Brain & cranial
- Brain tumours — primary and metastatic
- Meningioma
- Brain haemorrhage (ICH, SDH, SAH)
- Hydrocephalus
- Trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain
- Pituitary region tumours
- Abnormal brain MRI or CT findings
Brain & Spine Neurosurgeon
KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital
KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital
Brain & Spine Neurosurgeon in KPJ Damansara
Diagnosis clarity for brain, spine, nerve pain, MRI findings, weakness, headache, seizure, and slipped disc concerns.
Consultant Neurosurgeon · MS Neurosurgery (USM) · Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Seoul · Fellowship in Pain Management, India · NSR 138842 · MMC Registered
Consultation does not mean surgery. It means understanding what is happening, what is urgent, and what options are appropriate.
For non-emergency appointments only. Our clinic team will reply to confirm availability.
Neurosurgical assessment for brain and spine conditions in Petaling Jaya, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and surrounding areas.
Dr. Yee Sze-Voon · Consultant Neurosurgeon
Now consulting at KPJ Damansara
Consultant NeurosurgeonMS Neurosurgery, USM
MMC / NSR RegisteredNSR 138842
Brain & Spine PracticeKPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital
LanguagesEnglish · Bahasa Melayu · Mandarin · Cantonese
About
Dr. Yee Sze-Voon
"Not everyone who sees a neurosurgeon needs an operation. In many cases, the most important thing I can offer is not a procedure — it is clarity. Understanding what is happening in your brain or spine, why it is happening, and what your options genuinely are. That conversation changes how patients make decisions, and it changes outcomes. Surgery is one of the tools available to me. When it is indicated, the goal is precision. It is not the starting point."
Dr. Yee Sze-Voon is a Consultant Neurosurgeon based at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, with subspecialty training in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, brain surgery, and pain management. He underwent further endoscopic spine surgery training in Seoul, South Korea under experienced endoscopic spine surgeons, with emphasis on careful case selection, imaging correlation, and minimally invasive technique where clinically appropriate.
His practice covers both brain and spine conditions on equal footing. Whether a patient presents with a new brain MRI finding, a seizure, persistent headache, back pain, or progressive neurological symptoms — the approach is the same: accurate diagnosis first, then an honest discussion of options. Where surgery is indicated, the aim is precise and appropriate intervention.
Dr. Yee consults in English, Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya
English
Bahasa Melayu
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Appointment routes
Choose your appointment route
Select the option that best matches your concern. This helps the clinic team understand your request before confirming appointment availability.
MRI / CT review
For patients with brain or spine imaging who need specialist interpretation and clinical context.
Request MRI / CT ReviewSpine symptoms
For back pain, neck pain, arm or leg pain, numbness, weakness, walking difficulty, or suspected nerve compression.
Request Spine AssessmentBrain symptoms
For headache, seizure, brain tumour, brain haemorrhage concern, facial pain, hydrocephalus, or abnormal brain scan findings.
Request Brain AssessmentMRI & clinical context
An MRI finding does not always mean surgery
Many brain and spine MRI findings need specialist interpretation, but not all require surgery. The key question is whether the scan finding matches your symptoms, examination, and clinical risk. A neurosurgical consultation helps clarify what the finding means, whether monitoring is appropriate, and when treatment should be considered.
Start with your concern
What are you concerned about?
Whether your concern involves the brain, spine, or both — use this section to find the right assessment pathway.
Brain & Cranial
Brain conditions & symptoms
- Persistent or unusual headache
- First-ever seizure or blackout
- Memory or cognitive change
- Facial pain — trigeminal neuralgia
- Visual disturbance of neurological origin
- Brain tumour — incidental or symptomatic
- Brain haemorrhage or bleed concern
- Hydrocephalus
- Abnormal brain MRI or CT finding
Spine & Nerve
Spine conditions & symptoms
- Back pain / sciatica / leg radiation
- Neck pain / arm pain / radiculopathy
- Numbness or weakness in limbs
- Walking difficulty or myelopathy
- Cervical cord compression
- Spine fracture or trauma
- Persistent symptoms after prior spine surgery
- Spine MRI or CT — second opinion
Safety first
Symptoms that should not be ignored
The following symptoms may indicate a time-sensitive neurological condition. They require urgent medical assessment — not routine appointment booking.
