What conditions do paediatricians treat?

They handle a variety of childhood ailments, such as:Fever, cough, colds, and fluEar infectionsAsthma and allergiesSkin rashesADHD and behavioural disordersGrowth or developmental delaysStomachaches, constipation, and other GI problemsInjuries and minor trauma

When should you see a paediatrician?

A paediatrician must be visited for:Newborn checkupsWell-child visits regularlyImmunisationDevelopment problemsInfection, fever, or ongoing symptomsSchool or behavioural problemsAny medical child problem

Dr. Ng Ruey Terng - Pediatrician, Malaysia: Online Consultation, Appointment, Reviews

About Dr. Ng Ruey Terng

Dr. Ng Ruey Terng is a Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
He is an Expert in managing conditions such as general paediatrics, paediatric liver diseases, and pre- and post-liver transplant care.
He Holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from University Putra Malaysia and a Master of Paediatrics from the University of Malaya.
He completed advanced paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology training through international fellowships, including at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, UK.
He is a member of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia and the Malaysian Paediatric Association.
He is fluent in English, Bahasa Melayu, and Mandarin.

Conditions treated by Dr. Ng Ruey Terng

General Paediatrics
Hepatology & Nutrition
Paediatric Gastroenterology
Pre - and Post-Liver Transplant Care

Area of Interest

Breath Test (Hydrogen & Urea)
Capsule Endoscopy
Colonoscopy: Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGDS): Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Feeding Tube Insertion
Ultrasound-Assisted Liver Biopsy.

Qualification

University Putra Malaysia, Doctor of Medicine (1997 - 2002)
University of Malaya - Master of Paediatrics, General Paediatrics.

Work Experiences

Associate Professor - University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2011 - 2024)
International Fellow - BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, Birmingham, United Kingdom (2015-2016)
Paediatrician, MOH (Jul 2002 - Oct 2011)

Memberships (6)

Academy of Medicine Malaysia
Asia Pan-Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (APPSPGHAN)
Malaysian Medical Association (MMA)
Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA)
Malaysian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (MySPGHAN)
MRCPCH (UK)

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FAQ's Related to Pediatrician

Paediatricians handle everything from routine checkups and immunisations to diagnosing and treating diseases, infections, injuries, growth and developmental problems, and behavioural disorders.

They handle a variety of childhood ailments, such as:

Fever, cough, colds, and flu
Ear infections
Asthma and allergies
Skin rashes
ADHD and behavioural disorders
Growth or developmental delays
Stomachaches, constipation, and other GI problems
Injuries and minor trauma

A paediatrician must be visited for:

Newborn checkups
Well-child visits regularly
Immunisation
Development problems
Infection, fever, or ongoing symptoms
School or behavioural problems
Any medical child problem

Annual checkups are necessary for kids, especially in their early lives. Checkups are then recommended annually to track development, growth, and overall health.

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