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ENT SPECIALIST IN BINTULU, SARAWAK
Dr Nurhani Yasmin Abdul Rahman is a consultant ENT surgeon at Kemena Pacific Hospital, Bintulu, trained at Universiti Sains Malaysia. She treats sinus problems, nose allergies, hearing and ear problems, snoring and throat conditions in adults and children. Originally from Kuching, she sees patients from Bintulu, Miri, Sibu, Kuching and across Sarawak.
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ABOUT DR YASMIN
Meet Dr Nurhani Yasmin Abdul Rahman
A Sarawak born ENT surgeon with a special interest in nose allergies and sinus disease.
Dr Nurhani Yasmin Abdul Rahman is a consultant ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon at Kemena Pacific Hospital (formerly Columbia Asia Hospital Bintulu), Clinic/Suite 15, Tanjung Kidurong. She is originally from Kuching and has worked in ENT since 2010, across the Klang Valley, Kelantan and Sarawak.
She earned her medical degree (MD) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, and completed her specialist training, the Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (MMed ORL HNS), at Universiti Sains Malaysia. She then served as an ENT specialist with the Ministry of Health in Kuching from 2018 to 2022, before helping set up the ENT clinic at the hospital in Bintulu in 2022. She is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC No. 49326).
Her special interest is nose allergies and sinus disease. She performs endoscopic sinus surgery, septal and turbinate surgery, and treats ear infections, vertigo, throat reflux, snoring, foreign bodies and ENT cancer screening for adults and children. As a certified relaxation facilitator, she also helps patients who feel anxious about ENT procedures.
Outside the clinic, she gives ENT health talks across Sarawak, has shared ENT advice on Radio Sarawak FM, TVS and Bernama, and joins community ENT screening programmes in rural Sarawak.
- MD, Universitas Gadjah Mada
- MMed ORL HNS (Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery), Universiti Sains Malaysia
- MMC No. 49326
- Member, Malaysian Society of Otorhinolaryngologists Head and Neck Surgeons (MSO HNS) and Sarawak ENT Society
- Former Chairperson, Patient Safety Committee, and Medical Advisory Committee member at the hospital
Languages: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia; basic Iban and Melanau
ENT Conditions Treated in Bintulu, Sarawak
Explore the conditions Dr Yasmin treats. Choose an area to learn about symptoms, assessment and treatment options.
Ear and Hearing
Care for hearing loss, ear wax, infections, ringing in the ears and dizziness.
Nose and Sinus
Care for sinusitis, nose allergies, nasal polyps and a persistently blocked nose.
Throat and Sleep
Care for tonsillitis, snoring, sleep apnoea, throat reflux and difficulty swallowing.
Head and Neck
Assessment of voice changes, persistent hoarseness and neck lumps, including ENT cancer screening.
Children's ENT
ENT care for children with ear infections, hearing concerns, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, or snoring.
ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Assessments and procedures
These are done in clinic or at Kemena Pacific Hospital. Dr Yasmin explains what each involves, the recovery time and the estimated cost before anything is booked.
| Procedure | What it is | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nasal endoscopy | A thin camera looks inside the nose and sinuses. Takes a few minutes, done awake with a numbing spray. | In clinic |
| Endoscopic sinus surgery | Clears blocked sinuses and removes nasal polyps through the nostrils, with no cuts on the face. | Hospital |
| Septal and turbinate surgery | Straightens the nasal wall (septum) or reduces swollen turbinates so you can breathe through your nose. | Hospital |
| Ear examination and wax removal | Wax is cleared under magnification using suction or fine instruments. | In clinic |
| Foreign body removal | Safe removal of objects stuck in the ear, nose or throat, common in children. | Clinic or hospital |
| Tonsil and adenoid removal | For repeated tonsillitis or tonsils that block breathing during sleep. | Hospital, under general anaesthetic |
| ENT cancer screening | Examination of the nose, throat and neck, with a biopsy if needed. | Clinic or hospital |
EXPLORE YOUR CONCERN
Explore Your Ear, Nose and Throat
Tap the ear, nose, throat or neck to see the conditions Dr Yasmin treats in each area.
