Dr. Somasundaram Sathappan

Short Introduction

Dr. Somasundaram Sathapan is an experienced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Currently working at Sime Darby Medical Center, formerly known as Subang Jaya Medical Center. Dr Somasundaram Sathapan or Dr Soma has also worked as Consultant Surgeon at, Department of G. Surgery and Unit of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, at Hospital University Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM). He has also worked at Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at The Morriston Hospital in Swansea, Wales, UK.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) 1989

Fellowship of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (F.R.C.S. Ed) 1994

Master of Surgery (General) (M.S.) 1996

Areas of Interests

Dr. Somasundaram has performed good number of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery procedures and has taken special interest in post Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction using both Latissimus Dorsi muscle with implant and TRAM Flap Reconstruction. Dr. Somasundaram has good experience in performing other cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures like, Breast Reduction, Abdominoplasty (Liposuction), Face lift, Brow Lift, Blepharoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift.

Dr. Somasundaram performs, an average of 500 procedures a year, and almost half of his clients are from across the world.

Dr. Somasundaram was registered with the GMC but Dr. Somasundaram have voluntarily withdrawn registration, as he had stopped working in UK since 2001 December.

Medical / Heath Tourism

Regular patients from UK, Australia, New Zealand and regional countries.

Professional Achievements

Member of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia

Dr. Roslan Abdul Rahman

Short Introduction

Dr. Roslan Abdul Rahman obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of Malaya in 1994 and Fellowship in Dental Surgery from Royal College of Surgeons England in 2000. He is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon currently working in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. His interest is in minimally invasive maxillofacial surgery, implantology and road traffic accident research.

Educational Background

B.D.S (Mal) 1994
F.R.C.S (Dental) 2000

Areas of Interests

Endodontics and minimally invasive maxillofacial surgery. Also have extensively worked in periodontics and endodontics fields of dental surgery.

Has extensive work experience in inlays and onlays, oral surgery and implants.

Medical / Heath Tourism

Patients from around the world. While regular patients from regional countries are on the list

Professional Achievements

Dr. Mohd Zamrin Dimon

Short Introduction

Dr. Mohd Zamrin Dimon is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the UKM Specialist Centre (UKMSC). He is also a Senior Fellow and Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Department of Surgery, UKM Medical Centre. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2006)

Dr. Zamrin was previously the Head of Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) from 2004 � 2006. He was also previously appointed as Honorary Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Sarawak Heart Centre, Kuching, Sarawak and visiting consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Normah Medical

Dr. Zamrin has performed more than 1,500 cardiac surgeries including coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), aortic and mitral valve procedures, thoracic surgeries including lung resection for malignancies, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, endoscopic radial artery harvesting and endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting.

His research interests include the off-pump versus on pump CABG surgery, mitral valve repair in rheumatic patient, endoscopic radial artery harvesting, endoscopic vein harvesting, post-operative control of hypercholesterolemia in coronary artery bypass patient, evaluation of post operative improvement in ejection function in valve surgery patient, complete profiling of cardiothoracic risk factors and computer assisted cardiothoracic surgery.

Educational Background

He received his MD from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (1992) and post-graduate degree in Surgery (MMED Surgery) from Universiti Sains Malaysia (2000). He had his subspecialty training in cardiothoracic surgery at National Heart Institute ( IJN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2000- 2003) and at Cardiothoracic Centre, Sarawak Heart Centre, Sarawak (2003 � 2004).

Areas of Interests

Dr Zamrin special interest is in off-pump CABG, mitral valve repair, Video assisted Thoracoscopic (VAT) Sympathectomy for hyperhydrosis, endoscopic radial artery harvesting and endoscopic vein harvesting.

Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

He has published in both local and international peer-reviewed journals and has been actively involved in cardiothoracic fraternity in Malaysia. Currently is the executive council member of the Malaysian Association for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (MATCVS) (2007), member of the credentialing committee of cardiothoracic subspecialty (2007) and member of Malaysian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (2008).

