Datuk Dr Balwinder Singh MBBS, MS (ORL-HNS)
Fellowship in Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base Surgery (Australia)
Training in Sleep Surgery and Rhinoplasty (Australia),
RPSGT (USA), FAAO-HNS (USA), CMIA (NIOSH)
Dr. Balwinder Singh: A Leading ENT Specialist
Dr. Balwinder Singh is a highly regarded ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgeon with 30 years of experience. He holds a Master’s degree in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS) from the University of Malaya as well as a Fellowship in Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base Surgery (Royal Australian College of Surgeons)and trained in Sleep Surgery and Rhinoplasty in Australia.
A distinguished Senior Consultant ENT Surgeon with over 30 years of experience, sub-specialized in Rhinology, Sleep Surgery, and Skull Base Surgery. Recognized for pioneering advancements in Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD), Rhinoplasty, and Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Procedures. A dedicated educator, researcher, and key opinion leader who helped shaped the future of ENT surgery in Malaysia. Proven excellence in patient care, academic contributions, and national health policy advisement.
Key Expertise
- Advanced Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (700+ complex cases)
- Sleep Surgery & Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Treatment
- Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery & Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Rhinoplasty & Complex Nasal Reconstruction
- Medical Education & Specialist Training (Ministry of Health Trainer & Mentor)
- Clinical Research & Innovation in SRBD & Rhinology
- Healthcare Leadership & Departmental Development
Subspecialty Expertise:
Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery:
- Complex sinus surgeries, skull base tumour removal, and CSF leak repair.
- Endoscopic neurosurgery collaboration for skull base and pituitary surgeries.
Sleep Surgery & SRBD Management:
- Established Malaysia’s first one-stop sleep apnea center.
- Established Malaysia’s first 4 bedded sleep study and treatment center.
- Expertise in customized sleep apnea surgical solutions (e.g., Lingual Tongue Retractor).
Rhinoplasty & Nasal Reconstruction:
- Specialist in primary and revision rhinoplasty for functional & aesthetic correction.
- Expertise in cartilage grafting (rib, pinna, nasal septum) for nasal reconstruction.
Extensive Experience and Recognition:
Rhinology
Dr Balwinder is a highly qualified Rhinologist with extensive experience in complex sinus surgery. He completed his Fellowship in Rhinology at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide in 2005 and is certified by the prestigious Royal Australian College of Surgeons.
Beyond routine sinus procedures, Dr Balwinder is a specialist in managing challenging cases. He has performed a significant number of major cancer surgeries involving the nose and paranasal sinuses. His expertise is sought after for complex revisions, often treating patients who have undergone unsuccessful sinus surgeries elsewhere.
A leader in his field, Dr Balwinder actively contributes to advancing Rhinology training in Malaysia. Since 2006, he has been a certified trainer for training ENT specialists in the sub-speccialty of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery and has chaired the Rhinology training program from 2015 till his retirement from the government in 2021, shaping the careers of 15 ENT specialists who are now practicing Rhinology sub-specialties throughout the country.
| ENT Specialist Name | Training Period | Current workplace(s) |
| Dr Rosli Md Noor | 2010 – 2015 | Kota Bharu Hospital |
| Dr Rosdi Ramli | 2010 – 2013 | Kota Bharu Hospital |
| Dr Arvin Balachandran | 2011 – 2013 | Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre https://bukittinggimedicalcentre.com/doctor-info/dr-arvin-balachandran |
| Dr N. Saraspathey | 2012 – 2013 | Assunta Hospital https://www.assunta.com.my/doctors/dr-n-saraspathey/ |
| Dr Ida Sachlin | 2013 – 2014 | Kedah Medical Centre https://kpjhealth.com.my/dr-ida-sadjaah-sachlin |
| Dr Indirani Batumalay | 2015 – 2019 | Columbia Asia Hospital Bukit Rimau Hospital https://www.columbiaasia.com/malaysia/hospitals/bukit-rimau/doctors/dr.-indirani-a~p-batumalay |
| Dr Ng Teck Siang : | 2015 – 2017 | Damansara Specialist Hospital Kedah Medical Centre https://kpjhealth.com.my/dr-ng-teck-siang |
| Dr Lina Ling | 2015 – 2016 | Gleneagles Hospital Penang https://gleneagles.com.my/penang/doctors/lina-ling-chooi |
| Dr Abdul Fattah | 2016 – 2018 | SDMC Ara Damansara Hospital https://aradamansaramedicalcentre.com/find-doctor?specialty=21&q=Dr+Abdul+Fattah+Abdul+Wahab&sort=0 |
| Dr Elang Kumaran | 2017 – 2019 | Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara https://www.thomsonhospitals.com/doctor/dr-elang-kumaran-a-l-krishnan/ |
| Dr Revadi Govindaraju | 2018 | Subang Jaya Medical Centre https://subangjayamedicalcentre.com/doctor-info/dr-revadi-govindaraju |
| Dr Azizul | 2018 | KPJ Specialist Hospital Penang https://kpjhealth.com.my/dr-mohamad-azizul-fitri-khalid |
| Dr Komathi Ramachandran | 2019 – 2020 | Putrajaya Hospital |
| Dr Yogeswaran | 2019 – 2020 | Columbia Asia Hospital Bukit Jalil https://www.columbiaasia.com/malaysia/doctors/dr-yogesvaran-kanapaty/ |
| Dr Nik Mohd Yunus | 2020 | Park City Medical Centre https://parkcitymedicalcentre.com/doctor-info/doctor-nik-mohammad |
Rhinoplasty (Cosmetic Surgery of the Nose aka Nose Job)
Dr Balwinder is a rhinoplasty specialist, widely recognized for his mastery of this intricate aspect of plastic surgery. Fifteen years of experience has honed his skills, and his expertise is sought-after both nationally, where he lectures on rhinoplasty, and locally, where complex nasal deformity cases and revision rhinoplasties are referred to him. This trust stems from his consistent success in achieving natural-looking results, even in challenging situations, and his ability to address patients’ concerns after previous rhinoplasty. Three of his trainees (Dr James Kok Wai Leong, Dr Elang Kumaran and Dr Komathi) showed keen interest in learning rhinoplasty skills from him and have gone on to become some of the few ENT surgeons who do rhinoplasty.
