For the duration of the Covid-19 crisis, Dr Lim Wye Keat will be at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur only. This is to reduce the risk of inter-hospital transmission of virus. He will resume Assunta Hospital sessions after the crisis has passed.
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Dr. Lim Wye Keat
Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon

"My interest in the field of medicine started from young. I was interested in all things to do with the workings of the human body. I pursued my medical specialisation in the field of ENT, then delved deeper into paediatric otolaryngology at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.

I have a passion for medicine and for healing. My philosophy is the ethical treatment of patients as a humanitarian, with the best possible options in modern medicine as a doctor.”



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Dr. Lim Wye Keat
Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon

"My interest in the field of medicine started from young. I was interested in all things to do with the workings of the human body. I pursued my medical specialisation in the field of ENT, then delved deeper into paediatric otolaryngology at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.

I have a passion for medicine and for healing. My philosophy is the ethical treatment of patients as a humanitarian, with the best possible options in modern medicine as a doctor.”

Dr. Lim Wye Keat
Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon

"My interest in the field of medicine started from young. I was interested in all things to do with the workings of the human body. I pursued my medical specialisation in the field of ENT, then delved deeper into paediatric otolaryngology at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.

I have a passion for medicine and for healing. My philosophy is the ethical treatment of patients as a humanitarian, with the best possible options in modern medicine as a doctor.”

Areas of

Otolaryngology

My medical specialty in otolaryngology, commonly known as ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), is wide-ranging and focuses on health issues that include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
icon Ears (Otology)
  • Ear pain/ discharge (otitis externa, cholesteatoma)
  • Hearing loss (wax, age-related deafness)
  • Dizziness (BPPV)/ Vertigo
  • Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)
  • Swellings/ pits around the ear (pre-auricular sinus)
  • Foreign bodies in ear canal
icon Nose (Rhinology)
  • Blocked and runny nose (allergic rhinitis, sinusitis)
  • Nosebleed (septum scratch, nasopharyngeal cancer)
  • External/ internal nasal swellings (enlarged turbinates)
  • Smell and taste disturbances
  • Deviated septum
  • Sinus headaches/ migraines
  • Foreign bodies in nose
icon Throat (Laryngology)
  • Painful throat with tonsil swelling (tonsillitis)
  • Noisy breathing/ snoring and sleep disturbance (obstructive sleep apnoea)
  • Voice changes (vocal cord swellings)
  • Swallowing difficulties (tumours and stroke)
  • Foreign body in throat and upper airways
icon Oral cavity
  • Tongue discoloration and swellings
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Swellings under tongue
icon Neck
  • Swellings of salivary glands, parotid and submandibular
  • Swellings of lymph nodes
  • Swelling of thyroid gland
  • Other swellings of the neck
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Paediatric

Otolaryngology

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Paediatric

Otolaryngology

As a Fellow in paediatric otolaryngology, I have primary interest in the medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose and throat diseases in children. Listed below are some of the areas commonly encountered by children.
icon Ear disorders
  • Hearing loss (glue ear, wax)
  • Ear pain and discharge (otitis media)
  • Dizziness (otitis media)
  • Swellings and pits around the ear (preauricular sinus)
  • Foreign bodies in ear canal
icon Oral cavity
  • Tongue-tie
  • Tongue discoloration and swellings
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Swellings under tongue
icon Neck
  • Swellings of salivary glands, parotid and submandibular
  • Swellings of lymph nodes
  • Swelling of thyroid gland
  • Other swellings of the neck
icon Throat
  • Painful throat with tonsil swelling (tonsillitis)
  • Foreign body in throat and upper airways
  • Snoring and sleep disturbance (obstructive sleep apnoea)
  • Voice changes (vocal cord nodules)
  • Noisy breathing (since birth (laryngomalacia)/ older children (adenoid and tonsil swelling)
  • Swallowing difficulties (children with special needs)
icon Nasal issues
  • Blocked/ Chronic runny nose (allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, adenoid enlargement)
  • Nosebleed (septum scratch)
  • External nasal swellings (since birth, later life – abscess)
  • Internal nasal swellings (enlarged turbinates)
  • Smell and taste disturbances
  • Sinus headaches/ migraines
  • Foreign bodies in nose
There are many other areas related to paediatric otolaryngology not listed above. Make an appointment to discuss your areas of concern for your child.
 
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