Dr. Mohd Faisal Hassan

Dr. Mohd Faisal Hassan is a consultant physician at Ripas Hospital in Bandar Seri Begawan — Brunei's main public referral hospital providing free healthcare to all citizens under the country's national health system. With 14 years of clinical experience, he manages a broad internal medicine practice with a focus on non-communicable diseases that dominate Brunei's health burden.

Dr. Hassan trained at the University of Brunei Darussalam's medical program before completing his postgraduate training and obtaining MRCP (UK). Brunei has one of Southeast Asia's highest rates of diabetes and obesity, driven by a sedentary lifestyle and high-calorie diet, and Dr. Hassan's diabetes subspecialty directly addresses this national health priority.

His internal medicine practice covers the full spectrum of adult medical conditions seen in Brunei's relatively affluent but metabolically challenged population. He works within Ripas Hospital's multidisciplinary team, collaborating with endocrinology, nephrology, and cardiology colleagues.

Dr. Hassan provides care to Bruneian citizens, permanent residents, and the country's significant expatriate population from Malaysia, Philippines, and other countries employed in Brunei's oil and gas sector.

Dr. Hassan earned his MBBS from the University of Brunei Darussalam. He completed his internal medicine training and obtained MRCP (UK) from the Royal College of Physicians. He holds a Diploma in Diabetes Management from postgraduate training.

He has participated in continuing medical education through the Brunei Medical Association and regional internal medicine conferences in Malaysia and Singapore.

Dr. Hassan's practice covers adult internal medicine with particular depth in diabetes and metabolic disease. He manages Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, including insulin therapy optimization, continuous glucose monitoring interpretation, and comprehensive diabetic complication screening and management including diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy.

General internal medicine covers hypertension, chronic kidney disease, dyslipidaemia, thyroid disorders, respiratory conditions, and haematological conditions. He performs diagnostic procedures including pleural aspiration, ascitic tap, and lumbar puncture when indicated.

Dr. Hassan has contributed to the Brunei International Medical Journal and participates in Brunei Medical Association continuing education programs. His clinical interests include diabetes management strategies for Brunei's high-prevalence diabetic population and metabolic syndrome prevention.

Dr. Hassan consults patients at Ripas Hospital including expatriates from the oil and gas sector and visitors in Brunei. He consults in Malay and English. Video consultations are available for follow-up care for international patients who have returned abroad.

Dr. Hassan has been recognized by Ripas Hospital for contributions to internal medicine and diabetes care. He is an active member of the Brunei Medical Association and Brunei Diabetes Society, contributing to continuing education and diabetes awareness programs.