Dr Anne Tang CK

Short Introduction

Anne Tang graduated from University of Bradford, England. Upon graduating, she spent her pre-registration year in Newcastle Upon Tyne. She then took a year out from optometry to study for her MBA at University of Bradford. She went back to work full time as an optometrist in West Yorkshire, England. She then studied part time for her Master in Optometry with the sponsorship from the employer. She continued working in England until her return to Malaysia in 1995.

In 1996, she joined the local eye hospital as the Head of Optometry Unit until this year. While at the eye hospital, she conducted 3 contact Lens courses (MCLEP) for the opticians. She is a IACLE contact lens educator. She had given lectures to the Ophthalmic Assistant course.

She is a member of British College of Optometrist, Association of Malaysian Optometrist and IACLE.

She is a keen badminton player and swims regularly. She is married with two girls.

Educational Background

BSc (Hons)(UK), MSc Optom(UK), MBA(UK)
Chief Optometrist

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Meena S. Kandiah

Short Introduction

Dr Meena Kandiah graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland in June 1993. She then passed the Part 1 of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh examination in 1997. In December 1998, she successfully completed her Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (UK). In June 2000 she was gazetted as a Clinical Specialist in Ophthalmology by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

Following her gazettment she served as a clinical specialist in Hospital Melaka for 6 years before moving to private practice in Mahkota Medical Centre in Melaka. During her period of service with the Ministry of Health, Dr. Meena also served as a part time lecturer and examiner to the Melaka Manipal Medical College. She was actively involved in setting out the syllabus for postgraduate FRCS and the Masters program in her department and was in charge of all teaching as well as the supervision of surgeries performed by specialists in training. Dr. Meena also organized and conducted a number of ophthalmology courses for both local general practitioners and ophthalmologists in training.

She co-authored a study on �Cost Efficiency of Cataract Surgery� which was published in 2004 in �International Ophthalmology�

Outside of work she enjoys the outdoors, music and arts.

Currently, Dr Meena is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon and ophthalmologist at the Alpha Specialist Centre in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya. She is also a visiting consultant to the International Specialist Eye Centre at MidValley City.

Educational Background

MB BCh, LRCPI, LRCSI, (NUI) BAO, FRCS Edin. (Ophthal)
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Then Kong Yong

Short Introduction

Dr. Then obtained his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from St.George's Hospital, University of London. He also has a Masters degree in molecular biology from King's College, University of London. In addition, he has done one year fellowship in stem cell research at Keele University. Dr. Then became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeon, Edinburgh in 1999 and is registered with the General Medical Council (U.K.) Specialist Registry. He was recommended by the UK Postgraduate Medical Education Board to the Royal College of Ophthalmologist to be awarded a certificate of completion of training (CCT) in 2006 after finishing his higher surgical training. He has done two cornea and anterior segment fellowships

(Birmingham and Brighton) as well as a fellowship in inflammatory eye diseases (Birmingham). He has received numerous awards including the prestigious Scottish Priory of the Order of St.John's research fellowship, an award given by the Royal College of Surgeon, Edinburgh. He has also received numerous grants for his research including a major grant form the British Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

Dr. Then has ten years experience as an ophthalmologist in United Kingdom before being appointed as a senior lecturer/consultant ophthalmologist and head of corneal services at Hospital University Kebangsaan Malaysia. To date he has over 40 international presentations and over 27 publications. He is also the first ophthalmologist in Malaysia to use a patient's tooth to save his vision, a highly complex procedure only performed by a few surgeons around the world. Apart from cataract surgeries, his other interests include cornea and external eye diseases.

Educational Background

MBBS(London), MSc (London), FRCS (Edin), CCT (UK),
Consultant Ophthalmologist &
Cornea and External Eye Diseases

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Kamala Devi Lingam

Short Introduction

Dr Kamala Devi Lingam is a senior consultant ophthalmologist with subspecialty interest in orbital, ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery (oculoplastics).

