Modern lifestyles, often characterised by irregular eating habits, high stress, and inconsistent sleep patterns, have led to a prevalence of gastrointestinal issues such as acid reflux (GERD), chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, persistent bloating, and stomach pain.
While most cases involve functional gastritis or inflammation, recurrent or persistent symptoms—accompanied by weight loss, loss of appetite, anaemia, difficulty swallowing, or black stools/vomiting blood—may indicate more serious underlying issues, such as gastric mucosal abnormalities, ulcers, or even stomach cancer.
Therefore, if you experience long-term or recurring stomach pain, bloating, acid reflux, or indigestion, especially if symptoms last for months and are accompanied by warning signs, it is recommended to see a gastroenterologist or gastro-oncologist as soon as possible for a comprehensive examination (including gastroscopy, biopsy, and imaging studies) to screen for stomach cancer risks early.
For those living in Kuala Lumpur (or willing to travel to Kuala Lumpur for medical treatment), here are a few specialist doctors/hospitals worth considering.
When Should You See A Gastroenterologist?
We recommend considering the following situations—if any, a specialist examination should be arranged as soon as possible:
- Stomach pain, bloating, acid reflux/heartburn/belching that persists (for several months or more) without relief and recurs frequently.
- If there is no significant improvement after taking medication, or if the symptoms gradually worsen.
- Warning signs include weight loss, loss of appetite, persistent indigestion, anemia, fatigue, difficulty swallowing, black stools/vomiting blood, and persistent tiredness.
- A family history of stomach or gastrointestinal cancer, or a history of stomach ulcers, chronic gastritis, or Helicobacter pylori infection.
- Advanced age, or long-term unhealthy dietary habits (high salt, high oil, pickled foods, smoking, drinking alcohol, etc.)
In these cases, it is advisable to stop relying on the assumption of regular stomach medication or functional gastritis—it is better to make an appointment with a gastroenterologist and oncologist for an upper gastroscopy, biopsy (if necessary), ultrasound/CT scan, and cancer screening
List Of Top Gastroenterologists In KL
Below is a compiled list of gastroenterologists you may consider, with details on their clinic and area of expertise. This list is non-exhaustive, and can serve as a starting point for your search for the best gastroenterologist in KL that fits your requirements.
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► Datuk Dr Chan Fook Kow – Gleneagles Hospital
- Expertise – Gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), indigestion, gastrointestinal discomfort
► Dr Chin Jun Liong (Adrian) – Gleneagles Hospital
- Expertise – Gastroscopy and gastrointestinal endoscopy examination/treatment
► Dr Grace Chan Pui Suan – Gleneagles Hospital
- Expertise – Stomach pain, acid reflux, gastritis, gastrointestinal discomfort, indigestion, digestive disorders
► Dr Jason Chin Kuet Tze – Gleneagles Hospital
- Expertise – Gastrointestinal diseases (gastritis, gastric ulcer, acid reflux/GERD, indigestion, recurrent stomach pain/bloating/heartburn/unexplained abdominal pain) and related complications (bleeding, ulcers, malignant tumor screening, etc.)
► Dr Paul Yap Ray Yee – Gleneagles Hospital
- Expertise – Common gastrointestinal disorders, including stomach/esophagus/intestinal problems (such as gastritis, acid reflux/GERD, stomach pain, indigestion, chronic diarrhea/constipation, etc.) and
► Dr Chieng Jin Yu – Pantai Hospital
- Expertise – Gastrointestinal diseases (such as gastritis, acid reflux/GERD, stomach pain, indigestion, chronic gastrointestinal discomfort)
► Dr Gew Lai Teck – Columbia Asia Hospital KL
- Expertise – Gastroscopy, gastric treatment, stomach pain, acid reflux (GERD), gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating/indigestion
► Datuk Dr Chua Tee Joo – Sunway Medical Centre
- Expertise – Gastroscopy, stomach pain, acid reflux (GERD), gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating/indigestion
► Dr Chung Yun Chien – Sunway Medical Centre
- Expertise – Gastritis, gastric ulcer, acid reflux (GERD), chronic gastrointestinal discomfort, indigestion, etc.
► Dr Khoo Stanley – Sunway Medical Centre
- Expertise – Stomach pain, bloating, acid reflux (GERD), chronic indigestion/gastrointestinal discomfort
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