Internal Medicine Physician ; Rheumatologist
MBBS (IMU), MMed (Int Med) (UM), Fellowship in Rheumatology (Mal)
Assoc. Prof. Dr Malehah Mohd Noh is the current Head of Department for Internal Medicine, Hospital University Malaysia Sabah (HUMS). She obtained her medical degree in International Medical University in 2002 and pursued Master of Internal Medicine in University Malaya 2007.Her journey in Rheumatology begins in 2005, as a Medical Officer in charge of Rheumatology Unit in Queen Elizabeth Hospital which is the main hospital serving rheumatology services in the whole of Sabah. After completion of her fellowship training under the Malaysian Rheumatology Training in March 2018, her team expanded the services for rheumatology coverage includes other districts hospital all over Sabah through visiting and teleconference consultations. She is currently running Rheumatology Services in the university hospital, all government hospitals in Sabah and some private hospitals as well.
She was the chairman and organiser for multiple workshop and community services such as World SLE Day, World Arthritis Day and Musculoskeletal ultrasound workshops in Kuala Lumpur as well as in Sabah. She is currently the President of Persatuan SLE Malaysia Sabah Chapter which consists of 687 members in total.
She has published many articles in medical journals and presented abstracts and posters to National and International Conferences. Dr Malehah is actively involved in clinical trials research. She loves to communicate with her patients and frequently gives public forum and talks in the field of Rheumatology. Married with two children, and has great interest in nature and adventures. Dr Malehah specialty includes Gout, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis with Arthritis, Autoimmune diseases like SLE, Scleroderma and Myositis.
DR
MOHD IQBAL BIN M IYEN
General Paediatrics
General Paediatrics
MD (USM), M. Med. (Paediatrics) USM
DR
NAHULAN A/L THEVARAJAH
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
MBBS (Mangalore) , FRCS (Edinburgh), Foot and Ankle Fellow (Kaohsiung)
Dr. Nahulan has been awarded a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from the Mangalore University in 1993. Following this, he undertook Fellowship in Surgery at The Royal College of Surgeon, Edinburgh in 1999. He pursued his interest in Foot and Ankle Surgery in the Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital in 2007. Dr Nahulan has a passion in the prevention of loss of lower limb due to complications of diabetic foot and was responsible for setting up the Diabetic Foot Clinic in Queen Hospital, Kota Kinabalu. Dr. Nahulan has a special interest in reconstruction of complex foot and ankle trauma and the treatment of sports injuries to the foot and ankle.
DR
OUSHPAL KAUR GILL
Anaesthesiology & Critical Care
Anaesthesiology & Critical Care
MB. ChB (LEEDS), M. Med (Anaesthesiology) (UKM)
DR
RACHEL RICHARD
Resident Medical Officer
Resident Medical Officer
M.D. (CSMU)
DR
RAJESH KUMAR MUNIANDY
Anaesthesiology & Pain Management
Anaesthesiology & Pain Management
MD(UKM), MMed Anaesthesiology(USM), FIPM(India)
DATUK DR
RAMAN MUTHUKARUPPAN
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologist
MBBS (M'lore Uni), M MED (Int. Medicine) UM
Fellowship in Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy (Sydney)
DR
RAMESH KUMAR NADASON
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MBBS, Masters of Medicine (O&G)
DR
RICHARD NG
Internal Medicine ; Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine ; Geriatric Medicine
MD (Canada), Dip. Internal Medicine (USA)
Dip. Geriatric Medicine (USA)
Dr. Richard Ng, is a Consultant Physician and Geriatrician at Jesselton Medical Centre.
He acquired his medical degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.
Subsequently he completed his Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine training in
New York, USA. Dr. Richard Ng is a member of the American Geriatrics Society and
Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine.
Below are the range of medical services Dr. Richard Ng provides at Jesselton Medical Centre:
1) Internal medicine
2) Preventive Geriatrics Health Screening
3) Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
4) Inpatient treatment of a broad range of acute medical illnesses that requires hospitalization
5) Outpatient management of a broad range of chronic medical illness and co-morbidities
6) Expertise in assessment and management of geriatric syndromes
- Dementia/Delirium
- Depression/Anxiety disorders/Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Malnutrition/weight loss
- Eating/feeding problems
- Constipation
- Prostate disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic pains
- Wounds
- Gait disturbances
- Falls
- Parkinson’s disease
- Palliative care
7) Outpatient geriatric rehabilitation
8) Home visits
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SERGIUS AJIK
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
MBBS (UM), Master In Surgery (UM), Plastic Surgery (Malaysia)
DR
SHAWIN PAKIRAS
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
MBBS (Malaya), MRCP (UK), MRCPS (Glasg)
Pg. Dip. Diabetes Care (Warwick, UK)
National Diabetes Institute (NADI) Advocate (Malaysia)
Dr. Shawin has been awarded a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from University Malaya in 2006. He obtained his postgraduate qualifications MRCP & MRCPS from the Royal College of Physicians (Glasgow) in 2012. He commenced his medical career firstly as a House Officer in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu and after that was posted and served as a Medical Officer in the district Hospital Kuala Penyu. Subsequently, he served as an Internal Medicine Physician at Hospital Keningau, Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1 &2 (Kota Kinabalu) and Hospital Wanita & Kanak-Kanak Likas (HWKKS).
