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DATO' DR. HAJI ZAKARIA ABDUL KADIR

Internal Medicine

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Dr. DATO' DR. HAJI ZAKARIA ABDUL KADIR

Internal Medicine specialist · Epilepsy, Stroke, Seizure disorders

Internal Medicine Neurology

Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) — United KingdomFellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow (FRCP Glasgow) — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital · Ipoh, Malaysia

Speaks Cantonese, Bahasa Melayu, English

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About Dr. DR.

Dr. DR. treats Epilepsy, Stroke, Seizure disorders.

Dato' Dr. Haji Zakaria Abdul Kadir is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Neurology with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and later earned Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), United Kingdom. He further advanced his academic and clinical qualifications with a Master of Science (MSc) from the University of Glasgow and Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow (FRCP Glasgow), United Kingdom. Dato' Dr. Haji Zakaria has special clinical interests in epilepsy and stroke management. He is experienced in treating a broad range of neurological conditions, including seizure disorders, cerebrovascular diseases, headaches, neuropathies, and movement disorders. His clinical approach focuses on evidence-based neurological care, accurate diagnosis, and comprehensive long-term management to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. He is committed to delivering patient-centered care while working closely with multidisciplinary teams in managing complex neurological and internal medicine conditions. Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) — United Kingdom Master of Science (MSc) — University of Glasgow, United Kingdom Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow (FRCP Glasgow) — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow (FRCP Glasgow) — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Conditions Treated

EpilepsyStrokeSeizure disordersNeurological disordersHeadaches and migrainesNeuropathyCerebrovascular diseases

Procedure Focus

Neurological assessment
Stroke management
Epilepsy management
Brain and nervous system evaluation
Chronic neurological disease management

Credentials

Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) — United Kingdom
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow (FRCP Glasgow) — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Where Dr. DR. practises.

4.5/5(2,417)

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital

MSQH

Ipoh, Malaysia

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital is one of the leading private tertiary healthcare institutions in Perak, Malaysia. Established in 1978 as Ipoh Specialist Centre, the hospital initially operated with 75 beds before becoming part of KPJ Healthcare Berhad in 1989 under Johor Corporation. Since then, it has expanded into a multidisciplinary tertiary hospital with approximately 275 beds and a broad network of specialist consultants. The hospital is recognized for pioneering cardiac thoracic services in Perak, helping reduce the need for patients to travel to Kuala Lumpur or Penang for advanced cardiac care.

Known for

Patients needing advanced cardiac surgery · Individuals seeking comprehensive cancer treatment · Patients requiring orthopaedic and rehabilitation care

Languages

Malay · Mandarin · Tamil · English

If our doctors recommend Dr. DR. for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital's own price, not more.

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Paying with insurance?

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital, where Dr. DR. practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

Great EasternPrudential

Cashless where your policy allows, we arrange direct billingWe check your coverage before you commit to anythingNo insurance? You get the full price up front, no surprises

Frequently Asked Questions

Our medical team reviews your case and recommends the doctor best suited to your condition, needs, and preferences — so you don't have to search on your own.

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We take it from here

Hospital, flights, travel. Where appropriate, we come with you.

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