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Dr Sean Lim Choon Hean

Dr Sean Lim Choon Hean

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Dr Sean Lim Choon Hean

Dr Sean Lim Choon Hean

General Surgery specialist · Liver diseases, Gallbladder disorders, Pancreatic conditions

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

Speaks Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Hokkien, Bahasa Melayu, English

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About Dr. Sean

Dr. Sean treats Liver diseases, Gallbladder disorders, Pancreatic conditions.

Dr Sean Lim Choon Hean is a general and hepatobiliary surgeon with expertise in liver, gallbladder, pancreatic, and complex abdominal surgery. He provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with hepatobiliary diseases, pancreatic disorders, gallbladder conditions, abdominal tumours, and digestive tract disorders requiring advanced surgical management. With fellowship training in hepatobiliary surgery, Dr Sean Lim Choon Hean focuses on evidence-based surgical care, minimally invasive techniques, and personalised treatment planning aimed at improving surgical outcomes and long-term patient wellbeing. His clinical approach integrates accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centred surgical management tailored to each patient’s medical and surgical needs. He works closely with gastroenterologists, oncologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive hepatobiliary and abdominal surgical care while supporting safe recovery and continuity of treatment. MD (UKM) — Doctor of Medicine from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery (Malaysia)

Conditions Treated

Liver diseasesGallbladder disordersPancreatic conditionsAbdominal tumoursDigestive tract disorders

Procedure Focus

  • Hepatobiliary surgery
  • Liver surgery
  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Pancreatic surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery

Credentials

  • MD (UKM) — Doctor of Medicine from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Where Dr. Sean practises.

Island Hospital
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Island Hospital

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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

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