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Dr Benedict Dharmaraj Retna Pandian

General Surgery

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Dr Benedict Dharmaraj Retna Pandian

General Surgery specialist · Thoracic conditions, Lung conditions requiring surgery, Mediastinal masses

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Speaks 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 Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd. 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 Dr. Benedict

Dr. Benedict treats Thoracic conditions, Lung conditions requiring surgery, Mediastinal masses.

Dr Benedict Dharmaraj Retna Pandian is a Consultant General and Thoracic Surgeon at Beacon Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia He specialises in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, focusing on advanced techniques that improve surgical precision and patient recovery His expertise includes uniportal VATS lobectomy and lung resection, thymectomy, chest wall and tracheal reconstruction, and non-intubated thoracic procedures He also performs bronchoscopy and manages mediastinal conditions as well as general surgical cases Dr Benedict is committed to delivering comprehensive surgical care with a focus on minimally invasive approaches, improved recovery times, and better patient outcomes. MD (UKM) — Doctor of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Doctor of General Surgery (UKM) — Doctor of General Surgery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery (MOH) — Fellowship training in Thoracic Surgery, Ministry of Health Malaysia.

Conditions Treated

Thoracic conditionsLung conditions requiring surgeryMediastinal massesChest wall conditionsTracheal conditionsGeneral surgical conditions

Procedure Focus

Minimally invasive thoracic surgery
Uniportal VATS lobectomy and lung resection
Uniportal VATS thymectomy
Chest wall resection and reconstruction
Tracheal resection and reconstruction
Non-intubated VATS surgeries
Bronchoscopy
General surgical procedures

Credentials

Where Dr. Benedict practises.

4.6/5(5,068)

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd

JCI

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Specialist cancer and multidisciplinary hospital in Malaysia known for advanced radiotherapy and personalized care.

Known for

Advanced cancer treatment technology · Multidisciplinary specialist collaboration · Comprehensive international patient support

Languages

Mandarin · Cantonese · Bahasa Melayu · English · Bahasa Indonesia interpreter available

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

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Paying with insurance?

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd, where Dr. Benedict practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA InsuranceAllianzAm Met LifeChubb InsuranceCigna Life InsuranceEtiqaGeneraliGreat Eastern

Hong Leong AssuranceLonpac Insurance BerhadManulifeMBPJ

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 Dr. Benedict 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.

Dr Benedict Dharmaraj Retna Pandian

General Surgery

Dr Benedict Dharmaraj Retna Pandian

General Surgery specialist · Thoracic conditions, Lung conditions requiring surgery, Mediastinal masses

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Speaks 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 Dr. Benedict

Dr. Benedict treats Thoracic conditions, Lung conditions requiring surgery, Mediastinal masses.

Where Dr. Benedict practises.

4.6/5(5,068)

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd

JCI

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Specialist cancer and multidisciplinary hospital in Malaysia known for advanced radiotherapy and personalized care.

Known for

Advanced cancer treatment technology · Multidisciplinary specialist collaboration · Comprehensive international patient support

Languages

Mandarin · Cantonese · Bahasa Melayu · English · Bahasa Indonesia interpreter available

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

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

Beacon Hospital Sdn Bhd, where Dr. Benedict practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA InsuranceAllianzAm Met LifeChubb InsuranceCigna Life InsuranceEtiqaGeneraliGreat Eastern

Hong Leong AssuranceLonpac Insurance BerhadManulifeMBPJ

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.