Associate Professor Dr. Benedict Francis

About

Associate Professor Dr. Benedict Francis serves as a Consultant Psychiatrist at UM Specialist Centre, where he pairs clinical practice with a strong dedication to moving mental healthcare forward. He holds an Associate Professorship at the University of Malaya, and his background includes a fellowship in Aged Healthcare Services completed at St. Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. That time abroad has shaped a global outlook on psychiatric care, helping him offer patients treatments that reflect current best practice.

Dr. Francis is actively engaged in research and has headed several international clinical trials. His findings have appeared in respected peer-reviewed journals, and he is recognised as a key opinion leader, especially in treatment-resistant depression and schizophrenia. For patients looking for a psychiatrist who is both knowledgeable and empathetic, Dr. Francis offers trustworthy, holistic, evidence-based mental health support. His role in shaping national mental health guidelines speaks further to his commitment to community well-being.

Where Associate Professor Dr. Benedict Francis practises

• UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) — Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Procedures & Expertise

• Anxiety Consultation
• Alcoholism Treatment
• Psychiatry Consultation
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Psychotherapy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Treatment
• Depression Consultation

Qualifications

• MBBS
• MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE

Languages

Indonesian, Malay, English, Tamil