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Dato' Dr. Tharumaraja Thiruselvam

Orthopaedics

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Dr. Dato' Dr. Tharumaraja Thiruselvam

Orthopaedics specialist · Foot and ankle injuries, Fractures, Sports injuries

M.MED (Ortho) (USM) — Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery from Universiti Sains Malaysia.CMIA (NIOSH) — Certified Medical Impairment Assessor from National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia.

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital · Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia

Speaks Malay, Tamil, English

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About Dr. Dr.

Dr. Dr. treats Foot and ankle injuries, Fractures, Sports injuries.

Dato' Dr. Tharumaraja Thiruselvam is an Orthopaedic Surgeon at KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital with subspecialty expertise in Foot and Ankle Surgery. He provides comprehensive orthopaedic care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries, degenerative joint conditions, trauma, and disorders affecting the foot and ankle. Dr. Tharumaraja is committed to delivering evidence-based and patient-centred treatment through accurate diagnosis, individualized management plans, and advanced surgical techniques aimed at restoring mobility, function, and quality of life. His clinical interests include foot and ankle deformities, sports injuries, fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, arthritis-related conditions, and reconstructive orthopaedic procedures. With advanced fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery in Germany, he is experienced in managing both common and complex orthopaedic conditions involving the lower extremities. Dr. Tharumaraja works closely with physiotherapists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support optimal recovery and long-term patient outcomes. Fluent in Malay, Tamil, and English, he provides compassionate and professional orthopaedic care tailored to each patient’s functional needs. MBBS (University of Dhaka) — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Dhaka. Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery (MOH) (Germany) — Advanced Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Ministry of Health Malaysia and Germany.

Conditions Treated

Foot and ankle injuriesFracturesSports injuriesArthritisTendon injuriesLigament injuriesFoot deformities

Procedure Focus

Foot and ankle surgery
Fracture fixation
Tendon repair
Ligament reconstruction
Reconstructive orthopaedic procedures
Sports injury surgery

Credentials

MBBS (University of Dhaka) — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Dhaka.
M.MED (Ortho) (USM) — Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery from Universiti Sains Malaysia.
CMIA (NIOSH) — Certified Medical Impairment Assessor from National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia.

Where Dr. Dr. practises.

4.9/5(13,006)

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital

JCIMSQHBFHIISO 9001

Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia

Premier tertiary private hospital in Penang offering multidisciplinary specialist care, advanced diagnostics, cardiac, orthopaedic and oncology services.

Known for

Patients seeking advanced cardiac care · Individuals requiring orthopaedic surgery · Oncology patients needing comprehensive treatment

Languages

Bahasa Melayu · English

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

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Paying with insurance?

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital, where Dr. Dr. practises, works with these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA Malaysia BerhadAIA Public Takaful BerhadAllianz Life Insurance Malaysia BerhadAmGeneral Insurance BerhadAXA Affin General Insurance BerhadAXA Affin Life Insurance BerhadBerjaya Sompo Insurance BerhadEtiqa Insurance BerhadEtiqa Takaful BerhadGreat Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) BerhadGreat Eastern Takaful BerhadHong Leong Assurance Berhad

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

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