A steady hand and a
patient ear.
Dr Niven Singh is a specialist ear, nose & throat surgeon based at Ribumed Medical Centre in Ballito. He treats adults and children across the full spectrum of ENT conditions — always taking the time to understand the whole person, not just the symptom.
MBChB · FCORL
Specialist Otorhinolaryngologist
15+
Years in ENT practice
12k+
Patients cared for
All ages
Paediatric & adult
HPCSA
Registered specialist
Medicine works best when it starts with listening.
Too many ENT problems are treated in a rush. Dr Singh believes the opposite — that a careful history, a thorough examination and a plain-English explanation solve more than any hurried prescription. You'll never feel like a number here.
Unhurried consultations
Proper time to examine, explain and answer every question — so you leave with clarity, not confusion.
Evidence-led, gentle care
Modern, minimally-invasive techniques wherever possible — the least intervention needed for the best result.
Families welcome
A calm, child-friendly approach for little patients — and honest guidance for the whole family.
Rigorously trained. Continually learning.
Becoming an ENT specialist takes over a decade of study and supervised surgical training. Dr Singh's journey reflects a deep commitment to the craft — and he continues to attend congresses and workshops to keep his practice at the cutting edge.
MBChB
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
FCORL (SA)
Fellowship in Otorhinolaryngology
HPCSA
Registered specialist surgeon
ENT Society SA
Member, ENT Society of South Africa
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Medical degree
Completed the MBChB and internship, building a broad foundation across all fields of medicine and surgery.
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Surgical registrarship
Years of supervised, hands-on surgical training in ear, nose and throat operations.
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Specialist qualification
Achieved fellowship as a specialist otorhinolaryngologist — the formal ENT surgical qualification.
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Private practice, Ballito
Now serving the KZN north coast community from Ribumed Medical Centre, with ongoing professional development.
Areas of particular focus
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Precise, minimally-invasive treatment for chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction.
Paediatric ENT
Grommets, tonsils and adenoids with a gentle, reassuring approach for children.
Ear & hearing surgery
Microscopic ear surgery, eardrum repair and management of hearing loss.
Snoring & sleep apnoea
Assessment and surgical airway solutions for better, safer sleep.
Allergy & rhinology
Getting to the root of the runny, blocked or itchy nose that won't settle.
Voice & throat care
Assessment and management of hoarseness, swallowing difficulty and related throat conditions.
Should I see an ENT?
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"My job isn't just to operate — it's to make sure you understand exactly what's happening and feel calm about the plan. That's when people heal best."
— Dr Niven Singh
Let's get to the
root of it.
Book a consultation with Dr Niven Singh in Ballito — referrals welcome, medical aid & private patients accommodated.