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DR. SANKAR PILLAY A/L HOVELLY

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DR. SANKAR PILLAY A/L HOVELLY

DR. SANKAR PILLAY A/L HOVELLY

Orthopaedics specialist · Joint degeneration, Knee osteoarthritis, Hip arthritis

Orthopaedic Surgery

Certified Medical Impairment Assessor (CMIA) — National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Malaysia

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.

Dr. Sankar Pillay A/L Hovelly is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist with expertise in trauma management, joint reconstruction, arthroplasty, and minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at Manipal University in 2011 and later obtained his Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (MsOrth) from the University of Malaya in 2020. In 2025, he further advanced his expertise through a Fellowship in Robotic Knee and Hip Replacement in India. Dr. Sankar’s clinical interests include trauma surgery, wound management, pain management, arthroplasty, arthroscopic procedures, and robotic total knee replacement. He is experienced in managing musculoskeletal injuries, degenerative joint diseases, and complex orthopaedic conditions using evidence-based surgical and rehabilitative approaches. His practice focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing functional recovery through personalised treatment plans and modern orthopaedic techniques. Dr. Sankar is also certified as a Certified Medical Impairment Assessor (CMIA) under the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Malaysia. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal University, India, 2011 Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (MsOrth) — University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2020 Fellowship in Robotic Knee and Hip Replacement — India, 2025 Certified Medical Impairment Assessor (CMIA) — National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Malaysia Fellowship in Robotic Knee and Hip Replacement — India, 2025

Conditions Treated

Joint degenerationKnee osteoarthritisHip arthritisSports injuriesFracturesMusculoskeletal traumaChronic joint pain

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
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KPJ Ipoh Specialist Hospital

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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.

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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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