MIMS Infectious Diseases Honorary Editorial Advisory Board

Hong Kong

Dr David V K Chao

  • MBChB (Bristol), MD (HK), MRCP (UK), FRCP (Lond, Edin), FHKCP, FHKAM (Med), PDipID (HK)
  • Ru Chien and Helen Lieh Professor in Health Sciences Pedagogy
    Clinical Professor
    Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
    Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
    Assistant Dean (Admissions)
    Department of Medicine,
    Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine,
    The University of Hong Kong
    Honorary Consultant
    Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

Dr Li Chung-Ki, Patrick

  • MBBS (HK), FHKCP, FHKAM (Medicine), FRCP (Edin), FRCP (Lond)
  • Co-Director, Neurology Centre
    Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
    Honorary Professor
    Department of Microbiology
    The University of Hong Kong

Dr Lin Wai Chi, Ada

  • MBBS (HK), MRCP (UK), FHKCP, PDip EID (CUHK), PDipID (HK), FHKCCM, FHKAM (Medicine)
  • President
    The Hong Kong Society for Infectious Diseases

Dr Ng King-Cheung

  • MBChB (CUHK), FRCPA, FHKCPath, FHKAM (Pathology)
  • Specialist in Pathology
    Clinical Associate Professor (Honorary)
    Department of Microbiology
    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr Wong Tin-Yau, Andrew

  • MBBS (HK), MPH (Johns Hopkins), MSc Infect Dis, LSHTM (Lond), DTM&H (Lond), Dip G-U M (LAS), PGDipClinDerm (QMUL), FRCP (Lond), FFPH (UK), FHKCP, FHKAM (Medicine)
  • Specialist in Infectious Disease
    Honorary Consultant
    Infectious Disease Centre and Department of
    Medicine & Geriatrics
    Princess Margaret Hospital
    Honorary Clinical Associate Professor
    Department of Medicine & Therapeutics
    Faculty of Medicine
    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr Yung Wai-Hung, Raymond

  • MBBS (HK), FRCPath (UK), FHKCPath, FHKAM (Pathology), MPH (CUHK), PDipID (HK)
  • Specialist in Clinical Microbiology & Infection
    Honorary Consultant in Microbiology
    Honorary Clinical Professor
    Department of Microbiology
    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Indonesia

Dr Latre Buntaran

  • SpMK
  • Clinical Microbiologist & Infection Control Officer
    Department of Microbiology
    Children’s Maternity, Harapan Kita Hospital

Malaysia

Datuk Dr Christopher Le

  • MBBS (Mal), FRCP (Lond)
  • Visiting Infectious Disease Physician
    Hospital Sungai Buloh

Datuk Dr Christopher Lee

  • MBBS (Mal), FRCP (London)
  • Adjunct Professor of Medicine
    Taylors School of Medicine, PJ

Dr Benedict Sim Lim Heng

  • MBBS (Mal), MRCP (UK), Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (Ministry of Health Malaysia)
  • Infectious Disease Physician
    Internal Medicine Physician
    Hospital Sungai Buloh
    Ministry of Health Malaysia

Dr Low Lee Lee

  • MD (Mal), MRCP (UK), Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (Ministry of Health Malaysia)
  • Infectious Disease Physician
    Department of Medicine
    Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah

Philippines

Dr Elpidio M. Demetria, Jr

  • RMT, MD, FPCP, FPSMID, FPSV
  • Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease Consultant
    Bulacan Medical Center
    Sacred Heart Hospital of Malolos
    ACE Malolos Doctors
    Guiguinto Polymedic Hospital
    Professor II
    La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP), College of Medicine
    Member
    PSMID Specialty Board

Dr Mario M. Panaligan

  • MD, FPCP, FACP, FPSMID, FIDSA
  • Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Specialist
    Professor of Medicine
    University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical
    Center (UERMMMC)
    Medical Specialist 4
    Department of Medicine
    Head
    Infection Prevention and Control Committee
    Dr Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC)
    President
    UERM College of Medicine Alumni Association, Inc. (UERMCMAAI)
    Past President
    Philippine College of Physicians (PCP)
    Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID)
    Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS)

Dr Melecia Antonio-Velmonte

  • MD, FPSMID, FPIDSP
  • Professor Emeritus
    Department of Medicine, College of Medicine
    University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital
    Infectious Disease Specialist
    Manila Doctors Hospital, Capitol Medical Center
    Founder, Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society Inc.
    (PHICS)
    Chair, Department of Health, Technical Writing Group in
    Development of Standards in Infection Control for Healthcare
    Facilities
    Consultant and Adviser
    Department of Health, Technical Writing Group on
    Development of National Policy on Infection Prevention and
    Control
    Technical Adviser and Resource Person
    Department of Health, Health Facility Development Bureau
    on Management of Infection Prevention and Control in All
    Healthcare Facilities
    Chairman of the Board, Community Medical Education
    Foundation
    Council Member, Asia Pacific Society in Infection Control
    Member, International Federation in Infection Control
    National Research Council of the Philippines
    Hospital Ethics Committee, Manila Doctors Hospital
    Past Chair
    Philippine General Hospital - Infection Prevention & Control Unit
    Manila Doctors Hospital - Infection Prevention & Control Office

Dr Regina P. Berba

  • MD, MSc Clinical Epidemiology
  • Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
    Professor 1, College of Medicine
    Division Chief of Adult Medicine
    Chair, Hospital Infection Control Unit
    University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital
    Section Head, Infectious Disease
    Department of Medicine
    The Medical City

Dr Regina P. Berba

  • MD, MSc Clinical Epidemiology
  • Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
    Professor 1, College of Medicine
    Division Chief of Adult Medicine
    Chair, Hospital Infection Control Unit
    University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital
    Section Head, Infectious Disease
    Department of Medicine
    The Medical City

Dr Roberto N. De Guzman, Jr

  • MD, FPCP, FPSG, FPSDE
  • Head, Section of Gastroenterology
    Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
    Secretary, Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy (PSDE)
    Past President, Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP)

Thailand

Prof Amorn Leelarasamee

  • MD, FRCPT, MSC
  • Consultant and Past President
    The Infectious Disease Association of Thailand

Vietnam

Dr Ho Dang Trung Nghia

  • Doctor of Medicine
    Head of Viet Anh Infectious Diseases Department
    Hospital for Tropical Disease

Dr Le Manh Hung

  • Doctor of Medicine
    Vice Director
    Hospital for Tropical Disease

Dr Nguyen Le Nhu Tun

  • Doctor of Medicine
    Second Degree Specialist
    Specialist in Infectious Disease
    Vice Director
    Hospital for Tropical Diseases

Dr Truong Hong Son

  • Doctor of Medicine
    Deputy Secretary-General
    Vietnam Medical Association
    Director
    Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine

Prof Dr Nguyen Van Kinh

  • Doctor of Medicine
    Vice President
    Vietnam Medical Association
    Ex-director
    National Hospital for Tropical Diseases