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      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan

      General SurgeryBariatric SurgeryGastrointestinal Surgery
      โญ5.0(2 reviews)
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      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan is a specialist in General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery practicing at KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with approximately 19 years of experience and an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 2 patient reviews. View qualifications, languages spoken and book an appointment on MedLads.

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      Who is Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan?

      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan is a specialist in General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery affiliated with KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with approximately 19 years of experience. The profile on MedLads includes verified patient reviews.

      What does Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan specialize in?

      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan specializes in General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery.

      What procedures does Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan specialize in?

      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan focuses on procedures including Bariatric Surgery Consultation, Gastric Sleeve, Cryosurgery, Gastroscopy, Incisional Hernia Repair. These are ranked using real signals on MedLads โ€” patient enquiries, reviews that mention each procedure, and the doctor's own declared specialization.

      Where does Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan practice?

      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan practices at KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

      What languages does Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan speak?

      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan speaks English, Malay, Tamil, Indonesian.

      What do patients say about Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan?

      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan has an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 2 patient reviews on MedLads.

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      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan

      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan

      General Surgery ยท Bariatric Surgery ยท Gastrointestinal Surgery

      19 years experience
      ยท
      5.0 (2 ratings)

      About Doctor

      Dr. Sekappan Thannimalai A/L Sambanthan is a distinguished Consultant General, Bariatric & Upper GI Surgeon renowned for his specialized fellowship in Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery. He excels in treating complex Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies, focusing on enhancing survival outcomes through integrated clinical nutrition. His expertise extends to advanced, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries and central venous catheter care, offering sophisticated and patient-centric surgical solutions.

      Procedures & Expertise

      Bariatric Surgery ConsultationKey focus
      typically RM 300 โ€“ RM 450
      Gastric Sleeve
      Cryosurgery
      Gastroscopy
      typically RM 200 โ€“ RM 350
      Incisional Hernia Repair
      Mastectomy
      Breast Lumpectomy
      Thyroidectomy
      typically RM 28,000 โ€“ RM 46,000

      Typical costs are catalog estimates in Malaysian private hospitals; your final quote depends on the hospital and your clinical needs.

      Qualifications

      • MD (Melaka Manipal Medical College)
      • Doctor of Surgery (UKM - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
      • Fellowship in Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery (Malaysia)
      • MBBS (India)
      • MS (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)

      Verified credentialsNSR 136188

      Registration details are manually verified by the MedLads team against the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and National Specialist Register (NSR).

      Languages Spoken

      English
      Malay
      Tamil
      Indonesian

      Patient Reviews

      5.0
      2 reviews
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      fariza Abd Hamid

      December 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM

      5/5
      Google Review

      Thank you DR Kalsom and DR Sekappan who performed my hiatus hernia surgery on 20/1/25.... Originally a bad cough...DR Azida ENT referred me to the Surgeon....After the scop...I was confirmed to have a grade IV hiatus hernia...after 3 weeks of MC I was confirmed to be healthy and able to work... Alhamdulillah thank you to all the staff involved at KPJ Johor. Highly recommend very good service

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      Ahliakhalid

      December 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM

      5/5
      Google Review

      Thank you to Dr Sekappan & Dr Kalsom for the successful surgery on my sister (hiatus hernia grade IV). Now my sister can eat and seems to be growing healthily, keep it upโค๏ธ Highly recommended

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      Affiliated Hospitals

      KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital

      KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital

      Johor Bahru, Malaysia

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