Sleep, Breathe & Live Well.

Dr Ralph Stanley at the reception counter in his clinic.

“Hi, I’m Ralph Stanley. I’ve been looking after patients with ear, nose, throat and sinus problems for more than 32 years. You may agree with me that disease patterns have changed, and so have patient expectations. For me, this means being professionally nimble, and being in touch with current and future methods of treatment and management. If you have a need to seek my advice, you can be well-assured that your well-being is our absolute priority.”

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Watch what Dr Stanley has to say about patient care.

Spearheaded development of Head & Neck Surgery and Rhinology (Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) in the department.
Encouraged the development of sub-specialties in Oto-Neurology, Paediatric ENT and Laryngology amongst junior surgeons.
Set up an Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Laboratory for training of younger surgeons in the department.
Instrumental in initiating and coordinating a comprehensive Voice Laboratory and Clinic.
Successfully set up the Post-Laryngectomy Voice Restoration Programme in Singapore General Hospital.
Organised Medical Student's training programme for the NUS Medical School. Undergraduate medical student lecturer.

Head & Senior Consultant, Department of Ear Nose Throat Surgery, at Singapore General Hospital – 1992 to 1995

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Head & Senior Consultant Singapore General Hospital

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Dr Stanley as Head of Department with ENT Surgeons in the ENT department, SGH

Specialty Training – in Singapore and the United Kingdom

Graduated from the University of Singapore with an MBBS degree in 1978.
Post-graduate training in Edinburgh on a Singapore Government scholarship in 1981 / 82.
Awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS) in 1982 in Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery.
Advanced training in Head & Neck Surgery in Guys Hospital and Royal National Throat, Nose & Ear Hospital, London 1987 / 88.
Post-graduate sub-specialty training in Head & Neck Surgery at Guys Hospital, Royal Marsden Hospital, Royal National Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, University College London, UK.
Other areas of sub-specialty interest include Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Allergy-Related ENT diseases, Snoring and Sleep Apnea Management.

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Training in Edinburgh with Prof AGD Maran

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Prof AGD Maran visit to Singapore General Hospital

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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (building)

Visiting Professor at Stanford University Medical Centre, Palo Alto, California, USA

Invited to be Visiting Professor at Stanford University’s Department of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery in 1993.
Dr Stanley delivered lectures and engaged Residents and Faculty members in clinical discussions and ward rounds.

Dr Ralph Stanley with a colleague in a hospital.

Royal Marsden Hospital London with International Fellow from India

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The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK

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The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK (building)

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Dr Stanley with teaching faculty at Stanford University

Dr Ralph Stanley with colleagues in a hospital.

Ward rounds with Staff & Residents at Stanford University

Medical professionals performing a procedure in a hospital setting

Live Surgery in Ho Chi Minh City

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Plenary Lecture in Recent Advance in Sinusitis Treatment

Live Surgery and Course Director in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Vietnam

Demonstrated ‘LIVE’ Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and gave keynote lectures to ENT specialists, doctors and students at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
Organised and directed an Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course for ENT surgeons in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Course Director in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Ho Chi Minh City ENT Centre

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Ward rounds with Staff & Residents at Stanford University

International Guest Speaker at the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Update organised by the Canadian Society of Otorhinolaryngology in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.
Guest lecturer in Myanmar, Brunei and Western Australia.
Continues to lecture at numerous CME programmes in Singapore and ASEAN region.

International Lectures & Patient Consultation in Canada, Myanmar, Brunei, Australia

Indonesia

Overseas medical consultation with Dr Ralph Stanley.

Dr Ralph Stanley giving a presentation in a conference room.

Bandung Lecture and Consultation 2011

Myanmar

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2011 Lecture / Consultation Tour in Myanmar

Dr Stanley performing a medical test on a patient in a clinical setting.

Medical professionals and a patient in a healthcare setting.

A healthcare professional adjusting a patient’s laser eye surgery device in a clinical setting.

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Patient Consultation in Myanmar 2011

Dr Ralph Stanley being interviewed by a news channel.

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TV Interview in Yangon

Dr Ralph Stanley standing behind a podium at a medical conference.

Dr Ralph Stanley doing his medical rounds in a hospital.

Speaker on Snoring in Myanmar

Dr Ralph Stanley with a group of medical professionals.

Clinical Ward Rounds in Mandalay

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Hospital Visit in Mandalay

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Medical Conference in Yangon

Dr Stanley with patients from Myanmar whom he has treated

Dr Ralph Stanley standing at a podium with a laptop, giving a presentation in a room.

Lecture presentation to General Practitioners in Perth, Western Australia.

Australia

Lecture in Perth, Australia

Fellow of American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Surgery.
Member of American Rhinologic Society.
Member of the American Society for Head & Neck Surgery.

