Professor Dr Fong Choong Yi

Pediatrics · Neurology · Pediatric Neurology

Professor Dr Fong Choong Yi is a Pediatrics specialist practising at UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MedBay can arrange an appointment at no cost to you.

About

Professor Dr Fong Choong Yi serves as a Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at UM Specialist Centre, where he cares for children facing neurological disorders. His training spans the United Kingdom and Australia, giving him a broad international foundation. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nottingham, UK, and it was there that he also commenced his specialist training in Paediatrics and Paediatric Neurology. He went on to refine his skills at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Evelina Children's Hospital in London.

To deepen his specialisation, Professor Fong completed dual subspecialty fellowships in Paediatric Epilepsy and Paediatric Electroencephalography (EEG) at the Royal Children's Hospitals in Brisbane and Melbourne, Australia. This training equips him to diagnose and manage complex epilepsy, including advanced assessments for epilepsy surgery.

Since 2014, Professor Fong has led the Paediatric Neurology division at University Malaya, playing a key role in building a comprehensive paediatric epilepsy service. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK, and holds key leadership positions in national and international neuroscience societies. His combination of international training and leadership roles ensures young patients receive care at the forefront of paediatric neurology.

Where Professor Dr Fong Choong Yi practises

Procedures & Expertise

Qualifications

  • BMed.Sc (UK)
  • MBBS (UK)
  • MRCPCH (UK)
  • Postgraduate Dip.(Paediatric Neurodisability) (UK)
  • CCT (Paediatric Neurology) (UK)
  • CCT (Paediatrics) (UK)
  • FRCPCH (UK)

Languages

Indonesian, Malay, English