Dato’ Dr. Venugopal. M. Balchand
Thoracic Surgery · Cardiothoracic Surgery
40 years experience
5.0 (1 ratings)
About Doctor
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.
Procedures & Expertise
Coronary Angiogram
typically RM 19,000 – RM 31,000Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
typically RM 250 – RM 450Thymus Cancer Treatment
Cardiac Assessment
Mitral Valve Repair
Heart Valve Replacement
Chest X-Ray
Echocardiogram
Typical costs are catalog estimates in Malaysian private hospitals; your final quote depends on the hospital and your clinical needs.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- M.Med (General Surgery)
- FRCS
- AM
- FNHAM
Languages Spoken
English
Indonesian
Malay
Tamil
French
Patient Reviews
5.0
1 reviews
Similar Specialists
Explore other doctors with similar specialties and expertise
Affiliated Hospitals
Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre
Klang, Malaysia
4.8
View Hospital →
Book Appointment
Usually responds within 24 hours
Affiliated Hospitals
Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre
Klang, Malaysia
4.8
View Hospital →