Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon for Pahang Patients
Patients from Pahang who need specialist assessment for brain or spine conditions may request consultation with Dr Yee Sze-Voon at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya. Common reasons include spine MRI review, slipped disc, sciatica, neck pain with arm symptoms, limb weakness, walking difficulty, brain MRI findings, seizure, headache with neurological symptoms, or second opinion before surgery. Dr Yee does not have a clinic in Pahang.
For non-emergency appointments only. For urgent neurological symptoms, attend the nearest Emergency Department immediately.
Patients from Pahang, including Kuantan, Temerloh, Bentong, Raub, and Mentakab, seeking brain or spine neurosurgical assessment, MRI/CT review, or second opinion at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya.
KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya. Consultation does not automatically mean surgery.
Dr Yee Sze-Voon — MD (RSMU), MS Neurosurgery (USM), Fellowship Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Seoul), Fellowship Pain Management (India). NSR 138842 · MMC Registered.
Sudden weakness, severe sudden headache, facial drooping, slurred speech, seizure, loss of bladder or bowel control, saddle numbness — attend the nearest Emergency Department immediately. Do not use WhatsApp for emergencies.
Conditions commonly assessed by Pahang patients
Brain & Cranial
- Abnormal brain MRI or CT findings
- Brain tumour concerns
- Seizure — second opinion or specialist review
- Headache with neurological features
- Brain haemorrhage follow-up assessment
Spine & Nerve
- Slipped disc and sciatica not resolving locally
- Spinal stenosis and cervical myelopathy
- Limb weakness, numbness, walking difficulty
- Spine MRI/CT — second opinion or review
- Second opinion before proposed spine surgery
Consultation takes place at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya. Dr Yee does not have a clinic in Pahang.
When Pahang patients commonly seek specialist review at KPJ Damansara
Symptoms that require Emergency Department assessment
The following symptoms may indicate a time-sensitive neurological condition. Do not wait for a clinic appointment.
- Sudden weakness of one arm or leg
- Sudden facial drooping or slurred speech
- Sudden severe headache — worst ever experienced
- First-ever seizure
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Numbness around the saddle or groin area
- Rapidly worsening limb weakness
- Both legs suddenly weak or numb
- Progressive limb weakness or walking difficulty
- MRI or CT findings needing clinical interpretation
- Symptoms not resolving with conservative treatment
Request an assessment
For non-emergency brain and spine assessment at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya. The clinic team will contact you to confirm availability.
Questions about brain and spine assessment for Pahang patients
Does Dr Yee have a clinic in Pahang?
No. Consultation takes place at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya. Patients from Pahang, including Kuantan, Temerloh, Bentong, Raub, and Mentakab, may request an appointment there.
Is it worth travelling from Pahang for a second opinion?
Many Pahang patients travel to the Klang Valley for subspecialty neurosurgical assessment, second opinions, or MRI review. KPJ Damansara is accessible from Pahang via the East Coast Expressway (LPT).
Can I get a second opinion before surgery?
Yes. You are welcome to request a second neurosurgical opinion. Bring your MRI or CT films and reports, previous specialist letters, and any previous operation notes.
What should I bring to consultation?
Bring previous MRI or CT films and reports, any X-rays, referral letters if available, current medication list, and prior operation notes if you have had previous brain or spine surgery. Bring actual imaging films rather than just the written report for a more detailed review.
When is a neurological symptom an emergency?
Attend the nearest Emergency Department immediately for: sudden weakness of one arm or leg, sudden facial drooping or slurred speech, sudden severe headache (worst ever experienced), first-ever seizure, loss of bladder or bowel control, saddle numbness, or rapidly worsening limb weakness. Do not wait for a clinic appointment.
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The information on this page is provided for general patient education only. It does not replace medical consultation, clinical examination, imaging review, diagnosis, or emergency medical care. Treatment decisions should be made after proper assessment by a qualified medical professional. For urgent neurological symptoms, please attend the nearest Emergency Department immediately.