She graduated from Kasturba Medical College, Mysore University in 1980. She obtained the Masters Degree in Ophthalmology from UKM in 1989. Thereafter she did a fellowship in Oculoplastics in the Queens Hospital Nottingham (UK) in 1997.

She served the government from 1979 till 2001. During these years in the government service she was the head of the ophthalmology departments in Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Baru (1992-1998) and Hospital Sultanah Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang in 1998. She worked in Hospital Kuala Lumpur as senior consultant till 2001.

She was appointed Professor and Head of the ophthalmology department, Melaka Manipal Medical College in 2002. Additionally, she is a visiting consultant to the Eye Department in University Hospital since 2002.

She has been instrumental in starting the oculoplastic services in Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and University Hospital. Besides oculoplastics, she performs cataract, squint and other general ophthalmic surgeries and treat common ocular diseases.

She is actively involved in continuous medical education, teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and ophthalmologists interested in oculoplastics. She also made several presentations at national and international levels and is the Malaysian representative of the Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Society.

Educational Background

MBBS (Mysore), MS (UKM),
Consultant Ophthalmologist Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgeon

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Then Kong Yong

Short Introduction

Dr. Then obtained his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from St.George's Hospital, University of London. He also has a Masters degree in molecular biology from King's College, University of London. In addition, he has done one year fellowship in stem cell research at Keele University. Dr. Then became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeon, Edinburgh in 1999 and is registered with the General Medical Council (U.K.) Specialist Registry. He was recommended by the UK Postgraduate Medical Education Board to the Royal College of Ophthalmologist to be awarded a certificate of completion of training (CCT) in 2006 after finishing his higher surgical training. He has done two cornea and anterior segment fellowships

(Birmingham and Brighton) as well as a fellowship in inflammatory eye diseases (Birmingham). He has received numerous awards including the prestigious Scottish Priory of the Order of St.John's research fellowship, an award given by the Royal College of Surgeon, Edinburgh. He has also received numerous grants for his research including a major grant form the British Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

Dr. Then has ten years experience as an ophthalmologist in United Kingdom before being appointed as a senior lecturer/consultant ophthalmologist and head of corneal services at Hospital University Kebangsaan Malaysia. To date he has over 40 international presentations and over 27 publications. He is also the first ophthalmologist in Malaysia to use a patient's tooth to save his vision, a highly complex procedure only performed by a few surgeons around the world. Apart from cataract surgeries, his other interests include cornea and external eye diseases.

Educational Background

MBBS(London), MSc (London), FRCS (Edin), CCT (UK),
Consultant Ophthalmologist &
Cornea and External Eye Diseases

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Cheah May Hong

Short Introduction

Dr. Cheah M.H. is the Consultant Anaesthetist at the International Specialist Eye Centre, Kuala Lumpur. She is responsible for setting up the operating theatres at the above centre.

Dr. Cheah M.H. obtained her undergraduate Medical Degree (MBBS) from the University of Queensland, Australia in 1994. She was a Medical Officer at the Gold Coast Hospital, Queensland, before returning to Malaysia in 1996.

During her service with the Malaysian Ministry of Health from 1996 until 1999, she served as a Medical Officer in Penang Hospital, exposing to Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Anaesthesia. During this period, she completed the Part 1 of the Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) (UK) exams, despite having decided on a career in Anaesthesia.

Dr. Cheah M.H. was a registrar in Anaesthesia at the University Malaya Medical Centre from 1999 until 2003. She simultaneously obtained her Fellowship in Anaesthesia from the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, and her Masters of Anaesthesiology from University Malaya. She was a Senior Registrar in Anaesthesia at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia, for 14 months during this time. Her review article on `Obesity: basic science and medical aspects relevant to anaesthetists' was published in the peer-reviewed journal, Anaesthesia, in 2005.

She was an Anaesthetist at Hospital Selayang from 2003 until 2007. Her interest in Internal Medicine serves as an additional advantage and benefit in optimising patient care, emphasising the role of Anaesthetists as peri-operative Physicians.

