When heart conditions cannot be resolved with angioplasty, or when complex lung and oesophageal tumours are involved, cardiothoracic surgeons become the last line of defence. Kuala Lumpur is home to some of the best cardiothoracic surgeons in Malaysia, supported by one of the most advanced cardiothoracic surgery systems in Southeast Asia. The city is capable of performing everything from complex coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to cutting-edge minimally invasive valve repair. If you are looking for the best cardiothoracic surgeon in Kuala Lumpur, this article will give you a head start.
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List Of Best Cardiothoracic Surgeons In Kuala Lumpur You Can Consider (2026 Edition)
If you want more choices for Cardiothoracic Surgeons In Kuala Lumpur, you can consider also the following (Note: The following list is not ranked in any particular order.)
Updated [Jun 2026]. Best efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, but information may change over time. Please check with the clinic before your consultation. Doctors are not listed in any particular order of ranking.
Dr John Chan Kok Meng (陈国明) – CVS KL
- Expertise – One of the very few experts in Malaysia with backgrounds in both cardiothoracic surgery and interventional cardiology, specialising in minimally invasive bypass surgery and valve repair.
Dato’ Dr Mohd Azhari Yakub – IJN (National Heart Institute)
- Expertise – A pioneer in heart transplantation : former CEO of IJN, specialising in complex cardiac surgery, heart failure, and heart transplantation.
Dr Kenny Cheng (郑义新) – SJMC (Subang Jaya)
- Expertise – A leading authority in minimally invasive thoracic surgery : specialising in single-port thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lung cancer and minimally invasive heart valve surgery.
Dr Paneer Selvam – IJN (National Heart Institute)
- Expertise – A senior cardiac surgeon with an excellent reputation in the fields of aortic aneurysm repair, bypass surgery, and adult cardiac surgery.
Prof Dr Shahrul Amry Hashim – KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2
- Expertise – Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) : complex bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, congenital heart procedures, and keyhole lung surgery.
Dato’ Dr Hamdan Leman – Prince Court
- Expertise – Complex cardiac interventions : Surgical approaches specialising in heart failure management, mitral valve repair, and cardiac resynchronization therapy.
Dr Lim Yew Cheng – Gleneagles KL
- Expertise – Coronary angiograms, coronary angioplasty, minimal access (minimally invasive) cardiac bypass, and both mechanical and tissue replacements for mitral and aortic valves.
Dr Mohamed Ezani Taib – IJN (National Heart Institute)
- Expertise – Adult cardiologist : Possesses profound expertise in coronary artery surgery, cardiac pacing techniques, and valvular heart disease.
Dr Jeffrey Kochar – Pantai Hospital KL
- Expertise – General Surgeon : Specialises in emergency cardiac surgery, thoracic diseases, and major blood vessel repair.
Dr Sivakumar Sivalingam – IJN (National Heart Institute)
- Expertise – Specialist in congenital heart disease : Performs complex congenital heart disease surgeries on adults and adolescents.
Why Choose The Best Cardiothoracic Surgeons In KL?
Kuala Lumpur’s cardiothoracic surgery services are among the best in Asia, mainly due to the following advantages:
- Wide Range of Surgical Technologies – Doctors can choose between traditional open-chest surgery, minimally invasive small-incision procedures, or robot-assisted surgery depending on the patient’s condition, ensuring highly personalised treatment.
- Advanced Post-Operative Care – Institutions such as CVS KL or IJN and major private hospitals have dedicated Cardiac Intensive Care Units (Cardiac ICU) and specialist physiotherapists to support post-surgical pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Highly Cost-Effective – The cost of coronary artery bypass surgery or valve replacement in Kuala Lumpur is only about one-third to one-half of the price in the United States or Singapore, while maintaining equally high success rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the difference between a cardiothoracic surgeon and a cardiologist?
Cardiologists focus on diagnosis, medication management, and minimally invasive procedures such as angioplasty and stenting. Cardiothoracic surgeons perform surgeries that require physical repair or reconstruction, such as CABG, valve replacement, and organ transplantation.
When should you see a cardiothoracic surgeon?
You should be referred to a cardiothoracic surgeon when:
– More than three coronary vessels are blocked
– There is severe valve regurgitation or calcification
– A lung shadow is detected that requires biopsy or surgical removal
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