Popular Skin Specialists in Penang-Malaysia
Dermatologist/Skin Specialist is a person who deals with skin, nails, hair and its diseases. Most people will either face minor or major skin disease. Those who are facing the problem of skin allergic should consult a skin specialist to get a proper treatment.
The reason why we are writing this article is because, sometimes it is not easy for you to find a good skin specialist. You will need to do several researches before you decided on which skin specialists to visit. Sometimes, after your visit, you will feel that the doctor is not as good as what others commented. Therefore, here is the compiled list of 10 famous Skin Specialist in Penang which is taken from LookP.com.
KO Skin Specialist is founded by Dr. Ko Chung Beng in 1997. All these years, KO Skin Specialist had been providing a comprehensive range of in-depth services from dermatology to cosmetic surgery. Today, KO Skin Specialist is proudly recognized as one of Asia’s leading dermatology and laser centres, gaining trusts of medical professionals and clients across the globe.
Aside from modern equipment and techniques, they also have experienced personnels with positive and willing attitude. An accurate understanding of your condition will lead you to the best possible treatments and outcomes. Embark with them on a journey to discover your beauty potential and regain your confidence.
Lim Skin Specialist Clinic is located in Penang. Since 1980, they had been providing specialist dermatology, specialist cosmetic and laser dermatology services for both local and international patients. They hired doctors with Internationally Certified Specialist Dermatologists, fully recognised by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia. They are also recognised as Specialist Dermatologists and/or Specialist Allergist and Immunologist in the United States of America and/or Australia and the United Kingdom.
Besides, they are the only skin centre providing specialist phototherapy services in Penang. This can be used to treat vitiligo, psoriasis, eczema and other skin disorders with excellent results. For your information, they do not provide consultations and appointments via email. If you plan to have your treatment here, you might face the problem of waiting in a long queue.
Dr. Daljit Singh Nagreh set up his own clinic in Penang which is Nagreh Skin Clinic. He is one of the dermatologists recognised by the National Specialist Register and the Ministry of Health. Dr. Daljit is also a member of Dermatological Society of Malaysia/ Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (PDM).
Dr. Daljit completed his Basic Degree of MBBS in University of Singapore. Besides, he further his studies in University of London for Diploma in Dermatology, Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom for his MRCP and Royal College of Physicians of London in FRCP.
Dr. Ng Su Yuen is a dermatologist recognised by the National Specialist Register and the Ministry of Health. Dr. Ng is also a member of Dermatological Society of Malaysia/Persatuan Dermatology Malaysia (PDM).
Although Dr. Ng is a dermatologist, but her speciality is in General Paediatrics. People recommended her as a paediatric dermatologist. Dr. Ng graduated in MBBS from University Malaya, Malaysia in the year 2000. The place of practice for her studies is Hospital Pulau Pinang, Penang.
Dr Khor is currently the Head of Department of Dermatology Department in Hospital Tuanku Fauziah Kangar and leads the dermatology services in Perlis. He also serves as visiting Dermatologist for Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah Kuala Terengganu. He is active in academic activities, performing as honorary lecturer for Penang Medical College previously and currently for Allianze University College of Medical Sciences.
Besides that, he is also actively involved in professional societies and patient support groups in Malaysia such as Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia and “Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association [DebRA] Malaysia” (council member). He regularly participates in medical Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs and is an invited speaker in various seminars. He believes that patients’ education is the corner-stone to successful management of patients with skin disorders. His dedication to the profession earned him Excellent Service Award from the Ministry of Health in 2009.
Prior to joining Gleneagles Penang, Dr. Chong worked as Consultant Physician and Dermatologist as well as Head of Department of Dermatology in Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu. His main duties include seeing patients with all types of skin disorders, adverse cutaneous drug reaction, sexually transmitted infections and leprosy. He also performs procedures such as skin biopsy, cutaneous surgery, cryotherapy and electrosurgery. His fields of interest are on psoriasis, acne, eczema, skin infections and genito-urinary medicine.
