Professor Dato' Dr Christopher Boey Chiong Meng

Professor Dato' Dr. Christopher Boey Chiong Meng is a highly eminent Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Gastroenterologist at UM Specialist Centre, with a distinguished career built on a foundation of prestigious international training and academic excellence. He graduated from the University of London and gained invaluable experience in renowned UK hospitals, including the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children in London. This formative overseas training provided him with a world-class perspective on paediatric care. A trailblazer in his field, Professor Boey established the Unit of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Malaya Medical Centre, now recognized as a national centre of excellence. His expertise is further underscored by multiple fellowships, including from the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health of the United Kingdom. He has also held esteemed positions such as Visiting Fellow in paediatric gastroenterology in Australia and Visiting Professor at leading universities in Tokyo. As a testament to his expertise, Professor Boey has received numerous accolades, including 'The Young Clinician's Award' by the Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology. He is a past President of the Asian Pan-Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, highlighting his international leadership. Parents can be assured that their children are under the care of a globally recognized expert and a compassionate physician dedicated to the specialized digestive health needs of young patients.