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Absolutely. We offer a free consultation with our in-house doctor before you decide to travel, so you have a clear picture of your condition and treatment plan before making the trip.

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. FOONG YI KWAN

Internal Medicine

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DR. FOONG YI KWAN

Internal Medicine specialist · Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Hypertension

Internal Medicine Cardiology

Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) — United Kingdom

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital · Ipoh, Malaysia

Speaks Mandarin, 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 KPJ Ipoh Specialist 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. FOONG

Dr. FOONG treats Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Hypertension.

Dr. Foong Yi Kwan is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Karnatak University, India, and later earned Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), United Kingdom. He further advanced his professional standing through Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Edinburgh, as well as Fellowships with the National Heart Association of Malaysia (FNHAM) and the ASEAN College of Cardiology (FAsCC). Dr. Foong has special clinical interests in interventional cardiology, including coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, as well as heart failure management. He is experienced in the assessment and treatment of coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart rhythm disorders, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions. His practice focuses on evidence-based cardiac care, preventive cardiology, and minimally invasive interventional procedures aimed at improving cardiovascular health and patient outcomes. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Karnatak University, India Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) — United Kingdom Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) — Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Fellow of the National Heart Association of Malaysia (FNHAM) — National Heart Association of Malaysia Fellow of the ASEAN College of Cardiology (FAsCC) — ASEAN College of Cardiology Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) — Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Fellow of the National Heart Association of Malaysia (FNHAM) — National Heart Association of Malaysia Fellow of the ASEAN College of Cardiology (FAsCC) — ASEAN College of Cardiology

Conditions Treated

Coronary artery diseaseHeart failureHypertensionPeripheral vascular diseaseHeart rhythm disordersChest painCardiovascular diseases

Procedure Focus

Coronary intervention
Peripheral vascular intervention
Cardiac assessment
Echocardiography
Heart failure management
Interventional cardiology procedures

Credentials

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Karnatak University, India
Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) — United Kingdom

Where Dr. FOONG 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. FOONG 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. FOONG 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.

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. FOONG 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. FOONG YI KWAN

Internal Medicine

DR. FOONG YI KWAN

Internal Medicine specialist · Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Hypertension

Internal Medicine Cardiology

Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) — United Kingdom

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital · Ipoh, Malaysia

Speaks Mandarin, 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. FOONG

Dr. FOONG treats Coronary artery disease, Heart failure, Hypertension.

Where Dr. FOONG practises.

4.5/5(2,417)

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital

MSQH

Ipoh, Malaysia

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. FOONG 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.

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital, where Dr. FOONG 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.

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.