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Prof. Dr. Dennis Velakoulis
Director & Senior Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Neuropsychiatry Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Professor Dennis Velakoulis graduated from the University of Melbourne in Medicine, completed a Diploma of Criminology before successfully completing his Fellowship for the RANZCP in 1994. He was then appointed as an NHMRC Research Fellow at the Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria, where he worked in Cognitive Neuropsychiatry and began world-leading research into the volumetric measurement of the hippocampus and other brain regions in schizophrenia, publishing in journals such as The Lancet and high-impact psychiatric journals including Archives of General Psychiatry. He completed a Masters of Medicine in Neuroscience in 1997. In 2001, Professor Velakoulis was appointed Director of Neuropsychiatry at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and has led a multidisciplinary team providing clinical care to patients across the breadth of neuropsychiatry. In 2012 he successfully completed his doctoral thesis examining neuroimaging and neuropathological markers of brain changes in schizophrenia. Professor Velakoulis has published over 400 Medline-indexed scientific papers and been a chief investigator of numerous research grants.
Dr. Chee Kok Yoon
Senior Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Dr. Chee Kok Yoon, Head of Neuropsychiatry at the Ministry of Health Malaysia, is a leading expert in neuropsychiatry and neuromodulation, pioneering specialized services nationwide. With a focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and functional disorders, he has played a key role in advancing diagnosis and treatment. His contributions to the field have earned him the title of Distinguished Fellow by the Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists.
Dr. Kenny Ong Kheng Yee
Senior Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
He graduated from International Medical University (IMU), Seremban in 2002. Subsequently, he attained his Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian in 2012, and Fellowship in Neuropsychiatry from Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia in 2016. His special interests include young onset dementia, neuromodulation therapies and administrative psychiatry.
Dr. Noorul Amilin Binti Harun
Senior Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan
Dr. Wendy Kelso
Senior Consultant Neuropsychologist
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Dr. Wendy Kelso is the Clinical Lead in Neuropsychology and Coordinator of Neuropsychology Services at The Neuropsychiatry Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia. With over 20 years of experience in Neuropsychiatry, she specializes in the diagnosis and management of atypical dementias, with a strong focus on supporting family caregivers. Her translational research spans cognition and behavior, dementia biomarkers (NfL), teleneuropsychology, metabolic disorders, Huntington’s disease, and Young Onset Dementia. Dr. Kelso is committed to professional education and training, providing programs for healthcare professionals and organizations. She facilitates Carer Support Groups for families affected by frontotemporal dementia.
Dr. Dhamidhu Eratne
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Dr. Dhamidhu Eratne is a neuropsychiatrist specializing in younger-onset dementia and biomarkers. He graduated from the University of Auckland and completed his psychiatry fellowship in 2016. He is a clinical and research fellow at the MiND Study, focusing on neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. He also holds honorary fellowships at the Walter and Elizabeth Hall Institute and the University of Melbourne, contributing to research, teaching, and supervision.
Dr. Lua Chong Teck
Consultant Geriatric Psychiatrist
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah
Dr. Lua Chong Teck obtained his MB BCh BAO from the National University of Ireland in 2007 and subsequently completed a Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) at Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2015. He later pursued subspecialty training in Geriatric Psychiatry, completing a fellowship at the Mercer’s Institute of Successful Ageing, Dublin in 2020. He currently serves as Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah and is also the Clinical Lead for Geriatric Psychiatry Services in the region. In addition, he is an active member of several professional bodies and plays a supervisory role in the training of postgraduate psychiatric trainees and geriatric psychiatry fellows.
Dr. Mohammad Nabhan Khalil Bin Azizan
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah
A highly qualified neuropsychiatrist based in the East Coast of Malaysia. He received his MD degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2005 and later completed his MMed (Psych) at Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2015. In addition, he completed his neuropsychiatry subspecialty training at HKL and the Royal
Melbourne Hospital and returned to Malaysia in 2022.
Dr. Chhoa Keng Hong
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Hospital Umum Sarawak
Dr. Chhoa Keng Hong, a consultant neuropsychiatrist, leads the expansion of neuropsychiatry services in Sarawak after completing subspecialty training at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Royal Melbourne Hospital. A pioneer in northern Sarawak, his extensive experience across Malaysia has shaped his expertise in patient-centered, multidisciplinary care. Passionate about neuroscience, he actively contributes to research, collaborating on numerous local and international publications. Beyond clinical neuropsychiatry, neuromodulation, and sleep medicine, he is a dedicated educator, training undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychiatry and neuropsychiatry.
Dr. Siti Nor Fadhlina Binti Misron
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Hospital Permai
Adjunct Lecturer, Monash University Malaysia
Dr. Siti Nor Fadhlina Misron is a distinguished neuropsychiatrist at Hospital Permai, Johor, and holds the distinction of being the second female neuropsychiatrist in the Ministry of Health Malaysia. She earned her MMed (Psych) in 2016 and completed an esteemed neuropsychiatry fellowship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 2023. Dr. Misron has contributed significantly to the field with multiple publications on neuropsychiatry, particularly in the areas of ECT and the neuropsychiatric effects of COVID-19. She is also a respected peer reviewer and has authored a book on EEG interpretation for ECT practice.
Dr. Chin Han Lim
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
Dr. Chin Han Lim is a neuropsychiatrist with a Medical Degree (MD) from USM and a Masters of Psychological Medicine (MPM) from UM. He completed his Neuropsychiatry Subspecialty training in 2024 after serving in Borneo for 2.5 years. Dr. Lim is known for his research in neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive disorders, contributing to national and international conferences. He is an active member of several professional societies and is recognized for his leadership and compassionate approach to patient care.