Educational Background

MBBS(Queensland), FANZCA(Aust),
M Anaesthesiology(UM), AM(Mal)
Consultant Anaesthetist

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Lim Kian Seng

Short Introduction

Dr Lim graduated with Medical Doctor (MD) with distinctions from the National University of Malaysia in 1994 with numerous academic awards. He completed ophthalmology specialist training and was conferred Masters in Medicine (Ophthalmology) (Singapore), and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Ophthalmology) (FRCSE), Edinburgh, in 1999. Subsequently, he completed an extremely competitive Fellowship in Vitreoretinal surgery in the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, United Kingdom, in 2001/2002. He is registered with the National Specialist Registry, Malaysia for ophthalmology.

Upon his return from the United Kingdom, Dr Lim was appointed Consultant Ophthalmologist and Head of Vitreoretinal Surgery in Selayang Hospital, the national referral eye centre in Malaysia. He was directly responsible for about 700 vitreoretinal operations performed yearly in the hospital, most of these were complicated vitreoretinal cases in particular severe diabetic retinopathy and penetrating eye injuries. In addition, he was involved in the training of postgraduate ophthalmology doctors and vitreoretinal fellows. Dr Lim served in Selayang Hospital for 4 years before he moved on to the private practice in 2007. He, however, remains a Visiting Consultant there to teach the aspiring Vitreoretinal surgeons in the country.

Dr Lim is also currently a Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon to Sunway Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, and the National University of Malaysia (UKM). As a keen medical researcher, he has published numerous scientific articles in international medical journals and has presented at international ophthalmic meetings. He is a panellist in several consultative bodies in the Ministry of Health advising the government on health policies relating to ophthalmology. He is also a Committee Member of the Malaysian Ophthalmological Society.

Dr Lim has special interest in diabetic retinopathy, penetrating eye injuries and long standing retinal detachment. He is the first vitreoretinal Surgeon in the world to describe the successful removal of a posterior suprachoroidal metallic foreign body with the help of hypotensive anaesthesia. He has also described an innovative technique to treat long standing retinal detachment.

For his contributions to the country, Dr Lim was conferred Darjah Setia Mahkota Perlis (SMP) in 2006.

Dr Lim is a nature-lover and enjoys travelling with his family.

Educational Background

SMP MD(Hons) (M�sia), MMed(Ophth)(S�pore), FRCS(Ophth)(Edinburgh), AM(M�sia)

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Kok Howe Sen

Short Introduction

Dr. Kok trained through the United Kingdom higher surgical training program at the Wessex deanery in England. He did uveitis and ocular immunology sub-specialist training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and was consultant ophthalmic surgeon in the United Kingdom National Health Service prior to his return to Malaysia.

Dr. Kok currently advises on complex management cases at the National University of Malaysia /University Kebangsaan Malaysia, where he also functions as surgical tutor to specialist and doctors on the Malaysian Masters of Surgery specialist training program.

He has served as examiner for the Master of Surgery and has also been on several consultative bodies in the Ministry of Health, advising the government on health policies relating to ophthalmology. He has also coordinated the program for continual ophthalmology education and updating of specialist skills here in Kuala Lumpur.

Dr. Kok continues to be at the forefront of medical research and has collaborated in research with the National Institute of Ophthalmology in the United Kingdom and University of New South Wales in Australia. He has presented and published over 60 papers in international and national meetings and journals and continues to lead research at the National University of Malaysia /University Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Dr. Kok has particular sub-specialist interest in cataract and pterygium surgery, complex glaucoma, uveitis and medical diseases of the retina.

Away from work, he has an interest in the arts and is a keen golfer and epicurean.

