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Dato’ Dr Jegan Thanabalan

Brain surgery · Subang Jaya

Consultant Neurosurgeon specializing in brain and spinal disorders with advanced surgical techniques.

Ahmad Mohammed TauqeerMRCP (UK)

Brain & nerves · Singapore

Dr Mohammad Tauqeer Ahmad is a neurologist practising at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. He has a special interest in strokes, epilepsy movement disorders and neuroimmunology. He has experience in treating strokes with neuro-intervention. Dr Ahmad graduated from the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India and later became a member of the Royal College of Physicians, London. He pursued his masters in internal medicine in National University of Singapore (NUS) and received his fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, UK. Furthermore, he has a fellowship from the Academy of Medicine, Singapore in neurology and internal medicine, as well as membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. After completing his residency from AMU, he joined Singapore General Hospital (SGH) as a medical officer and worked in multiple departments such as internal medicine, haematology, cardiology and neurology. He then moved on to become a registrar at the National Neuroscience Institute (SGH) and completed his basic and advanced training at SGH. He was also a clinical tutor at NUS’ Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Dr Ahmad is actively involved in post-graduate and undergraduate medical training, as well as in imparting knowledge to allied healthcare workers and the public. He is an active participant in local committees and a reviewer to many peer-reviewed journals related to neurology. He has also published papers in journals such as Movement Disorders and the Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. He has also participated in many media interviews and public awareness programmes to share his experience and knowledge with the local public on his expertise in stroke management and neurology in general. Throughout his medical career, Dr Ahmad has achieved many awards and recognition for his work in the medical landscape in Singapore, such as the Best Medical Officer Award (SGH), Service Quality Partners Award

Dr. Pitchayapa Sirikunakorn, MD.

Brain & nerves · Bangkok

Dr. Pitchayapa Sirikunakorn is a Consultant Neurologist at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital's Neurological Center, specializing in general neurology and neurophysiology. She provides comprehensive neurological evaluation and treatment for disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and neuromuscular system. Her expertise includes the diagnosis and management of concussion, neuropathy, vertigo, neck and back pain, and neurological disorders involving both the central and peripheral nervous systems. She is committed to delivering evidence-based neurological care through accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment plans, and long-term patient management. Dr. Pitchayapa earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University. She completed the Diploma of the Thai Board of Neurology and received an Advanced Residency Certificate in Neurology from the Medical Council of Thailand, strengthening her expertise in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of neurological disorders.

Raymond Tan Yen LeongMRCP (UK)

Brain & nerves · Kuala Lumpur

Prakash Rameshchandra Paliwal

Brain & nerves · Singapore

Dr Prakash R Paliwal is a neurologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. His clinical interests are in headaches, stroke, movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, autoimmune neurological disorders, demyelinating disorders of the nervous system, as well as muscle disorders. He was formerly a senior consultant in the division of neurology at the National University Hospital (NUH) and previously a visiting consultant at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. Dr Paliwal graduated from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India and obtained his membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, UK. He did his advanced specialist training at NUH in neurology and during that same year, he was awarded the Young Researcher Award from NUH’s department of medicine. He is a fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore and the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh. He also has an American Society of Neuroimaging certification for neurosonology (trans cranial and extra cranial dopplers) and the Asian Epilepsy Academy certification for electroencephalography. While at NUH, he gained experience in treating neurological disorders, and has a special interest in treating stroke during the hyperacute phase and prevention of stroke. He was actively involved in formulating and revising protocol for the hyperacute stroke care at NUH. He was also involved in the Parkinson’s clinic at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and treated patients with Parkinson’s. Besides his clinical work, he was involved in training medical students. He participated as an examiner regularly for neurology training in students’ in-training assessments and was a lead educator for neurology trainees for hyperacute stroke care simulation training at NUH. He was formerly an assistant professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. Dr Paliwal has participated as a speaker and trainer for many symposiums for international neurology delegates on stroke care. He is involved in research on neurological disorders and has published extensively in neurology with the main area of interest in stroke care. He has also written on headache, epilepsy, neuropathies, neurophysiology-related procedures, and COVID-affecting neurology diseases. He has more than 52 international publications including book chapters and published abstracts in international peer-reviewed journals. He is a recipient of the National University Health System-Mochtar Riady Pinnacle Awards (Team Award) for a project on “Time is Brain – Endovascular Therapy: Improving Door To Anaesthesia Start Time”.

