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Dato' Dr Lai Fong Hwa

Psychiatry

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Dato' Dr Lai Fong Hwa

Psychiatry specialist · Anxiety disorders, Depression, Mood disorders

MPsy Med (Mal) — Master of Psychological Medicine, MalaysiaDip Academy of Cognitive Therapy (USA) — Diploma from Academy of Cognitive Therapy, United States

Island Hospital · Penang, Malaysia · ≈2h 20m direct from Jakarta

Speaks Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, English

Profile verified with the hospital

Asking is free and commits you to nothing, just a WhatsApp chat. A doctor replies in minutes.

First time here? Medifly is a doctor-led service for surgery and complex treatment abroad, an official partner of Island Hospital. Our doctors guide you from first question to home again.

Free for you. Partner hospitals pay usThe same price the hospital charges, not moreA medical team beside you, door to door

About Dato' Dr. Dr

Dato' Dr. Dr treats Anxiety disorders, Depression, Mood disorders.

Dato' Dr Lai Fong Hwa is a psychiatrist with expertise in the diagnosis and management of mental health and emotional wellbeing conditions. He provides comprehensive psychiatric care for patients experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, stress-related conditions, mood disorders, and psychological challenges using evidence-based psychiatric and psychotherapeutic approaches. With additional training in cognitive therapy, Dato' Dr Lai Fong Hwa incorporates structured psychological interventions and personalised treatment planning into his clinical practice to support emotional resilience, behavioural improvement, and long-term mental wellness. His clinical approach emphasises compassionate patient-centred care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and holistic mental healthcare tailored to each individual’s emotional and psychological needs. He is committed to promoting mental health awareness, preventive psychological care, and long-term quality of life improvement through comprehensive psychiatric support and evidence-based therapeutic management.

Conditions Treated

Anxiety disordersDepressionMood disordersStress-related disordersEmotional wellbeing conditions

Procedure Focus

Psychiatric assessment
Cognitive therapy
Psychotherapy
Mental health counselling

Credentials

MBBS (Mal) — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from University of Malaya
MPsy Med (Mal) — Master of Psychological Medicine, Malaysia
Dip Academy of Cognitive Therapy (USA) — Diploma from Academy of Cognitive Therapy, United States

Schedule

Day

Clinic Hour

Saturday

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where Dato' Dr. Dr practises.

4.4/5(3,154)

Island Hospital

JCIMSQHACHS

Penang, Malaysia · ≈2h 20m direct from Jakarta

Leading private tertiary hospital in Penang offering advanced specialist care, modern medical technology, and comprehensive healthcare services for local and international patients.

Known for

Patients with complex medical conditions · International medical tourists · Individuals needing comprehensive health screening

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English

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

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Paying with insurance?

Island Hospital, where Dato' Dr. Dr practises, works with these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA (Smart Panel of Hospitals)AllianzAllianz Worldwide PartnersAmMetLifeAsia Assistance (AA) International Indonesia (Rebrand as Across Asia Assist)Asian Assistance (Thailand) Co. LtdAXAChubb LifeCigna International (Kuala Lumpur)Cigna International (Oversea)Emergency Assistance Japan Co. Ltd (EAJ)Etiqa

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.

It starts with one message.

Free and confidential · a doctor reads every message

How Medifly works.

Tell us what’s wrong

Symptoms, history, and what you’ve been told so far.

Our doctors study your case

Which specialist and which hospital give you the best chance.

Our doctors recommend the specialist

By call, video or in person, they explain the recommendation until the decision is clear.

We take it from here

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

Is Dato' Dr. Dr right for your case? Tell us what's wrong. If they're not the right doctor for you, we'll say so, and find who is.

Dato' Dr Lai Fong Hwa

Psychiatry

Dato' Dr Lai Fong Hwa

Psychiatry specialist · Anxiety disorders, Depression, Mood disorders

MPsy Med (Mal) — Master of Psychological Medicine, MalaysiaDip Academy of Cognitive Therapy (USA) — Diploma from Academy of Cognitive Therapy, United States

Island Hospital · Penang, Malaysia · ≈2h 20m direct from Jakarta

Speaks Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, English

Profile verified with the hospital

Asking is free and commits you to nothing, just a WhatsApp chat. A doctor replies in minutes.

About Dato' Dr. Dr

Dato' Dr. Dr treats Anxiety disorders, Depression, Mood disorders.

Where Dato' Dr. Dr practises.

4.4/5(3,154)

Island Hospital

JCIMSQHACHS

Penang, Malaysia · ≈2h 20m direct from Jakarta

Leading private tertiary hospital in Penang offering advanced specialist care, modern medical technology, and comprehensive healthcare services for local and international patients.

Known for

Patients with complex medical conditions · International medical tourists · Individuals needing comprehensive health screening

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English

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

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

Island Hospital, where Dato' Dr. Dr practises, works with these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

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.

How Medifly works.

Tell us what’s wrong

Symptoms, history, and what you’ve been told so far.

Our doctors study your case

Which specialist and which hospital give you the best chance.

Our doctors recommend the specialist

By call, video or in person, they explain the recommendation until the decision is clear.

We take it from here

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