Selected service · Ear
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Ear
Muffled hearing, ear pain, discharge, ringing, dizziness
Anatomy in this area
- Outer ear
- Middle ear
- Inner ear
Conditions & services
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Nose and Sinuses
Blocked or runny nose, sneezing, facial pressure, loss of smell, nosebleeds
Anatomy in this area
- Nasal passages
- Septum
- Turbinates
- Sinuses
Conditions & services
Sources & further reading
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Throat
Sore throat, snoring, lump in the throat feeling, hoarseness, trouble swallowing
Anatomy in this area
- Tonsils
- Adenoids
- Throat
- Voice box
Conditions & services
Sources & further reading
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Head and Neck
Neck lump, voice change, blood in nasal mucus, one blocked ear
Anatomy in this area
- Lymph nodes
- Salivary glands
- Voice box
- Back of the nose
Conditions & services
Sources & further reading
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Children
Snoring, mouth breathing, ear pulling, not responding when called
Areas of care
Conditions & services
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PATIENT FEEDBACK
What Patients Say on Google
Reviews written by Dr Yasmin's patients on her Google profile.
Viviana Joyce Francis
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Thank you, Dr. Yasmin, for the clear explanation and good care throughout my treatment. …
awang adib
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Very caring and professional doctor. Kind, patient, and always helpful. The explanation and treatment were very clear and effective. …
Erika Priscilia Bansing
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Very good experience with Dr Yasmin. She’s friendly and explains things clearly. Her professionalism made the whole process smooth and reassuring. …
Abang Takdir
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Alhamdulillah. Very helpfull and friendly. Everythings went smooth. …
Lata Jeluing
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The doctor provided an exceptional level of care, going beyond expectations in both explanation and approach. …
Syahril Afwan Bujang
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Had a very pleasant experience with the ENT doctor and her nurse. …
YOUR CONSULTATION
What Happens at Your ENT Visit
Most patients leave their first visit knowing what is causing their symptoms and what the next step is.
- 1
Tell her your symptoms
When they started, whether they come and go, and what you have already tried. Bring past reports, scans, hearing tests and a list of your medicines.
- 2
Get examined
Dr Yasmin looks inside the ear, nose and throat, often with an endoscope that shows the image on screen so you see what she sees.
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Leave with a plan
Medicine, a test or a procedure, explained with the expected benefit, risks, recovery time and estimated cost before you decide.
Book Your Appointment
WhatsApp the clinic with three things: your main symptom, whether the patient is an adult or child, and two preferred dates. The team replies with an available slot and the consultation fee.
For children, note any snoring, mouth breathing, repeated ear infections or hearing worries, and bring their health record book.
Anxious about ENT procedures? Tell the clinic when you book. Dr Yasmin is a certified relaxation facilitator and takes nervous patients, adults and children, through every step at their own pace.
SERVING PATIENTS ACROSS SARAWAK
ENT Specialist for Patients from Kuching, Miri, Sibu and All of Sarawak
Bintulu sits in the middle of Sarawak, so many of Dr Yasmin's patients travel in from other towns for an ENT opinion, endoscopy or surgery. You can send your reports on WhatsApp first, and the clinic will tell you whether a visit is needed and how long to plan for.
From Miri
About 3 to 4 hours by road along the coastal highway, or a short flight from Miri Airport to Bintulu. If only a consultation is needed, most patients from Miri can return the same day.
From Sibu and Mukah
Sibu is about 3 to 4 hours by road and Mukah about 2 to 3 hours. Book a morning slot so you can travel home the same day if no procedure is needed.
From Kuching
About 1 hour by flight from Kuching International Airport to Bintulu Airport, which is a short drive from Kemena Pacific Hospital. Plan for an overnight stay if tests or a procedure may be needed. Dr Yasmin is originally from Kuching and worked as an ENT specialist there from 2018 to 2022.
From other parts of Sarawak
Patients from Kapit, Belaga, Tatau, Sebauh, Niah, Limbang and other towns are welcome. WhatsApp the clinic with your town and symptoms and the team will help you plan the trip.
TRAVELLING FOR ENT CARE
Seeing an ENT Specialist in Sarawak from Brunei or Indonesia
You can send your reports on WhatsApp before you travel. The clinic tells you whether a visit is needed, how long to plan for and the estimated fees, so you only make the trip once.
