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Dr. Shalimar Abdullah

Hand and Microsurgery

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Dr. Shalimar Abdullah

Hand and Microsurgery specialist · Hand injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injuries

Hand & Microsurgery

Master of Orthopaedics — Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaDiploma in Hand Surgery — Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH).

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

Speaks 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 Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur. 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. Shalimar

Dr. Shalimar treats Hand injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injuries.

A consultant orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in hand surgery, microsurgery, and upper limb reconstruction. He treats traumatic injuries, tendon disorders, nerve compression syndromes, congenital deformities, and degenerative conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. His international fellowship training supports advanced reconstructive techniques focused on restoring function and mobility. BMBS — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from University of Nottingham, United Kingdom BMedSci (Hons) — Bachelor of Medical Sciences with Honours, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery, Louisville, United States.

Conditions Treated

Hand injuriescarpal tunnel syndrometendon injuriesupper limb disorders

Procedure Focus

Hand surgery
microsurgery
nerve repair
upper limb reconstruction

Credentials

BMBS — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
BMedSci (Hons) — Bachelor of Medical Sciences with Honours, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Master of Orthopaedics — Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Diploma in Hand Surgery — Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH).

Where Dr. Shalimar practises.

4.4/5(5,199)

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur

JCIMSQH

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

Leading private hospital in Kuala Lumpur offering multidisciplinary specialist care, advanced medical technology, and comprehensive services for local and international patients.

Known for

Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2024 recognition · 9 Centers of Excellence including Cardiac and Oncology · 1,500+ heart surgeries with 95% success rate (2019 data) · Gamma Knife radiosurgery for neuro-oncology

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English

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

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Paying with insurance?

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, where Dr. Shalimar practises, works with these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

Across Asia AssistAllianz Life InsuranceAmerican International Group (AIG)Anzen Health (HealthMetrics)Asia Assistance NetworkAsian AssistanceAXA Affin Life InsuranceCignaCompumede-MasEMA GlobalEmergency Assistance Japan

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. Shalimar 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. Shalimar Abdullah

Hand and Microsurgery

Dr. Shalimar Abdullah

Hand and Microsurgery specialist · Hand injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injuries

Hand & Microsurgery

Master of Orthopaedics — Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaDiploma in Hand Surgery — Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH).

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

Speaks 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. Shalimar

Dr. Shalimar treats Hand injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injuries.

Where Dr. Shalimar practises.

4.4/5(5,199)

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur

JCIMSQH

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

Leading private hospital in Kuala Lumpur offering multidisciplinary specialist care, advanced medical technology, and comprehensive services for local and international patients.

Known for

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English

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

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur, where Dr. Shalimar practises, works with these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

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.