Founding Director
Dr Azman Raffiq
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Former Head of Neurosurgery, Hospital Pulau Pinang
[One sentence in Dr Azman’s own words about how he works with patients.]
- Consults in
- English, Bahasa Malaysia
- Appointments
- Often the next day
- Clinic
- Suite A505, Pantai Hospital KL
What he treats
Dr Azman treats conditions of the brain and spine. These are the problems he sees most.
Why patients see Dr Azman
Led a public neurosurgery department
Former Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Hospital Pulau Pinang, one of the country’s main neurosurgical referral centres.
Trusted by his peers
Secretary of the Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia (2023–2025), and organising chairman of its 2022 national scientific meeting.
Explains things plainly
Nearly 100 patient-education videos on his YouTube channel, covering brain tumours, stroke, hydrocephalus and spine problems.
In his words
What patients most often ask Dr Azman before their first appointment.
What happens at the first appointment?
[Answer in his voice, 2 to 3 sentences. For example: I examine you and go through your scans with you on screen. By the end, you should know what is causing your symptoms and what your options are.]
When do you advise against surgery?
[Answer in his voice, 2 to 3 sentences. For example: More often than people expect. If your symptoms are likely to settle, or the risks outweigh the benefit, I will tell you that plainly.]
How do you help patients decide?
[Answer in his voice, 2 to 3 sentences. For example: I explain each option, what recovery looks like and what could go wrong, and I encourage you to bring family and take time if you need it.]
Watch and listen
Appointments and insurance
- Appointments are often available the next day, and usually within a weekWalk-ins are seen when the clinic schedule allows
- Insurance follows Pantai Hospital and IHH Healthcare panel coverageGuarantee letters are arranged through Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
- You do not need a referral
- Bring any MRI or CT images, not only the reports
Where to find him
Suite A505, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur
8 Jalan Bukit Pantai, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Qualifications and experience
Qualifications as registered with the Malaysian Medical Council and the National Specialist Register.
Qualifications and registration
| [Basic medical degree] | [University, year] |
|---|---|
| [Specialist qualification in neurosurgery] | [University, year] |
| [Fellowship, if any] | [Hospital, country, year] |
| Malaysian Medical Council | MMC No. 43179 |
| National Specialist Register | [NSR No.] |
Career
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur[Year] – present
- Head of Department, Neurosurgery, Hospital Pulau Pinang2022
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Kuala Lumpur2017 – 2018
Professional roles and publications
- Secretary, Executive Council, Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia2023 – 2025
- Organising Chairman, 20th NAM Annual Scientific Meeting and Penang International Neurosurgical Congress2022
- Co-author, “History of Neurosurgery in Malaysia”, Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences2021
Works closely with
Many cases need more than one specialist. These are the colleagues Dr Azman most often shares cases with, and what each brings.
Dr Kevin Sek Weng Yew
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Together on brain tumours and spine surgery. Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in neurosurgery, and consults in Mandarin.
View profileDr Ng Bing Hui
Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Together on spine surgery. Fellowship-trained in endoscopic spine surgery in Seoul and spinal deformity in Istanbul.
View profileDr Arvin Rajadurai
Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist
Together on aneurysms. European Board-certified. Treats aneurysms through the blood vessel, without opening the skull.
View profileBook with Dr Azman
Appointments are often available the next day. Message us and we will arrange it.