Educational Background

MB BCh Bao, LRCP& SI, FRCS (Ophth), FRCO (London)
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon,
Medical Retina and Glaucoma Specialist

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Fang Seng Kheong

Short Introduction

Dr. Fang is a senior consultant ophthalmologist with subspecialist interest in complicated cataracts, glaucoma and medical retina. He graduated with Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from the University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur in 1986. He completed ophthalmology specialist training in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Hospital Kuala Lumpur between 1990 and 1994, and was conferred Masters of Surgery in Ophthalmology from University Kebangsaan Malaysia (MS Ophthal UKM) in 1994. He was a clinical fellow in glaucoma at the Department of Ophthalmology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney under Dr. Ivan Goldberg in 1995.

After returning from subspecialty training in glaucoma from Sydney, he was promoted as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Hospital Kuala Lumpur and head the Glaucoma service between 1995 to 1999. He subsequently joined the Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital in 1999 where he performed high volume cataract surgeries and glaucoma drainage devices implantation. He has conducted numerous phacoemulsification instruction courses and courses on Glaucoma drainage devices locally and internationally.

He is actively involved and served many positions in local, regional and international ophthalmology societies, including Honorary Secretary of the South East Asia Glaucoma Interest Group (SEAGIG), chairperson of Malaysian Association of Small Incision Surgeons (MASIS), regional representative for the Asia Oceanic Glaucoma Society, scientific committee of the Asian Angle Closure Glaucoma Club, society editor for the International Glaucoma Review of the International Association of Glaucoma Societies and committee member for various other societies. He also was conferred the Distinguished service award by the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology in 2007.

Educational Background

MBBS (Malaya), MS Ophthalmology (UKM), AM (Mal)
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon,
Glaucoma Specialist

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Barkeh Jumaat

Short Introduction

Dr. Barkeh graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya and completed her post graduate studies in ophthalmology from the Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia.

She was awarded Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Master in Medicine (Ophthalmology) from the National University of Singapore in 2001.

Dr. Barkeh's clinical skills were further fine tuned when she was awarded a double fellowship in 2002 for one year in Melbourne, Australia. These were Fellow of the Centre for Eye Research

Australia (CERA), tenured at The University of Melbourne, and Senior Fellow in the Vitreo Retinal and Medical Retina Units, tenured at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

Currently, Dr. Barkeh is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon at the International Specialist Eye Centre and Retina Associates, Kuala Lumpur. She is also a Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Hospital PUSRAWI, Honorary Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia and Visiting Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at the Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

Educational Background

MBBS(Mal), FRCSED, MS(Ophthal) (UKM), MMed(S'pore)
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Michael S. H. Law

Short Introduction

Dr. Michael Law graduated from the prestigious University of Dublin, Trinity College (founded in 1592, the oldest university in the Republic of Ireland), with Bachelor of Art and Medical Degrees (BA, MB. BCh, B.A.O) in 1993. In 1997, he qualified with the Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology) from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and became a full Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (UK). In September 1999, he was gazetted as a Clinical Specialist in Ophthalmology by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

In June 2000, Dr. Law received subspeciality training Cornea and External Diseases of the Eye at the renowned University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. During this time, he was trained extensively in the management of complicated cornea and anterior segment diseases, and performed over a hundred cornea transplantation surgeries, both independently and supervised. While undergoing training in laser refractive surgery at the famous Gimbel Eye Center in Toronto, he also collaborated on a revolutionary research paper in which cornea transplantation was performed under topical anaesthesia. This was subsequently published in the prestigious peer reviewed journal Cornea, in 2004.

Returning to Malaysia in 2001, Dr. Law joined a local eye hospital where he practiced as a Cornea and Anterior Segment disease specialist. Until his departure in late 2006, he performed, on average, over 40-50 cornea transplantations per year. He also pioneered the development of various innovative cornea surgeries at the hospital.

