Sabah
Menopause clinics in Sabah
Sabah has Hospital Queen Elizabeth (Kota Kinabalu) as the state's top specialist hospital, with an active obstetrics and gynaecology department. Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu and KPJ Sabah offer private options. Districts like Tawau, Sandakan, and Lahad Datu have local specialist hospitals but referral to Kota Kinabalu is common for complex cases.
Care access summary
- Appointment timing: Private (Kota Kinabalu): 1-2 weeks. Government: 4-10 weeks. Districts outside KK: wait can reach 12 weeks for specialists.
- Hospital options: 7 main hospitals listed for Sabah.
- Muslim-women considerations: Multi-cultural Sabah with Muslim, Christian, and indigenous communities. Good accommodation for all at Gleneagles and government hospitals. Muslim female specialists easily found at KPJ Sabah and specialist hospitals.
Private hospitals in Sabah
- Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Premium obstetrics and gynaecology, RM250-450
- KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Obstetrics and gynaecology, RM200-350
- Sabah Medical Centre Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Experienced obstetrics and gynaecology, RM200-350
Government and teaching hospitals
- Hospital Queen Elizabeth Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Sabah's main specialist hospital
- Hospital Queen Elizabeth II Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Additional specialist hospital
- Hospital Tawau Tawau, Sabah Specialist hospital for eastern Sabah
- Hospital Duchess of Kent Sandakan, Sabah Specialist hospital for Sandakan
Clinic topics in Sabah
Cities in Sabah
While waiting for an appointment
While you wait for an appointment, the most useful step is to prepare and understand your options. Start with a symptom diary, a list of your current medicines and supplements, and one key question for the doctor.