Neurology in Penang

Neurology is the medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and the network of nerves throughout the body. When the nervous system is disrupted by disease, injury, or structural abnormality, the effects can range from headaches and numbness to seizures, paralysis, and loss of speech

At Sunway Medical Centre Penang, neurology services are provided by specialist neurologists with sub-specialty training in stroke neurology and neuromuscular diseases, supported by advanced diagnostic technology including MRI Brain, MRA Brain, CT scan, nerve conduction studies, and cerebral angiography. When surgical intervention is required, our neurologists work closely with our resident Consultant Neurosurgeon to ensure continuity of care across both medical and surgical management.

Conditions We Treat

Our neurology team assesses and manages a broad range of conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. These include:

1. Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

Stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate assessment and treatment. Stroke care at Sunway Medical Centre Penang is managed through our dedicated Stroke Centre, which provides 24-hour emergency stroke care including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.

Ischaemic stroke (blocked blood vessel)
Haemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain)
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA or mini stroke)

2. Epilepsy and Seizures

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Our neurologists carry out detailed clinical assessment and investigation to establish the correct diagnosis and recommend appropriate management.

Focal seizures
Generalised seizures
Absence seizures
Drug-resistant epilepsy

3. Headache and Migraine

Not all headaches are the same. Our neurologists assess patients with persistent, recurrent, or unusual headaches to identify the underlying cause and guide the right treatment.

Migraine with and without aura
Chronic daily headache
Cluster headache
Headaches secondary to other neurological conditions

4. Movement Disorders

Movement disorders affect the speed, fluency, and ease of movement. Our neurologists assess and manage patients with movement disorders and coordinate ongoing care to support quality of life.

Parkinson's disease
Essential tremor
Dystonia
Chorea
Other movement-related neurological conditions

5. Neuromuscular Diseases

Neuromuscular diseases affect the peripheral nerves, the neuromuscular junction, or the muscles themselves, leading to weakness, sensory changes, and abnormal muscle tone.

Peripheral neuropathy
Myasthenia gravis
Muscular dystrophy
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Motor neurone disease

6. Neurocognitive Disorders and Dementia

Neurocognitive disorders affect memory, thinking, language, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. Our neurologists assess patients with cognitive concerns and work with the patient and family to establish a diagnosis and guide management.

Alzheimer's disease
Vascular dementia
Lewy body dementia
Frontotemporal dementia
Mild cognitive impairment

7. Neuroimmunological Conditions

Neuroimmunological conditions arise when the immune system mistakenly attacks the nervous system, causing inflammation and damage. These conditions require specialist assessment and long-term management under neurological care.

Multiple sclerosis
Neuromyelitis optica
Autoimmune encephalitis
Myasthenia gravis

8. Facial Pain and Cranial Nerve Conditions

Conditions affecting the cranial nerves can cause pain, weakness, or altered sensation in the face, head, and neck.

Trigeminal neuralgia
Facial nerve palsy (Bell's palsy)
Hemifacial spasm
Other cranial nerve disorders

Consult a Neurologist at Sunway Medical Centre Penang

Sunway Medical Centre Penang's neurology service is provided by our team of neurologists with specialist training and experience across a broad range of neurological conditions.

Our team includes a resident Consultant Neurologist with fellowship training in neurology and neuromuscular diseases, and a visiting Consultant Neurologist with fellowship training in stroke neurology.

Learn more about orthopaedic care at our Stroke Centre in Penang