Educational Background

BA., MBChB, BAO (IRE), MMed (S'pore), FRCS (Edin), AM (Mal)
Consultant Ophthalmologist,
Cornea and External Eye Disease Specialist

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr Choong Yee Fong

Short Introduction

Dr. Choong is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the International Specialist Eye Centre (ISEC), Kuala Lumpur. He has sub specialist interest in cataract, children eye diseases and squint. He was an ASEAN Scholar and a recipient of the prestigious British High Commissioner's Award to study Medicine in the United Kingdom. He graduated with Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Leeds with numerous academic awards including the prestigious University Crabtree Award. He was conferred Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth), London and was awarded the Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) upon completion of the higher specialist training in the U.K. He is registered with the General Medical Council (U.K.) Specialist Registry and the National Specialist Registry Malaysia for ophthalmology.

Previously, Dr. Choong served as Head of Cataract Service, and Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service at Selayang Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. There, he established a fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus programme and was actively involved in the Masters in Ophthalmology Training Programme.

Educational Background

MBChB (Leeds), FRCOphth (London), CCST (UK),
SR (UK), AM (Mal)
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon,
Paediatric Ophthalmologist,
Deputy Medical Director, ISEC.

Areas of Interests

He has extensive work experience at various leading institutions in the United Kingdom and has subspecialty training in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and King's College University Hospital. Prior to his return to Malaysia, he was consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the University Hospital of Wales Cardiff, U.K.

Medical / Heath Tourism

Patients from several regional and international destinations.

Professional Achievements

As a keen medical researcher, he has published more than 30 scientific articles in international medical journals and has given more than 40 lectures and presentations at international ophthalmic meetings. He is a panellist in several consultative bodies in the Ministry of Health advising the government on health policies relating to ophthalmology.

Dr Wong Jun Shyan

Short Introduction

Dr. Wong was both an ASEAN Scholar and Kuok Foundation scholar in his undergraduate years at the National University of Singapore. After receiving ophthalmic training from the National University of Singapore and Singapore National Eye Centre, he went on to pursue clinical fellowships in VitreoRetinal (VR) Disease at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, University of Melbourne in 1998; and at Beetham Eye Institute of Joslin Diabetes Centre, Boston the following year. As a fellow at the Department of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, he received advanced training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Returning to Malaysia in 2000, Dr. Wong started the division of Vitreoretinal (VR) Diseases of the Department of Ophthalmology at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. There, he established a formal training structure in VR diseases, and transformed the unit into the largest VR centre in Malaysia at that time.

Dr. Wong had published more than 26 original articles in peerreviewed ophthalmic journals, and had presented some 70 papers, both as invited speaker and presenter, at international ophthalmic conferences. He was recently selected as the sole recipient from Asia-Pacific in the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Leadership Development Programme 2006-7. He is an executive member on many ad-hoc and national ophthalmic committees, and he sits on many consultative panels in the Ministry of Health Malaysia advising policies related to ophthalmology.

Dr. Wong was admitted as a member of the Retina Society in 2005, and currently is the senior partner at, and the founder of, Retina Associates, Kuala Lumpur. He was recently reappointed as a Parttime Lecturer at the Department of Ophthalmology and Department of Optometry UKM.

Educational Background

MBBS (S'pore), MMed (Ophth) (S'pore), FRCS (Edin), AM (Mal)
Consultant Ophthalmologist,
Medical and Surgical Consultant,
Medical Director, ISEC.

Areas of Interests



Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Associate Professor Dr Suhail Suresh Abdullah

Short Introduction

Dr Suhail Suresh has vast experience in Total Joint Replacement. He is a Senior Lecturer and Consultant Arthroplasty Surgeon in one of Malaysia's leading tertiary medical institution. He has been conducting Total Joint Surgery, namely Hip and Knee replacements in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center (National Univ. of Malaysia) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Specialist Center. He has carried out more than 1000 joint replacement surgeries.

Educational Background

He had his training in Revision Total Hip and Total Knee Surgery at the Prince Charles Hospital and the Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. He had a surgical attachment at the Princes Elizabeth Orthopedic Center, Royal Devon Hospital, Exeter, United Kingdom.

Currently, he carries out Total Joint Replacement, Hips and Knees alike in a large scale. He also offers the services of Computer Assisted Joint Replacement.