Dr. Mohamad Iqbal Bin Mohaini
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Hospital Sungai Buloh
Dr. Mohamad Iqbal is a neuropsychiatrist who obtained his MBBS from Universiti Malaya in 2010 and MMed (Psychiatry) from UiTM in 2018. After serving for 2.5 years in Sabah, he pursued his passion for neuropsychiatry and completed his subspecialty training in 2024. With expertise in cognitive disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions, Dr. Iqbal is committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of neurological and psychiatric comorbidities.
Dr. Sivenanthini A/P Purana Visvanathan
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Hospital Queen Elizabeth
Dr. Sivenanthini is a Malaysian neuropsychiatrist with over a decade of experience in clinical and community psychiatry. She earned her MBBS from Manipal University in 2008 and her Master of Psychological Medicine (MPM) in 2019. Since 2022, she has been actively managing neuropsychiatry patients during her subspecialty training in Malaysia, with expertise in neuromodulation therapy and caregiver support. Her clinical interests include organic psychiatry, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative disorders.
Dr. Chee Jiunn Heng
Clinical Fellow in Neuropsychiatry
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah
Dr. Chee Jiunn Heng obtained his MBBS (IMU) in 2014 and qualified as a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych, UK) in 2020. He completed a clinical fellowship at the Neuropsychiatry Centre of The Royal Melbourne Hospital in 2025. With a decade of experience in mental health, he is committed to education and mental health advocacy. He will spearhead the neuropsychiatry service in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah once he completes his subspecialty training in 2026.
Dr. Jamaline Chong
Clinical Fellow in Neuropsychiatry
Hospital Permai
Dr. Jamaline Chong qualified as a medical doctor in 2010 and attained membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in August 2017. She is passionate about medical education and training. She serves as an adjunct lecturer with Monash University Malaysia since 2019, and was appointed an examiner for the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK in 2025. She is currently pursuing subspecialty training in neuropsychiatry.
Dr. Afiq Fikri Bin Azmi
Clinical Fellow in Neuropsychiatry
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Dr Afiq is a general psychiatrist who is currently undergoing his first-year fellowship training in neuropsychiatry. He graduated from Volgograd State Medical University, Russia in 2010. He obtained a Master’s degree in psychiatry at Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2020 and served as a general psychiatrist in his hometown of Alor Setar. He was involved in several research such as Methadone Treatment outcome study (MyTOS), a study of depression and anxiety among patients with psoriasis, as well as the association between substance abuse with psychiatric illness before and during COVID-19 Pandemic. He recently contributed to the National Guideline on Standards of Mental Health Facilities and Infrastructure in Malaysia.
Dr. Nur Syamimi Binti Che Md Azim
Psychiatrist
Hospital Tanah Merah
Dr Nur Syamimi qualified with a Master’s degree in psychiatry (USM) in 2020. She has more than 10 years of experience in the field of psychiatry, treating people with a wide range of mental health conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar mood disorder, depressive and anxiety disorder in children and adults. She has a special interest in neuropsychiatry cases such as neurocognitive disorder/dementia, epilepsy with psychiatry comorbidities and others. She is currently pursuing Area of Interest (AOI) training in neuropsychiatry.
Dr. Mazlina Binti Husin
Consultant Neurologist
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah
Dr. Mohd Nazri Bin Mohd Nasir
Senior Consultant Neuroradiologist
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah
Dr. Mohd Nazri Bin Mohd Nasir is a Senior Consultant Radiologist and Head of the Department of Radiology, Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah. He is also the Head of Clinical Radiology Service for the state of Terengganu. He has 25 years of experience as a radiologist which dated back since 2001. From 2009 to 2011, he obtained subspecialty training in Diagnostic Neuroradiology in Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Neurological Intervention & Imaging Service of Western Australia (NIISWA). He had been tasked with the role of Consultant in Charge for Diagnostic Neuroradiology for the Peninsular East Coast region since January 2024.
Dr. Nor Aida Binti Musa
Senior Consultant Rehabilitation Physician
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah
Dr. Rohaya Binti Mohamad@Zakaria
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah
Dr. Rohaya attained her medical degree from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2004 and later qualified as a paediatrician with a Master of Medicine (Paediatrics) (USM) in 2014. She completed a fellowship in Paediatric Neurogenetics at the prestigious McGill University, Montreal, Canada in 2022. She is currently appointed as Paediatric Neurologist in Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah since the completion of her clinical fellowship.
Dr. Benjamin Sachdev
Rheumatologist
Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II
Dr. Benjamin is the current head of the Rheumatology Unit at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II. He graduated from Monash University in 2010 and obtained a Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 2016. He completed his Rheumatology fellowship with the Ministry of Health Malaysia in 2023 and holds a Master of Science in Rheumatology from the University of South Wales (2024). He is a Fellow of the College of Physicians Malaysia and a member of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia. His clinical and research interests include systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis, and inflammatory myopathies. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and currently serves as a committee member of the Malaysian Society of Rheumatology and the Malaysian Young Rheumatologists.
Dr. Mohd Hafiz Bin Abdul Razak@Abd Ghazab
Anaesthesiologist & Clinical Fellow in Pain Management
Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah
Dr. Mohd Hafiz attained his MD from Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy in 2010 and subsequently completed a Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care (USM) in 2022. He served as the Head of Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Hospital Besut prior to pursuing advanced subspecialty training in Pain Management. He is experienced in perioperative anaesthesia, acute & chronic pain services, interventional pain procedures, and multidisciplinary patient care. He is actively involved in education, protocol development, and service innovation with strong interest in evidence-based and future-ready anaesthesia and pain management.