Dr. Abu Salim Idris
Neurosurgery
MD (Hons), FAMM, FRCPI, FRCP GLAS, FRCP LOND
Malay, English
Level 5, Suite 16
Tawakkal Specialist Hospital
Specialist care for the brain, spine, nerves and stroke, diagnosing and treating neurological conditions with precision.
Neuroscience and stroke care focuses on the brain, nerves, spine, and nervous system. Patients may seek specialist care for stroke symptoms, headaches, seizures, nerve pain, movement disorders, memory concerns, numbness, weakness, or neurological conditions.
KPJ Healthcare provides access to neuroscience and stroke specialists across Malaysia, helping patients find the right doctor for neurological assessment, stroke care, treatment planning, and rehabilitation support where applicable, supported by diagnostic testing such as EEG and nerve conduction studies and a dedicated multidisciplinary care team.
Our dedicated stroke response teams and top brain specialists provide immediate, life-saving neurovascular care closer to you across our hospital network in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Perak, Penang, Pahang, and East Malaysia.
Whether you are experiencing persistent headaches, dizziness, numbness, seizures, or memory concerns, an early consultation with a specialist can lead to timely diagnosis and treatment. Take charge of your neurological health by booking a consultation with a KPJ neuroscience and stroke specialist today.
Neurosurgery
MD (Hons), FAMM, FRCPI, FRCP GLAS, FRCP LOND
Neurosurgery
MD (UKM), M.MED NEUROSURGERY (USM)
Neurosurgery
MRCP(UK), 2017, Fellowship in Neurology (MOH), Fellowship in Movement Disorder (NZ)
Neurosurgery
MD (USM), MRCP (UK), MSc (Glasg), FRCP (Glasg)
Neurosurgery
MBBS, MMED (UM), FEBN, FESO
Neurosurgery
MBBS (Malaya), MSurg (UM), DPhil (Oxon), Advanced Pain Intervention Fellowship (IPSC).
Neurosurgery
MBBCh.BAO (NUI, RCSI), MMED (USM) (NEUROSURGERY)
Neurosurgery
MBChB (Manchester), MMed (UKM), PhD (Melbourne).
Neurosurgery
M.D. (CSMU), MRCP (UK), M.IntMed (UKM), Neurology (MOH), Fellowship in Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders (UK)
Neurosurgery
MD (UPM), MRCP (UK), SCE (LONDON), CCST (MAL), A.M, Fellowship in Neurology (UK)
A neurologist diagnoses and treats disorders of the brain, spine and nerves, including stroke, migraine, epilepsy, dizziness, numbness, tremor and memory problems.
Use the FAST test: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty. Time to call emergency services. Sudden numbness, confusion, vision loss or a severe headache also need urgent care.
Consider a consultation for frequent or severe headaches, seizures, unexplained dizziness, numbness or weakness, tremor, or concerns about memory.
A referral is not always required for a private consultation at KPJ; bring any prior brain or nerve scan results to help the specialist assess you.
