Consultant Neurologist · Malaysia

Dr. Yap Siew Mei

MBBChBAO (Ire) · MD (Ire) · MRes (UK) · MRCP (Ire) · MRCP (UK) · SCE Neurology (UK) · CSCST Neurology

Committed to providing clear explanations of up-to-date, evidence-based clinical information, personalised care, and a compassionate, empathetic approach, helping you and your family feel informed and supported throughout your journey.

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Bahasa Malaysia
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Mandarin Chinese
Dr. Yap Siew Mei, Consultant Neurologist
About

International expertise,
personalised care

Dr. Yap Siew Mei brings more than 11 years of experience in clinical neurology gained across Ireland and the United Kingdom to her practice in Malaysia.

11+ Years in Neurology
18 Hospitals across 7 cities worldwide
35+ Peer-reviewed publications
100+ Clinical presentations delivered
  • Trained in Ireland & the United Kingdom (UK), including at Queen Square, London
  • Board-certified in Neurology in Ireland and Registered as a Neurology Specialist in the UK and in Malaysia
  • Over 11 years' clinical experience across the full spectrum of neurological disease - from mild to severe, acute & chronic - having encountered a diverse range of disease presentations & trajectories across public, private, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary hospital settings
  • Successfully completed a 3-year clinical fellowship and doctorate in multiple sclerosis in Dublin
  • Successfully completed a 1-year master's degree in London
  • Successfully completed the UK Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) in Neurology
  • Extensive portfolio in clinical research, audit, teaching, and management
  • Dr. Yap's publication portfolio can be found here: researchgate.net/profile/Siew-Mei-Yap
    This includes 12 first-authored conference abstract publications and 15 first-authored journal publications including in Multiple Sclerosis Journal, Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis Journal Experimental Translational and Clinical, Journal of Neuropsychology, Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, Irish Medical Journal, Seizure, Muscle and Nerve, British Medical Journal (BMJ) Case Reports, and Practical Neurology
Symptoms We Assess

I'm worried. When do
I seek help?

The following symptoms may have a neurological cause. Timely assessment can make a significant difference in outcomes.

Headache
Dizziness
Numbness of face/arm/leg
Tingling of face/arm/leg
Weakness of face/arm/leg
Walking problems
Balance problems & frequent falls
Tremor, twitching, & other involuntary movements
Memory & thinking problems
Loss of consciousness / blackouts
Seizures / fits
Visual problems
Speech problems
Swallowing problems
Diseases We Evaluate

Neurological diseases
& syndromes

Dr. Yap evaluates a broad spectrum of neurological disorders including but not limited to the following:

Migraine, Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia, & other headache disorders
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo & other vestibular disorders
Stroke, Transient Ischaemic Attack, & other cerebrovascular disorders
Epilepsy
Dementia (including Alzheimer's, Vascular, Lewy Body, etc.) & other disorders of cognition
Parkinson's Disease and related disorders
Essential Tremor
Restless Legs Syndrome
Other movement disorders
Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD), MOG-associated disease (MOGAD)
Myasthenia Gravis & other neuromuscular disorders
Other neuroimmunological disorders
Spinal cord disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bell's Palsy
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Cervical and/or lumbosacral radiculopathy
Other peripheral neuropathy disorders
Post-Traumatic Brain Injury / Concussion Syndrome
Functional Neurological Disorder
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Reduce your worries and
start feeling better

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