Trusted Lung Specialist in Malaysia
at LungPoint, Sunway Medical Centre Damansara
When every breath becomes a daily concern, a routine consultation isn’t enough. You need precise answers and a dedicated partner in your health. At LungPoint, the specialist respiratory clinic of Dr. Soo Chun Ian at Sunway Medical Centre Damansara (SMCD), we combine clinical accuracy with personalized patient support. That is our unwavering promise to you.
Trusted Lung Specialist in Malaysia
at LungPoint, Sunway Medical Centre Damansara
When every breath becomes a daily concern, a routine consultation isn’t enough. You need precise answers and a dedicated partner in your health. At LungPoint, the specialist respiratory clinic of Dr. Soo Chun Ian at Sunway Medical Centre Damansara (SMCD), we combine clinical accuracy with personalized patient support. That is our unwavering promise to you.
A leading expert in treating lung disease, Dr. Ian Soo is a Consultant Respiratory & Medical Physician (Pulmonologist) with over a decade of clinical experience.
He holds the distinction of being the first Malaysian Respiratory physician to earn a formal accreditation in Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy from the prestigious European Respiratory Society. Having personally performed more than 800 EBUS cases, Dr. Ian provides world-class expertise in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer.
A leading expert in treating lung disease, Dr. Ian Soo is a Consultant Respiratory & Medical Physician (Pulmonologist) with over a decade of clinical experience.
He holds the distinction of being the first Malaysian Respiratory physician to earn a formal accreditation in Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy from the prestigious European Respiratory Society. Having personally performed more than 800 EBUS cases, Dr. Ian provides world-class expertise in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer.
Why Patients Choose us as Their Lung Specialist Malaysia
Three things set this clinic apart, and each one is something most general respiratory departments cannot offer.
Comprehensive Care & Ventilation Support for Chronic Respiratory Conditions
Managing complex lung conditions is often a long-term journey. Dr. Ian Soo runs a specialized Chronic Respiratory Care Programme that includes Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP), tracheostomy ventilation, and home respirator support. Bringing vital expertise to neurology related respiratory care. He also serves as the respiratory consultant for the multidisciplinary care team for Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients at Universiti Malaya, managing the complex needs of ventilator-dependent patients.
Bringing Extensive Experience in Treating Respiratory Related Conditions — Experience You Can Truly Lean On.
Dr. Ian Soo spent 8 years serving as a Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine at both Universiti Malaya Medical Centre and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre. He completed his subspecialty training in respiratory critical care and ventilation support at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
Advanced EBUS and Diagnostic Precision
Dr. Ian Soo is trained in advanced respiratory endoscopy through the European Respiratory Society, completing prestigious programs at the Thoraxklinik in Heidelberg, Germany, and the Amsterdam University Medical Centres in the Netherlands. At SMCD, he utilizes both Radial and Linear EBUS, alongside advanced ultrasound-guided techniques, ensuring you receive a confident and highly accurate diagnosis
Conditions We Treat
Lung Infections
Pneumonia and Tuberculosis
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Diagnosis and Treatment
Pleural Diseases
Pleural Effusion, Infection, Fluid Drainage
Lung cancer
Screening, Advanced diagnosis, Endoscopy Biopsy and Precise Staging.
Asthma and COPD
Diagnosis, Control of Symptoms, Long-Term Management, Allergen Testing
Chronic Respiratory Failure
Home Ventilator, CPAP & BIPAP, Tracheostomy Support
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Sleep Apnoea Assessment and Sleep Studies. CPAP & BIPAP Support
Respiratory Medicine Meets Compassionate Care
Dr. Soo Chun Ian is a distinguished Respiratory Physician (Pulmonologist) with over a decade of experience, renowned for treating advanced lung diseases and providing patient-centered care.
Dr. Ian underwent his subspecialty training in Malaysia and at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore. During his time in Singapore, his training was focused on critical care and ventilation support for patients experiencing respiratory failure.
His expertise is in advanced respiratory endoscopy techniques for diagnosing thoracic disorders and staging of lung cancer. He underwent training through the European Respiratory Society (ERS), a program which included renowned institutions such as Thoraxklinik in Heidelberg, Germany, and the Amsterdam Medical Centre in the Netherlands. Dr. Ian is recognized as the first Malaysian pulmonologist to obtain formal accreditation in EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) bronchoscopy by the ERS. To date, he has successfully performed over 500 cases of endobronchial ultrasound for diagnosis and staging for lung cancer.
Dr. Ian also specializes in treating patients with chronic respiratory failure requiring home respirator support. He serves as the primary respiratory physician providing consultations and support for patients with respiratory failure related to neurological disorders. Furthermore, he is the respiratory consultant for the multidisciplinary care team for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients at Universiti Malaya, where he manages patients with chronic respiratory failure dependent on ventilators.
Previously, he served as a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, bringing unwavering years of experience in respiratory medicine.
Leading the Way in Specialist Respiratory Care
We believe every breath matters. As leaders in lung specialist Malaysia, we are the ultimate destination for Advanced Respiratory Care. Our commitment is to provide timely diagnosis using cutting-edge technology, optimal and personalised treatment for our patients. Choose LungPoint (Dr. Ian Soo’s Specialist Clinic) @ Sunway Medical Centre Damansara for superior care and enhance your lung health.
