Dr Hui Kok Pheng is a consultant respiratory and intensive care physician in private practice at the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, and a Visiting Senior Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and Intensive Care at Changi General Hospital.
He trained at the University of Nottingham, where he obtained his medical degree and a Doctor of Medicine, and holds MRCP from Ireland together with Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore and other international fellowships.
He practises both respiratory and critical care medicine, with a stated research interest in asthma pathophysiology.
Clinical focus
Pulmonary critical care.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
BMedSci (Hons), BM BS (Nottingham), MRCP (Ireland), MD (Nottingham), FAMS, FRACP, FCCP, FRCP.
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: Hui Kok Pheng Respiratory & Internal Medicine Clinic (Singapore Respiratory Specialists) — Orchard (Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre)
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): Mount Elizabeth Hospital; Visiting Senior Consultant, Changi General Hospital
Getting to the clinic
Dr Hui’s respiratory and internal medicine clinic is based at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, part of the Mount Elizabeth Hospital campus just off Orchard Road. The nearest rail station is Orchard MRT (NS22 / TE14), with Somerset MRT also within reach; from Orchard the medical centre is a short walk, much of it sheltered through the Orchard area. Buses serve Orchard Road, and taxi or ride-hailing drop-off is available at the medical centre and hospital entrances. Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre has a paid visitor carpark on site for those driving.
On arrival, take the lifts to the clinic floor; the building directory and reception can point you the right way. As the Orchard area is busy, allowing extra travel time and arriving early for registration is sensible.
What pulmonary critical care covers
Dr Hui practises both respiratory and critical care medicine, with a research interest in asthma. Respiratory medicine covers conditions of the lungs and airways, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chest infections, and breathlessness or cough that needs assessment. Asthma is a condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrowed, causing wheeze, cough and breathlessness, often varying with triggers such as allergens, exercise and infections, and managed with inhalers and an action plan.
Critical care, or intensive care, medicine deals with patients who are seriously unwell and may need close monitoring or support for breathing and other organs. A physician with this background brings experience in managing severe respiratory illness, including significant infections and respiratory failure. In the outpatient setting, the focus is on accurate diagnosis, controlling symptoms, treating underlying conditions and recognising when more intensive care may be needed.
What to expect at a consultation
A first consultation usually begins with a detailed history of your breathing symptoms, their pattern and triggers, your smoking history and any past chest illness. An examination includes listening to the chest and checking oxygen levels. Investigations may include lung function tests, chest imaging such as an X-ray or CT scan, and blood tests, guided by your symptoms.
The findings are discussed with you, along with a treatment plan that may include inhalers, medicines or further tests. If your condition is more serious, the doctor will explain what additional monitoring or treatment is needed. 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 inhalers, so technique can be checked.
- A note of your symptoms, including breathlessness, cough and wheeze, and how they affect daily life.
- A written list of questions, and details of your smoking history.
After your consultation and follow-up
Many respiratory conditions are managed over time. After your visit you may receive prescriptions, an 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
What does a respiratory and critical care physician treat?
They manage conditions of the lungs and airways, such as asthma, COPD and chest infections, and have experience caring for seriously unwell patients who may need breathing support.
How is asthma controlled?
Usually with inhalers to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms, along with identifying triggers and following a personalised action plan. Regular review helps keep it well controlled.
When is breathlessness a reason to seek urgent help?
Sudden or severe breathlessness, especially with chest pain, blue lips or an inability to speak in full sentences, needs emergency care without delay.
Why are lung function tests useful?
They measure how well your lungs work, help diagnose conditions such as asthma and COPD, and track how treatment is working over time.
Living well with a long-term respiratory condition
Many lung conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are managed over the long term rather than cured, and day-to-day habits make a real difference to how well they are controlled. For people who smoke, stopping is the single most valuable step for the lungs, and support is available to help. Getting inhaler technique right is just as important as the medicine itself, because a poor technique means much of the dose never reaches the airways; it is reasonable to ask to demonstrate your technique at a review so it can be checked and corrected. Knowing your personal triggers, whether dust, certain allergens, cold air, exercise or chest infections, helps you avoid flare-ups, and keeping up with recommended vaccinations can reduce the risk of infections that set the lungs back. An agreed action plan that tells you what to do when symptoms worsen, and when to seek help, gives a clear path to follow rather than guessing in the moment.
Questions worth asking at your review
It can help to come to follow-up appointments with a short list. Useful things to ask include whether your inhaler technique is correct, what your main triggers appear to be, how to recognise an early flare-up, and what the plan is if your symptoms suddenly worsen. Clarifying which symptoms warrant urgent attention means you can act quickly and confidently if your breathing deteriorates.
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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