About Us

Care shaped around you

We started Island Mind Specialist Clinic to offer something different: a practice that treats you like a person first, a patient second.

Dr. Wong Yim Chan, founder of Island Mind Specialist Clinic

Our story

Island Mind Specialist Clinic was founded by Dr. Wong Yim Chan after more than a decade practicing psychiatry, much of it within hospital and government service. That experience gave him a close-up view of how many people in Penang — adults and young people alike — struggled to access unhurried, specialist mental health care close to home.

Dr. Wong set out to build a practice that closes that gap: one with the clinical rigour of hospital-trained psychiatry, but the time and attentiveness of a private clinic. With a particular focus on child & adolescent psychiatry alongside general adult care, Island Mind Specialist Clinic was created so families in Georgetown wouldn't have to travel far, or wait long, to get the right support.

Meet Dr. Wong

What We Believe

The values behind every visit

These aren't just words on a wall — they shape how we practice every day.

Listening first

Every visit starts with your story, not a checklist. We take the time to understand what's actually going on before we talk treatment.

Whole-person care

We treat the person, not just the symptom — considering how sleep, stress, and daily life connect to your wellbeing.

No rushing

Appointments are unhurried by design, so questions get real answers and nothing feels glossed over.

Honest guidance

We tell you what we'd tell a friend — clear, straightforward, and always in your best interest.

Grounded in expertise

Evidence-based diagnosis and treatment, grounded in clinical training and current practice.

Strictly confidential

Your privacy is protected at every step — records, conversations, and treatment details are kept strictly confidential.

By the Numbers

Trusted by our community

10+

Years of psychiatric practice

2,000+

Patients cared for

Qualifications & Training

Dr. Wong's credentials

Academic Qualifications

MBBS, University of Malaya (2010)
Master of Psychological Medicine, University of Malaya (2019)
Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, IMH Singapore (2024)

Certifications & Specialist Training

Certified Interpersonal Therapist, IPT Institute, US (2019)
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), IMH Singapore (2024)
Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R), IMH Singapore (2024)
CBT for Children & Adolescents, IMH Singapore (2024)
Certificate in Family Therapy (2024)
Certified EMDR Therapist, LCCH (2025)

Come see the difference

We'd love to meet you and talk through how we can help.

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