Your Trusted Respiratory Specialist in Malaysia
Choosing the right respiratory specialist in Malaysia for your lung assessment is a critical decision. The accuracy of your diagnostic tests—and the specialized experience of the physician performing them—shapes every stage of your health journey. At Sunway Medical Centre Damansara, respiratory services are personally delivered or directly overseen by Dr. Soo Chun Ian, an ERS-accredited Consultant respiratory physician.
To help you understand us better, this page outlines our clinical services grouped by the natural progression of patient care: establishing an accurate, definitive diagnosis, followed by our comprehensive management.
Your Trusted Respiratory Specialist in Malaysia
Choosing the right respiratory specialist in Malaysia for your lung assessment is a critical decision. The accuracy of your diagnostic tests—and the specialized experience of the physician performing them—shapes every stage of your health journey. At Sunway Medical Centre Damansara, respiratory services are personally delivered or directly overseen by Dr. Soo Chun Ian, an ERS-accredited Consultant respiratory physician.
To help you understand us better, this page outlines our clinical services grouped by the natural progression of patient care: establishing an accurate, definitive diagnosis, followed by our comprehensive management.
Advanced Diagnostic Respiratory Endoscopy
Reaching the right diagnosis is the foundation of good lung care. We use advanced respiratory endoscopy and ultrasound to assess in and outside of the airways and chest with precision.
Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
EBUS combines a flexible bronchoscope with real-time ultrasound, letting us sample lymph nodes and lesions deep in the chest without open surgery. Dr Ian Soo is accredited by the European Respiratory Society to perfom both Linear and Radial EBUS and has performed over 800 cases.
Technology That Improves Accuracy
Sunway Medical Centre Damansara is the first centre in Malaysia to use O-Arm Computed Tomography (CT) during bronchoscopy and EBUS. This gives precise, real-time localization during a biopsy, helping us collect the most accurate specimen.
EUS-B and Pleuroscopy
When traditional airway routes are insufficient, advanced modalities like Esophageal Endobronchial Ultrasound (EUS-B) allow us to achieve precise diagnostic reach beyond the lungs (Adrenal glands and liver). Medical Pleuroscopy enables proper assessment of the pleural cavity and chest wall. By choosing these sophisticated, minimally invasive alternatives over traditional invasive surgeries, our patients benefit from minimal procedural risk and a faster recovery.
Pleural and Lung Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a fast, non-invasive, and highly accurate diagnostic tool. We utilize advanced thoracic and critical care ultrasound to perform rapid, real-time assessments of complex conditions, including pleural effusions, respiratory infections, and lung tumors—as well as highly precise, ultrasound-guided biopsies. Dr. Ian Soo brings world-class expertise to this modality, holding European Respiratory Society (ERS) certification in lung ultrasound alongside specialized critical care ultrasound training from the prestigious CEURF in Paris.
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Diagnostic bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage
Diagnostic pleuroscopy
Pleural procedures and indwelling pleural catheter placement
Pleural drainage
Thoracic ultrasound-guided biopsy
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Diagnostic bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage
Diagnostic pleuroscopy
Pleural procedures and indwelling pleural catheter placement
Pleural drainage
Thoracic ultrasound-guided biopsy
Chronic Respiratory Care Programme
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV/BiPAP)
Complete clinical setup and continuous therapeutic monitoring.
Tracheostomy & Complex Ventilation
Dedicated long-term care and management for tracheostomized patients.
Home Mechanical Ventilation Support
Personalized oversight to ensure safety and optimal respiratory support at home.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Targeted exercise training and clinical education designed to optimize breathing mechanics and maximize quality of life.
Dr. Ian Soo is a recognized leader in managing complex respiratory failure, serving as the primary respiratory physician for patients with neurology related respiratory conditions. He also serves as the Consultant Respiratory Physician for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Multidisciplinary Team at the Universiti of Malaya Medical Centre.
