Dr Wei Leong is a Rehabilitation Physician with a special interest in the assessment and management of spasticity after a stroke or neurological condition(s). She is committed to supporting individuals living with neurological conditions and disability to optimise function, comfort, independence, and quality of life. Dr Leong recognises the importance of individualised spasticity management that considers the person’s overall health, cognitive and functional status, care needs, and goals, with an emphasis on practical interventions that can be incorporated into their ongoing care, especially in a Residential Aged Care Facility. She provides comprehensive, evidence-based spasticity management tailored to each individual’s overall care requirements.
Dr Leong obtained her medical degree from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and subsequently completed specialist training in Rehabilitation Medicine in Adelaide, attaining Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.
In addition to her private practice, Dr Leong is actively involved in public hospital rehabilitation services, where she provides care to adults and older people with a broad range of complex medical and neurological conditions. Her clinical experience includes the management of neurological disorders, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries, limb amputation, spasticity, and complex musculoskeletal conditions. Dr Leong also serves as a clinical lecturer at the University of Adelaide and an academic supervisor for Rehabilitation Medicine Advance Trainee with Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.
