
Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr Yip Cheng Har
About
Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr Yip Cheng Har is a pioneering Consultant Breast Surgeon whose career spans more than four decades, marked by groundbreaking contributions to breast cancer treatment and surgical leadership. She broke new ground as the first woman lecturer in Surgery at UMMC, and later became the first woman President of both the College of Surgeons of Malaysia and Breast Surgery International. Dr. Yip founded one of Malaysia's first breast clinics, where patients receive comprehensive care that includes chemotherapy and palliative support. Her research output exceeds 250 publications, and she has obtained significant grants, among them a RM15 million award. Recognised with honorary fellowships from the American College of Surgeons and the American Surgical Association, she advocates globally for equitable, compassionate, and patient-centered breast cancer care.
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Specialty
Breast Surgery
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Procedures & Expertise
| Procedure | Focus | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Consultation (Breast) | Key focus | RM 300 |
| Breast Biopsy | RM 4,935 | |
| Bariatric Surgery Consultation | RM 350 | |
| Mastectomy | ||
| Breast Reconstruction | ||
| Breast Exam | RM 250 | |
| Diagnostic Tests | RM 125 | |
| Colostomy |
Estimates only. The final cost depends on your condition, the hospital and your doctor, and is confirmed by the hospital before treatment.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians And Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS), United Kingdom (1985)
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS), United Kingdom
Fellow of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (FAMM)
Honorary Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)(Hons), United States (2013)
Honorary Fellow of the American Surgical Association (2017)
What patients say
Patients consistently describe Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr Yip Cheng Har as a professional, compassionate and attentive breast surgeon who takes the time to explain things clearly during consultations and follow-ups. Many note that despite her busy schedule, she remains humble, kind and understanding, and that visits run smoothly with little waiting. She is also praised for her surgical skill, with patients reporting good outcomes after breast surgery. A few mention that appointments can be delayed when she is called into surgery.
Patient reviews
I had a very positive experience at Picaso Hospital and would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Dato Dr Yip, the laboratory team, and the entire staff. Dato Prof Yip kindly waived my consultation fee, which was a thoughtful gesture that I truly appreciated. From registration to consultation, everyone was professional, patient, and genuinely caring, making what could have been a stressful visit much more comfortable. I was also impressed by the efficiency of the laboratory. The tests were carried out promptly, and the results were ready much sooner than I expected, without the long and anxious wait that many patients often experience. While waiting my turn, I happened to overhear a conversation between a mother and daughter discussing how the hospital had allowed a surgery to proceed with only a deposit while their insurance claim was being processed. Although it wasn't related to me, hearing that reinforced my impression that Picaso Hospital genuinely cares about helping patients during difficult times. Small acts of kindness, efficiency, and compassion make a big difference, and that's exactly what I experienced here. Thank you to the doctor, the laboratory team, and everyone at Picaso Hospital for your professionalism and excellent care. I would highly recommend Picaso Hospital to anyone looking for quality healthcare with a compassionate touch.
Jul 2026
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Yip despite her tight and busy schedule, she managed to still see me today, 22/5/26 to give her professional medical advice after examining me. She's such a humble and a kind good doctor with good humanity. God bless her always. Not forgetting Ms. Ooi a bubbly person and the team of nurses at the front desk always smiling and assisting kindly. From : Marie Tan
May 2026
Highly recommended for Prof Dr Yip and Dr Ng for breast consultant 👏👍 They are very friendly and supportive in their explanations. Highly skilled too , they could do the mastectomy and breast reconstruction in 2-3 hours , when the other consultant at another hospital said need 7 hours (reason we were not comfortable with the first doctor was she had 3 lucky cats facing patient in her clinic!) Both Prof Yip and Dr Ng also respond to WhatsApp messages, despite their very busy schedule (nurse said they could have about 50 patients a day and with a number of operations in between), visiting wards from 7am and start clinic from 730am.
Jan 2026
I took my wife to see Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr Yip Cheng Har, Consultant Breast Surgeon for a follow-up check-up. The service is outstanding. Although Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr Yip Cheng Har is very busy, I don't need to wait very long for my turn. Everything went smoothly. Professor Emeritus Dato' Dr Yip Cheng Har is very professional and a very good doctor. She's very understanding - I feel I can really open my heart to her. The nurses are nice and making me feel very comfortable. The registration counter staff are very helpful. I was served well by the attentive staff. I am very satisfied with the service I received at Hospital Picaso. I highly recommend this hospital to anyone. The hospital had a pleasant environment and I like it. The restaurant on the ground floor serves delicious food to its customers. Everything is cooked perfectly. The flavors work so well together. Yummy! It was so good! Worth to try. The restaurant has a good ambience. I love Hospital Picaso. I will give you 10 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jan 2026
Prof Dr Yip & her team are truly amazing.
Jan 2026
Am on Ward 3A-unit 11B. Excellent services provided by the staff nurses, helpful, caring and very supportive for they have rendered during my stay in this hospital. And also would like to thanks Professor Yip, Dr Christina Lai and Dr Teoh for the wonderful jobs done during my recent surgery. Very much appreciate for all your caring services. Highly recommended Picaso Hospital 👍
Dec 2025
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