Dr. Heah Hsin Tak

Colorectal SurgeryPenang

5.029 reviews21 years of experienceAccepts appointments

About

Dr. Heah Hsin Tak serves as a Resident Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre Penang. He focuses on robotic and minimally invasive surgical treatment for disorders of the large intestine, rectum, and anus. His own surgical journey has shaped a patient-centric philosophy, and he is dedicated to offering personalised care, reassurance, and thoughtful guidance, which helps him build strong bonds with those he treats. Having trained in both Malaysia and Australia, and utilising advanced tools such as the DaVinci surgical robot, he is equipped to confidently address complex colorectal diseases and to carry out a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies.

Specialty

Colorectal Surgery

Sub-specialties

General Surgery

Languages

MandarinIndonesianMalayHokkienEnglishTeochewCantonese

Procedures & Expertise

Procedure	Focus	Est. cost
Lipoma Removal	Key focus	RM 400
Colectomy	Key focus
General Surgery Consultation	Key focus	RM 150
Wound Care	Key focus	RM 300
Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids	Key focus
Hemorrhoidectomy	Key focus	RM 9,460
Hernia Repair	Key focus
Colonoscopy		RM 2,750

Estimates only. The final cost depends on your condition, the hospital and your doctor, and is confirmed by the hospital before treatment.

Qualifications

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MB BCh BAO (Ire) LRCPI LRCSI (Ire)

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Doctor of Surgery (UKM)

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Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery (M'sia)

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Fellow in Colorectal Surgery (Austin Health, Australia)

What patients say

Dr. Heah Hsin Tak earns frequent praise from patients for the way he communicates. They describe him as friendly, articulate, and calm as he walks people through their conditions and the procedures ahead, and many value how thorough his explanations are and how personally connected he makes them feel. His surgical expertise and the attentive care he provides after surgery are also common points of appreciation in patient feedback.

Patient reviews

Muhammad Izzul Hazim

My 4-day, 3-night medical stay at Sunway Medical Centre Penang was truly exceptional. 🌟 Deepest gratitude and thanks to Dr. Heah Hsin Tak for being incredibly brilliant, professional, and reassuring throughout the entire surgical process. 👨‍⚕️ I am deeply touched by the outstanding care from the nursing team on Level 8A. They were not only highly efficient but also remarkably compassionate, always smiling, and patiently looking after my well-being like family: 🥰 1. Norelysya Nabila 2. Azfar Zulhelmikarnain 3. Hasanah 4. Norhafiza 5. Muhammad Hafiz 6. Syazwani 7. Puteri Erysha 8. Malveshal 9. Normah 10. sivarpriya Special thanks also to Zuhaidy and Ikhmal from the food delivery team. They were always friendly, cheerful, and ensured that meals arrived in excellent condition and right on time. 🍱 The five-star service from the entire hospital staff made my recovery peaceful, safe, and comfortable. Thank you, Sunway Medical Centre Penang, for this top-tier service! 👍 Highly recommended for anyone seeking medical care in the Northern region!

Aug 2026

fasihah umar

Ward 8A Snadeva, Aimuni, Tariseny, Mel, SN, Syuhaidah. Thank you Dr Heah Hsin Tak. Thank you very much for taking care of me. The younger nurses also delivered meals. Take care...

Aug 2026

程亿黄

Nurses on 8A were all good. Dr. Heah provided good service.

Jul 2026

Alva Fr.

Very happy with Dr. Cheah & Dr. Heah and their nurses during my husband's treatment journey.. also the staff at Sunway hotel and Int. Patient Centre, Aiman & Ayu for the assistance. Thanks so much :)

Jun 2026

ccr4.ckmama

Dr Heah very professional and friendly. He give professional advise and attend to patient very quickly. Staff nurse all very hardworking and always helpful. F&B staff Ikhmal and Zahaidey very friendly and take care our daily meal.

Feb 2026

pang kiang chew

Dr heah shin tak, Nurse 8B, cs Afifah, aina pharmacy provide good service. Thanks to f&B Team for the delicious food.

Jan 2026

Frequently asked questions about Dr. Heah Hsin Tak

Dr. Heah Hsin Tak is a Colorectal Surgery specialist practising in Penang, Malaysia.

Dr. Heah Hsin Tak specialises in Colorectal Surgery, with particular focus on General Surgery.

Dr. Heah Hsin Tak practises at Sunway Medical Centre Penang.

Dr. Heah Hsin Tak speaks Mandarin, Indonesian, Malay, Hokkien, English, Teochew, Cantonese.

Dr. Heah Hsin Tak holds MB BCh BAO (Ire) LRCPI LRCSI (Ire), Doctor of Surgery (UKM), Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery (M'sia), Fellow in Colorectal Surgery (Austin Health, Australia).

Yes. Dr. Heah Hsin Tak sees international patients, and MedBay coordinates the appointment, interpreters and any paperwork so your visit is straightforward.

Yes. Send us your existing reports and scans, and we can arrange a consultation with Dr. Heah Hsin Tak for a second opinion before you decide on treatment.

Tell MedBay about your condition and our team arranges the appointment with Dr. Heah Hsin Tak directly. The concierge is free, and you always pay the hospital's own rate.