Pediatric Medicine

Pediatric Medicine

Introduction

The Department of Pediatric Medicine at Kuala Lumpur Hospital had its beginnings in two wards situated above the current car park in the hospital's main block. Initially, one ward served all children under seven years old, while the other accommodated a few beds for first and second-class patients and included a section for neonatal beds for outborn nursery cases.

A specialized care nursery for inborn cases was established in the Maternity Hospital. By the mid-seventies, as various clinical departments in the medical faculty of the National University of Malaysia commenced operations, the need for a larger and more suitable area for pediatrics became evident.

Efforts to establish the Institute of Pediatrics began in 1982, with its foundation laid down during this period. Unfortunately, due to various challenges, this project was only completed in early 1991. However, the Pediatric Department experienced a temporary relocation to Wisma Kayu in 1988. Despite being housed in an older building, the department operated seven wards dedicated to patients. By then, all children aged thirteen years and below were rightfully placed under pediatrician care. In May 1991, all pediatric activities were consolidated in the present Institute of Pediatrics.

Today, the Pediatric Department has evolved to provide various subspecialty services, serving as a tertiary referral center for the country. Core services in General Pediatrics and neonatal care are also continued. Additionally, the Institute of Pediatrics serves as a tertiary referral center for Pediatric Surgery, Orthopedics, Child Psychiatry, and Pediatric Intensive Care.

Services Offered

1. General Pediatrics
2. Pediatric Neonatology
3. Pediatric Oncology/Hematology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)
4. Pediatric Nephrology
5. Pediatric Neurology
6. Pediatric Dermatology
7. Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
8. Pediatric Infectious Diseases
9. Pediatric Genetics & Metabolic Diseases
10. Pediatric Cardiology
11. Pediatric Ambulatory Care
12. Pediatric Immunology UPM
13. Pediatric High Dependency Care
14. Community & Social Pediatrics
15. Adolescent Medicine
16. Outpatient Pediatric Specialist Clinic

For specific units:

- Oncology/Hematology Unit
- Neonatal Unit
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Pediatric Neurology Unit
- Pediatric Dermatology Unit
- Pediatric Respiratory Unit

For further information, please contact:

Tel: 603 - 2615 5555 ext. 7326 & 6884 (Oncology ward KK3), 5655 (Daycare), 6905 (BMT ward)
Tel: 603-26155555 ext 5471/6191 (Ward SCN)
Tel: 603-26155555 ext 7333 (Ward KK1)
Tel: 603-26155555 ext.6202/7328 (Ward KK2)
Tel: 603-26155555 ext. 6904 (Ward KK6)
Tel: 603-26155555 ext. 6921 (Ward KK5)

Additionally:

- Day Care Unit: Tel: 603-26155555 ext: 5655
- Social Pediatrics: Contact the hospital
- Pediatric Anesthesia and Intensive Care: Tel: 603 - 2615 5555 ext 6891/6889/5640

Email: pead@hkl.gov.my