A distinguished Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 25 years of experience, Dato’ Dr. Venugopal. M. Balchand has performed nearly 5,000 open heart procedures. He is renowned for his expertise in complex cardiac surgeries such as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, and redo heart surgery, as well as lung surgery. Notably, he was part of the team performing the second heart operation on Malaysia's former Prime Minister. Dr. Venugopal also holds significant leadership roles, including former President of the Malaysian Association for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and past President of the Medico-Legal Society of Malaysia, while contributing to medical education and publishing articles. His patient care philosophy centers on utilizing up-to-date techniques and advanced technologies for optimal patient safety and outcomes.