tests and treatments can be supported by MediSave, MediShield Life or private insurance within scheme limits; check with your doctor and insurer before proceeding.
Questions to ask at your first consultation
- What is the likely diagnosis, and what tests are needed to confirm it?
- What are my treatment options, including any non-drug measures?
- What are the risks and recovery time for any recommended procedure?
- How will we monitor progress, and what symptoms should prompt me to return sooner?
Common questions
Do I need a referral to see a respiratory specialist?
For subsidised care at a public hospital you generally need a referral from a polyclinic or GP. In the private sector a referral is not always required, but it can help your specialist understand your history.
How is sleep apnoea diagnosed?
A respiratory or sleep physician usually arranges a sleep study, which may be done at home or in a sleep laboratory, and discusses treatment options with you based on the results.
When is a persistent cough a concern?
A cough that lasts more than three weeks, or any coughing up of blood, should be assessed promptly so that serious causes can be ruled out.
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