Member of International ENT Societies

Authored & Co-Authored Local and International Journals

Authored several international papers on Acute Epiglottitis, Recurrent Parotid Tumours, Foreign Bodies in the Throat, Laryngotracheal Stenosis.
Co-authored chapter in the book “Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma” edited by VHF Chong & S Y Tsao.

Keeping Abreast of Global Developments in ENT

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Annual Meeting, Boston, USA 2010.
Robotic head and neck surgery.
Electronic medical records.
Cutting edge technology in sinus surgery instrumentation.
Dr Stanley keeps himself up to date with cutting edge technologies in ENT including 'Robotic Surgery' as seen here at the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Annual Meeting in Boston, USA, 2010.

Dr Ralph Stanley at a medical conference in US.

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Learning Electronic Medical Records

Robotic Surgery in Head & Neck Surgery, 2010

New Sinus Surgery Instrumentation

AAO-H&N Meeting in Boston, 2010

American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) annual meeting is the world’s largest gathering of otolaryngologists. It is a premier event in the ENT world, and draws more than 6,000 medical experts and professionals from around the world.
Dr Stanley makes a point to attend the AAO-HNS meetings regularly. He was at the Boston conference in 2010 and the San Francisco conference in 2011, where he attended instruction courses, mini-seminars and networked with some of the world’s leading names in this specialty to exchange ideas and experiences.
An exhibition of the latest cutting edge technology in the ENT world is held in conjunction with the Conference.

Attend Annual ENT Meetings in the USA

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Laboratory robotic arm performing a procedure with a petri dish.

AAO-HNS Meeting 2011 – San Francisco, USA

AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Expo

Premium & Comprehensive Service in Private Practice

Set up Stanley Ear Nose Throat & Sinus Centre at Gleneagles Medical Centre in 1995 as Senior ENT / Head & Neck Surgeon and Director.
Services include the comprehensive management of the entire spectrum of ENT-related conditions, including sinusitis, allergy management, snoring and sleep apnea treatment for adults & children, head & neck & thyroid surgery, hearing / dizziness evaluation and treatment and Paediatric ENT.
Diagnostic Endoscopy of the upper aero-digestive tract is performed in the clinic.
In-house Allergy Management.
In-house Audiological Services.
Pure tone audiometry and tympanometry.
A comprehensive snoring/ sleep apnea service is available from clinical diagnosis, complete sleep study, nasal CPAP Therapy and definitive surgery of obstruction Sleep Apnea problems.
A complete sleep study (Polysomnograph) can be performed at patient’s home or hotel or as an inpatient.
Therapeutic management of Halitosis (Bad Breath) is available after thorough examination.

Dr Ralph Stanley and clinic manager in front of the clinic signage.

A lady undergoing a nasal endoscopic procedure in Dr Ralph Stanley's clinic.

Dr Stanley & Clinic Manager, Ms Irene Lim

Person undergoing a nasal endoscopic procedure in Dr Ralph Stanley's clinic.

Endoscopy - Flexible

Surgeons performing a medical procedure in an operating room.

Endoscopy - Rigid

Allergy tests being carried out by clinic staff.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Allergy Management - Skin Prick Test (Aero-Allergens)

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Pure Tone Audiometry

Rotarian and Past President of the Rotary Club of Jurong Town (2000 – 2001).
Member of Fund Raising Committee, Eurasian Association, Singapore.
Member of Transplant Ethics Committee, Parkway Healthcare.
Medical Expert in Subordinate Courts’ Mediation Panel (Medical Arbitration).
Member of COMPASS Committee (COMmunity and PArents in Support of Schools) in Ministry of Education from 1998 to 2000.

Diverse Community Service Engagements

President Rotary Club of Jurong Town, Singapore 2000 / 2001

Community service as Rotary Club president

With junior college-level Rotary Interactors

Member Compass 1998 – 2000 Ministry of Education

Dr Stanley was “Mentor for a Day” to a student from the Singapore American School (SAS) in its pilot programme in 2009.
SAS’ Mentor for Day programme was designed to provide a hands-on opportunity to students interested in different career fields. Dr Stanley volunteered his time to participate in this worthy programme.

Dr Ralph Stanley with medical students in the operating theatre.

Dr Stanley’s mentee for the day

SAS student joined Dr Stanley in the operating theatre for a first-hand look

Mentoring a Singapore American School student

Passionate Appreciation of the Finer Things in Life

Watch enthusiast with an interest in classic designs and complicated watches.
Collector of fine writing instruments crafted by some of the world’s top brands.
Collector of antique medical illustrations that capture the minutiae of the human anatomy.
Amateur photographer – people photography.