Dato' Prof. Dr. S. Sellappan
DMPN, DSPN, DJN, PJK MBBS (MYSORE), FRCPCH (UK), MRCP (UK), MRCP (IRELAND), M.SC (UK), DCH (LONDON), DC PAED (UK), ALLERGY DIPLOMA (UK)
Consultant Paediatrician & Allergy Specialist at LohGuanLye Specialists Centre
With over 25 years of clinical experience in Management of Allergic Diseases, he has built a reputation for identifying the true underlying causes of allergic disease, rather than simply managing symptoms - helping patients achieve lasting relief instead of short-term fixes.
SERVICES
Providing Our Best Diagnostic Testing Services
Skin Prick/Scratch Tests
This department provides immediate medical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries that require immediate attention.
Blood Testing
This department provides immediate medical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries that require immediate attention.
Patch Testing
This department provides immediate medical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries that require immediate attention.
Food & Drug Challenges
This department provides immediate medical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries that require immediate attention.
Lung Function Testing (Spirolab III Spirometry)
This department provides immediate medical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries that require immediate attention.
Why Choose Us
Expert Allergy Specialists
Our experienced allergy specialists provide accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans to help patients manage allergies effectively and improve their quality of life.
Advanced Allergy Testing
We use modern diagnostic techniques to identify the root cause of allergies, enabling precise treatment for food, skin, respiratory, and environmental allergies.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Every patient receives customized care based on their symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history, ensuring effective long-term allergy management and relief.
Compassionate Patient Care
We are committed to providing friendly, supportive, and patient-focused care, helping individuals and families achieve better health with confidence and comfort.
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Awards
DMPN
(Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negeri)
One of Penang's highest state honours, awarded to individuals who have rendered exceptional and distinguished service to the state and society. Recipients are entitled to the honorific title "Dato."
DSPN
(Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri)
A prestigious state award presented to individuals for significant contributions and dedicated service to the State of Penang. Recipients are also entitled to the honorific title "Dato'."
DJN
(Darjah Johan Negeri)
Awarded in recognition of notable achievements and valuable service that benefits the state, community, or public.
PJK
(Pingat Jasa Kebaktian)
A state service medal conferred upon individuals for loyal, meritorious, and dedicated service to the community and the State of Penang.
Extensive Philanthropic & Social Leadership
True healing extends far past clinical interventions. Alongside his practice, Dr. Sellappan remains extensively involved in advancing community welfare, social justice, and educational equity across the country:
- Tertiary Education Support: He provides vital financial assistance to underprivileged students pursuing higher tertiary education, alongside serving as Chairman for the Development & Training of Students' Fund.
- Primary School Academic Intervention: He drives literacy and structural support by providing free tuition and essential stationery kits to poorly performing students at local Tamil Primary Schools, while actively serving on their Board of Governors.
- Empowering Vulnerable Families: He directly coordinates, uplifts, and sources safe lodging and stable work opportunities for single mothers to secure long-term family stability and financial independence.
- Restoring Human Dignity: Through the Penang Hindu Association, involved in the cremation of unclaimed Hindu bodies to ensure that every individual is treated with ultimate respect and dignity at the end of life.
- National Unity & Harmony: He proactively works as an active member of the Penang Unity Council to promote cross-cultural harmony, mutual respect, and absolute solidarity among diverse ethnic groups.
- Institutional Welfare Roles: He serves the community in broader leadership capacities as the Medical Advisor to the Klinik Derma Sivasantha and as an active Trustee for the Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama.
Pioneering Allergy Expertise & Clinical Services
Dato’ Prof. Dr. S. Sellappan has dedicated decades to establishing advanced, state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment pathways for patients suffering from complex allergic disorders. As a pioneer of modern clinical allergy care, his landmark contributions and specialized services include:
First Allergy Clinic in Northern Malaysia
He founded the region's landmark, dedicated allergy clinic in 2000,
bridging a critical gap in specialized
healthcare for northern
Malaysian states.
Gold-Standard Allergy Diagnosis
He introduced advanced Skin Prick Testing to Malaysia in 2000. He has personally performed and interpreted over 10,000 skin prick tests to date, delivering accurate diagnostic clarity for environmental, food, and airborne allergens.
Advanced Allergen Immunotherapy
He pioneered the introduction of disease-modifying Allergen Immunotherapy (Subcutaneous & Sublingual) in 2002, training the immune system to build long-term tolerance against targeted triggers rather than just masking symptoms.ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
Targeted Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
He revolutionized local treatment pathways in 2010 by introducing advanced Biological Monoclonal Antibody Therapy to safely treat patients suffering from severe, persistent allergic asthma and complex chronic urticaria/eczema.
Comprehensive Clinical Focus
He provides comprehensive evaluation, management, and treatment protocols for a wide spectrum of conditions, including allergic rhinitis, pediatric food allergies, drug reactions, and atopic dermatitis.