Malaysia is rapidly transitioning towards an ageing population, and nowhere is the demand for specialised elderly care more evident than in Kuala Lumpur and the Greater KL (Klang Valley) region. Whether your loved one is managing complex chronic conditions, experiencing cognitive decline, or recovering from a major health event, choosing a certified geriatrician ensures holistic and tailored medical care. This guide outlines what geriatricians specialise in and when to seek their expertise, followed by a list of leading geriatric medicine specialists across Kuala Lumpur’s top private and quaternary medical centres.
When Should You See A Geriatrician?
It is advisable to consult a geriatrician if an elderly family member experiences:
- Multimorbidity & Polypharmacy: Managing multiple chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, kidney issues) simultaneously, especially when taking multiple medications that may interact adversely.
- Cognitive Impairment & Dementia: Memory loss, confusion, behavioural changes, or suspected Alzheimer’s disease requiring comprehensive evaluation and ongoing management.
- Mobility Issues, Falls & Frailty: Recurrent falls, loss of balance, unexplained weight loss, muscular weakness, or severe osteoporosis.
- Functional Decline: Unexplained difficulty carrying out everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, or managing personal finances.
- Complex Rehabilitation Needs: Recovery following a major medical event, such as stroke, hip fracture, or severe acute infection.
- Advance Care Planning: Navigating long-term care strategy, palliative support, and establishing healthcare goals tailored to the individual’s wishes.
Treatment Guide (Non-Surgical): Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is the cornerstone of non-surgical geriatric care. Unlike a standard physical examination, CGA is a multidimensional, interdisciplinary diagnostic process designed to evaluate an older person’s functional ability, physical health, cognitive/mental health, and socio-environmental circumstances.
Through CGA, geriatricians create personalised, long-term treatment and preventive plans that optimise independence, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and enhance overall quality of life.
Treatment Guide (Surgical & Post-Acute): Orthogeriatric & Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
When elderly patients undergo surgery (such as hip replacement following a fall) or suffer an acute event like a stroke, standard surgical or acute medical care alone may lead to prolonged hospital stays or loss of independence.
Orthogeriatric co-management and post-stroke geriatric rehabilitation involve close collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists, geriatricians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. This shared-care model ensures pain optimisation, early mobilisation, delirium prevention, and targeted rehabilitation tailored to fragile physiological systems.
List Of Top Geriatricians In Kuala Lumpur
Last Updated: October 2026
Below is a compiled list of geriatricians 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 geriatrician in Kuala Lumpur that fits your requirements.
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► Assoc Prof Dr. Khor Hui Min – UM Specialist Centre
- Expertise – Geriatrics
► Assoc Prof Dr. Nor Izzati Saedon – UM Specialist Centre
- Expertise – Geriatrics, Geriatric Medicine
► Dr Chen San San – Sunway Medical Centre
- Expertise – Geriatric Medicine
► Dr Chin Ai-Vyrn – Subang Jaya Medical Centre
- Expertise – Management of Alzheimer’s, dementia, frailty, and osteoporosis
► Dr Edward Chong Kah Chun – Sunway Medical Centre
- Expertise – Geriatric Medicine
► Dr Lee Yoong Wah – Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
- Expertise – Geriatric Medicine
► Dr Noor Azleen Ahmad Tarmizi – Prince Court Medical Centre
- Expertise – Geriatric Medicine
► Dr Quah Jing Yao – KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital
- Expertise – Geriatric Medicine
► Dr Soraya Kunanayagam – Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
- Expertise – Geriatric Medicine
► Dr Yu Wai Meng – Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
- Expertise – Geriatric, Stroke and Internal Medicine
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Finding the right specialist is critical to maintaining mobility, cognitive health, and quality of life in older age. Whether you require an initial geriatric assessment, a second opinion on chronic disease management, or post-acute rehabilitation planning, this guide connects you with Kuala Lumpur’s leading experts.
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