
DR. SANKAR PILLAY A/L HOVELLY
Orthopaedics

DR. SANKAR PILLAY A/L HOVELLY
Orthopaedics specialist · Joint degeneration, Knee osteoarthritis, Hip arthritis
Orthopaedic Surgery
KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital · Ipoh, Malaysia
10 years treating patients
Speaks Tamil, Bahasa Melayu, English
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About Dr. SANKAR
Dr. SANKAR treats Joint degeneration, Knee osteoarthritis, Hip arthritis.
Conditions Treated
Procedure Focus
- Robotic knee replacement
- Robotic hip replacement
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic procedures
- Trauma surgery
- Wound management
- Pain management
Credentials
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal University, India, 2011
- Certified Medical Impairment Assessor (CMIA) — National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Malaysia
Where Dr. SANKAR practises.

KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital
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
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DR. SANKAR PILLAY A/L HOVELLY
Orthopaedics