Best Skin Specialists (Dermatology Clinics) in Kuala Lumpur (KL) 2021: Public and Private Sectors

How do you go about finding the right skin specialist? Google Search? Review Sites? Friends? If you are looking for the best skin specialist (dermatologist) in KL (Kuala Lumpur), this article was written with you in mind.

skin specialist in KL

What is a Skin Specialist? Skin Specialists or dermatologists in Malaysia are medically qualified doctors who provide a range of skin care services from treating simple skin conditions like acne treatment to diagnosis and management of more complicated skin cases like severe acne scars, psoriasis, eczema (atopic dermatitis) etc. Some skin specialists have also expanded their services to provide aesthetic consultation services, and selling beauty and skin care products as well.

Most skin specialists are based in Kuala Lumpur, or simply called KL by locals. And, just in case you are a foreigner, Kuala Lumpur is the federal capital and the largest city in Malaysia.
Dermatologists in Kuala Lumpur (Kl), Malaysia
Image via Dermaworldclinic.com


If you do a Google search for 'best skin specialist in KL', you're just going to find all of the other skin specialist websites. Too many options and it's hard to know where to begin.

Bear in mind that the dermatologist's high ranking on page 1 and visible advertisements on Google may not be truly reflective of the doctor's skills, experience and also how 'trustworthy' is the doctor. The skin specialist clinic's ranking and visibility depends on the Google Adwords advertising, Google's search engine algorithms and also can be manipulated by some SEO (search engine optimisation) professionals and tools.

There are many review sites that provide a list of skin specialists and rank them according to their own methods. However, those reviews may not be objective, and that ratings may not be statistically valid. Though the sites are trying to make the ranking objective, the reviews are a listing of opinions and should be judged as such. Therefore, do take those reviews and rankings with a grain of salt.

We have compiled a list of skin specialists in KL (Kuala Lumpur) who are registered with the National Specialist Register of Malaysia. Also, you may wish to check out the following link for Reviews on Skin Specialists in Malaysia.

Related: Best Aesthetic Clinics in Malaysia


List of Dermatologists (Skin specialists) in KL (Kuala Lumpur) - Government

Dermatologists at Department of Dermatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL)
Datin Dr Asmah bt Johar,
Dr Chang Choong Chor
Dr Dawn Ambrose
Dr Ng Ting Guan
Dr Noor Zalmy Azizan
Dr Suganthi Thevarajah
Dr Tang Min Moon
Dr Azura bt Mohd Affandi
Dr Felix Yap Boon Bin
Dr Noorlaily bt Mohd Noor
Dr Priya Gill

(HKL is a public hospital managed by the Ministry of Health Malaysia)
Address: Jalan Pahang 50586 Kuala Lumpur.
Telephone contact number: +603-2615 5261


Dermatologists at Department of Medicine, UKM Medical Centre

Dr Mazlin bt Mohd Baseri
Dr Adawiyah Jamil

Address: Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 
56000 Kuala Lumpur.
Telephone contact number: +603-91455042

Dermatologists at Department of Medicine, University of Malaya Medical Centre
Professor Rokiah Ismail
Dr Wong Su-Ming
University of Malaya Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine
University of Malaya, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Telephone contact number: +603-79494499



List of Dermatologists (skin specialists) in KL (Kuala Lumpur) Private Hospitals 

Dermatologists (Skin Specialists) in Pantai (Bangsar) Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Dr Steven Chow Kim Weng
Dr Lim Tou Chai
Dr. Prasanna Kannankutty

More about Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Dermatologists in Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur 
Dr. Allan Yee Kim Chye
Dr. Gan Ain Tian

Address: Block A & Block B, 282 & 286, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan.
More about Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Dermatologists in Pantai Hospital Cheras
Dr Irene Lee Chew Kek
Dr Low Dyoi-E
Dr Low Pek Gan
Address: No. 1 Jalan 1/96A, Taman Cheras Makmur, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


List of Dermatologists (skin specialists) in KL (Kuala Lumpur) - Private Clinics >>

Ting Skin Specialist Clinic
Dr Ting Hoon Chin - Ting Skin Specialist Review
136, Jalan Imbi,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dr Chu Sik Fai
1st Floor, Medical Specialists Centre , 50-54, Jalan Pudu ,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Nazirin Skin Clinic | Nazirin Skin Clinic Reviews
59-1, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra,
59200 Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Gan Ain Tian
Gan Skin Specialist Clinic, Wisma Tai Yoon, 9-A, Lorong Medan Tuanku Satu,
Off Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman,
50300 Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Gangaram Hemandas,
Prince Court Medical Centre , 39, Jalan Kia Peng
50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Ruban Satkuna Nathan,
Dr Ruban Skin & Laser Clinic, Suite 4-02, Level 3A,
Wisma Perintis, 42, Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights,
50490 Kuala Lumpur.

