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Dr Lau Peng Choong

General Surgery

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Dr Lau Peng Choong

General Surgery specialist · Gastric cancer, Oesophageal cancer

FACS (USA) — Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, United StatesAM (Mal) — Academy of Medicine Malaysia.

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd · Petaling Jaya, 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 Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd. 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. Lau

Dr. Lau treats Gastric cancer, Oesophageal cancer.

Dr Lau Peng Choong is a Consultant Upper GI, Bariatric and General Surgeon at Beacon Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia He specialises in upper gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedures His expertise includes the management of gastric and oesophageal cancers, reflux disease, achalasia, gallstone disease, hernias, and metabolic conditions requiring surgical intervention He is highly experienced in keyhole surgery techniques that promote faster recovery and reduced downtime Dr Lau has pioneered advanced procedures such as Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia in Malaysia and is an early adopter of fluorescent imaging in minimally invasive surgery With a strong academic and leadership background, he is a recognised key opinion leader in upper GI surgery and is actively involved in international conferences and surgical education He is committed to delivering precise, innovative, and patient-centred surgical care. MD (USM) — Doctor of Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia. M. Surg (UM) — Master of Surgery, University of Malaya. Post CCT Fellowship in Upper GI Surgery (UK) — Fellowship training in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, United Kingdom Advanced Gastric Cancer Fellowship (Korea) — Fellowship training in Gastric Cancer Surgery, South Korea.

Conditions Treated

Gastric cancerOesophageal cancerGastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)AchalasiaGastric ulcersGallstone diseaseHerniasObesityMetabolic syndromeMalnutrition requiring surgical care

Procedure Focus

Upper gastrointestinal surgery
Bariatric and metabolic surgery
Laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery
Gallbladder surgery
Hernia repair
Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
Advanced endoscopic procedures
Clinical nutrition support

Credentials

FACS (USA) — Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, United States
AM (Mal) — Academy of Medicine Malaysia.

Where Dr. Lau practises.

4.6/5(5,068)

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd

JCI

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Specialist cancer and multidisciplinary hospital in Malaysia known for advanced radiotherapy and personalized care.

Known for

Advanced cancer treatment technology · Multidisciplinary specialist collaboration · Comprehensive international patient support

Languages

Mandarin · Cantonese · Bahasa Melayu · English · Bahasa Indonesia interpreter available

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

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Paying with insurance?

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd, where Dr. Lau practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA InsuranceAllianzAm Met LifeChubb InsuranceCigna Life InsuranceEtiqaGeneraliGreat Eastern

Hong Leong AssuranceLonpac Insurance BerhadManulifeMBPJ

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. Lau 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 Lau Peng Choong

General Surgery

Dr Lau Peng Choong

General Surgery specialist · Gastric cancer, Oesophageal cancer

FACS (USA) — Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, United StatesAM (Mal) — Academy of Medicine Malaysia.

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd · Petaling Jaya, 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. Lau

Dr. Lau treats Gastric cancer, Oesophageal cancer.

Where Dr. Lau practises.

4.6/5(5,068)

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd

JCI

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Specialist cancer and multidisciplinary hospital in Malaysia known for advanced radiotherapy and personalized care.

Known for

Advanced cancer treatment technology · Multidisciplinary specialist collaboration · Comprehensive international patient support

Languages

Mandarin · Cantonese · Bahasa Melayu · English · Bahasa Indonesia interpreter available

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

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd, where Dr. Lau practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA InsuranceAllianzAm Met LifeChubb InsuranceCigna Life InsuranceEtiqaGeneraliGreat Eastern

Hong Leong AssuranceLonpac Insurance BerhadManulifeMBPJ

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.