Dr. Sotheenathan Krishinan

Dr. Sotheenathan Krishinan is a distinguished Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Island Hospital, specializing in complex heart and lung procedures. His extensive expertise is built on a strong foundation of training from Malaysia's premier institutions, including Universiti Sains Malaysia and the University of Malaya. Elevating his qualifications to an international standard, Dr. Sotheenathan earned the prestigious Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in Ireland and completed a highly specialized fellowship in Cardiothoracic Transplant Surgery in Newcastle, United Kingdom. With a wealth of experience, including having performed over 1,000 heart and lung operations as of 2021, Dr. Sotheenathan is recognized as a leading expert in his field. He is one of only about 50 cardiothoracic surgeons in all of Malaysia, making his skills highly sought after. This combination of rigorous local training, elite overseas fellowships, and extensive hands-on experience makes Dr. Sotheenathan a deeply trustworthy and highly skilled specialist for patients requiring critical cardiac and thoracic care.