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DR. JAYA THILAK A/L SHANMUGAM

Orthopaedics

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DR. JAYA THILAK A/L SHANMUGAM

Orthopaedics specialist · Cervical spine disorders, Lumbar spine disorders

Orthopaedic Surgery

Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery (M.Med Ortho) — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital · Ipoh, 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 KPJ Ipoh Specialist 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 Dr. JAYA

Dr. JAYA treats Cervical spine disorders, Lumbar spine disorders.

Dr. Jaya Thilak A/L Shanmugam is a consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and surgical management of spinal and musculoskeletal disorders. He provides comprehensive orthopaedic care with particular expertise in spine surgery, focusing on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving functional outcomes for patients. Dr. Jaya Thilak obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) before pursuing postgraduate orthopaedic training at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), where he completed his Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery. He further advanced his subspecialty expertise through Fellowship training in Spine Surgery under the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM), with additional exposure and advanced training in Bangkok, Australia, and Japan. His clinical practice includes the management of spinal disorders, degenerative spine conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, and orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Jaya Thilak is experienced in modern spine surgery techniques and is committed to delivering evidence-based orthopaedic care through individualized treatment planning, rehabilitation support, and surgical excellence. Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery (M.Med Ortho) — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Fellowship in Spine Surgery — Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) Bangkok, Thailand Australia Japan Fellowship in Spine Surgery — Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) Bangkok, Thailand Australia Japan

Conditions Treated

Cervical spine disordersLumbar spine disordersDegenerative disc diseaseSpinal injuriesBack painNeck painSpinal deformitiesOrthopaedic trauma

Procedure Focus

Spine surgery
Cervical spine surgery
Lumbar spine surgery
Orthopaedic surgery
Spinal stabilization procedures
Minimally invasive spine procedures

Credentials

Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery (M.Med Ortho) — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Where Dr. JAYA practises.

4.5/5(2,417)

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital

MSQH

Ipoh, Malaysia

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital is one of the leading private tertiary healthcare institutions in Perak, Malaysia. Established in 1978 as Ipoh Specialist Centre, the hospital initially operated with 75 beds before becoming part of KPJ Healthcare Berhad in 1989 under Johor Corporation. Since then, it has expanded into a multidisciplinary tertiary hospital with approximately 275 beds and a broad network of specialist consultants. The hospital is recognized for pioneering cardiac thoracic services in Perak, helping reduce the need for patients to travel to Kuala Lumpur or Penang for advanced cardiac care.

Known for

Patients needing advanced cardiac surgery · Individuals seeking comprehensive cancer treatment · Patients requiring orthopaedic and rehabilitation care

Languages

Malay · Mandarin · Tamil · English

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

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Paying with insurance?

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital, where Dr. JAYA practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

Great EasternPrudential

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. JAYA 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. JAYA THILAK A/L SHANMUGAM

Orthopaedics

DR. JAYA THILAK A/L SHANMUGAM

Orthopaedics specialist · Cervical spine disorders, Lumbar spine disorders

Orthopaedic Surgery

Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery (M.Med Ortho) — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital · Ipoh, 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. JAYA

Dr. JAYA treats Cervical spine disorders, Lumbar spine disorders.

Where Dr. JAYA practises.

4.5/5(2,417)

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital

MSQH

Ipoh, Malaysia

Known for

Patients needing advanced cardiac surgery · Individuals seeking comprehensive cancer treatment · Patients requiring orthopaedic and rehabilitation care

Languages

Malay · Mandarin · Tamil · English

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

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital, where Dr. JAYA practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

Great EasternPrudential

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.