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Dr Kenneth Lai Koah Kien

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Dr Kenneth Lai Koah Kien

Dr Kenneth Lai Koah Kien

Nephrology specialist · Kidney diseases — Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Nephrology — National Specialist Register of MalaysiaInternal Medicine — National Specialist Register of Malaysia

Subang Jaya Medical Centre · Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Speaks Cantonese, Bahasa Melayu, English

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About Dr. Kenneth

Dr. Kenneth treats Kidney diseases — Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Dr Kenneth Lai Koah Kien is a Consultant Physician and Nephrologist at Subang Jaya Medical Centre with expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of kidney-related conditions. His clinical focus includes acute and chronic kidney disease, dialysis care, and complications related to kidney function.He is experienced in both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, as well as advanced renal replacement therapies such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and plasmapheresis. He also manages patients with electrolyte imbalances, kidney infections, and systemic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension that affect kidney health.Dr Kenneth provides comprehensive care for patients requiring long-term kidney management, including those undergoing kidney transplantation and follow-up care, with a strong emphasis on improving quality of life and long-term outcomes. MBBS — International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia MRCP (UK) — Member of Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom MSN Board Nephrology — Malaysia Clinical Training — Internal Medicine Training, Ministry of Health Malaysia & Royal College of Physicians UK, 2007 – 2012 Internal Medicine Specialist — MOH Malaysia, 2012 – 2014 Nephrology Fellow — University Malaya Medical Centre, 2014 – 2017 Senior Lecturer — University Malaya, 2015 – 2017 Consultant Nephrologist — University Malaya Medical Centre, 2017 Consultant Nephrologist and General Physician — Manipal Hospital Klang, 2017 – 2021 Consultant Nephrologist and General Physician — Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre, 2021 – Present Nephrology Fellowship — University Malaya Medical Centre, 2014 – 2017

Conditions Treated

Kidney diseases — Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)Dialysis — Haemodialysis and Peritoneal DialysisDiabetesHypertensionCholesterol and related complicationsGlomerular Diseases and Urinary abnormalities (proteinuriahaematuria)Kidney Transplant and related complicationsKidney and urinary tract infectionsInherited kidney diseases (Polycystic kidney diseaseAlport Syndrome)Acid Base and Electrolyte abnormalitiesRenal Bone DiseasesGeneral Medical Diseases and Infections

Procedure Focus

  • Haemodialysis catheter insertion (tunnelled and non-tunnelled)
  • Kidney biopsy
  • Haemodialysis management
  • Peritoneal Dialysis management
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) / Plasmapheresis

Credentials

  • Nephrology — National Specialist Register of Malaysia
  • Internal Medicine — National Specialist Register of Malaysia

Where Dr. Kenneth practises.

Subang Jaya Medical Centre
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Subang Jaya Medical Centre

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Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Subang Jaya Medical Centre is a leading private hospital in Malaysia offering comprehensive specialist care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, and 24/7 emergency services as a trusted tertiary care provider.

Known for

Newsweek Best Specialized Hospitals 2023-2024 recognition · JCI and MSQH dual accreditation · 600-bed capacity with 88% internationally-credentialed doctors · MHTC Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital designation

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English

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