Fullerton Health has acquired Singapore-based otolaryngology practice The ENT Clinic to deepen its specialty care capabilities in its home market. The acquisition represents a strategic move for the regional healthcare provider to strengthen its presence in ENT services, which the group has identified as a top specialty focus due to high referral volumes and synergy with existing services.
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 in Singapore's medical hubs at Camden, Novena and Gleneagles Tanglin. The practice covers various crucial ENT sub-specialties and has established a strong reputation for clinical excellence.
This acquisition will enable Fullerton Health to expand its network of high-quality specialist care and better deliver integrated, patient-centric healthcare services across Southeast Asia. The group's existing specialist care capabilities in Singapore include cardiology, orthopaedics, and endocrinology, among others. Following the acquisition, The ENT Clinic will be able to access Fullerton Health's ecosystem of coordinated medical care, enabling seamless multidisciplinary collaboration and enhanced care for the group's patient base of over 4.5 million covered lives across the region.
"Acquiring a market leader with strong brand perception in Singapore's ENT clinical services not only expands our clinical service capabilities but also enables us to tap into new opportunities and serve more patients with quality coordinated care," said Ms. Margareta Laminto, Managing Director, Specialist & RadLink, and Group Chief Sustainability Officer of Fullerton Health. "This enhances our ability to deliver seamless, accessible, and trusted care to our members, patients and customers."
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. Supported by Fullerton Health's operational expertise and network, the clinic will explore opportunities to expand service offerings, invest in technology, and strengthen clinical service initiatives in ENT care. 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.
"We see strong synergies in partnering with a well-established healthcare organisation with deep operational and clinical expertise," said Dr. Jeeve Kanagalingam, Founder of The ENT Clinic. "Fullerton Health's long-term commitment to building sustainable healthcare platforms aligns closely with our values. Together, we can enhance access to quality ENT care while preserving the high standards and patient-centric ethos our clinic is known for."
The acquisition reflects broader trends in healthcare consolidation as providers seek to offer more comprehensive services. For patients, this integration means potentially smoother referrals between primary care, diagnostics, and specialty services within Fullerton Health's network. The group operates across the Asia-Pacific region with close to 550 clinics and a network of over 18,000 providers, supporting the entire care journey from managed care and network management to primary care, diagnostics, specialty, and ancillary services. More information about Fullerton Health can be found at https://www.fullertonhealth.com, while details about The ENT Clinic are available at https://www.entclinic.sg.