Airway Diseases
Airway (breathing tubes) diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common causes of a chronic cough. Both conditions involve inflamed and narrowed airways. In asthma, this is caused by overly sensitive airways in response to triggers. COPD meanwhile is typically caused by smoking, an irreversible lung damage that worsens over time.
Lung Infection
Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, tuberculosis, and occasionally fungi, Pneumonia cases can range from mild, moderate, to severe with common presenting symptoms like cough, fever, and shortness of breath.
Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
ILD are a diverse group of chronic conditions characterised by inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) of the supportive tissue of the lungs. ILD may be triggered by environmental exposure, medications, autoimmune issues, or unknown cause (idiopathic) in some cases.
Pleural Diseases
Pleural diseases (Pleural is a cavity between the lungs and the chest cavity) typically may involve inflammation or fluid accumulation (pleural effusion) from infection, inflammation or malignancies.
Sleep Disordered Medicine
Sleep Disorders Medicine specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions like sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome, which significantly disrupt normal sleep and impact overall health. These disorders can lead to poor sleep quality, fatigue and serious health risks, necessitating accurate identification through specialized diagnostics such as Polysomnography (sleep study).
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lung tissue. It is categorised primarily as either non-small cell or small cell lung cancer, and is most frequently linked to smoking though environmental factors do contribute. Early stages often present without symptoms, while later stages may involve advanced symptoms like unexplained weight loss and breathlessness. We utilise advanced diagnostics for early detection and deliver personalised, multidisciplinary treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
Subspecialization
Procedure Focus
Basic Respiratory Endoscopy
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Diagnostic bronchoscopy
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Bronchoalveolar lavage
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Diagnostic Pleuroscopy
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Pleural Procedures, Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placement
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Pleural drainage
Advance Respiratory Endoscopy
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Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
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Esophageal Endobronchial ultrasound (EUS-B)
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Respiratory Cyrosurgery
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Respiratory Electrosurgery
Respiratory Ultrasonography
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Respiratory Thoracic Ultrasound
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Critical Care Ultrasound
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Thoracic ultrasound guided biopsy
Postgraduate Training
- Membership of Royal College of Physicians of UK (MRCP UK)
- Membership of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCPS Glasgow)
- Respiratory Medicine Fellowship (MOH Malaysia)
- Advance Diagnostic Respiratory Endoscopy (MOH Malaysia)
- Respiratory Medicine Training (2017) Singapore
- Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (European Respiratory Society)
- Certified Endobronchial Ultrasound Operator (Europe Respiratory Society)
- Certified Thoracic Ultrasound Operator (Europe Respiratory Society)
- Certified Critical Care Ultrasound Operator (CEURF, France)
Memberships & Associations
- Royal College of Physicians of UK
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- American College of Chest Physician
- European Respiratory Society (ERS)
- World Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP)
- Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR)
- Malaysian Thoracic Society
- Malaysian Association for Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology (MABIP)
Clinical Focus
- Asthma, COPD
- Respiratory infection
- Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
- Pleural Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease (Lung Fibrosis and Orphan Lung Disease)
- Chronic Lung disorder and Respiratory Failure
- Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Home Mechanical Ventilation
- Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
- National Specialist Registration (NSR) Internal Medicine 2016
- National Specialist Registration (NSR) Respiratory Medicine 2019
Medical School
- University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Our Location
Patients travel to us from all across Malaysia and some from Indonesia and Cambodia—often seeking an urgent biopsy or a trusted second opinion. What they share about their experience is remarkably consistent: they felt thoroughly informed, unhurried, and genuinely cared for. This is the unwavering standard of care that Dr. Ian Soo and his team bring to every single patient.
Nearest MRT station: Surian MRT station (Kajang-Kwasa Damansara line). Approximately 5 to 8 minute walk time (450 metres)
Key Landmarks & Travel Connectivity.
Shopping & local landmarks: Located approximately 3.2 KM from IKEA Damansara & 4.0 KM from 1 Utama shopping centre.
Expressway access: The hospital is easily accessed via major expressways, including the LDP (Damansara-Puchong expressway), NKVE(North Klang Valley Expressway), North-South Expressway, ELITE Expressway and DASH (Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway).
Airport travel: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminal 1 & 2) is 64.5 KM from us with travel primarily via the expressways.
Our Location
Patients travel to us from all across Malaysia and some from Indonesia and Cambodia—often seeking an urgent biopsy or a trusted second opinion. What they share about their experience is remarkably consistent: they felt thoroughly informed, unhurried, and genuinely cared for. This is the unwavering standard of care that Dr. Ian Soo and his team bring to every single patient.
Nearest MRT station: Surian MRT station (Kajang-Kwasa Damansara line). Approximately 5 to 8 minute walk time (450 metres)
Key Landmarks & Travel Connectivity.
Shopping & local landmarks: Located approximately 3.2 KM from IKEA Damansara & 4.0 KM from 1 Utama shopping centre.
Expressway access: The hospital is easily accessed via major expressways, including the LDP (Damansara-Puchong expressway), NKVE(North Klang Valley Expressway), North-South Expressway, ELITE Expressway and DASH (Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway).
Airport travel: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminal 1 & 2) is 64.5 KM from us with travel primarily via the expressways.
Feedback From the Patients
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When it comes to your respiratory health, having the right team by your side changes everything. If you or someone you love is managing a lung condition, Dr. Ian Soo’s Respiratory Clinic at LungPoint is here to support you. Connect with our team for a dedicated consultation or an expert second opinion
