Dr Amy Stebbings is a consultant respiratory physician in private practice at the Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, also practising internal medicine. She trained in the United Kingdom, obtaining her medical degree from Bristol, and holds MRCP (UK).
She was conferred Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, Fellowship of the American College of Chest Physicians, and Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
Her stated clinical interests include prolonged cough, allergies and asthma, and smoking-related diseases including emphysema and lung cancer. She is a member of the American Thoracic Society.
Clinical focus
General respiratory medicine.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MB ChB (Bristol), MRCP (UK), FAMS, FCCP (USA), FRCP (Edin).
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: The Chest & Internal Medicine Clinic (Singapore Respiratory Specialists) (see our clinic listing) — Novena (Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre)
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): Mount Elizabeth Novena, Gleneagles, Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Mount Alvernia and Parkway East hospitals
Getting to the clinic
The Chest & Internal Medicine Clinic is based at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, part of the Mount Elizabeth Novena complex on Irrawaddy Road in the Novena medical district. The nearest rail station is Novena MRT (NS20) on the North-South Line, a short walk away with sheltered links for much of the route. Buses serve Thomson Road and Irrawaddy Road, and taxi or ride-hailing drop-off is available directly at the Specialist Centre entrance. The building has a paid visitor carpark for those driving. Dr Stebbings also practises across other private hospitals, so check which location your appointment is at.
On arrival, take the lifts within the Specialist Centre to the clinic floor; the building directory and reception can guide you. Arriving early helps with registration on a first visit.
What general respiratory medicine covers
Dr Stebbings practises general respiratory and internal medicine, with stated interests in prolonged cough, allergies and asthma, and smoking-related diseases including emphysema and lung cancer. Respiratory medicine deals with conditions of the lungs and airways. Asthma is a common condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrowed, causing wheeze, cough and breathlessness, often triggered by allergens, exercise or infections. A persistent or prolonged cough has many possible causes, from infection and post-nasal drip to asthma, reflux and, less commonly, more serious lung disease, so it warrants careful assessment.
Smoking-related diseases include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema, where the airways and air sacs are damaged, causing breathlessness, and lung cancer. Investigating these conditions and supporting people to stop smoking are important parts of respiratory care. The aim across these conditions is accurate diagnosis, effective control of symptoms, and treatment of any underlying disease.
What to expect at a consultation
A first consultation usually begins with a detailed history of your breathing symptoms, including cough, wheeze, breathlessness and sputum, their pattern and triggers, your smoking history and any allergies. An examination includes listening to the chest and checking oxygen levels. Investigations may include lung function tests (spirometry), chest imaging such as an X-ray or CT scan, allergy testing and blood tests, depending on your symptoms.
The findings are discussed with you, along with a treatment plan, which may include inhalers, allergy management, medicines, or further tests. If symptoms suggest a more serious cause, additional investigation is arranged. You are encouraged to ask about inhaler technique, triggers and what to do if symptoms worsen.
Preparing for your appointment
It helps to bring:
- Your photo identification and any referral letter.
- Previous records, chest X-rays or CT scans, and any lung function results.
- A current list of all medicines and supplements, including any inhalers you use, so technique can be checked.
- A note of your symptoms, including cough duration, triggers and how breathing affects daily life.
- A written list of questions, and details of your smoking and allergy history.
After your consultation and follow-up
Many respiratory conditions are managed over time. After your visit you may receive prescriptions, an inhaler or action plan, and follow-up dates to review your response and adjust treatment. Referrals for further imaging, lung function testing or procedures may be arranged, and reports and results can be obtained through the clinic. A second opinion is your right. Seek urgent care if you develop severe breathlessness, chest pain, coughing up blood, or lips and fingers turning blue, as these need prompt attention.
Booking, referrals and fees
As a private clinic, an appointment can usually be made without a referral, though a GP or polyclinic referral may help if you later seek subsidised care at a public clinic. For eligible procedures, MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans may apply within set limits, while specialist consultations are commonly paid out of pocket. Coverage depends on your circumstances and insurer, so confirm current fees and what is claimable directly with the clinic.
Common questions
How long should a cough last before I see a doctor?
A cough lasting more than about three to four weeks, or one with worrying features such as coughing up blood, breathlessness or weight loss, should be assessed promptly.
What is the difference between asthma and COPD?
Both cause airway narrowing, but asthma is often allergy-related and variable, while COPD is usually linked to smoking and tends to be more persistent. Lung function tests help tell them apart.
Can my allergies affect my breathing?
Yes. Allergies can trigger or worsen asthma and cause nasal symptoms that affect the airways. Identifying and managing triggers is part of treatment.
Why are lung function tests done?
They measure how well your lungs work, help diagnose conditions such as asthma and COPD, and track how treatment is working over time.
Related guides
Sources & verification
See also: our editorial directory of respiratory physicians (lung specialists) in Singapore and our shortlist of respiratory clinics.
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