Neurology

Neurology

Introduction

The establishment of the Neurology Department at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) dates back to 1971, aimed at providing comprehensive neurological services to the people of Malaysia. Housed in the Institute Kajisaraf Tunku Abdul Rahman (IKTAR) building since its official opening in 1975, the department operates alongside the Neurosurgery and Psychiatry departments.

With a commitment to delivering extensive diagnostic and therapeutic care for adults with central and peripheral nervous system disorders, it stands as the largest neurology department in the country, handling the highest patient workload.

Expertise within the department spans various areas, including epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, headaches and pain syndromes, peripheral neuropathies, and infectious diseases. Advanced neurophysiological assessments, such as nerve conduction studies, electromyography, electroencephalography, evoked potential testing, polysomnography, video telemetry recording, and transcranial doppler, are conducted.

The Neurology Department serves not only the Klang Valley but also acts as the tertiary referral center for patients nationwide. Consultation clinics are rotated to major state hospitals across Malaysia by department consultants. Additionally, the department plays a crucial role in residency and fellowship training programs, offering post-basic training in neurophysiology clinical and neuroscience for allied health professionals.

Services provided by the department include:

1. Neurology Ward Inpatient Service: A 28-bed unit with additional rooms for video-telemetry for epilepsy monitoring and a sleep laboratory for all-night sleep studies. The ward offers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including lumbar punctures, insertion of ELDs, plasmapheresis therapy (in conjunction with the Nephrology department), intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, and acute as well as short rehabilitative programs for stroke patients. Muscle biopsies are also performed for the diagnosis of myopathies and muscular dystrophies. Regular grandward rounds are conducted twice a week.

For ward-related queries, please contact 603-2615 6174.

2. Outpatient Clinics: Two general neurology clinics and specialty care clinics for epilepsy, stroke, and advanced Parkinson's disease. Patients are seen on a referral basis, with appointments scheduled by clinic staff. The waiting time for the first appointment may vary from a week to three months, depending on urgency. Emergency cases are accommodated on the same day after consultation between the referring doctor and the neurologist on call.

For clinic-related enquiries, please contact 603-2690 7293.

Contact Information:

Tel: 603 - 2690 5400
Fax: 603 - 2691 1186

Email: neuro@hkl.gov.my