How do I find the right doctor for my medical condition?

On Medifly, you can search doctors by specialty (e.g., Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology), location, and hospital affiliation. Each doctor profile includes their qualifications, years of experience, languages spoken, patient reviews, and areas of expertise. You can also use our AI assistant AIRA to get personalized doctor recommendations based on your specific condition.

Are the doctors on Medifly board-certified?

Yes, all doctors listed on Medifly are verified medical professionals with valid licenses and credentials. Many are board-certified specialists with training from prestigious institutions worldwide. Each doctor profile displays their educational background, certifications, and hospital affiliations for transparency.

Can I communicate with international doctors in English?

Most doctors on Medifly speak English fluently, and many are multilingual. Each doctor profile shows the languages they speak, including English, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, and local languages. International patient coordinators are also available at most hospitals to assist with communication.

How do I book a consultation with a doctor abroad?

You can request a consultation directly through Medifly by clicking on the doctor's profile and using the inquiry form. Many doctors offer teleconsultations before you travel, allowing you to discuss your case and receive a preliminary assessment. The hospital's international patient team will then coordinate appointments and travel arrangements.

What should I look for when choosing a specialist for medical tourism?

Key factors include: 1) Specialization matching your condition, 2) Years of experience and case volume, 3) Hospital affiliations (preferably JCI-accredited), 4) Patient reviews and ratings, 5) Languages spoken, 6) International training or fellowships, 7) Communication responsiveness. Medifly displays all this information on each doctor profile to help you make an informed decision.

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Julian Tan Li KwangMRCS

Brain surgery · Penang

Conditions treated

Brain Tumors · Spinal Cord Disorders

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Fazir bin Mohamad

Bones & joints · Kuala Lumpur

Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon practicing at KPJ Tawakkal

Conditions treated

Spinal Deformity Surgery · Orthopaedic Trauma

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Dr. Ngim Hui-Ling Joanne

Bones & joints · Perai, Penang

Dr. Ngim Hui-Ling Joanne is a Visiting Consultant Orthopaedic and Arthroplasty Surgeon with a special focus on adult joint reconstruction, arthroplasty, and robotic-assisted joint replacement. She provides assessment and surgical management for patients with degenerative joint conditions affecting the hip and knee, including osteoarthritis, joint deformities, instability, cartilage damage, and post-traumatic joint problems. Her expertise includes total and partial knee replacement, total hip replacement, revision joint replacement, robotic-assisted arthroplasty, joint reconstruction, and joint preservation procedures. She completed her Doctor of Medicine at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Master of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Malaya (UM), followed by fellowships in Robotic Arthroplasty in Melbourne, Australia and Arthroplasty with the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

Conditions treated

Robotic Joint Replacement · Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

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Dr Julia Shahnaz MericanMRCP (UK)

Brain & nerves · Kuala Lumpur

Neurologist experienced in managing neurological disorders, headaches, stroke care, and nerve-related conditions.

Conditions treated

Stroke Management · Epilepsy Treatment

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Dr. Mohammad Yusoff Bin Mohd Shariff

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

Consultant of orthopaedic surgery at UCSI Hospital, holding MBBS (MAHE), M.ORTHO (IIUM).

Conditions treated

Joint Replacement Surgery · Sports Injury Management

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Dr. Henry Chan

Bones & joints · Singapore

Dr. Henry Chan is a certified Orthopedic Surgeon accredited by the Ministry of Health Singapore. He graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2004 and later obtained his Master of Medicine in Orthopedic Surgery in 2009. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and completed his advanced surgical training, being conferred Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2013. Dr. Chan was awarded the Human Manpower Development Program (HMDP) scholarship by the Ministry of Health Singapore, under which he completed a fellowship in Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty at the Helios Endo-Klinik in Hamburg, Germany. He previously led the Joint Replacement Unit at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and has performed over 1,000 joint replacement surgeries. He is experienced in advanced joint reconstruction techniques and is actively involved in international teaching and surgical training across Asia. His clinical expertise includes computer-assisted joint replacement surgery such as total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and unicompartmental knee replacement using pinless navigation, patient-specific instrumentation, and robotic-assisted surgery (Makoplasty). He also manages complex revision joint replacement cases including infection, loosening, dislocation, stiffness, and periprosthetic fractures. In addition, he treats general orthopaedic conditions including fractures, sports injuries, ligament and meniscus tears, and spine conditions such as prolapsed intervertebral discs. Dr. Chan is actively involved in academic training as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at NUS and core faculty in the Orthopedic Residency Programme under NHG.

Conditions treated

Robotic Joint Replacement · Revision Arthroplasty

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