Sleep Related Breathing Disorders
A specialist in Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), Dr Balwinder honed his expertise at Flinders University Hospital in Adelaide during the 1 year he was in sub-specialty training in Adelaide, Australia. He’s a passionate educator, training both specialists and medical staff in this vital field. For over a decade, Dr Balwinder has spearheaded the National Putrajaya Sleep Disordered Breathing workshop, a biennial event equipping specialists and paramedical staff with the necessary skills in this niche area. He set up the first fully functioning 4 bedded sleep lab in Malaysia at the Endocrine Institute equipped with the latest technology.
His recognition as a leader in SDB extends internationally, with invitations to speak on Obstructive Sleep Apnea abroad.Dr Balwinder is actively involved in cutting-edge research collaborations with the USA, seeking innovative solutions for treating obstructive sleep apnea.
Board Certifications
- Fellowship in Endoscopic Nasal , Sinus and Skull Base Surgery (RACS, Australia)
- Credentialed Rhinologist & Skull Base Surgeon (MOH Malaysia)
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BPRT, USA)
Medical school
- M.B.B.S S.P. Medical College, Bikaner, University of Rajasthan, India 1991
Postgraduate training
- Masters in ORL-HNS (ENT), University Malaya 1998
- Trainee in Rhinology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia 2005
- Trainee in Sleep Surgery, Flinders Hospital, Adelaide, Australia 2005
- Board Certified and Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, USA 2017
Postgraduate work experience
- Clinical specialist , Dept of ENT, Klang Hospital 1998 – 2000
- Senior Consultant and Head of Dept of ENT, Putrajaya Hospital 2000 – 2021
- Ministry of Health Malaysia National Consultant and Trainer in Rhinology and Rhinoplasty
- Ministry of Health Malaysia National Consultant and Trainer in Sleep Related Breathing Disorders
- Senior Consultant, KMI Taman Desa Medical Centre 2020 – currently
- Visiting Senior Consultant, Pantai Hospital KL (2022 – currently) and Thomson Hospital KD (2021 – currently)
Other Qualifications
- CMIA (NIOSH)
INVOLVEMENT IN UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
1) Undergraduate
Honorary Lecturer for Perdana University, Seri Kembangan Selangor – Phase 4 MBBS (Malaya) Programme from 2014 – 2016
Honorary Lecturer for Cyberjaya University of Clinical Medical Sciences, Cyberjaya Selangor – Phase 3B MBBS (Malaya) Programme from 2016 – 2021
2) Postgraduate
Training of Masters students M(MED-ORL) from University Malaya(UM), University Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM) and Universiti Sains Malaysia(USM) from 2004 – 2021.
3) Subspecialty
- Elected into Rhinology Subspecialty Board, Ministry of Health, Malaysia effective 2006.
- Credentialed Rhinologist & Skull base Surgeon Trainer by Ministry of Health Malaysia, 2006
- Rhinology Country Head for Ministry of Health Malaysia 2015 – 2021
- Sleep Related Breathing Disorders – recognized by Ministry of Health Malaysia as an expert
- National Consultant & Trainer for Training of ENT specialist in Rhinology from 2010 onwards to become sub-specialised in Rhinology, Skull Base Surgery and Rhinoplasty.
- National Consultant & Trainer for Training of ENT specialist in Sleep Related Breathing Disorders from 2012 onwards to become trained in treating Sleep Related Breathing Disorders medically and surgically.
