Neurology and Neurosurgery Specialists in Penang

Pantai Hospital Penang provides specialised care for conditions affecting the brain, nerves, and spine. Our team of experienced neurologists and neurosurgeons in Penang offers both medical and surgical treatments using advanced technology to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Neurology

Neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions and diseases involving the central and peripheral nervous system.

Neurological diseases are diagnosed with a detailed history taking, thorough neurological and physical examination, and appropriate investigations.

Neurological conditions are different from psychiatric illnesses. The former involves parts of the nervous system, while the latter involves mental health conditions that affect the mood, thinking and behaviour.

Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery is the surgical treatment that deals with diseases of the brain, nerves, and spinal cord.

Conditions that may require neurosurgery include skull fractures and brain haemorrhages caused by trauma. Brain tumours and tumours of the spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves may also require surgical excision by neurosurgeons.

This field also encompasses functional neurosurgery, which deals with movement disorders and other conditions related to the central nervous system.

Neurological surgeons, often referred to as brain surgeons, play a crucial role in the management of these complex medical conditions related to the brain and nervous system.

Neurology and Neurosurgery Conditions We Treat

Our team of neurologists and neurosurgeons in Pantai Hospital Penang provides diagnosis and treatment for various brain, nerve, and spine conditions, such as:

• Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
• Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
• Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
• Headaches and migraines
• Brain and spinal tumours
• Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
• Nerve compression and spinal cord injuries
• Bell’s palsy and facial nerve disorders
• Multiple sclerosis
• Brain aneurysms and vascular malformations
• Meningitis and other brain infections
• Hydrocephalus
• Motor neuron disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Vertigo and balance disorders

First in Malaysia to Earn Diamond Award from WSO

Pantai Hospital Penang is proud to be the first hospital in Malaysia to receive the Diamond Award from the World Stroke Organization (WSO), recognising its excellence in delivering high-quality and timely stroke care.

The WSO Angels Award honours hospitals that meet international standards for stroke management, including rapid diagnosis, prompt treatment, and dedicated stroke-unit care. This global initiative, supported by the Malaysian Stroke Council (MSC) and Boehringer Ingelheim, aims to continuously raise the standard of stroke treatment through training and quality improvement.

According to Dr. Wong Yee Choon, Consultant Neurologist at Pantai Hospital Penang, this achievement reflects the hospital’s ongoing commitment to improving stroke outcomes and ensuring patients receive immediate, evidence-based care. Through the Angels Initiative, the hospital’s stroke team has strengthened its emergency response, treatment protocols, and specialist training.

This milestone underscores Pantai Hospital Penang’s leadership in neurology and stroke management, offering patients advanced, lifesaving care right here in Penang.