He stepped into private medical practice in 2017 as a Resident Internal Medicine Physician in Columbia Asia Hospital (Bintulu, Sarawak). He came back to Kota Kinabalu for his love and passion of this beautiful state of Sabah, the Land below the Wind. He has a vast amount of experience in managing patients in the field of Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Disease, Kidney Disease, Endocrinology, Neurology, Obstetric Medicine, and ICU care, as well as ample experience in managing General Medicine patients.
Dr. Shawin has joined Jesselton Medical Centre in August, 2018, serving as the Resident Internal Medicine Physician. Besides, Dr Shawin has also got a special interest in managing Diabetes Care. This is mainly treatment and managing complications related to Diabetes, which together with Hypertension has caused global healthcare problems. He has acquired a Post-Graduate Diploma in Diabetes Care under the University of Warwick (UK). Locally, Dr Shawin has been appointed as a NADI Advocate from the National Diabetes Institute (NADI) Malaysia, as a certified doctor managing Diabetes patients in compliance with international Diabetes Guidelines.
He is looking forward to serve the needs and hopes of the general public in Sabah in General Medicine, and also especially in the complex management and prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) such as Diabetes Care, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Fatty Liver Disease & primary prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases, which is his main passion now in combating these major healthcare problems for the people in Sabah.
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SHEENA MARY ALEXANDER
Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmologist
MBBS(Mangalore), MD(Ophthalmology)(UM), Vitreoretinal(Sydney)
DR
SHIRLEY CHONG
Resident Medical Officer
Resident Medical Officer
MD (USM)
DR
SIVAHARAN THAMBAPILLAY
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
MB ChB (Sheffield), MRCS (England), FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics, England)
DR
SU CHIAN HUI
Resident Medical Officer
Resident Medical Officer
MBBS (MANIPAL)
DR
SUTHA CHELLIAH
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MBBS, Masters of Medicine (O&G)
DATUK DR
SUZAIN BINTI SUHAIMI
Senior Medical Officer
Senior Medical Officer
MD UKM M'SIA ; PG DIP FAM MEDICINE, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH DOCTOR (NIOSH)
Dr Suzain obtained her Medical Degree from National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 1983. Following this, she undertook competent training in Occupational Health from NIOSH and is a certified Occupational Health Doctor registered with Department of Safety and Health (DOSH) in 1990. Dr Suzain also accomplished further education with a Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine and a Certificate for Ultrasound for Primary-Care from Academy of Family Physician in 2016.
She had served in Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kota Kinabalu for three years prior to operating her own private clinic, Klinik Dr Suzain since May 1987 until present. Dr Suzain has been actively involved in the practice of Occupational Medicine and is currently an Authorized Medical Examiner for the Oil and Gas Industry serving Shell Malaysia, Malaysian Petroleum Management (MPM), Petronas and also Sea Hibiscus Petroleum. She is also a registered Medical Review Officer (MRO) and also holds the license as an Assistant Medical Review Officer (AMRO) which allows her to conduct and verify Drug and Alcohol testing. Her experiences in the field of Occupational Health include conducting Fitness to Work Assessment, Medical Surveillance, Travel Health and also coordinating Medical Boards Panels.
Dr Suzain has joined Jesselton Medical Centre as a Senior Resident Medical Officer. She looks forward to serve the community in management of patient care inclusive but not limited to health education and counselling. She will be involved in Health Screening and wellness programmes for non communicable diseases and also actively conduct Occupational Health activities from the centre.
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TAN CHEE KONG
General Paediatrics
General Paediatrics
MBBS (MU ), MRCPCH (UK , London)
Dr Tan Chee Kong attained his medical degree (MBBS) from Manipal University in 2009. As he finds joy in children, he went on to pursue a career in Paediatrics and completed his Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) from UK. Throughout his 10 years working in Paediatric department , he had vast experience in prominent children hospitals such as Sabah Women and Children Hospital (HWKKS), Institut Pediatrik Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Hospital Tunku Azizah Kuala Lumpur.
With his passion and dedication, Dr Tan Chee Kong shines as a loving and caring Paediatrician. His efforts were much appreciated and acknowledged by the people in Labuan. Hence, he was appointed in year 2020 as the Head of Paediatrics Department in Hospital Labuan. During his tenure as the head of department, the children in Labuan were blessed with great health and care by his team.
