International Centre for Thoracic Surgery

International Centre for Thoracic Surgery At ICTS, we believe in the marriage of technology and medicine to help improve lives.

Dr Aneez Ahmed is the first in the ASEAN cohort to get a Level III Certificate in Robotic Thoracic Surgery.

✨ “May your days be merry and bright! Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a wonderful new year ahead. 🎁🎉
25/12/2025

✨ “May your days be merry and bright! Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a wonderful new year ahead. 🎁🎉

12/11/2025

Last part of our GOLD 905 series: 🫁 Continue tuning in as Dr Aneez reminds us why screening and early detection of lung cancer can save lives! 💙

Your Heart, Your Lungs, Our Passion – Let us help:
International Centre for Thoracic Surgery
📍 Mount Elizabeth (Novena) #10-38
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
📍 Mount Alvernia Medical Centre D #06-70
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
🌐 https://icts.com.sg

07/11/2025

Know your lungs! 🫁 Dr Aneez explains how to detect lung function and what healthy O₂ levels should be. Stay informed, breathe better! 🌬️

Your Heart, Your Lungs, Our Passion – Let us help:
International Centre for Thoracic Surgery
📍 Mount Elizabeth (Novena) #10-38
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
📍 Mount Alvernia Medical Centre D #06-70
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
🌐 https://icts.com.sg

29/10/2025

Dr Aneez continues the conversation with the DJs on GOLD 905, sharing more tips on why exercising your lungs can help your overall wellness. 💪

Your Heart, Your Lungs, Our Passion – Let us help:
International Centre for Thoracic Surgery
📍 Mount Elizabeth (Novena) #10-38
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
📍 Mount Alvernia Medical Centre D #06-70
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
🌐 https://icts.com.sg

21/10/2025

Robotics in surgery? Dr Aneez breaks it down with Sophie and Gerald on GOLD 905! 🤖💡 Learn how technology is making procedures safer and recovery smoother.

Your Heart, Your Lungs, Our Passion – Let us help:
International Centre for Thoracic Surgery
📍 Mount Elizabeth (Novena) #10-38
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
📍 Mount Alvernia Medical Centre D #06-70
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
🌐 https://icts.com.sg

Wishing you a Diwali that lights up your home and heart ✨🪔 May joy, love, and endless blessings surround you this festiv...
21/10/2025

Wishing you a Diwali that lights up your home and heart ✨🪔 May joy, love, and endless blessings surround you this festive season.

🌬️ “Just breathe.” Our lungs are the foundation of every breath we take, yet lung health is often overlooked.A big thank...
24/09/2025

🌬️ “Just breathe.” Our lungs are the foundation of every breath we take, yet lung health is often overlooked.

A big thank you to Gold 90.5FM for hosting Dr Aneez Ahmed on air, where he shared about lung health and how simple deep breathing exercises can support better lung function. 🫁

✨ For those who missed the live session, stay tuned — we’ll be sharing snippets of the highlights here on IG soon, or you can visit our website to learn more.

Take a deep breath today — and appreciate the power of every inhale and exhale. 💙

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can sometimes have roots in thoracic nerve dysfunction or underlying chest disease.Po...
28/08/2025

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can sometimes have roots in thoracic nerve dysfunction or underlying chest disease.

Possible Thoracic-Related Causes of Excessive Sweating:

- Primary Hyperhidrosis: Overactivity of chest sympathetic nerves leading to sweaty palms, face, or underarms.

- Lung Infections: Tuberculosis and severe pneumonia can trigger night sweats and systemic symptoms.

- Mediastinal Tumors: Growths in the central chest area may compress nerves, affecting sweat regulation.

- Thoracic Nerve Compression: Pressure on sympathetic nerves from trauma or tumors can disrupt normal sweating patterns.

- Autonomic Dysfunction: Disruption of the nervous system controlling sweat glands.

🔎For That Fresh Air-

- Read more about Excessive Sweating and who are at risk on:
👉 International Centre for Thoracic Surgery in Singapore | Dr Aneez or tap the link in our bio.

- Your Heart, Your Lungs, Our Passion - Let us help:

- International Centre for Thoracic Surgery
📍 Mount Elizabeth (Novena) #10-38
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
📍 Mount Alvernia Medical Centre D #06-70
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
🌐 https://icts.com.sg

Sweaty palms or underarms — even when you're not hot or stressed?It might not be hormonal.In some people, excessive swea...
12/08/2025

Sweaty palms or underarms — even when you're not hot or stressed?

It might not be hormonal.
In some people, excessive sweating in the hands or armpits is linked to overactive chest nerves — part of the same system that regulates heart and lung function.

📍Studies show that palmar hyperhidrosis may reflect increased sympathetic activity, which plays a role in both sweating and cardiovascular health.

If this affects your quality of life, there are treatment options — including nerve-targeted therapies and minimally invasive solutions.

Read more about Excessive Sweating and who are at risk via link on bio or Let us help as: Your Heart, Your Lungs, Our Passion.

International Centre for Thoracic Surgery
📍 Mount Elizabeth (Novena) #10-38
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
📍 Mount Alvernia Medical Centre D #06-70
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
🌐 https://icts.com.sg

This National Day, we honour the health and lives that built our nation — one breath at a time.Happy 60th Birthday, Sing...
09/08/2025

This National Day, we honour the health and lives that built our nation — one breath at a time.
Happy 60th Birthday, Singapore.

🫁 How Covid-19 Changed the Way We Breathe — Especially After 50What seems like “just fatigue or breathlessness” could be...
16/06/2025

🫁 How Covid-19 Changed the Way We Breathe — Especially After 50
What seems like “just fatigue or breathlessness” could be a sign of something more.
Dr Aneez, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, shares how post-Covid lung changes are showing up in older adults — and how robotic thoracic surgery is helping patients recover and regain quality of life.

👉 Read the full article in Berita Harian.
https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/kesihatan/tanda-awal-masalah-paru-paru-selepas-jangkitan-covid-19

International Centre for Thoracic Surgery
📍 Mount Elizabeth (Novena) #10-38
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
📍 Mount Alvernia Medical Centre D #06-70
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
🌐 https://icts.com.sg

May is Thymic Malignancy Awareness Month🫁 Thymoma and Thymic CarcinomaA rare cancer that starts in the thymus gland, loc...
14/05/2025

May is Thymic Malignancy Awareness Month

🫁 Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma
A rare cancer that starts in the thymus gland, located in your upper chest, behind the breastbone, which is asymptomatic [incidental finding]. Though uncommon, it can be life-threatening if undetected.

⚠️ Signs to Watch For:
🔸 Central chest pain or tightness
🔸 Muscle weakness
🔸 Droopy eyelids and difficulty swallowing
🔸 Unexplained fatigue
🔸 Loss of appetite and weight loss

✅ Why Early Detection Matters
Thymic cancers may grow silently. Early screening and diagnosis make a real difference in treatment success.

👉 If you have persistent symptoms, speak to a thoracic specialist.

International Centre for Thoracic Surgery
📍 Mount Elizabeth (Novena) #10-38
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
📍 Mount Alvernia Medical Centre D #06-70
📞 (65) 6591 8801 | 📱 (65) 8875 0389
🌐 https://icts.com.sg

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38 Irrawaddy Road #10/38
Singapore
329563

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

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