Medical Specialties & Procedures

Gleneagles strives to bring you the best in medical care, covering a wide and diverse range of medical specialties and procedures. Discover the medical and clinical services we have available.

Cardiology

A medical category specialising with disorders of the heart, cadiology is a field that includes diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects and other heart-related diseases. Cardiologologists are physicians who specialise in this particular field of medicine.

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Neurology

Concerned with the disorders of the nervous system like coverings, blood vessels and connective muscular tissues. Neurologists assess patients, investigate, diagnose and treat neurological disorders. Neurologist generally treat diseases and disorders such as epilepsy and seizures, dementia, head injury, migraines, multiple sclerosis and many others.

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Respiratory Medicine

Respiratory medicine is a branch of specialisation that deals with diseases of the respiratory system such as asthma, pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea and even infections and tumors.

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General Surgery

This surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal organs from the intestines to the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and thyroid. Though surgeons may sub-specialise in one or more of these areas using various methods such as laparoscopic surgery, they are still considered to be part of the general surgical team. These specialist surgeons are experts in treating ailments and diseases in the major body systems including cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, excretory, skin, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory and skeletal functions.

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Anaesthesiology

Anaesthesiology is the science of sedation by temporarily blocking the symptoms of pain. Anaesthesiologosts, doctors trained in anaesthesia and preoperative medicine, ensure that the administration of anaesthesia is conducted in a safe and secure manner.

This includes preoperative evaluation, consultation with the surgical team and creating a plan for the anaesthesia tailored to fit each unique individual patient, the provision of pain control and proper post-operative management of patients. (Test)

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Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery can change one's life – especially when used to combat long standing obesity issues. However, it isn't a magical cure as the patient has to change their lifestyle to help maintain their weight loss. The first six to twelve months after their procedure is the most crucial as patients begin to learn to adapt to their new caloric intake and maintain or even improve their weight loss. Patients will also need to adopt an exercise routine to further help benefit the surgery.

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Breast Surgery

General surgeons at Gleneagles Hospital are also equipped with the capabilities and in-depth knowledge to treat patients with breast-related diseases. Breast surgery usually involves the removal of both cancerous and benign lumps as well as other foreign growths and medical prosthesis.

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

This involves the surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs within the thorax (chest) where surgeons generally treat diseases and other conditions related to the heart and lungs. These include but are not limited to operations such as heart by-pass and open-heart surgeries.

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Dental Surgery

Dentists are highly trained doctors specialising in the care of teeth when patients go for annual check-ups. Dental surgery can also include other medical procedures involving the teeth such as root canals, crowns, implants, dentures and other orthodontic treatment.

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Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery (ENT)

Ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists are involved with diagnosing and treating disorders related to the head and neck, covering ailments and problems of the ear, nose and throat as well as allergies and both plastic and facial reconstructive surgeries.

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Endocrine Surgery

Endocrine surgery refers to operations on one or more glands of the endocrine system. There are a number of other endocrine glands and different surgeons specialise in each and every one.

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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologists are specialists who treat diseases of the digestive system and those affecting the gastrointestinal tract including the organs from mouth to anus ranging from indigestion to abdominal pain, appendicitis, jaundice, gallstones, lactose intolerance, hepatitis, reflux, ulcers, and hemorrhoids.

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Head & Neck Surgery

Head and neck surgery concerns the diagnosis, management and treatment of diseases located in the head and neck. From benign to malignant tumors that may require surgery, our dedicated, highly-trained and multidisciplinary team comprising radiation and medical oncologists will evaluate, manage and treat your condition in a careful and holistic manner.

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Hepatobiliary Surgery

As one of the most effective ways to treat liver and bile duct tumours, this form of surgery also helps with treatment of symptoms.

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Hepatology

Hepatology is the field of medicine that focuses on the study, prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases that affect the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree and pancreas.

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Infectious Disease

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Internal Medicine

Internal medicine offers a wide yet detailed program for disease prevention and treatment. Specialists in this field provide a full variety of care for anyone ranging from adolescence to the elderly.

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Interventional Cardiology

Interventional cardiology is a non-surgical option which uses a small flexible tube called catheter to repair damaged or clogged heart structures.

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Neonatology

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Nephrology

A branch of internal medicine dealing with the functions and diseases related to the kidneys, nephrologists diagnose and treat kidney diseases such as renal failure, kidney stones and hypertension.

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Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery concerns the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of nervous system disorders and diseases. The surgical aspect involves operations on the brain, spinal cords, peripheral nerves as well as extra-cranial cerebrovascular systems.

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G)

Obstetrics and gynaecology are two surgical medical specialties dealing with female reproductive health and organs in pregnant (obstetrics) and non-pregnant (gynaecology) women. O&G specialists cover both areas of specialties including childbirth and delivery, as well as women's general health of the female reproductive system.

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Oncology

Gleneagles Hospital medical oncology specialist centre has what it takes to provide a holistic approach in assisting and advising patients on the various aspects related to cancer care from treatment options to its side effects as well as pre- and post-treatment lifestyle changes and care.

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Ophthalmology

These specialists deal with the eyes, from the anatomy, physiology and even their related diseases. Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat patients with eye problems and diseases and might also perform eye surgeries.

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Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery

These are two areas of specialisation are often related as they can be caused by trauma, accidents, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders. Orthopaedic specialists deal with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system and may use both invasive surgical and non-invasive as well as non-surgical means to correct and treat the problem.

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Paediatrics

Paediatricians are concerned with the care of infants, children and early adolescents. Paediatricians are often the primary care physicians from the birth of a child to caring for their health as well as general growth and well-being, including administering inoculations and vaccinations as and when necessary.

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Plastic Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic surgery is often thought of as cosmetic, however, this medical specialty also deals with the correction and even restoration of form and function of various parts of the body such as skin grafting for burns and reconstructive surgery of the hands.

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Rheumatology

Rheumatology involves the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic disease involving joints, soft tissues, autoimmune diseases and other tissue disorders.

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Urology

As a medical specialty that focuses on the urinary tract of men and women, and also the male’s reproductive system, these doctors are trained to diagnose, treat and manage a wide variety of urological disorders such as problems of the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters and bladders as well as those of the male reproductive system.

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About Hospital

Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu

Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu is proud to bring world-class healthcare for international patients to Sabah. With a multi-disciplinary team of doctors and specialists over a wide range of services, Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu is also a Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) accredited hospital, ensuring all patients receive nothing but the highest standards of service quality and patient care.

Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu is home to some of the most advanced medical technologies and procedures available such as:

Cardiovascular and lung centre - a 24/7 centre that provides a comprehensive range of cardiac, lung and vascular services for both adult and child patients. This centre is equipped with a specialised cardiac and thoracic theater as well as an intensive care unit.

Brain and nerve centre - a 24/7 and fully integrated in-house team comprising ready to treat patients diagnosed with brain injuries, epilepsy, sleep disorders, strokes, and neck and spine conditions. The centre also offers Brain Stimulation Therapy via repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS).