Dato' Dr. Ghandhiraj Somasundram is a distinguished Consultant Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with extensive experience and pioneering contributions to cardiothoracic surgery in Malaysia. He is renowned for his expertise in complex procedures such as coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery, and is particularly noted for his innovative surgical pulmonary thromboembolectomy technique. As one of the pioneer Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur since 1996, he currently heads the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and has held significant leadership roles. His commitment to advancing patient care is evident in his establishment of Malaysia's first Charitable Heart Centre, providing affordable treatment for underprivileged individuals.