Dr. Low Peck Gan,
Klinik Pakar Kulit, P.G.Low, 11-G, Wisma Low Siew Eng
Jalan 1/92C, Batu 3 1/4, Jalan Cheras,
56000 Kuala Lumpur.

Dr. Prasanna Kannan Kutty,
Klinik Pakar Perubatan P & R, 120, Jalan Ipoh,
51200 Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Tan Lay Peng (Skin Specialist TTDI)
Klinik LP Tan Skin Specialist, 11, Jalan Wan Kadir 2, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI),
60000 Kuala Lumpur

Dr Lim Tou Chai & Dr Steven Chow Kim Weng
The Skin Centre, 323, (Ground Floor) Jalan Pudu,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Harbajan Singh Sachdev - Review
Sachdev Skin Clinic, Emporium Selangor 6th Floor
71/75, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman ,
50100 Kuala Lumpur.

Dato' Dr Low Bin Tick
Klinik Kulit Kuala Lumpur, Room 601,
6th Floor, Wisma Lim Foo Yong , 88, Jalan Raja Chulan,
50200 Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Chang Chee Khong
Chang Skin Clinic ,No. 70, Jalan Pudu , 3rd Floor, Bangunan Chong Keat,
55100 Kuala Lumpur.

Dato Dr P S Nathan - Review
Nathan Skin & Laser Centre, Unit 2-3A & 2-5 Level 2
Menara UOA Bangsar, No 5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1,
59000 Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Mohd Noh Idris - Review
Skin Specialist Clinic Md Noh, 87, 1st Floor, Wisma Mohd Ebrahim, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman , 50100 Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Chew Hon Nam,
Chew Skin Specialist Clinic, Suit 201, 2nd Floor, Bangunan UMNO Selangor, 142, Jalan Ipoh,
51200 Kuala Lumpur.


Skin Specialist Price Guides In Malaysia

Ever wondered how much popular skincare and aesthetic procedures and products actually cost in Malaysia? Find out below:

How to find the best dermatologist in KL (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia?
  • Skin Specialists or dermatologists in Malaysia are medically qualified doctors who provide a range of skin care services from treating simple skin conditions like acne treatment to diagnosis and management of more complicated skin cases like severe acne scars, psoriasis, eczema (atopic dermatitis) etc. Some skin specialists have also expanded their services to provide aesthetic consultation services, and selling beauty and skin care products as well. 
  • Many skin specialists in the private sector can be quite expensive unless you are in the upper-income group. You could always try to get a referral to the public or government skin specialists. They may not allow you to make appointment directly without a referral from either a general practitioner or a medical officer from the primary care department. Please make your call and enquire directly. 
  • Skin diseases are complex with various root causes and it's also different from one person to another. The performance of a particular medical professional does vary from patient to patient as well as from time to time. Therefore, the need for an already qualified medical doctor to take up further training and specialise in the field of skin care management to become a dermatologist. 
  • You need to rely on your own online and offline research. Feedback from other doctors and friends needs to be incorporated. It's also important to take into consideration other factors like ‘where’ the clinic is, the management of the hospital or the clinic, easy parking, appointment waiting list etc. 
  • Dermatologists, Skin Specialists or Estheticians? Who do you see for your skin problems? Should you see your regular doctor? Should you go to a beauty centre and consult your esthetician? The main difference between a dermatologist and an esthetician is the training background for each profession. If you go see a dermatologist or a skin specialist, you're seeing a doctor. This means that he or she completed medical school and a few years of residency at a medical facility. An esthetician or beautician is a person who has been trained in beauty care. This includes facial massage, manicure, pedicure and some basic medical science like anatomy and physiology related to the face and body. An esthetician or beautician is not allowed to use needles or to give injections (e.g. botox etc.) and certainly not allowed to do surgery on you. 
  • If you have a skin related problem, you're likely to start by seeing your family or primary care doctor. But in some cases when you call to set up an appointment, you may be referred to a skin specialist (dermatologist). If the skin problem is mild and simple, your general practitioner (GP) or primary care doctor (in a GP clinic) would be able to manage it. If the condition gets worse, then you may wish to request your GP to refer you to one of the skin specialist clinics in Kuala Lumpur. If you are on a tight budget, do request your GP to refer you to a government skin specialist instead.

Wrap-Up

If you think the list above is too long and it's difficult for you to decide, and you prefer a short-listed recommendations; check out good skin specialist in Kuala Lumpur.

If you have gone to see any of the skin specialists (dermatologists) in KL (Kuala Lumpur), we would be happy to hear your experiences and hope you can share them here. If you are a blogger, feel free to share you 'relevant' blog-post link.

If there are any major points that we’ve missed then please let us know in the comments and we’ll try to add them to the post!

Note: This is an updated post from the old post.

Comments

Christine said…
Can I know what's the price range of Dr. Steven Chow's consultation and medication fee?
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