With bariatric surgery, the patient not only loses weight but cuts the risk of health problems. For pre-diabetic patients, effective weight loss will reduce their risk of having diabetes remarkably.
Diabetic patients who have had the disease for less than five years have a better chance of going off medications for good. However, one has to eat healthily and exercise regularly to remain diabetes-free.
Dr Pok Eng Hong
MBBS (UM), Ms (UM)
MMC Full Registration No. 39251, NSR No. 129579
Dr Pok is a laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon in Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Graduated from the University of Malaya in 2001, he completed his Masters of Surgery in his alma mater in 2009.
He subsequently trained at the National Cancer Centre of Japan as an advanced therapeutic endoscopist. Soon after, he completed his bariatric and metabolic surgery fellowship in Taiwan.
He returned as a senior lecturer and consultant surgeon at the University of Malaya in 2010.
In addition, Dr Pok's interest is in laparoscopic bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. In 2015, he received the Soudavar Memorial Fellowship in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York.
An intragastric balloon is a non-surgical method used for weight loss. A silicone filled with saline is placed into the stomach to reduce food intake.
Bariatric surgery cuts down food intake by reducing the size of the stomach. It helps an obese person to lose weight by minimising calory intake.
Laparoscopic surgery allows a surgeon to access the inside of an abdomen through keyholes without making large incisions on the skin.
Patient Testimonials
Dr Pok is very caring and provides clear advice on the cause of acute pancreatitis. He advised on the need to remove the gall bladder to avoid recurrence of acute pancreatitis. He is calm, patient and dedicated. I'm always grateful for such life-saving dedication.
C.K. Loo
Dr Pok handled my health case professionally, explained the details and was confident performing my total thyroidectomy. My surgery went well, and my recovery was smooth!
Nany Aftar
I am grateful that I met Dr Pok. He gave me a second life to have a 'New' me and a 'New' life. He is kind and patient. He explained to me the treatment plan and my diet plan as well. I was under his care, and I lost a total of 30kg!
Fion Chan
Dr Pok's a world-class surgeon who saved my life. He is kind, compassionate, diligent and thoughtful in his approach. Three years post-cancer, I comfortably run marathons and mountain trails.
David Spencer
Dr Pok is a very dedicated, capable, thorough and compassionate surgeon who always gives his very best to his patients.
Amrit Dhaliwal
