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🇲🇾 datuk dOCTOR yee kok wah

DD (SU), MD (MBBS) & MSc (UCSI)

One of the speakers in 1st Malaysia Pharmacogenomics Summit 2024, Datuk Dr Yee Kok Wah

Fellowship of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS)

BIOGRAPHY

Datuk Dr. Yee Kok Wah is a distinguished general practitioner and advocate for mental health and special needs care based in Melaka. With a deep-rooted passion for improving healthcare outcomes, Datuk Dr. Yee graduated from Melaka Manipal Medical College in 2004 and has since dedicated his career to advancing the field of integrative health management.

Datuk Dr. Yee’s journey into mental health advocacy began during his tenure as a medical officer at the Psychiatric Department of Hospital Melaka, where he witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by patients with mental health disorders and special needs. This experience ignited his pursuit of more effective treatments, especially for children with conditions such as autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and learning disorders.

Driven by a commitment to evidence-based practices, Datuk Dr. Yee runs Clinic Dr. Yee in Melaka, where he specializes in treating complex mental health-related illnesses and rare diseases in both adults and children. His practice focuses on integrative and functional approaches, aiming to address the root causes of illness rather than just managing symptoms.

Datuk Dr. Yee’s dedication to improving mental health care extends beyond his clinic. He is actively involved with various non-profit organizations, including Persatuan Kanner Melaka (Autism), NASAM Melaka (Stroke), Happy Charity and Montfort Boys School where he works to reduce stigma and raise awareness about mental health issues in the community.

ACADEMIC &
PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Medical Director for Persatuan Kanner Melaka (Autism) (2023)
  • Board of Director for Montford Boys School Melaka (2023)
  • Advanced Certified Autism Specialist, International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, IBCCES (2021)
  • Doctorate in Integrative Health Management, Southwest University (2020)
  • Master of Science, Health Aging, Medical Aesthetics and Rgenerative Medicine, UCSI Malaysia (2018)
  • Fellowship of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS), USA (2015)
  • Board of Visitor for Henry Gurney Reformatory School
  • Board of Visitor for Hospital Melaka (Psychiatry) (2013)
  • Professional membership of International Association of Stem Cell Transplantation USA (2013)
  • Medical Degree, Manipal Medical College, India (MBBS) (2004)
  • Participates in NGOs: Pertubuhan Raubhatulazim Melaka (ADHD), Persatuan Kanner Melaka (Autism), NASAM Melaka (Stroke), Happy Charity, and Montfort Boys School

training & IMPACTFUL CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Yee’s expertise in mental health began during his tenure as a medical officer at the Psychiatric Department of Hospital Melaka. He furthered his specialization by completing a Fellowship of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) in the USA in 2015 and achieving Advanced Certified Autism Specialist (IBCCES) status in 2021. Since 2009, he has operated Clinic Dr. Yee, where he employs evidence-based integrative and functional approaches to address complex mental health conditions and rare diseases in both adults and children. Dr. Yee’s focus lies in treating and advocating for mental health, particularly among children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, ADD, cerebral palsy, learning disorders, and psychiatric illnesses in both adults and children.

LIST OF AWARDS & HONOURS
  • Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (D.P.S.M.) 2022, Honorary Award conferred by Melaka Governor, Tun Seri Setia (Dr.) Hj. Mohd Ali Bin Mohd Rustam
  • Bintang Cemerlang Melaka, BCM 2013, Honorary State Award conferred by State Government
  • Fellowship of Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, MAPS, USA 2015
  • Under the tutelage and mentoring from Dr. Dan Rossingol, President of MAPS faculty

advocacy & philosophy

Dr. Yee is deeply involved in non-profit initiatives aimed at reducing stigma around mental health patients and raising awareness of mental health issues in the community. He collaborates with several NGOs, including Persatuan Kanner Melaka (Autism), Pertubuhan Raubhatulazim Melaka (ADHD), and NASAM Melaka (Stroke). Additionally, he advocates for a holistic approach to treating mentally ill patients and their caregivers, prioritizing comprehensive care over mere symptom management.

LIST OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
  • Montford Boys School Melaka, Board of Director (2023 – present)
  • Happy Charity (NGO), Head of Medical Unit (2020 – present)
  • Video Production for Cancer Awareness and family, Community project from Klinik Dr. Yee (2020)
  • We Bear Love NGO project, Special Advisor (2020)
  • Melaka Junior Football Club, Vice President, Melaka (2010 – present)
  • Persatuan Kanner Melaka (Autism), Board of Director, Melaka (2010 – present)
  • Community project, Volunteer Doctor for Annual Surgical, Medical and Integrative Medicine Missions in Guimaras Island Phillipines, GC Rivera Foundation (2019)
  • National Stroke Association, Special Advisor, Melaka (2015 – 2017)
  • Young Malaysians Movement (Y.M.M), Special Advisor, Melaka (2013)
  • Hospital Melaka (Psychiatric), Board of Visitor, Melaka (2011 – 2013)
  • Henry Gurney Reformed School, Board of Visitor, Melaka (2011 – 2013)
  • St. John Ambulance, Division Surgeon, Bachang, Melaka (2011)
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Journal Publications

  • Farahnaz Amini, Yee Kok Wah, Soh Siew Chin, Adulateef Alhadeethi, Roya Amini and Edmond Ng Siah Chye. (2020), “Awareness and perception of medical genetic services among Malaysian parents of autism spectrum disorders children: the lessons to be learned”, Advances in Autism, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 27-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/AIA-08-2020-0047.
  • Dmitry Klokol1, Mike K.S. Chan, Michelle B.F. Wong, Dina Tullina, Vladimir Chernykh, Yee Kok Wah, and Jere Rivera-Dugenio. (2017), “Pathogenetically based integrative therapeutic strategies in management of autism spectrum disorders”, Stem Cell Res Med, Volume 2 (2)

Book Publication

  • Yee Kok Wah & Tiu Pei Pei, Reference Manual for a person living with a Mental Health Issues, Mental Health Consumer and Mental Health Supporter, Community Project by Klinik Dr Yee

keen to meet? join the pgx summit 2024!

Date: 20th July 2024 (Saturday)

Time: 08:30 AM – 18:30 PM (Registration starts at 07:30am with breakfast provided)

Location: Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur

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