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 to strengthen the healthcare provider's presence in ear, nose, and throat medicine, which has been identified as a top specialty focus for the group.
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. These specialists cover various crucial sub-specialties of ENT and have established a strong reputation for clinical excellence.
This acquisition will enable Fullerton Health to better deliver integrated, patient-centric healthcare services across Southeast Asia by expanding its network of high-quality specialist care. The group's existing specialist care capabilities in Singapore include cardiology, orthopaedics, and endocrinology, among others. The ENT focus aligns with high referral volumes and creates synergy within the group's services, which include diagnostic imaging, executive health screening, primary care, and network management referral.
"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.
Following the acquisition, The ENT Clinic will 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. 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 extensive regional network.
The ENT Clinic will continue operating under its current brand name, ensuring continuity of care and preserving trusted relationships 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. More information about Fullerton Health's operations can be found at https://www.fullertonhealth.com.
"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 ENT Clinic maintains its online presence at https://www.entclinic.sg.
For business and technology leaders in healthcare, this acquisition demonstrates the continued consolidation trend in specialized medical services and the strategic importance of building comprehensive care ecosystems. The integration of specialty practices into larger healthcare networks enables better coordination, potentially improving patient outcomes while creating operational efficiencies through shared resources and technology investments. As healthcare systems globally move toward more integrated models, such strategic acquisitions highlight how established providers are positioning themselves to deliver more comprehensive, accessible care across multiple specialties and geographic regions.
