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Dato' Dr Basheer Ahamed Bin Abdul Kareem

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Dato' Dr Basheer Ahamed Bin Abdul Kareem

Cardiothoracic Surgery specialist · Coronary artery disease, Heart valve disorders, Thoracic conditions

FRCS (England) — Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandFRCS (CTH) England — Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery, EnglandFellowship · Fellowship Cardiothoracic Surgery (New Castle, UK) — Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Newcastle, United Kingdom

Island Hospital · Penang, Malaysia · ≈2h 20m direct from Jakarta

Speaks Hokkien, Tamil, Bahasa Melayu, English

Profile verified with the hospital

Asking is free and commits you to nothing, just a WhatsApp chat. A doctor replies in minutes.

First time here? Medifly is a doctor-led service for surgery and complex treatment abroad, an official partner of Island Hospital. Our doctors guide you from first question to home again.

Free for you. Partner hospitals pay usThe same price the hospital charges, not moreA medical team beside you, door to door

About Dato' Dr. Dr

Dato' Dr. Dr treats Coronary artery disease, Heart valve disorders, Thoracic conditions.

Dato' Dr Basheer Ahamed Bin Abdul Kareem is a cardiothoracic surgeon with extensive experience in the surgical management of heart and thoracic conditions. He specialises in performing complex cardiothoracic procedures including coronary artery bypass surgery, valvular heart surgery, thoracic surgical interventions, and other advanced cardiac operations. Having received specialised fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery in the United Kingdom, Dato' Dr Basheer Ahamed Bin Abdul Kareem is skilled in modern surgical techniques aimed at improving cardiovascular function, restoring quality of life, and achieving optimal long-term patient outcomes. His clinical practice includes the management of coronary artery disease, valvular disorders, thoracic conditions, and other complex cardiopulmonary diseases requiring surgical intervention. He is dedicated to delivering comprehensive cardiothoracic care through multidisciplinary collaboration, personalised treatment planning, and evidence-based surgical management for both routine and high-risk cardiac cases.

Conditions Treated

Coronary artery diseaseHeart valve disordersThoracic conditionsCardiovascular diseasesLung-related thoracic disorders

Procedure Focus

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Heart valve surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
Thoracic surgery
Cardiac surgical procedures

Credentials

MBBS (Malaya) — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from University of Malaya
FRCS (England) — Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
FRCS (CTH) England — Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery, England
Fellowship · Fellowship Cardiothoracic Surgery (New Castle, UK) — Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Newcastle, United Kingdom

Where Dato' Dr. Dr practises.

4.4/5(3,154)

Island Hospital

JCIMSQHACHS

Penang, Malaysia · ≈2h 20m direct from Jakarta

Leading private tertiary hospital in Penang offering advanced specialist care, modern medical technology, and comprehensive healthcare services for local and international patients.

Known for

Patients with complex medical conditions · International medical tourists · Individuals needing comprehensive health screening

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English

If our doctors recommend Dato' Dr. Dr for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay Island Hospital's own price, not more.

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Paying with insurance?

Island Hospital, where Dato' Dr. Dr practises, works with these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA (Smart Panel of Hospitals)AllianzAllianz Worldwide PartnersAmMetLifeAsia Assistance (AA) International Indonesia (Rebrand as Across Asia Assist)Asian Assistance (Thailand) Co. LtdAXAChubb LifeCigna International (Kuala Lumpur)Cigna International (Oversea)Emergency Assistance Japan Co. Ltd (EAJ)Etiqa

Cashless where your policy allows, we arrange direct billingWe check your coverage before you commit to anythingNo insurance? You get the full price up front, no surprises

Frequently Asked Questions

Our medical team reviews your case and recommends the doctor best suited to your condition, needs, and preferences — so you don't have to search on your own.

It starts with one message.

Free and confidential · a doctor reads every message

How Medifly works.

Tell us what’s wrong

Symptoms, history, and what you’ve been told so far.

Our doctors study your case

Which specialist and which hospital give you the best chance.

Our doctors recommend the specialist

By call, video or in person, they explain the recommendation until the decision is clear.

We take it from here

Hospital, flights, travel. Where appropriate, we come with you.

Is Dato' Dr. Dr right for your case? Tell us what's wrong. If they're not the right doctor for you, we'll say so, and find who is.

Dato' Dr Basheer Ahamed Bin Abdul Kareem

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dato' Dr Basheer Ahamed Bin Abdul Kareem

Cardiothoracic Surgery specialist · Coronary artery disease, Heart valve disorders, Thoracic conditions

Island Hospital · Penang, Malaysia · ≈2h 20m direct from Jakarta

Speaks Hokkien, Tamil, Bahasa Melayu, English

Profile verified with the hospital

Asking is free and commits you to nothing, just a WhatsApp chat. A doctor replies in minutes.

About Dato' Dr. Dr

Dato' Dr. Dr treats Coronary artery disease, Heart valve disorders, Thoracic conditions.

Where Dato' Dr. Dr practises.

4.4/5(3,154)

Island Hospital

JCIMSQHACHS

Penang, Malaysia · ≈2h 20m direct from Jakarta

Leading private tertiary hospital in Penang offering advanced specialist care, modern medical technology, and comprehensive healthcare services for local and international patients.

Known for

Patients with complex medical conditions · International medical tourists · Individuals needing comprehensive health screening

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English

If our doctors recommend Dato' Dr. Dr for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay Island Hospital's own price, not more.

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

Island Hospital, where Dato' Dr. Dr practises, works with these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

Cashless where your policy allows, we arrange direct billingWe check your coverage before you commit to anythingNo insurance? You get the full price up front, no surprises

Frequently Asked Questions

Our medical team reviews your case and recommends the doctor best suited to your condition, needs, and preferences — so you don't have to search on your own.

How Medifly works.

Tell us what’s wrong

Symptoms, history, and what you’ve been told so far.

Our doctors study your case

Which specialist and which hospital give you the best chance.

Our doctors recommend the specialist

By call, video or in person, they explain the recommendation until the decision is clear.

We take it from here

Hospital, flights, travel. Where appropriate, we come with you.