Professor Dr Chris Chan Yin Wei

OrthopedicsKuala Lumpur

5.030 reviews17 years of experienceAccepts appointments

About

At UM Specialist Centre, Professor Dr. Chris Chan Yin Wei practises as a Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, and he also serves as a Professor at the University of Malaya. Complex spinal conditions sit at the heart of his work, with deformity correction — scoliosis among them — forming his primary focus. His training rests on a strong academic record: he finished at the top of his class in the Masters of Orthopaedic Surgery programme at the University of Malaya, where the 'N. Subramaniam Award' was conferred on him. Wanting to meet global standards, Professor Dr. Chris pursued dedicated subspecialty training in spine surgery at Kyung Hee University in South Korea, where his attention centred on complex spinal imbalances. His research record includes more than 50 publications in international spine journals, alongside numerous awards recognising his work on surgical safety and outcomes. He belongs to the Scoliosis Research Society and holds leadership positions in the Asia Pacific Spine Society. Patients consulting Professor Dr. Chris Chan can expect care from a clinician who is equally a celebrated academic and an international figure in spine surgery.

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Specialty

Orthopedics

Sub-specialties

Spine Surgery

Languages

IndonesianMalayEnglish

Procedures & Expertise

Procedure	Focus	Est. cost
Scoliosis Surgery	Key focus
Scoliosis Treatment		RM 300
Spine Surgery	Key focus
Spinal Fusion Surgery		RM 71,100
Spinal Disc Herniation Treatment		RM 28,459
Cervical Spondylosis Treatment		RM 1,800
Orthopedics Consultation		RM 350
Spinal Stenosis Treatment

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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MD (UNIMAS)

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MSOrtho (UM)

What patients say

In their feedback, patients frequently single out the surgical skill of Professor Dr Chris Chan Yin Wei, especially when it comes to slipped disc and scoliosis procedures. Many describe operations that went well and recoveries they found remarkable. Reviewers also value the professional, compassionate way he cares for them, mentioning that he and his team took time to explain things clearly and answered their questions without rushing, which left them feeling hopeful and reassured.

Patient reviews

Alvin Wee

Sincerely thank all medical staff and everyone who offered help. Special thanks to Prof. Dato’ Dr. Kwan, Prof. Dr. Chris, Prof. Dr. Shahnaz and the entire Scoliosis Team. 🙏 for taking good care of my daughter. We truly appreciate your professionalism and patienc …

Jul 2026

ming choi

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Dato' Dr. Kwan, Prof. Dr. Chris, Prof. Dr. Shahnaz, and the entire scoliosis medical team for the excellent care given to our son during his scoliosis surgery. Everyone was highly professional, knowledgeable, and reassuring. The explanations and instructions were always clear, and the surgery and recovery went smoothly. We especially appreciated that the team kept us updated throughout the surgery—it meant so much to us as parents. Our son's scoliosis has been successfully corrected, and we highly recommend this wonderful team to anyone seeking scoliosis treatment.

Jul 2026

Sherliyn Wong

A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Dato’ Dr. Kwan, Prof. Dr. Chris, Prof. Dr. Shahnaz and the entire Scoliosis Team. 🙏 The operation was very smooth and everything went so well. We were really impressed by the team and how you kept us updated throughout the surgery, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. A billion thanks again to Prof. Kwan for treating our daughter like your own family. ❤️ Your care, patience and dedication meant so much to us. We truly appreciate everything you have done for her. And thank you to all the nurses and staff on Level 9 for taking such good care of our daughter during this difficult time. We are very grateful for all your kindness and support. Thank you all so much. 🙏❤️

Jun 2026

Ida Rahayu Mohd Lani

My son was admitted at UMSC for spine surgery. During the 5 days stay we receive a pleasant treatment from the doctor and all staff incharged. Thank you very much to Prof Chris & UMSC scoliosis team!!!

Nov 2025

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I am Scolisis patient since 13 yrs old. Now already 44 yrs old. Very thankful I meet Prof Kwan on Feb 2017. First doctor give me a confident and I decide doing my operation after Scolisis for more than 30 years. Prof Kwan & Prof Chris incharge of my Scolisis operation on Jun 2017. Two of them very professional and explain clearly on my case. My operation done very well and I feel very satisfied. Recover very fast. Doctor & Nurse very professional & friendly's to their patients. Now I always recommend people go to UMSC for any Scolisis case.

Oct 2025

Yaminie Nair

I had my posterior spinal fusion in February 2018, and now is 3 weeks post op. I was very impressed by the team led by Prof Kwan and Prof Chris. They are extremely dedicated, experienced and professional. They gave me confidence and trust that I felt so determined to undergo this surgery. A very big thank you to all the doctors and nurses of Mawar Ward. God bless them! I am recovering smoothly by God's grace and because of all their efficient efforts.

Oct 2025

Frequently asked questions about Professor Dr Chris Chan Yin Wei

Professor Dr Chris Chan Yin Wei is a Orthopedics specialist practising in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Professor Dr Chris Chan Yin Wei specialises in Orthopedics, with particular focus on Spine Surgery.

Professor Dr Chris Chan Yin Wei practises at UM Specialist Centre (UMSC).

Professor Dr Chris Chan Yin Wei speaks Indonesian, Malay, English.

Professor Dr Chris Chan Yin Wei holds MD (UNIMAS), MSOrtho (UM).

Yes. Professor Dr Chris Chan Yin Wei sees international patients, and MedBay coordinates the appointment, interpreters and any paperwork so your visit is straightforward.

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