Dr Tan Ru Wei

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About Doctor

Dr. Tan is currently serving as a Consultant Paediatrician in Columbia Asia Hospital-Klang. He graduated from International Medical University & received his qualification as a paediatrician by obtaining Membership of Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health from UK. His special interest includes Paediatrics Palliative Cure & Paediatrics Bioethics.

Practices

Columbia Asia Hospital - Klang

Specialization

Paediatrician

Qualifications

MBBS (IUM), MRCPCH (UK), Certificate in Pediatrics Bioethics (USA)

Medical Registry

Malaysia Medical Council: 47594
National Specialist Register: 135412

Languages

English
Bahasa Malaysia
Mandarin
Cantonese
Hokkien

Conditions Consulted

Child Neurology issues

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Transposition Of Great Arteries

General Paediatrics Condition

Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Diabetes In Children

Allergies In Children

Cornelia De Lange Syndrome

Developmental And Growth Issues

Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Congenital Vertical Talus

Tetralogy Of Fallot

Skin Problems In Children

Incontinence

Pulmonary Atresia

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Truncus Arteriosus

Childhood Bone And Soft Tissue Tumors

Hyperbilirubinemia

Hydrocephalus In Children

Asthma In Children

Bedwetting

Cerebral Palsy

Appendicitis In Children

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Services Consulted

Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment

G6PD Deficiency Treatment And Counselling

Ablls-R For Autism

Neoanatal Echocardiography

Children Asthma Treatment

Developmental And Growth Evaluation

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Management

Cerebral Palsy Treatment

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My daughter is 10 years old but her height is not according to her age and underweight

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UTI in baby for 2 months old

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Visible epiglotis pada kanak kanak 5tahun

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G6PD boy and tystatin

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9 months baby head nodding

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Paediatric idiopathic constipation

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Baby 3-month sleep pattern at night

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Toddler stool become bright yellow and runny

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3 year old wont drink formula or eat

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Should we go to tje clinic

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Oil that safe to use for G6pd deficiency baby

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Supplement food for kids

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Bahaya atau tidak bawa baby 2 tahun travel musim winter

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Coghing on off around a month

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The weight of the baby every month is around 0.4kg-0.5kg. Is it normal?

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Solution of constipation in children age 3 years old and above

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Speech Development for 23 months old baby

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Speech Development of 23 months old baby

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Red penis and scrotum in toddler

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Baby with high fever after vaccination (3rd day). Should we be concerned?

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19 Years Experience Verified

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