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Dr. Kow Ren Yi 辜仁毅医生

Orthopaedics

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Dr.,. Dr. Kow Ren Yi 辜仁毅医生

Orthopaedics specialist · Orthopaedic Trauma, Limb Fractures, Meniscus Injuries

Fellowship · Fellowship in Arthroplasty — Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia

ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

5 years treating patients

Speaks Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Hokkien, Cantonese, Bahasa Malaysia, English

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About Dr.,. Kow

Dr.,. Kow treats Orthopaedic Trauma, Limb Fractures, Meniscus Injuries.

Dr. Kow Ren Yi is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Robotic Joint Surgeon with expertise in orthopaedic trauma surgery, robotic joint replacement, and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures. His clinical practice includes trauma and fracture surgery of the upper and lower limbs as well as robotic hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Kow is experienced in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for knee replacement procedures and specialises in meniscus surgery including arthroscopic repair. He also performs arthroscopic and ligament reconstruction surgeries of the knee and ankle, as well as arthroscopic procedures for shoulder conditions. Dr. Kow obtained his MBBS from the International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia and completed his Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (MS Ortho) at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He further advanced his training through fellowships in arthroplasty and adult reconstruction in Malaysia and Singapore. Dr. Kow is actively involved in orthopaedic research and has published and co-authored over 60 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is also engaged in academic and professional activities, serving as an editorial board member and reviewer for several orthopaedic journals while frequently presenting at national and international scientific meetings.

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Conditions Treated

Orthopaedic TraumaLimb FracturesMeniscus InjuriesKnee Ligament InjuriesAnkle Ligament InjuriesShoulder Joint ConditionsHip Joint DisordersKnee Joint Disorders

Procedure Focus

Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery
Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery
Trauma & Fracture Surgery (Upper & Lower Limbs)
Meniscus Surgery (Arthroscopic Repair)
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Shoulder Arthroscopy

Credentials

MBBS — International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia
MS (Ortho) — Master of Orthopaedic Surgery
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia
Fellowship · Fellowship in Arthroplasty — Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia
Fellowship · Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction — Singapore

Where Dr.,. Kow practises.

4.8/5(1,213)

ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital

MSQH

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

"Adding Life to Years" or ALTY is dedicated to providing every patient with the right treatment at the right time. As our name suggests, we want to ensure that patients can live with greater comfort and ease of movement, thereby adding quality years to their lives. We do this by providing specific care to each patient. With that in mind, we aim to efficiently and accurately diagnose the cause of your discomfort and provide optimal solutions through our Orthopaedic Spine and Orthopaedic Joint clinical services. Additionally, we offer general and sports medicine health screening services under ALTY Screening, our comprehensive and established screening centre that provides early detection and prevention of health problems. At ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, we specialise in both surgical and non-surgical treatments and provide focused care for a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Our hospital is also equipped with cutting-edge sophisticated technology that is effectively utilised throughout the entire patient's journey - from diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

Known for

Joint replacement surgery patients · Athletes with sports injuries · Spine and trauma care patients

Languages

Japanese · Chinese · Bahasa Melayu · English

If our doctors recommend Dr.,. Kow for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital's own price, not more.

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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.

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More Orthopaedics specialists our doctors choose from.

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Assoc. Prof. (C) Dr. Ruslan Nazaruddin Simanjuntak

15+ years of experience · Bones & joints · Kuala Lumpur

Senior orthopaedic consultant specializing in arthritis and sports injury management. He has extensive experience in joint reconstruction, minimally invasive procedures, and sports injury treatment, helping patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

Conditions treated

Joint Replacement Surgery · Sports Injury Reconstruction

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Prof Dr. Azhar M. Merican

Bones & joints · Kuala Lumpur

Consultant Orthopaedic, Joint & Trauma Surgeon with expertise in hip and knee replacement, trauma surgery, arthroscopy, and ligament reconstruction.

Conditions treated

Hip & Knee Replacement · Orthopaedic Trauma

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Dato' Dr. Badrul Shah Badaruddin

35+ years of experience · Bones & joints · Kuala Lumpur

Awarded the Darjah Dato' Paduka Mahkota Terengganu (DPMT) Past President of Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) 2015/2016 Founding President of Malaysian Society for Hip and Knee Surgeons 2019 Invited speaker and presenter at major international and national meetings

Conditions treated

Robotic Joint Replacement · Hip & Knee Arthroscopy

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Dato' Dr. K.S. Sivananthan

48+ years of experience · Bones & joints · Kuala Lumpur

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in trauma and spine surgery with extensive international training and decades of experience in orthopaedic practice.

Conditions treated

Musculoskeletal Trauma · Spine Surgery

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Dr. Kow Ren Yi 辜仁毅医生

Orthopaedics

Dr.,. Dr. Kow Ren Yi 辜仁毅医生

Orthopaedics specialist · Orthopaedic Trauma, Limb Fractures, Meniscus Injuries

Fellowship · Fellowship in Arthroplasty — Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia

ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

5 years treating patients

Speaks Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Hokkien, Cantonese, Bahasa Malaysia, 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.,. Kow

Dr.,. Kow treats Orthopaedic Trauma, Limb Fractures, Meniscus Injuries.

Where Dr.,. Kow practises.

4.8/5(1,213)

ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital

MSQH

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

Known for

Joint replacement surgery patients · Athletes with sports injuries · Spine and trauma care patients

Languages

Japanese · Chinese · Bahasa Melayu · English

If our doctors recommend Dr.,. Kow for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital's own price, not more.

View Hospital

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.