Dr. Leong Kar Nim

About

At Island Hospital, Dr. Leong Kar Nim focuses on Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. His path to practice took him abroad: he completed his MBBS in India, then earned MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland. He later added a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases in Malaysia, blending his European postgraduate training with local subspecialty experience. That background supports his work with the many complicated conditions triggered by bacteria, viruses, and other organisms. Dr. Leong's dedication to clinical standards has been acknowledged with the Award for Excellence in Service from Penang General Hospital, which he has received on two occasions. He is trusted to identify and manage illnesses including Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS, along with other difficult infections. Patients appreciate the depth of his knowledge and his international experience, which they feel ensures high-quality care for their medical needs.

Where Dr. Leong Kar Nim practises

• Island Hospital Penang — Georgetown, Penang

Procedures & Expertise

• Vaccination
• Doctor Consultation
• Real-time PCR Test
• Coronavirus Treatment
• Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
• Diabetes Consultation
• Health Screening
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
• Vaginal Culture Test
• Osteomyelitis Treatment
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Hepatitis C Treatment

Qualifications

• MBBS
• MRCP (UK)

Languages

Indonesian, Malay, Hokkien, English