How can Medifly.Ai help me?

Medifly.Ai assists you through every step of your medical journey — from finding the right doctor to estimating costs, planning your stay, and arranging travel details. Our in-house doctors also explain your treatment options in plain language, while all clinical decisions stay with your treating physician. We make medical trips simpler, smarter, and stress-free.

How do I schedule an appointment or treatment?

You can click the "Book" button on our website to schedule an appointment or treatment with your chosen doctor. Our team will take care of the rest of the process based on your needs.

Is virtual consultation available before traveling?

Absolutely. We offer a free consultation with our in-house doctor before you decide to travel, so you have a clear picture of your condition and treatment plan before making the trip.

Is consultation available in multiple languages?

Yes, consultations are available in multiple languages so you can communicate comfortably and clearly understand your condition and treatment plan.

Kan Choong Hong

Neurosurgery

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Dr. Kan Choong Hong

Neurosurgery specialist · Spinal cord compression, Herniated disc, Spinal stenosis

Spine Surgery

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

Speaks Malay, Mandarin, Hokkien, 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 Pantai Hospital Penang. 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. Kan

Dr. Kan treats Spinal cord compression, Herniated disc, Spinal stenosis.

Conditions Treated

Spinal cord compressionHerniated discSpinal stenosisSpondylolisthesisNeurological disorders

Procedure Focus

Minimally invasive spine surgery
Spinal decompression
Discectomy

Credentials

MD (UKM); M.S. Neurosurgery (USM); CMIA; NASS Spine

Schedule

Day

Clinic Hour

Monday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Where Dr. Kan practises.

4.7/5(6,665)

Pantai Hospital Penang

MSQH

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

Pantai Hospital Penang is a private hospital in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Established in 1997, the 190-bed specialist hospital at Bayan Baru offers services in Radiotherapy & Oncology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Known for

Patients seeking cardiac or neurosurgery · Individuals requiring advanced cancer treatment · Medical tourists prioritizing accessibility and value

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

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Paying with insurance?

Pantai Hospital Penang, where Dr. Kan practises, works with these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA BerhadAllianz Life Insurance Malaysia BerhadBerjaya Sompo Insurance BerhadEtiqa Takaful BerhadGenerali Insurance Malaysia BerhadGenerali Life Insurance Malaysia BerhadGreat Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) BerhadHong Leong Assurance BerhadKurnia Insurans (Malaysia) BerhadManulife Insurance BerhadMCIS Insurance BerhadMSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Berhad

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. Kan 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.

Kan Choong Hong

Neurosurgery

Dr. Kan Choong Hong

Neurosurgery specialist · Spinal cord compression, Herniated disc, Spinal stenosis

Spine Surgery

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

Speaks Malay, Mandarin, Hokkien, English

Profile verified with the hospital

Asking is free and commits you to nothing, just a WhatsApp chat. A doctor replies in minutes.

Where Dr. Kan practises.

4.7/5(6,665)

Pantai Hospital Penang

MSQH

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

Known for

Patients seeking cardiac or neurosurgery · Individuals requiring advanced cancer treatment · Medical tourists prioritizing accessibility and value

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

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

Pantai Hospital Penang, where Dr. Kan practises, works with these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

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.