Dr. Tan Yi Yan

About

At Island Hospital, Dr. Tan Yi Yan practises as a specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine, channelling his efforts into helping patients rebuild physical function and enjoy a better quality of life. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) as well as a Master of Rehabilitation Medicine, both earned at the University of Malaya. The services he provides span post-stroke care, recovery from brain and spinal cord injuries, and orthopedic and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for conditions that arise after heart surgery or trauma. Dr. Tan speaks English, Malay, Mandarin, Hokkien, and Bahasa Indonesia, which allows him to communicate clearly and with compassion across a diverse patient population, fostering trust and making sure personalised care plans are thoroughly understood. He is also certified as a Medical Impairment Assessor, reflecting his ability to evaluate and guide patient recovery pathways. Working within the hospital's Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centre, he supports patients as they work towards regaining independence and returning confidently to everyday life.

Where Dr. Tan Yi Yan practises

• Island Hospital Penang — Georgetown, Penang

Procedures & Expertise

• Rehabilitation
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Cervical Spondylosis Treatment
• Brachial Plexus Injury Treatment
• Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
• Electromyogram (EMG)
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Qualifications

• MBBS
• MASTER OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Languages

Mandarin, Indonesian, Malay, Hokkien, English