Dr. William Choo Ch’ng Hwei is a highly skilled orthopaedic consultant with a strong educational foundation and extensive clinical experience. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the International Medical University in Kuala Lumpur in 2011, followed by a Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (M. Orth.) at the University of Malaya in 2020.

Dr. Choo began his medical career as a House Officer at University Malaya Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur from May 2011 to May 2013. He then progressed to become an Orthopaedic Medical Officer at the same institution, where he served from June 2013 to December 2015. His dedication to the field led him to pursue further specialization, becoming a Master Trainee in Orthopaedic Surgery at University Malaya Medical Centre from January 2016 to January 2020.

Following his specialized training, Dr. Choo joined Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in January 2020, a position he currently holds. In addition to his academic role, he has been serving as a Visiting Orthopaedic Consultant at Hospital Ampang and an Orthopaedic Consultant at Quill Orthopaedic Specialist Centre in Kuala Lumpur since January 2021.

Dr. Choo has a comprehensive range of competencies in orthopaedic surgery. His expertise encompasses general orthopaedic surgery and traumatology, with specialized skills in fluoroscopic-guided pain intervention and interventional pain management, developed during his training at the Malaysia Society of Interventional Pain Practitioner, UKM. Additionally, he has advanced training in ultrasound-guided and C-arm guided injections, gained at Kertha Usada Hospital in Singaraja-Bali.

A member of the Malaysia Orthopaedic Association (MOA) since January 2020, Dr. Choo is actively involved in the professional community. His contributions to the field have been recognized with several honors, including the Best Short Paper Presentation (1st Prize) in trauma at the 7th Congress of the Asia Pacific Trauma Society & 1st Scientific Meeting of the APOA Foot & Ankle Section in Bangkok, Thailand, and 1st Runner Up for the Best Infection Poster Award at the APOA Trauma & Infection Meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Dr. Choo’s career is marked by his commitment to advancing orthopaedic surgery and pain management through clinical excellence, innovative teaching, and active participation in professional organizations. His diverse experience and dedication to patient care make him a valuable asset to the medical community. His passion for educating the public on orthopaedic topics is also shown through his sharing on TikTok and Instagram. Find him online on TikTok and Instagram