Fullerton Health has acquired The ENT Clinic Pte Ltd, one of Singapore's largest otolaryngology specialist practices, to deepen its specialty care capabilities in its home market. The acquisition represents a strategic move for the regional private healthcare provider group as it expands its network of high-quality specialist care and enhances its ability to deliver integrated, patient-centric healthcare services across Southeast Asia.
The ENT Clinic, founded by Dr. Jeeve Kanagalingam in 2015, has grown from a single doctor practice to a network of five specialists operating across three clinics located in Singapore's medical hubs at Camden, Novena and Gleneagles Tanglin. These specialists cover various crucial sub-specialties of ENT and have established a strong reputation for clinical excellence. Following the acquisition, The ENT Clinic will continue to operate under its current brand name, ensuring continuity of care and preserving the trusted relationships it has built with patients and referring physicians.
This acquisition enables Fullerton Health to strengthen its presence in the ENT space, which has been identified as one of the top specialty focuses for the Group given the high referral volumes and synergy within the Group's services. Fullerton Health's existing services include diagnostic imaging, executive health screening, primary care, and network management referral. The Group's other specialist care capabilities in Singapore include cardiology, orthopaedics, and endocrinology, among others.
Ms. Margareta Laminto, Managing Director, Specialist & RadLink, and Group Chief Sustainability Officer of Fullerton Health, stated that acquiring a market leader with strong brand perception in Singapore's ENT clinical services expands the Group's clinical service capabilities and enables it to tap into new opportunities to serve more patients with quality coordinated care. This enhances Fullerton Health's ability to deliver seamless, accessible, and trusted care to its members, patients and customers across the region.
The acquisition will allow The ENT Clinic to access Fullerton Health's ecosystem of coordinated medical care, enabling seamless multidisciplinary collaboration and enhanced care for Fullerton Health's patient base of over 4.5 million covered lives across Southeast Asia. Fullerton Health's Specialist Division will collaborate closely with the ENT specialists to unlock new growth opportunities and deliver integrated ENT care to patients across the Group's extensive regional network.
Supported by Fullerton Health's operational expertise and network, The ENT Clinic will explore opportunities to expand service offerings, invest in technology, and strengthen clinical service initiatives in ENT care. Dr. Jeeve Kanagalingam, Founder of The ENT Clinic, noted strong synergies in partnering with a well-established healthcare organization with deep operational and clinical expertise, stating that Fullerton Health's long-term commitment to building sustainable healthcare platforms aligns closely with the clinic's values.
The acquisition represents a significant development in Singapore's healthcare landscape, potentially improving access to specialized ENT services through Fullerton Health's established network. As healthcare systems across Southeast Asia continue to evolve, such strategic acquisitions may influence how integrated healthcare providers structure their specialty care offerings to meet growing patient demands. More information about Fullerton Health is available at https://www.fullertonhealth.com, while details about The ENT Clinic can be found at https://www.entclinic.sg.