Stroke-like / Brain vascular
- Sudden weakness of one arm or leg
- Sudden facial drooping on one side
- Sudden slurred speech or difficulty finding words
- Sudden severe headache — the worst ever experienced
- Sudden loss of vision or double vision
- Sudden dizziness, loss of balance, unable to walk
Raised intracranial pressure
- Headache unlike any experienced before
- Headache progressively worsening over days or weeks
- Headache with vomiting, visual changes, or drowsiness
- Unexplained change in personality, memory, or behaviour
Spinal cord & nerve emergency
- New or rapidly worsening limb weakness
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Numbness around the groin or saddle area
- Both legs weak, heavy, or numb simultaneously
- Difficulty walking, frequent falls, or progressive imbalance
- First-ever seizure
For any of the above, attend the nearest Emergency Department immediately. This website and social media channels are not monitored for emergencies.
Scope of practice
Conditions assessed
Spine & nerve
- Lumbar disc prolapse and sciatica
- Cervical disc herniation and radiculopathy
- Spinal stenosis — lumbar and cervical
- Cervical myelopathy
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spine fractures and trauma
- Persistent symptoms after prior spine surgery
Procedures & approaches
- Endoscopic spine surgery — where clinically appropriate
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Microscopic decompression and discectomy
- Spinal fusion — where indicated
- Cranial neurosurgery
- Pain procedures — where clinically appropriate
Specialist assessment
Reasons to seek a neurosurgical opinion
Some symptoms and scan findings deserve earlier review because the right decision depends on clinical examination and imaging correlation.
| Clinical situation | Recommended action |
|---|---|
| Brain tumour or abnormal brain MRI / CT finding | Arrange neurosurgical assessment to understand the diagnosis, risk, and treatment options. |
| New seizure or blackout | Earlier specialist assessment is recommended. Emergency care is required if repeated, prolonged, or associated with injury, confusion, or weakness. |
| Headache with vomiting, drowsiness, visual change, or neurological deficit | Emergency assessment is required. Attend the nearest Emergency Department. |
| Brain haemorrhage, suspected stroke, or sudden severe headache | Emergency assessment is required. Attend the nearest Emergency Department. |
| Persistent arm or leg nerve pain despite treatment | Specialist review and imaging correlation is appropriate. |
| Progressive limb weakness, gait difficulty, or imbalance | Earlier specialist assessment is recommended. |
| Symptoms of spinal cord compression or myelopathy | Prompt specialist assessment is recommended. |
| Bladder or bowel change, or saddle area numbness | Emergency assessment is required. Attend the nearest Emergency Department. |
Brain tumour or abnormal brain MRI / CT finding
Arrange neurosurgical assessment to understand the diagnosis, risk, and treatment options.
New seizure or blackout
Earlier specialist assessment is recommended. Emergency care required if repeated, prolonged, or with injury, confusion, or weakness.
Headache with vomiting, drowsiness, visual change, or neurological deficit
Emergency assessment required. Attend the nearest Emergency Department.
Brain haemorrhage, suspected stroke, or sudden severe headache
Emergency assessment required. Attend the nearest Emergency Department.
Persistent arm or leg nerve pain despite treatment
Specialist review and imaging correlation is appropriate.
Progressive limb weakness, gait difficulty, or imbalance
Earlier specialist assessment is recommended.
Symptoms of spinal cord compression or myelopathy
Prompt specialist assessment is recommended.
Bladder or bowel change, or saddle area numbness
Emergency assessment required. Attend the nearest Emergency Department.
This table provides general information only and does not replace clinical consultation, examination, and imaging review.
Consultation pathway
What to expect during consultation
Consultation is not just a scan review. It includes symptom history, neurological examination, imaging correlation, diagnosis, a discussion of options, and a clear plan.
