Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon for Southern Perak Patients
Patients from southern Perak who need brain or spine specialist assessment may request consultation with Dr Yee Sze-Voon at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya. This may be relevant for spine MRI review, slipped disc, sciatica, neck pain with numbness, limb weakness, walking difficulty, brain MRI findings, seizure, or neurosurgical second opinion. Dr Yee does not have a clinic in southern Perak.
For non-emergency appointments only. For urgent neurological symptoms, attend the nearest Emergency Department immediately.
Patients from southern Perak, including Tanjung Malim, Slim River, Tapah, Bidor, Teluk Intan, and Kampar, 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 southern Perak 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 southern Perak.
When southern Perak 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 southern Perak patients
Does Dr Yee have a clinic in southern Perak?
No. Consultation takes place at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, Petaling Jaya. Patients from Tanjung Malim, Slim River, Tapah, Bidor, Teluk Intan, Kampar, and surrounding areas may request an appointment there.
Is it worth travelling from southern Perak for a second opinion?
Many patients from southern Perak towns travel to the Klang Valley for subspecialty neurosurgical assessment or MRI review. KPJ Damansara is accessible via the PLUS highway, with Tanjung Malim and Slim River being the closest entry points from southern Perak.
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.