Professor Dato' Dr Tan Chong Tin

Internal Medicine · Neurology

Professor Dato' Dr Tan Chong Tin is a Internal Medicine specialist practising at UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MedBay can arrange an appointment at no cost to you.

About

Professor Dato' Dr Tan Chong Tin has earned international acclaim as a neurologist and is a pioneer in Malaysian neurology, renowned for establishing clinical neurology and neurophysiology services and formalizing subspecialty training. He led critical research on Nipah encephalitis and identified Sarcocystis nesbitti as a cause of febrile myositis. A strong advocate for patient well-being, he championed the destigmatization of epilepsy in Malaysia. His contributions have earned him prestigious awards, including the Merdeka Award.

Where Professor Dato' Dr Tan Chong Tin practises

Procedures & Expertise

Qualifications

  • MBBS (University of Melbourne, Australia) 1972
  • MRCP (Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom) 1976
  • MD (University of Malaya, Malaysia) 1990

Languages

Indonesian, Malay, English