Centre for Respiratory Endoscopy, Lung Biopsy and Lung Cancer Staging
Advanced Lung Diagnostics: Precision and Expertise at LungPoint (Dr. Ian Soo’s specialist clinic) at Sunway Medical Centre Damansara
We specialize in advanced diagnostic respiratory endoscopy (bronchoscopy) and also respiratory endobronchial ultrasound (Radial & Linear EBUS).
We offer precise biopsy and timely diagnosis for patients with lung cancer and other pulmonary abnormalities.
Lung Biopsy
World-Class Expertise
Our specialist is highly trained and certified by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) to conduct even the most complex diagnostic procedure.
Pioneering Technology
We are equipped with advanced respiratory scopes & ultrasound technology (Radial and Linear Endobronchial Ultrasound – EBUS) for accurate, real-time guidance during biopsy procedures
First in Malaysia
Sunway Medical Damansara is the first center in Malaysia to utilize the O-Arm Computed Tomography (CT) during bronchoscopy & EBUS. This provides unparalleled, precise localization for biopsies, ensuring the most accurate sample collection possible.
Lung Cancer Staging
Precise Cancer Staging
We are one of the few centers in Malaysia equipped and have vast experience to perform accurate mediastinal staging for lung cancer. This is a critical step in determining the best treatment path.
Dedicated Support Team
Your safety and comfort are our priority. All procedures are supported by our highly skilled endoscopy support team, anaesthesiologists and intensivists who ensure the highest level of care throughout your visit.
Centre for Respiratory Endoscopy, Lung Biopsy and Lung Cancer Staging
Advanced Lung Diagnostics: Precision and Expertise at LungPoint (Dr. Ian Soo’s specialist clinic) at Sunway Medical Centre Damansara
We specialize in advanced diagnostic respiratory endoscopy (bronchoscopy) and also respiratory endobronchial ultrasound (Radial & Linear EBUS).
We offer precise biopsy and timely diagnosis for patients with lung cancer and other pulmonary abnormalities.
Lung Biopsy
World-Class Expertise
Our specialist is highly trained and certified by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) to conduct even the most complex diagnostic procedure.
Pioneering Technology
We are equipped with advanced respiratory scopes & ultrasound technology (Radial and Linear Endobronchial Ultrasound – EBUS) for accurate, real-time guidance during biopsy procedures
First in Malaysia
Sunway Medical Damansara is the first center in Malaysia to utilize the O-Arm Computed Tomography (CT) during bronchoscopy & EBUS. This provides unparalleled, precise localization for biopsies, ensuring the most accurate sample collection possible.
Lung Cancer Staging
Precise Cancer Staging
We are one of the few centers in Malaysia equipped and have vast experience to perform accurate mediastinal staging for lung cancer. This is a critical step in determining the best treatment path.
Dedicated Support Team
Your safety and comfort are our priority. All procedures are supported by our highly skilled endoscopy support team, anaesthesiologists and intensivists who ensure the highest level of care throughout your visit.
Why We Are Considered a Leading Respiratory Specialist in Malaysia
ERS-accredited EBUS
Diagnosis and staging by a certified operator
800+ EBUS cases performed
Deep, proven procedural experience
O-Arm CT-guided bronchoscopy
First-in-Malaysia accuracy during biopsy
Home ventilation programme
Care that continues well beyond the clinic
SMCD, Selangor location
Accessible specialist care in the Klang Valley
Centre for Respiratory Endoscopy, Lung Biopsy and Lung Cancer Staging
What is the Pleura? The pleura is the thin, double-layered slippery lining that surrounds your lungs and the inside of your chest cavity. It allows your lungs to glide smoothly against the chest wall when you breathe.
A pleural disorder happens when there’s an issue with this membrane or the fluid around it, often causing pain or difficulty breathing due to conditions like infection, inflammation, or the presence of tumors.
