Dr. Vijaya Shankar Arunachalam
Bariatric Surgery · Gastrointestinal Surgery · General Surgery
27 years experience
4.8 (4 ratings)
About Doctor
Dr. Vijaya Shankar Arunachalam is a distinguished General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon with extensive expertise in complex surgeries for benign and malignant oesophageal and stomach diseases. He is highly skilled in advanced endoscopic procedures like OGDS, Colonoscopy, and ERCP, alongside a strong focus on hernia and bariatric surgery. His dual fellowships in Upper GI Surgery from Singapore and Bariatric Surgery from India underscore his commitment to mastering intricate surgical techniques and providing comprehensive care. A respected member of multiple international surgical societies, Dr. Arunachalam offers versatile and highly skilled surgical interventions.
Qualifications
- MBBS (Karnatak University, India) - 1998
- MS (University of Malaya, Malaysia) - 2006
- MRCS (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom) - 2006
- Fellowship in Upper GI Surgery (National University Hospital Singapore, Singapore) - 2012
- Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery (Centre for Obesity & Diabetes Support, India) - 2012
- Member of Malaysian Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Society (MUGIS)
- Member of Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Malaysia (SELSMA)
- Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- Member of Society for Surgery of The Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Languages Spoken
English
Malay
Tamil
Indonesian
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Patient Reviews
4.8
4 reviews
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Adam Imran
December 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Come in from KPJ PERDANA KOTA BHARU. Was treated on the spot at E&A department. Got sent to the ward at the same night. Undergo gallbladder removal procedure with Dr. Vijay (very nice Dr.) a day after warded. Thanks to all the OT staff, ICU staff and tulip and angerik ward staff and puan aini for great hospitality.
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Nur Anis
December 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
had a positive experience during my hospital admission, thanks to Dr. Vijaya for the clear explanations, the cheerful nurses, and the very helpful customer service from staff named Siti Zubaidah 🥰 truly appreciate all their support and care and will definitely recommend others to get treatment here! 🌹 …
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