CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. WONG CHEE KUAN

(Consultant Respiratory Physician)
Dr. Wong Chee Kuan is a distinguished medical lecturer and consultant pulmonologist at the Universiti Malaya, specializing in respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis, COVID-19 pneumonia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. He currently serves as the Head of the Division of Respiratory Medicine and the Chairman of the UMMC Tuberculosis (TB) Committee, where he has played a pivotal role in advancing the understanding and management of respiratory diseases. Dr. Wong earned his medical degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and obtained Membership of the Royal College of Physician (MRCP) in the United Kingdom. He further completed his fellowship in Respiratory Medicine at Universiti Malaya, cementing his expertise in the field. With a career spanning over a decade, Dr. Wong has made significant contributions to clinical research, medical education, and patient care. He is an active researcher and has published extensively in high-impact journals, addressing critical issues such as severe asthma, COPD, and long-term effects of COVID-19. His research efforts are supported by national and international funding bodies, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Dr. Wong has led multiple clinical trials, contributing to advancement in respiratory medicine. In addition to his research, Dr. Wong is a passionate educator, supervising postgraduate students and mentoring future healthcare professionals. He has also contributed to the development of national TB clinical practice guidelines and serves on various professional committees, including the Malaysian Thoracic Society. A sought-after speaker and panelist, he frequently shares his expertise at conferences and workshop, both locally and internationally. Dr. Wong is committed to improving the quality of life for patients with respiratory diseases and aims to contribute toward eradicating tuberculosis by 2035 through his leadership, research, and advocacy.  
PROFILE
Address
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Office of The, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website
umexpert.um.edu.my/ckwong
CONTACT
Telephone
0379492867
Email
ckwong
ckwonggmail.com
RESEARCH ID
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Orcid id
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8678-4664
Researcher id
GRS-1870-2022
Scopus id
56331134400
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Profesional Certificate, , Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2010
Doctor of Medicine (Md), Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 2002
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/ FELLOWSHIP
WORKING EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT
Research Areas
Tuberculosis, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Viral pneumonia, Lung cancer
H Index: 4.00
Total Journal Publication: 58
Sum of Citation: 60.00
Books: 0
Proceedings: 0
Research Grants: More than RM Five million three hundred and twenty nine thousand two hundred and fifty one