About Us

Advancements in Neuropsychiatric Services in Malaysia

Neuropsychiatric services in Malaysia have experienced significant growth in recent years, contributing to the evolving landscape of specialised brain and mind care. Through a developing nationwide network of consultant neuropsychiatrists, patients are now able to access expertise in managing complex neuropsychiatric conditions across multiple centres in the country.

Within the public healthcare system, dedicated neuropsychiatry services are established in several major hospitals, with ongoing efforts to expand capacity and improve accessibility. In parallel, the field continues to grow through structured training and subspecialty development, ensuring a sustainable pipeline of clinicians with expertise in neuropsychiatry. This continued expansion reflects a strong commitment to delivering comprehensive and specialised care for patients with complex neurological and psychiatric presentations.

Commitment in Providing Comprehensive Neuropsychiatric Care

Neuropsychiatrists work closely within a multidisciplinary team comprising neurologists, neuroradiologists, neurorehabilitation physicians, nuclear medicine physicians, neuropsychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other allied healthcare professionals.

This collaborative approach enables a comprehensive diagnostic and management framework, integrating clinical expertise with advanced investigations and current evidence-based practices. Through this model, patients receive holistic, individualised care tailored to the complex interplay between neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Such an integrated approach reflects the ongoing commitment within Malaysia’s healthcare system to deliver high-quality, specialised neuropsychiatric care with precision, expertise, and compassion.

Our areas of Expertise

Neurocognitive disorders

Young-onset dementia (YOD), including atypical Alzheimer’s disease and primary progressive aphasia
Mild cognitive impairment and early dementia in younger individuals
Cognitive impairment associated with psychiatric conditions

Neurobehavioural issues due to neurological conditions

Psychological and behavioural changes arising from neurological illness, including:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Stroke-related cognitive and behavioural issues
Movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease
Autoimmune and demyelinating conditions such as anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis and multiple sclerosis

Functional neurological disorders

Functional seizures (non-epileptic events)
Functional movement disorders including tremor, dystonia, and gait disturbance
Functional cognitive disorder
Other symptoms affecting speech, sensation, swallowing, or motor function

Neuropsychiatry of Movement disorders

Parkinson’s disease, including non-motor symptoms
Huntington’s disease
Drug-induced movement disorders such as tardive syndromes
Tic disorders and Tourette syndrome

COMPLEX DIAGNOSTIC CASES

Expert evaluation of patients with atypical psychiatric presentations
Assessment of overlap between neurological and psychiatric conditions
Clarification of unclear or difficult diagnoses

Sleep Disorders

REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD)
Narcolepsy
Insomnia and related conditions

Neurostimulation and Neuromodulation

Electroconvulsive therapy for complex neurological conditions with ECT
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Pre-Surgical Neuropsychiatric Evaluation

Pre- and post-operative cognitive and psychological assessment
Evaluation for epilepsy surgery and DBS