Dr. Ahmad Nafis Ammar Ramzan
Lead Medical Officer, Sanctuary Clinics

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, India)

Therapeutic Approaches

(Higher Education and Research, India)

Areas of Interest

Psychiatry
Community psychiatry

Languages

English
Bahasa Malaysia

Background

Dr. Ahmad Nafis Ammar is an experienced medical professional with nearly a decade of clinical expertise, distinguished by a strong dedication to mental health and psychosocial care. After years of public service in Malaysia's Ministry of Health, including pivotal roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Nafis transitioned to Solace Asia as the Lead Medical Officer, where he continues his commitment to holistic and person-centred mental health care.

A graduate of Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research (SDUAHER) in India, Dr. Nafis’s career spans key clinical roles at Hospital Sungai Buloh and Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, with experience in psychiatry, emergency medicine, and frontline pandemic response, where he demonstrated strong leadership in high-pressure environments and multidisciplinary coordination.

Dr. Nafis is known for his compassionate approach and systematic clinical practice, often bridging medical care with psychosocial support. He has organized and attended various specialized courses in psychiatric and psychological care, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), suicide risk management, motivational interviewing, and recovery programs. These experiences underpin his patient-centric philosophy and reinforce Solace Asia’s mission of delivering comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment.

Now at Solace Asia, Dr. Nafis brings a unique blend of public sector experience, psychiatric expertise, and empathetic care to support individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. His vision is to foster recovery through evidence-based treatment, community outreach, and a commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.