I just spent the afternoon in the hospital, having an outpatient procedure done. I had a wonderful doctor and a very good experience at Gleneagles Hospital here in KL. I say that because I know one of my least favorite things about moving to a new town is having to find new doctors. And in a whole new country? Forget about it! But don't worry. There are plenty of wonderful doctors here. I have lived here about 1 1/2 years, and I recently realized just how many doctors I have seen in my time here. In this blog post I will be recommending a general physician, dentist, orthodontist, dermatologist, gynecologist, orthopedist, and even a plastic surgeon! (Austin had his nose stitched up. No, I am not suddenly looking 'well-rested' these days.) But before I get to the names, there are a few things to know:
1. If you are going to the emergency room, or going to be checked into a hospital, bring your (or the patient's) passport.
2. You will need to pay your bill in full before you leave the office. And some offices only take cash! Now we have medical insurance, but unlike in the US, we have to pay bill and then file a claim to be reimbursed. (A process almost as fun as filing taxes.)
3. Privacy? What privacy? When I walked into my doctor's office this morning, the receptionist took my blood pressure and weighed me, right in the waiting room.
4. One nice thing is that if you need a prescription, you will walk out of doctor's office with the prescription. Of course this means the above-mentioned receptionist will explain how to use the medication. In the waiting room. I had to hear all about the poor-guy-in-front-of-me's rash.
Now on to the doctors! The doctors I am about to list are ones that I or someone in my family (usually Austin) has actually used. Except the pediatrician.
GENERAL OR FAMILY PHYSICIAN:
Dr. Malkit Singh
Klinik Segara, Lot 306
The Intermark, Jalan Tun Razak
03 2163 2140
This clinic is in a mall. Which is usually not a problem unless you go to the office during Chinese New Year and you have a severe sinus infection with a throbbing headache and they are performing the lion dance in the mall very loudly. True story, but all kidding aside, Dr. Malkit is wonderful. This clinic does not take appointments. You sit and wait, but they are pretty efficient and I have never had to wait too long. Go in the main entrance by Dome Cafe, and go up the escalators to the third floor.
DENTIST:
Yee Dental Surgery
Bangsar Shopping Center
03 2095 1102
For more information, click here.
My family has used Dr. Tiam Jo Ee and have been pleased with him. Several of my friends use this dental office.
ORTHODONTIST:
Dr. Mohd Shafeeq Hasan
Shafeeq Orthodontic Practice
Gleneagles Medical Centre
03 4256 5775
We have actually been to two orthodontists. The first one tried to tell me Savannah needed extensive and expensive work to fix two misaligned teeth. Dr. Shafeeq very patiently took the time to explain to Savannah and me that all she needed was a special retainer. He is used by many kids at school and we have been happy with our limited dealings with him.
DERMATOLOGIST:
Dr. Gan Ain Tian
Gleneagles Medical Centre
03 4257 2690
Dr. Gan was recommended to me by a friend who has used him for various issues. She has been very pleased with him. Dr. Gan also has a laser clinic here and does some face rejuvenation. I have used him to remove a few spots, which he did with the laser. I have another appointment next week (although not for face rejuvenation), and so far, so good.
GYNECOLOGIST:
Dato' Dr. Alex Mathews
Gleneagles Medical Centre
03 4252 0424
Dr. Alex is a Dato, which is an honorary title here in Malaysia. Let me just say, he is wonderful! Kind and reassuring. Just what you want in a gynecologist.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON:
Dr. Low Tze Choong
KLMSC- Kuala Lumpur Sports Medicine Centre
Dr. Low was highly recommended to me when Austin broke his ankle playing rugby. I heard of him from Dr. Malkit, other moms, and Austin's school. The sports medicine centre (that is not typo, but it is how they spell 'center' here. I hope we all remember how to spell correctly when we move back to the US) is a one-stop place where they can take care of all your sport injury needs. And where Austin would usually see a friend or two.
PLASTIC SURGEON:
Dr. Gan Ain Tian
Gleneagles Medical Centre
03 4257 2690
Dr. Gan was recommended to me by a friend who has used him for various issues. She has been very pleased with him. Dr. Gan also has a laser clinic here and does some face rejuvenation. I have used him to remove a few spots, which he did with the laser. I have another appointment next week (although not for face rejuvenation), and so far, so good.
GYNECOLOGIST:
Dato' Dr. Alex Mathews
Gleneagles Medical Centre
03 4252 0424
Dr. Alex is a Dato, which is an honorary title here in Malaysia. Let me just say, he is wonderful! Kind and reassuring. Just what you want in a gynecologist.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON:
Dr. Low Tze Choong
KLMSC- Kuala Lumpur Sports Medicine Centre
Dr. Low was highly recommended to me when Austin broke his ankle playing rugby. I heard of him from Dr. Malkit, other moms, and Austin's school. The sports medicine centre (that is not typo, but it is how they spell 'center' here. I hope we all remember how to spell correctly when we move back to the US) is a one-stop place where they can take care of all your sport injury needs. And where Austin would usually see a friend or two.
PLASTIC SURGEON:
Dr. Benjamin George, Jr.
George Plastic Surgery
Dr. Benjamin Jr. was the plastic surgeon on call at Gleneagles emergency room when Austin's nose landed on a cleat in rugby practice. Austin's nostril was sliced clear through and needed to be stitched up in the operating room. (Sorry for the details.) (I have four children and Austin has had way more injuries than all his siblings put together!) Anyways, I found Dr. Benjamin delightful and to Austin's great disappointment, he has no scar on his nose. That may not be a whole lot to recommend a plastic surgeon, but don't fear if you end up at the emergency room and get Dr. Benjamin!
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PEDIATRICIAN:
http://kiarachildspecialist.blogspot.my/
My kid are too old for a pediatrician, but this clinic was recommended to me by my friend, Krystal.
I hope with helps ease some of your concerns about finding good doctors in KL! I will update this list as I encounter new doctors. But hopefully, not too many more!
George Plastic Surgery
Dr. Benjamin Jr. was the plastic surgeon on call at Gleneagles emergency room when Austin's nose landed on a cleat in rugby practice. Austin's nostril was sliced clear through and needed to be stitched up in the operating room. (Sorry for the details.) (I have four children and Austin has had way more injuries than all his siblings put together!) Anyways, I found Dr. Benjamin delightful and to Austin's great disappointment, he has no scar on his nose. That may not be a whole lot to recommend a plastic surgeon, but don't fear if you end up at the emergency room and get Dr. Benjamin!
(the font and color changed on me. I tried changing it back with no luck.)
PEDIATRICIAN:
http://kiarachildspecialist.blogspot.my/
My kid are too old for a pediatrician, but this clinic was recommended to me by my friend, Krystal.
I hope with helps ease some of your concerns about finding good doctors in KL! I will update this list as I encounter new doctors. But hopefully, not too many more!
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