1. Symptom history
Duration, character, progression, prior treatment, and functional impact on daily life — assessed in detail before anything else.
2. Neurological examination
Strength, sensation, reflexes, coordination, and walking pattern — examined in relation to the presenting symptoms.
3. Imaging review
MRI, CT, or X-ray findings reviewed together with clinical history and examination — not in isolation.
4. Diagnosis and options
A clear explanation of the diagnosis, the available treatment options, and the clinical reasoning behind each one.
5. Clear next step
Whether observation, further investigation, or treatment — the next action is explained with expected timeline and rationale.
What to bring
Previous MRI or CT films and reports, referral letters if available, current medication list, and prior operation notes if relevant.
FAQ
FAQ
Brain
I was told I have a brain tumour — what should I do?
This is understandably distressing news. The first step is a specialist assessment to understand the type of lesion, how it is behaving, and what the options are. Not all brain tumours require immediate surgery — many are managed with close observation without intervention. A neurosurgical consultation will give you clarity on what is appropriate for your specific situation.
My MRI showed an abnormality — does that mean I need surgery?
Not necessarily. Many MRI findings — including small tumours, cysts, or incidental lesions — are managed with observation and serial imaging rather than surgery. The decision depends on the nature of the finding, your symptoms, and your neurological examination. Imaging findings must always be interpreted alongside the full clinical picture.
What is the difference between a neurosurgeon and a neurologist?
A neurologist diagnoses and manages neurological conditions medically. A neurosurgeon is trained to both assess neurological conditions and perform surgery when clinically indicated. Some conditions are best managed medically, some surgically, and many require input from both. If surgery has been raised as a possibility by a neurologist, a neurosurgical opinion can clarify whether it is needed and what the options are.
Spine
Will I definitely need surgery after seeing a neurosurgeon?
No. Many patients are seen in clinic and managed without surgery — through conservative measures, physiotherapy, injections, or continued monitoring. Surgery is considered only when it is clinically indicated based on diagnosis, severity, and response to other treatment.
What is endoscopic spine surgery?
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive approach that uses small incisions and a camera system to access and treat spinal pathology. It is associated with reduced soft tissue disruption and, in appropriate cases, faster recovery compared with open surgery. Not all spine conditions are suitable for an endoscopic approach — suitability depends on the specific diagnosis and anatomy.
Can I come just to review my MRI or CT?
Yes. Imaging should always be interpreted alongside clinical history and neurological examination. A scan report alone may not explain what is causing your symptoms, or whether your symptoms are related to what the scan shows. A consultation provides that clinical correlation.
Appointment & Imaging
What should I bring for consultation?
Previous MRI or CT films and reports, any X-rays, referral or specialist letters, current medication list, and prior operation notes if you have had previous spine or brain surgery. Bringing actual imaging films rather than reports alone allows a much more detailed review.
Quick answers
Who is Dr Yee Sze-Voon?
Dr Yee Sze-Voon is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya, assessing brain and spine conditions.
What conditions does Dr Yee assess?
Dr Yee assesses brain tumours, brain haemorrhage, hydrocephalus, headache, seizure, trigeminal neuralgia, slipped disc, sciatica, spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy, and other brain and spine conditions.
Where does Dr Yee practise?
Dr Yee practises at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
How can I request an appointment?
Patients or family members may request a non-emergency appointment through WhatsApp or the online appointment request form. The clinic team will confirm availability.
Booking
Request a neurosurgical appointment
Use this section to request a non-emergency appointment at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital. You may send a WhatsApp request or complete the online form. Our clinic team will contact you to confirm availability and complete the hospital booking process.
For urgent neurological symptoms, attend the nearest Emergency Department. This form is not monitored for emergencies.
For elderly patients or family members
If you prefer not to fill the form, you may WhatsApp our clinic team. A family member may also help send the appointment request on behalf of the patient.
WhatsApp Clinic Team For urgent neurological symptoms, please attend the nearest Emergency Department.