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Is consultation available in multiple languages?

Yes, consultations are available in multiple languages so you can communicate comfortably and clearly understand your condition and treatment plan.

Dr Chow Chong Chek

Orthopaedics

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Dr Chow Chong Chek

Orthopaedics specialist · Fractures, Osteoarthritis, Sports injuries

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

Speaks Bahasa Indonesia, Hakka, Hokkien, Cantonese, 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 Dr. Chow

Dr. Chow treats Fractures, Osteoarthritis, Sports injuries.

Dr Chow Chong Chek is an orthopaedic surgeon with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders, orthopaedic injuries, and degenerative joint conditions. He provides comprehensive orthopaedic care for patients with fractures, sports injuries, joint pain, tendon disorders, and mobility-related conditions using both surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches. Dr Chow Chong Chek is skilled in trauma management, fracture fixation procedures, joint preservation techniques, and rehabilitation-focused orthopaedic care aimed at restoring movement and improving patient quality of life. His clinical approach emphasises accurate diagnosis, personalised treatment planning, and evidence-based surgical techniques tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and functional needs. He is committed to delivering patient-centred orthopaedic management while supporting long-term recovery, mobility improvement, and overall musculoskeletal health through multidisciplinary collaboration and modern orthopaedic practices. MBBS (Mal) — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from University of Malaya

Conditions Treated

FracturesOsteoarthritisSports injuriesJoint disordersTendon injuriesMusculoskeletal disorders

Procedure Focus

Orthopaedic surgery
Fracture fixation
Joint procedures
Trauma surgery
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

Credentials

MBBS (Mal) — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from University of Malaya

Where Dr. Chow 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 Dr. Chow 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 Dr. Chow 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 Dr. Chow 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.

Dr Chow Chong Chek

Orthopaedics

Dr Chow Chong Chek

Orthopaedics specialist · Fractures, Osteoarthritis, Sports injuries

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

Speaks Bahasa Indonesia, Hakka, Hokkien, Cantonese, 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 Dr. Chow

Dr. Chow treats Fractures, Osteoarthritis, Sports injuries.

Where Dr. Chow 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 Dr. Chow 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 Dr. Chow 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.