Dr Kenny Pang is an ENT specialist whose practice focuses on snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea and sleep surgery, and he also manages other sleep disorders. He developed a sleep-apnoea procedure known as Pang’s Expansion Pharyngoplasty. He practises at the Asia Sleep Centre at Paragon Medical Centre on Orchard Road.
Clinical focus
Snoring / sleep apnoea (sleep surgery).
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MBBS, MRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Ireland), MMed (ORL), FAMS.
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: Asia Sleep Centre — Orchard
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): Paragon Medical Centre
Getting to the clinic
Dr Kenny Pang practises at the Asia Sleep Centre at Paragon Medical Centre, 290 Orchard Road, in the heart of the Orchard shopping belt. The nearest stations are Orchard MRT (NS22 / TE14) and Somerset MRT (NS23), both on the North-South line, with the Thomson-East Coast line also serving Orchard. From either station, Paragon is a short, sheltered walk along Orchard Road, with direct access through the Paragon shopping mall to the medical suites on the upper levels.
Many bus services run along Orchard Road. If you travel by car or taxi, Paragon has a paid visitor carpark, and taxi and ride-hailing drop-off is available at the mall entrances. As Orchard Road is busy, especially at weekends, allow time for parking and to find the Paragon Medical Centre lifts, which are separate from the main retail lifts; check the suite and level on your appointment confirmation.
What snoring and sleep apnoea care covers
Dr Pang’s stated focus is snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and sleep surgery. Snoring is the sound made when air passes turbulently through a narrowed upper airway during sleep. In obstructive sleep apnoea the airway repeatedly narrows or closes, briefly interrupting breathing, which disturbs sleep and lowers oxygen levels. People with OSA often feel unrefreshed, sleepy during the day, and may have problems with concentration; over time, untreated OSA is linked with other health risks.
Assessment looks at where in the upper airway the obstruction occurs, from the nose and palate to the tonsils and base of the tongue. Treatment can include weight management, devices worn during sleep such as CPAP, dental appliances, and, in selected cases, surgery to widen or stabilise the airway. Sleep surgery may target the palate, tonsils or other structures, and the right approach depends on the pattern and severity of obstruction in each person. Because sleep apnoea affects daytime alertness, mood and long-term health, assessment also considers how tiredness affects work, driving and safety, and treatment often combines more than one measure, with follow-up to check that snoring and breathing have genuinely improved rather than simply changed.
What to expect at a consultation
A first visit usually begins with a history of your sleep symptoms, including snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, daytime sleepiness, and any related conditions. The specialist will examine the nose, throat and palate, often with a nasal endoscope, to see where the airway narrows.
A sleep study is commonly arranged to measure how often breathing is disrupted and how oxygen levels behave during sleep; this can be done at home or in a sleep laboratory. The specialist will then explain the findings and severity, and discuss options ranging from lifestyle measures and CPAP to dental devices or surgery, tailored to the level and site of obstruction.
Preparing for your appointment
- Photo identification and any GP or polyclinic referral letter.
- Any previous sleep study results and earlier ENT records.
- A list of current medicines and any existing CPAP or dental appliance details.
- A note of your sleep pattern, snoring, witnessed breathing pauses and daytime sleepiness.
- Observations from a bed partner, who often notices snoring and pauses you may be unaware of.
- A note of how sleepiness affects your driving, work and daily activities.
- Details of any related conditions such as high blood pressure or nasal blockage.
- Questions you would like to ask about treatment options.
After your consultation and follow-up
You may leave with a request for a sleep study, a trial of a device such as CPAP, or a plan towards surgery, with a review to discuss results. Sleep apnoea is usually managed over time, adjusting treatment to your response, and follow-up checks how well snoring and breathing have improved. If surgery is recommended, the clinic will explain the procedure, recovery and follow-up care.
Continuity helps because device use and symptoms can change. You may seek a second opinion at any time. Seek medical advice promptly if you experience severe daytime sleepiness affecting driving or safety, morning headaches, or breathing pauses noticed by others, as these can indicate significant sleep apnoea.
Booking, referrals and fees
As a private clinic, you can usually book without a referral, though a GP or polyclinic referral may help with subsidies if you are later seen at a public clinic. MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans may apply to eligible surgical procedures within set limits, while consultations, sleep studies and devices are generally out of pocket. Costs vary with the tests and treatment involved, so confirm fees directly with the clinic.
Common questions
Is snoring always a sign of sleep apnoea?
No. Many people snore without significant apnoea, but loud snoring with witnessed pauses or daytime sleepiness should be assessed with a sleep study.
What is a sleep study?
It is a test, done at home or in a laboratory, that measures breathing, oxygen levels and sleep to diagnose and grade sleep apnoea.
Is CPAP the only treatment?
No. Options include weight management, CPAP, dental devices and, in selected cases, surgery, depending on the cause and severity.
When is sleep surgery considered?
Surgery may be considered where specific structures narrow the airway, or where other treatments are not suitable or tolerated. The choice and combination of treatment is guided by the sleep study findings, the site of obstruction and your overall health, and is reviewed over time to confirm that breathing and sleep have genuinely improved.
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Sources & verification
See also: our editorial directory of ENT specialists in Singapore and our shortlist of ENT clinics.
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