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Is consultation available in multiple languages?

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Dato' Dr Robert Ding Pooi Huat

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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Dato' Dr Robert Ding Pooi Huat

Gastroenterology & Hepatology specialist · Liver diseases, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Acid reflux

FRCP (Lond) — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, LondonMRCP (UK) — Member of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom

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

Speaks Bahasa Indonesia, Hokkien, 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 Liver diseases, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Acid reflux.

Dato' Dr Robert Ding Pooi Huat is a physician and gastroenterologist with expertise in digestive system disorders, hepatology, and advanced gastrointestinal care. He provides comprehensive management for patients with liver diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding, acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, digestive disorders, and chronic hepatobiliary conditions requiring specialised and long-term multidisciplinary care. With extensive specialist qualifications in internal medicine and gastroenterology, Dato' Dr Robert Ding Pooi Huat focuses on evidence-based digestive healthcare, preventive medicine, and personalised treatment planning aimed at improving gastrointestinal function and long-term patient outcomes. His clinical approach combines advanced endoscopic evaluation, comprehensive medical assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration tailored to each patient’s digestive health needs. He is committed to delivering patient-centred digestive healthcare while supporting continuity of care, chronic disease optimisation, and long-term gastrointestinal wellness.

Conditions Treated

Liver diseasesGastrointestinal bleedingAcid refluxDigestive disordersInflammatory bowel disease

Procedure Focus

Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal assessment
Hepatology evaluation
Digestive disease management

Credentials

MBBCh, BAO (Ire) — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Obstetrics, Ireland
LRCP&SI — Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ireland
FRCP (Lond) — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London
MRCP (UK) — Member of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom
FRCP (Edin) — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
FRCP (Glasg) — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
MACG (USA) — Master of the American College of Gastroenterology
FAMM — Fellow of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia

Schedule

Day

Clinic Hour

Monday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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 Robert Ding Pooi Huat

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Dato' Dr Robert Ding Pooi Huat

Gastroenterology & Hepatology specialist · Liver diseases, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Acid reflux

FRCP (Lond) — Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, LondonMRCP (UK) — Member of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom

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

Speaks Bahasa Indonesia, Hokkien, 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 Liver diseases, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Acid reflux.

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.