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Dr. Lim Swee San

Neurosurgery

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Dr. Lim Swee San

Neurosurgery specialist · Brain tumours, Spinal disorders, Herniated discs

Timberland Medical Centre · Kuching, Malaysia

Speaks English

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About Dr. Lim

Dr. Lim treats Brain tumours, Spinal disorders, Herniated discs.

Dr. Lim Swee San is a Consultant Neurosurgeon with expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. He treats patients with complex neurological disorders including brain tumours, spinal disorders, traumatic injuries, and nerve compression syndromes. Dr. Lim utilises modern neurosurgical techniques to improve patient outcomes while prioritising safety and functional recovery. His clinical practice focuses on comprehensive assessment, accurate diagnosis, and multidisciplinary management of neurological conditions requiring surgical intervention. He is dedicated to providing personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific neurological needs.

Conditions Treated

Brain tumoursSpinal disordersHerniated discsSpinal stenosisHead injuriesBrain injuriesNerve compression syndromesSciaticaHydrocephalusNeurological trauma

Procedure Focus

Brain surgery
Spine surgery
Neurosurgical procedures
Nerve decompression surgery
Tumour resection
Minimally invasive spine procedures

Where Dr. Lim practises.

4.7/5(2,584)

Timberland Medical Centre

Kuching, Malaysia

Established in 1994, Timberland Medical Centre is a trusted private hospital in Kuching, Sarawak. We are dedicated to continuously improving our services and facilities to provide exceptional medical care to our patients and the community.

Known for

Patients requiring complex surgical procedures · Cardiology and oncology patients · Families seeking comprehensive medical care

Languages

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

If our doctors recommend Dr. Lim for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay Timberland Medical Centre's own price, not more.

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Paying with insurance?

Timberland Medical Centre, where Dr. Lim practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

IA International Assistance Sdn BhdPT AA International Indonesia (Across Asia Assist)Tejani Emergency Assistance (Malaysia) Sdn BhdULINK ASSIST PTE LTD

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.

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Dr. Edawati Binti Dahrawi Edrus

Women's health · Kuching

Dr Edawati Binti Dahrawi Edrus is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Fertility Specialist with expertise in women's reproductive health.

Conditions treated

Reproductive Medicine · High-Risk Obstetrics

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Dr. Leong Wan Hee

Arthroscopy & Sport Surgery · Kuching

Dr. Leong Wan Hee is an Orthopaedic and Sports Surgeon specialising in sports injuries, arthroscopy, and joint preservation procedures.

Conditions treated

Knee Arthroscopy · Shoulder Arthroscopy

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sim Sing YeeMRCP (UK)

Hormones & diabetes · Kuching

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sim Sing Yee is an Endocrinologist specialising in diabetes, thyroid disorders, and complex hormonal conditions.

Conditions treated

Diabetes Management · Thyroid Disorders

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Dr. Josiah Tay Jiann ShyangMRCP (UK)

Brain & nerves · Kuching

Dr Josiah Tay Jiann Shyang is a Consultant Neurologist and Internal Medicine Specialist specialising in disorders of the brain, nerves, and nervous system.

Conditions treated

Stroke Management · Epilepsy & Seizures

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Is Dr. Lim 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. Lim Swee San

Neurosurgery

About Dr. Lim

Dr. Lim treats Brain tumours, Spinal disorders, Herniated discs.

Where Dr. Lim practises.

4.7/5(2,584)

Timberland Medical Centre

Kuching, Malaysia

Known for

Patients requiring complex surgical procedures · Cardiology and oncology patients · Families seeking comprehensive medical care

Languages

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

If our doctors recommend Dr. Lim for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay Timberland Medical Centre's own price, not more.

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

Timberland Medical Centre, where Dr. Lim practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

IA International Assistance Sdn BhdPT AA International Indonesia (Across Asia Assist)Tejani Emergency Assistance (Malaysia) Sdn BhdULINK ASSIST PTE LTD

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.