Patients from Brunei
Drive through the Sungai Tujoh border to Miri, then continue to Bintulu by road (about 3 to 4 hours) or take a short flight from Miri. Plan for at least two days if tests or a minor procedure may be needed, and longer if surgery is planned. Bring your passport, previous reports and scan discs.
Patients from Indonesia
Patients from West Kalimantan usually cross at Entikong to Kuching, then fly to Bintulu in about an hour. Dr Yasmin speaks fluent Bahasa Indonesia and studied medicine at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, so you can explain your symptoms in your own language. Send your reports on WhatsApp first so she can advise whether the visit is worth the journey. Bring your passport, reports and a list of your medicines.
VISIT THE CLINIC
Dr Yasmin's ENT Clinic at Kemena Pacific Hospital, Bintulu
Clinic/Suite 15, Kemena Pacific Hospital (formerly Columbia Asia Hospital Bintulu), Tanjung Kidurong, 97000 Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia
WhatsApp the clinic before coming so your slot is held.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
ENT Questions Patients in Sarawak Ask
Which ENT specialist sees patients at Kemena Pacific Hospital Bintulu?
Dr Nurhani Yasmin Abdul Rahman is a resident ENT specialist at Kemena Pacific Hospital (formerly Columbia Asia Hospital Bintulu). She sees adults and children at Clinic/Suite 15, Tanjung Kidurong.
I live in Miri. Can I see Dr Yasmin in Bintulu?
Yes. Bintulu is about 3 to 4 hours from Miri by road, or a short flight. Send your reports on WhatsApp first and the clinic will advise whether a same day visit is enough.
I live in Kuching or Sibu. Is it worth travelling to Bintulu for an ENT specialist?
Yes, especially if you need a specialist opinion, an endoscopy or surgery planned. Send your reports on WhatsApp first so you only travel when needed. The flight from Kuching is about 1 hour; Sibu is about 3 to 4 hours by road.
Does Dr Yasmin see children?
Yes. She treats children for ear infections, glue ear, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, snoring and hearing problems.
Do I need a referral letter to see an ENT specialist?
No referral is needed to book directly. If you have one from your GP or a previous doctor, bring it with your reports.
When should I see an ENT specialist instead of a GP?
See an ENT specialist if symptoms last more than a few weeks or keep coming back: a blocked nose for 12 weeks, hoarseness for three weeks, repeated tonsillitis, sudden hearing loss or a neck lump that does not go away.
Is snoring something an ENT specialist treats?
Yes. Loud snoring with pauses in breathing, choking at night or daytime tiredness can point to sleep apnoea. Dr Yasmin checks the nose and throat for blockages and advises on treatment.
When does a child need tonsil removal?
It is usually considered after repeated tonsillitis in a year, or when large tonsils cause snoring and pauses in breathing at night. Dr Yasmin assesses each child before recommending surgery.
Will I need tests or surgery at my first visit?
Usually not. Most first visits are a consultation and examination. Some tests, like a nasal endoscopy, can be done the same day; surgery is always planned separately.
How do I book an appointment?
WhatsApp the clinic with your symptom, the patient's age and preferred dates. The team confirms a slot and the consultation fee.
Can patients from Brunei or Indonesia see Dr Yasmin?
Yes. Send your reports on WhatsApp before travelling and the clinic will advise how long to plan for and the estimated fees.
What does Dr Yasmin specialise in?
She is a consultant ENT surgeon with a special interest in nose allergies and sinus disease. She performs endoscopic sinus surgery and septal and turbinate surgery, and also treats ear, throat, snoring and voice problems in adults and children.
What are Dr Yasmin's qualifications?
She holds an MD from Universitas Gadjah Mada and a Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (MMed ORL HNS) from Universiti Sains Malaysia. She is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC No. 49326).
Does Dr Yasmin speak Bahasa Indonesia?
Yes. She speaks English, Bahasa Malaysia and fluent Bahasa Indonesia, with basic Iban and Melanau.
I am scared of ENT procedures. Can Dr Yasmin help?
Yes. She is a certified relaxation facilitator and regularly helps anxious adults and children through examinations and procedures. Mention it when you book.