Benjamin Leong Dak Keung

Datuk Dr Benjamin Leong is currently the Head of Vascular Surgery Unit of Queen Elizabeth Hospital 2, Sabah and the National Head of Vascular Surgery Subspecialty of Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

He qualified in medicine from Republic of Ireland in 2000. He was trained in vascular surgery under the Ministry of Health, Malaysia based in Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Royal Perth Hospital, Australia.

He started permanent vascular service in the State of Sabah, Malaysia, based in Queen Elizabeth Hospital 2, Kota Kinabalu in the year of 2014. Since then, he has pioneered numerous vascular milestones in Sabah. He has great interest in vascular access surgery for haemodialysis and minimal invasive endovascular interventions, especially complex aortic interventions.

He appreciates the importance of vascular training and has conducted multiple endovascular workshops for both national and international participants and proctored endovascular procedures in both local and overseas vascular centres. Besides, he has numerous peer-reviewed publications and is also a keen speaker in both local and international vascular meetings to share his knowledge and experience.

His ultimate vision is to improve the service of Vascular Surgery for the nation and improve the awareness of vascular diseases both among the public and health care providers.