Dr Low Mei-Yi

Dr Low Mei-Yi

Consultant Paediatric ENT Surgeon

About Dr Low Mei-Yi

Biography

Dr Low Mei-Yi is a fellowship-trained Paediatric ENT surgeon with extensive experience caring for children with ear, nose, throat, and upper airway conditions. Known for her compassionate and reassuring approach, she helps families understand their child’s condition and treatment options, providing care that balances clinical excellence with a warm, supportive environment.

With expertise in childhood ENT disorders, Dr Low combines advanced surgical skills with thoughtful, individualised care, ensuring every child feels safe and supported from consultation through recovery.

Conditions Dr Dawn Teo Treats

Dr Low Mei-Yi manages a wide range of paediatric ENT conditions, including:

  • Snoring and sleep-disordered breathing in children
  • Ear and hearing conditions, including recurrent infections and hearing loss
  • Nose and sinus conditions, including allergic rhinitis and nasal obstruction
  • Throat conditions such as tonsillitis, adenoiditis, and swallowing difficulties
  • Salivary gland disorders and minimally invasive sialendoscopy
  • Upper airway problems, including laryngomalacia and laryngopharyngeal reflux

Her fellowship training and extensive clinical experience allow her to manage complex ENT conditions safely, with long-term outcomes in mind, especially for growing children.

Experience in Children’s & Tertiary Hospitals

Dr Low Mei-Yi previously served as Senior Consultant and Head of the Paediatric Otolaryngology Department at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, where she cared for thousands of children. She has extensive experience in paediatric ENT care, having trained and practised as at:

  • KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
  • Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

Training & International Fellowship Experience

Dr Low Mei-Yi graduated from the National University of Singapore with an MBBS in 2003 and completed her otolaryngology specialist training in Singapore. She was awarded the Health Manpower Development Program fellowship and pursued a clinical fellowship in Paediatric Otolaryngology at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.

Her professional affiliations and training include:

  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK
  • Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS – ORL)

Where Dr Low Mei–Yi Treats Patients

Dr Low is accredited to perform ENT surgery at major hospitals in Singapore, including:

  • Mount Elizabeth Novena
  • Mount Elizabeth Orchard
  • Gleneagles Hospital
  • Mount Alvernia Hospital
  • Thomson Medical Centre
  • Parkway East Hospital
  • English
  • Mandarin
  • MBBS, National University of Singapore
  • MRCS (Glasgow, UK)
  • MMed (Otorhinolaryngology, Singapore)
  • Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (FAMS – ORL)

Dr Low has contributed to the ENT community as a core faculty member for the SingHealth Otolaryngology Residency Program (Paediatric Module) since 2014, receiving the Outstanding Faculty Award in 2023. She has also served as an executive committee member of the Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and continues to mentor the next generation of ENT specialists.

Her clinical expertise, leadership, and parent-focused approach make her a trusted choice for families seeking compassionate, specialised care for their children’s ENT needs.