Premature babies have a better living chance under his meticulous care and sick children were nurtured to good health in no time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Tan was heavily involved in establishing the field hospital to alleviate the burden in Hospital Labuan and visits the COVID-19 centers around Labuan. When COVID-19 vaccination were newly introduced for children, Dr Tan gained the faith of the parents with his dedication and rapport. He was able to convince parents to vaccinate their children and Hospital Labuan was steadfast and had easily achieved one of the highest vaccination rate in children. His contribution has gained recognition as he was awarded with an Outstanding Service Performance award in 2022. (
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang)
Dr Tan is an instructor for Newborn Baby resuscitation course in Labuan. Furthermore, Dr Tan is actively involved in the community and speaks for community health programmes such as PICKids Vaccine. He is an honourable guest in Labuan FM radio station for vaccine talks in children.
Believing in community support, Dr Tan partakes in parents group and he is also a vice president and auditor for the Breastfeeding Committee.
Dr Tan is experienced in various areas such as Neonatology, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Dermatology, Paediatric Neurology, Paediatric Rheumatology, Paediatric Oncology and Paediatric Intensive Care.
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TAN KIM CHUAN
Resident Medical Officer
Resident Medical Officer
MBBS (IMU), Graduate Certificate of Family Medicine (Academy of Family Physician Malaysia)
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VIJAYAN VELA
Maternal-Fetal Physician/Obstetrics & Gynaecologist
Maternal-Fetal Physician/Obstetrics & Gynaecologist
MD (USM), MRCOG (London)
Fetal Maternal Medicine, Gynae-Laparoscopic Surgery
First and foremost I am "gynae", a term the public use to infer to the work of an obstetrician & gynaecologist. The basic services provided by a "gynae" includes
1. Health screening of women, including scans and pap smears
2. Treatment of common menstrual disorders such as delayed, too much, too little or too painful menstrual flow.
3. Routine antenatal checkups - the assessment of pregnancy, including routine scans
4. The care of women during their perimenopause and menopause
5. Routine surgery for gynaeocological problems: fibroids and cysts
As a Consultant in Fetal Maternal Medicine trained in the care of high risk women with medical conditions in pregnancy, I provide the following:
1. Pre Pregnancy Clinic.
A clinic consultation where any women, especially women with medical conditions, can attend to discuss the risks of pregnancy and discuss measures to modify or reduce these risks before getting pregnant. As we know some medical conditions themselves affect the baby and pregnancy. Systemic Lupus Erythromatosus (SLE), for example, may increase the risk of the developing pregnancy induced hypertension and fetal growth restriction. Pregnancy may make the SLE worse. Various therapeutic modifications can be discussed to reduce risks and optimize outcome PRIOR to pregnancy. This includes discussing the most suitable medications, most suitable time to get pregnant etc.
2. The High Risk Pregnancy clinic is as the above but during pregnancy. The follow up of high risk pregnancies requires all three angles, medical, pregnancy and the baby, all covered. With a background of obstetric medicine, this clinics are a combination of all three.
3. Detailed scanning & Fetal Diagnostics and Therapy. As a fetal medicine consultant I have seen the requests for detailed scans rise with ever increasing number of women requesting for detailed scans. This is not surprising especially when 3-4% of babies are born with structural defects. I also deal with the diagnosis of genetic conditions like Down syndrome and thalassemia. We routinely perform chorionic villi and amniotic fluid sampling.
4. The realistic view high definition 3D 4D scanning is in town. With the latest equipment we can now watch your baby in a cinematic 3D experience. Yes- with your 3D glasses on. The images can be taken home for a 3D viewing on TV sets that support 3D viewing.
Laparoscopic Surgery (key-hole)
Most gynecological operations can now be performed without having long scars. Key-hole surgery allows patients to get up and out of bed very soon after surgery as the pain is minimal. Indeed, most operations are now performed as day-cases. We routinely perform cyst removal, fibroid removals and hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) via key-hole surgery with patients walking about the same day.
Welcome to the future of O&G right here at your door step @ JMC Kota Kinabalu.
DR
V. VAMSIKRISH
Clinical Radiology
Clinical Radiology
MBBS, M. MED (RADIOLOGY)
DR
WARREN FOO
Senior Resident Medical Officer
Senior Resident Medical Officer
MBBS (MANIPAL) PGCERTAERORT (OTAGO)
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WONG TECK BOON
Urology
Urology
MBBS(Malaya), FRCS(Ireland), FRCS (Urol)(Glasg), MBUcert
Dr Wong Teck Boon obtained his basic medical degree (MBBS) from University of Malaya in 1990. His experience in Urology began in 1995 as Medical Officer in Urology unit at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. He joined the Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur as a Urology clinical Specialist in September 2000. After completion of his Fellowship in Urology at Adelaide, Dr Wong was appointed as Consultant Urologist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in April 2004, providing urology service for the state of Sabah.
Dr Wong had organised several prostate awareness campaigns in Sabah and given healthcare talks to the community. He is also involved in the training of paramedics and medical students. He is currently an Honorary Lecturer at University Malaysia Sabah, giving lectures and bedside teaching to medical students. He was also instrumental in the recognition of QEH as a Urology training centre in 2007.