Dr. Pornchai Khumsawat, MD

Brain surgery · Bangkok

Dr. Pornchai Khumsawat is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital's Neurological Center. He specializes in neurosurgery, neurocritical care, palliative care, and post-stroke rehabilitation, providing comprehensive care for patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. His clinical expertise includes geriatric neurosurgery, neurotrauma, neuroendoscopic surgery, neuromonitoring, neuronavigation, neurocritical care, and rehabilitation following stroke. He also provides palliative care for patients with advanced neurological diseases, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve recovery and quality of life. Dr. Pornchai obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He completed the Thai Board of Neurological Surgery and the Higher Graduate Diploma Program in Clinical Sciences at Mahidol University, equipping him with advanced knowledge in modern neurosurgical techniques and neurological patient care.

Dr. Roy Koh Kiok Ming

15+ years of experience · Brain surgery · Singapore

Neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex neurosurgical procedures including tumors and vascular conditions.

Ng Yew Poh (Vincent)

Brain surgery · Singapore

Dr Vincent Ng is a neurosurgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore. His clinical interests are cerebrovascular surgery, neurovascular bypasses and revascularisation, neurotrauma, skull base surgery and general neurosurgery. He treats various conditions including acoustic neuroma, brain aneurysm, brain metastasis, cerebral arteriovenous malformation, cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulas, intracerebral haemorrhage, meningiomas, Moyamoya disease, neurotrauma, and sweaty palms (palmar hyperhidrosis). He was the former head of department and senior consultant at the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) @ Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He was also the past regional head of neurosurgery (north) for the National Healthcare Group, and the former head of service for neurosurgery at Woodlands Health. Dr Ng graduated from National University of Singapore (NUS). He then obtained his membership in general surgery conferred by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK. He completed his master’s at NUS. He was awarded the Health Manpower Development Plan award and went for a 1-year fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery at John Radcliffe Hospital, UK. He was conferred a master’s degree in endovascular neurosurgery by Oxford University, UK. To further his clinical research interest, he was awarded a National Medical Research Council scholarship to undertake a master’s in clinical investigation at NUS. At Woodlands Health, he started the neurosurgery service. He has been practising medicine for more than 20 years. Besides his clinical work, Dr Ng was an adjunct assistant professor at the DUKE-NUS Medical School. He is also a clinical senior lecturer at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and he sits on the Yew Tee Primary School advisory committee. He was previously the chairman of the Chapter of Neurosurgeons, Academy of Medicine, Singapore and the president of Clinical Neuroscience Society. He is currently the assistant secretary of Asian Australasian Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is also member of a few organisations such as the Congress of American Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and AO Spine. He was awarded the GCEO Excellence Award for Outstanding Clinician Award, several Singapore Health Quality Service awards, and the National Award (COVID-19) Public Administration Medal.

Dr Ng Wai Keong

Brain & nerves · Subang Jaya

Consultant Neurologist specialising in brain and nervous system disorders

Dr Sani Bin Sayuthi

Brain surgery · Melaka City

Dr Sani Bin Sayuthi is a Neurosurgeon specialising in the surgical treatment of brain, spine, and nervous system disorders.

Dr. Albert Wong Sii HiengFRCS

Brain surgery · Kuching

Dr Albert Wong Sii Hieng is a Neurosurgeon specialising in the surgical treatment of brain, spine, and nervous system disorders.

Prof. Dr. Badrisyah Idris

Brain surgery · Klang

Prof. Dr. Badrisyah Idris is a Neurosurgeon with expertise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. He provides specialised neurosurgical care for patients with neurological disorders requiring advanced surgical evaluation and intervention. Dr. Badrisyah manages a broad range of neurosurgical conditions involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, focusing on accurate diagnosis, patient safety, and optimal functional recovery. His clinical approach combines evidence-based neurosurgical techniques with personalised treatment planning tailored to each patient’s condition and long-term wellbeing. In addition to his clinical expertise, he also holds qualifications in business administration and medical impairment assessment, reflecting his multidisciplinary professional background. Dr. Badrisyah is committed to delivering high-quality neurosurgical care with professionalism, compassion, and modern surgical standards.