Dr. Chong was actively involved in teaching, especially to house officers and medical officers in the Ministry of Health hospitals. He was also an honorary lecturer in the Penang Medical College and UCSI University. He regularly participates in medical Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs and was an invited speaker in various seminars. His dedication to the profession earned him Excellent Service Award from the Ministry of Health in they year 2006 and 2011.
He is a life member of the Malaysian Medical Association and Dermatological Society of Malaysia. He is also a member of the Academy of Medicine, Malaysia and international fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is a registered specialist in Internal Medicine and Dermatology with the National Specialist Register (NSR).
Dr Khoo gained her MBBS from University Malaya in 1991. She started her medical training in Hospital Kuala Lumpur and obtained her MRCP from Edinburgh University in March 1996. She then joined the Department of Dermatology Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) in May 1996 and completed her gazettement training under Dr. Ganesapillai and Datin Dr. Suraiya Hussein. She was gazetted as a Dermatologist by the Kementrian Kesihatan Malaysia in November 1997. She worked as a Dermatologist in the Dermatology Department of HKL until December 1999 and later joined the Dermatology Department of Hospital Pulau Pinang. In March 2000, she joined Hospital Lam Wah Ee as a Consultant Dermatologist and has been working there until she joined Penang Adventist Hospital. Her experience in dermatosurgery and procedures includes: Electrocautery / currettage of skin lesions, Cryosurgery, Intralesional injection, Chemical cauterisation, Skin biopsy - incision / excision / punch biopsies, both diagnostic and therapeutic, Chemical peeling.
Dr Khoo is also a life member of the Malaysian Medical Association and a member of the Malaysian Dermatology Society.
Dr. Lo Kang Shang Chit specialises in dermatology. His focus is on hair & nail disorders, dermato-surgery, electro-surgery, cryotherapy, chemical cautery, skin scrapings and so on. Besides, Dr. Lo graduated from Diploma in Dermatology (Glasgow) and sexually transmitted diseases (COTTISA). He also further his study and graduated from Advance Master in Dermatology (UKM).
Dr. Lo Kang Shang Chit is also one of the member of the Royal College of Physicians, MRCP (United Kingdom) and also fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, FRCP (Edinburg).
Dr. Chan Lee Chin provides Dermatologist services in Hospital Pulau Pinang. Dr. Chan is one of the dermatologist recognised by the National Specialist Register and the Ministry of Health. Dr. Chan is also a member of Dermatological Society of Malaysia/ Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (PDM).
Dato’ Dr. Lim is a Senior Consultant Dermatologist. He has practised privately at Lim Skin Specialist Clinic which he founded in 1980, as well as Consultant Dermatologist to numerous major hospitals. Currently he is also a visiting Consultant Dermatologist at the Penang Adventist Hospital and several other major hospitals in Penang including Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital. He serves as Honorary Consultant Dermatologist to charitable organisations such as Persatuan Kanak-Kanak Spastik and Wisma Yatim Islam.
Dato’ Dr. Lim regularly travels abroad to attend conferences and workshops. He has full fellowship of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Academy of Medicine (Dermatology), Malaysia. He is listed on the National Specialist Register of Malaysia as a recognised Specialist Dermatologist. He has held full registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom.
Some chronic skin conditions are present from birth, while others appear suddenly later in life. The causes of these disorders aren’t always known. Many permanent skin disorders have effective treatments that enable extended periods of remission. However, they’re incurable and symptoms can reappear at any time. Skin conditions have a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms on your skin that appear due to common problems aren’t always the result of a skin disorder.
Visit a skin specialist as soon as possible if there are any symptoms of skin diseases. We also wrote an article of introducing skin specialist in Kuala Lumpur & Selangor and Johor, Malaysia. Leave a review/suggest at LookP.com if this list doesn’t have any skin specialists that you recognize.
