About Doctor
Dr. Ramu Palaniappan is a distinguished General Surgeon at KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital, renowned for his pioneering work in advanced laparoscopic surgery. He is celebrated as the first surgeon in Kota Kinabalu to perform Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia repair in 2006 and significantly expanded colorectal laparoscopic services after his fellowship in Vietnam. With extensive experience in complex laparoscopic procedures for hernias, gall bladder, colon, stomach conditions, and weight loss surgery, he also excels in diagnostic and therapeutic gastro-intestinal endoscopies. Dr. Palaniappan is also dedicated to medical education, serving as a lecturer and examiner at Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
Procedures & Expertise
Hernia RepairKey focus
Lymph Node Biopsy
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy
typically RM 28,000 โ RM 46,000Colorectal Medicine Consultation
typically RM 200 โ RM 350Anal Fistula Surgery
typically RM 200 โ RM 350Appendectomy
Breast Lumpectomy
Typical costs are catalog estimates in Malaysian private hospitals; your final quote depends on the hospital and your clinical needs.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery)
- FRCS
- Colorectal Laparoscopic Fellowship
Verified credentialsMMC 37275NSR 130901
Registration details are manually verified by the MedLads team against the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and National Specialist Register (NSR).
Languages Spoken
English
Malay
Indonesian
Patient Reviews
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KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
4.9
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