Dr. Michelle Kao Pei Ching

About

Dr. Michelle Kao Pei Ching serves as a Consultant Nephrologist and General Physician at Northern Heart Hospital Penang, bringing two decades of expertise in kidney health to her practice. Her research contributions are notable, including an MD from the University of Dundee for her work on allopurinol's effects on left ventricular mass and endothelial function in chronic kidney disease patients. This British Heart Foundation-supported research has been published in leading medical journals, demonstrating her commitment to advancing cardiovascular outcomes in kidney disease. Dr. Kao's clinical skills extend to managing complex cases of acute and chronic renal failure, transplantation, and dialysis, alongside proficiency in renal biopsies and central venous catheter placement. Her patient-centered philosophy and dedication to education, regularly teaching medical students and specialists, underscore her role as a respected leader in nephrology, seamlessly integrating clinical excellence with a passion for knowledge advancement.

Where Dr. Michelle Kao Pei Ching practises

• Northern Heart Hospital Penang — George Town, Penang

Procedures & Expertise

• Doctor Consultation
• Health Screening
• Nephrology Consultation
• Radiotherapy
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Vaccination
• Blood Tests
• Kidney Dialysis
• Diabetes Consultation
• Kidney Transplantation
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Kidney Cyst Treatment

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), United Kingdom
• Member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP), Edinburgh
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), United Kingdom
• Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in Renal Medicine/Nephrology, UK
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Edinburgh
• Academy of Medicine (AM), Malaysia

Languages

Mandarin, Indonesian, Malay, Hokkien, English, Cantonese