Areas of Interests

He is actively involved in training Orthopedic Surgeons & Residents in this field. He has been featured in numerous medical programs on television.

Medical / Heath Tourism

He attended the Asia Pacific Orthopedic Association Hip Training Fellowship, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia. He also had opportunity to visit the Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada as a Visiting Surgeon.

Professional Achievements

He has had the opportunity to train in various parts of the world. He attended the AO Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship at Stadtchiches Klinikum, Karlsruhe, Germany.

Dr. Paul Wizman

Short Introduction

Consultant Surgeon at KPJ Damasara Specialist Hospital. Specializing in Laparascopic Surgery including Lap Band, Bypass and Sleeve.

Educational Background

Attained Medical Degree, Surgical Specialist and Laparascopic Specialist at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Areas of Interests

Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery
Laparscopic Gastric Bypass
Gastric band
Gastric Sleeve
Anti Reflux Surgery

Medical / Heath Tourism

Between Dr.Paul Wizman and Dato' Dr. Haron Ahmad, they have performed thousands of weight loss surgeries successfully for Malaysian, American and other international patients.

Professional Achievements

Between Dr.Paul Wizman and Dato' Dr. Haron Ahmad, they have performed thousands of weight loss surgeries successfully for Malaysian, American and other international patients.

Dr. Zulraini Dato Shaari

Short Introduction

Graduated with Bachelor of Medicine from University of Southampton, United Kingdom in 1978, and obtained Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 1984.

Had further post-graduate training in Trauma and Joint Replacements at Queens' Medical Centre, Nottingham, England.

Became Orthopaedic Specialist and Lecturer at University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur till joined Johor Specialist Hospital as Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in 1989.

Presently, practicing in a group practice with partner, Dr N. S. Nerash (MD UKM; FRCS Edinburgh) at Johor Specialist Hospital, Johor Bahru.

Educational Background



Areas of Interests

Trauma and neglected injuries
Degenerative condition and fractures of the Spine.
Joint Replacement of Hips and Knees
Sport Injuries especially of the Knees

Medical / Heath Tourism



Professional Achievements

Dr. Mohanraj Krishnasamy

Short Introduction

Dr. Mohanraj Krishnasamy a renowned Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Specialist

Educational Background

Dr. Mohanraj Krishnasamy graduated from University Science Malaysia in 1991. He obtained his Membership with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the United Kingdom in 1998.

Areas of Interests

Infertility & Reproductive Medicine
Minimal invasive gynaecology surgeries, i.e. laparoscopy and hysteroscopy surgeries.
Management of Paediatrics and Adolescent gynaecology.
Management of the menopause.
Reversal of tubal ligation.


Medical / Heath Tourism

Patients from around the world, but regular patients from Myanmar and Indonesia are on the list.

Professional Achievements

Dr Mohanraj Krishnasamy has been appointed as Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Specialist at Johor Specialist Hospital from the 7th of December,2003.

He completed most of his initial training in Malaysia. He continued his training at Watford General Hospital before and after obtaining his Membership. He successfully obtained a Scholarship to pursue his special interest in Australia. He was appointed as a Fellow in Reproductive Medicine with the Reproductive Service Division of the Royal Women�s Hospital of Melbourne. Following that he served as a Fellow in Reproductive Medicine with the division of O&G at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle and The University of Newcastle, Australia.

During his working period in Australia, Dr Mohanraj had obtained experience in the management of both male and female infertility. These include most current forms of Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART). He had also gained experience in minimal invasive surgery, especially for the treatment of infertility. At both centres in Australia, Dr Mohanraj had received training in microsurgical infertility surgical techniques, like reversal of the female tubal ligation. He also is well versed with the management of Reproductive Endocrinological problems. These include Paediatrics and adolescent gynaecology together with Menopausal problems.

Upon returning to Malaysia, he worked as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with the Reproductive Medicine Division of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Division of the Maternity Hospital Kuala Lumpur (MHKL).