Dato’ Dr. Lai Fong Hwa

About

Dato’ Dr. Lai Fong Hwa serves as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Island Hospital, where he focuses on complex mental health conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. His academic background includes an MBBS and a Master's in Psychological Medicine, both earned at the University of Malaya. To deepen his specialized skills, he completed overseas training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Oxford, United Kingdom, which informs his global approach to mental healthcare. He also holds a Diploma in Cognitive Therapy and is a Certified Affiliate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy in the United States. Dr. Lai's career includes service at Penang General Hospital from 1994 until his retirement in 2019. With training in both adult and child psychiatry and proficiency in cognitive behavioral therapy, he offers comprehensive care to patients seeking expert mental health support.

Where Dato’ Dr. Lai Fong Hwa practises

• Pantai Hospital Penang — Bayan Lepas, Penang
• Island Hospital Penang — Georgetown, Penang

Procedures & Expertise

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

Qualifications

• MBBS
• MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE

Languages

Indonesian, Malay, English