Advanced Diagnostic Approach
Our specialist holds a formal certification from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) in performing lung ultrasound and has specific training in critical care ultrasound from CEURF (Cercle des Échographistes d’Urgence et de Réanimation Francophones, Paris). Ultrasound is a fast, easily accessible, and affordable tool we commonly use for a quick assessment and it immediately help determine the diagnosis for conditions like pleural infections or tumors through the use of thoracoscopy (pleuroscopy)
Chronic Lung Disorders & Respiratory Failure
Chronic Respiratory Care Services
We have a Chronic Respiratory Care Program specialised to support patients managing long-term lung conditions. This includes setup and monitoring forNon-Invasive Ventilation (BIPAP) and tracheostomy ventilation. Our services also include dedicated LungRehabilitation, which incorporates exercise and education to help improve your breathing and overall quality of life.
Centre for Respiratory Endoscopy, Lung Biopsy and Lung Cancer Staging
What is the Pleura? The pleura is the thin, double-layered slippery lining that surrounds your lungs and the inside of your chest cavity. It allows your lungs to glide smoothly against the chest wall when you breathe.
A pleural disorder happens when there’s an issue with this membrane or the fluid around it, often causing pain or difficulty breathing due to conditions like infection, inflammation, or the presence of tumors.
Advanced Diagnostic Approach
Our specialist holds a formal certification from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) in performing lung ultrasound and has specific training in critical care ultrasound from CEURF (Cercle des Échographistes d’Urgence et de Réanimation Francophones, Paris). Ultrasound is a fast, easily accessible, and affordable tool we commonly use for a quick assessment and it immediately help determine the diagnosis for conditions like pleural infections or tumors through the use of thoracoscopy (pleuroscopy)
Chronic Lung Disorders & Respiratory Failure
Chronic Respiratory Care Services
We have a Chronic Respiratory Care Program specialised to support patients managing long-term lung conditions. This includes setup and monitoring forNon-Invasive Ventilation (BIPAP) and tracheostomy ventilation. Our services also include dedicated LungRehabilitation, which incorporates exercise and education to help improve your breathing and overall quality of life.
Conveniently Located in Selangor
Patients searching for the best lung specialist in Selangor will find us at Sunway Medical Centre Damansara, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya. We are a short walk from Surian MRT and easily reached via the LDP, NKVE, DASH and ELITE expressways.
Conveniently Located in Selangor
Patients searching for the best lung specialist in Selangor will find us at Sunway Medical Centre Damansara, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya. We are a short walk from Surian MRT and easily reached via the LDP, NKVE, DASH and ELITE expressways.
Frequently Ask Questions
What conditions does a lung specialist Dr Ian Soo at Sunway Medical Centre treat?
Dr. Ian Soo provides expert, comprehensive management for a wide range of complex respiratory conditions. His clinical practice encompasses the entire continuum of patient care, from definitive initial diagnosis to dedicated, long-term condition management. Dr. Soo’s expertise includes obstructive airway diseases like asthma and COPD, thoracic oncology, pleural diseases such as pleural effusion, and interstitial lung diseases (lung fibrosis). Additionally, he provides advanced care for acute and chronic pulmonary infections—including pneumonia and tuberculosis—as well as specialized interventions for chronic respiratory failure and sleep-disordered breathing.
What is EBUS and why does it matter for my diagnosis?
EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) is a minimally invasive procedure that combines a flexible bronchoscope with real-time ultrasound, allowing the specialist to sample lymph nodes and lesions deep in the chest without open surgery. It is the modern standard for diagnosing and staging lung conditions accurately. Dr Ian is formally accredited in EBUS by the European Respiratory Society and has performed over 800 cases, so your diagnosis rests on proven experience.
Does we provide care for long-term lung conditions at home?
Yes. Wet runa dedicated Chronic Respiratory Care Programme for patients managing long-term lung conditions. This includes setup and monitoring of Non-Invasive Ventilation (BIPAP), tracheostomy ventilation, home mechanical ventilation support, and lung rehabilitation to help improve breathing and quality of life over time.
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