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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 Hwang Yee Chern

Paediatrics

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Dr Hwang Yee Chern

Paediatrics specialist · Prematurity, Neonatal jaundice, Childhood infections

General Paediatrics & Paediatric Endocrinology

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

Speaks Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, 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. Hwang

Dr. Hwang treats Prematurity, Neonatal jaundice, Childhood infections.

Dr Hwang Yee Chern is a paediatrician with expertise in neonatology and the management of medical conditions affecting newborns, infants, and children. She provides comprehensive neonatal and paediatric care for premature infants, newborn complications, childhood illnesses, developmental concerns, and acute paediatric conditions. Dr Hwang Yee Chern focuses on evidence-based neonatal and paediatric medicine, early childhood health optimisation, and preventive healthcare strategies aimed at supporting healthy growth and development. Her clinical approach combines detailed medical assessment, compassionate family-centred care, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal outcomes for newborns and children requiring specialised medical support. She is committed to delivering comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care while supporting parents through education, long-term follow-up, and continuity of healthcare management tailored to each child’s developmental needs. BA — Bachelor of Arts MBBCh, BAO (Ire) — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics, Ireland LMSSA (Lond) — Licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries, London

Conditions Treated

PrematurityNeonatal jaundiceChildhood infectionsRespiratory conditionsDevelopmental concerns

Procedure Focus

Neonatal care
Newborn assessment
Child health monitoring
Preventive paediatric care

Credentials

BA — Bachelor of Arts
MBBCh, BAO (Ire) — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics, Ireland
LMSSA (Lond) — Licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries, London

Where Dr. Hwang 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. Hwang 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. Hwang 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. Hwang 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 Hwang Yee Chern

Paediatrics

Dr Hwang Yee Chern

Paediatrics specialist · Prematurity, Neonatal jaundice, Childhood infections

General Paediatrics & Paediatric Endocrinology

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

Speaks Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, 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. Hwang

Dr. Hwang treats Prematurity, Neonatal jaundice, Childhood infections.

Where Dr. Hwang 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. Hwang 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. Hwang 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.