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Is virtual consultation available before traveling?

Absolutely. We offer a free consultation with our in-house doctor before you decide to travel, so you have a clear picture of your condition and treatment plan before making the trip.

Is consultation available in multiple languages?

Yes, consultations are available in multiple languages so you can communicate comfortably and clearly understand your condition and treatment plan.

Dr. Sivakumar Sivalingam

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Dr. Sivakumar Sivalingam

Cardiothoracic Surgery specialist · Complex paediatric cardiac surgery, Paediatric heart valve repair

Fellowship · Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (of Edinburgh)

National Heart Institute (IJN) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

20 years treating patients

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 National Heart Institute (IJN). 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. Sivakumar

Dr. Sivakumar treats Complex paediatric cardiac surgery, Paediatric heart valve repair.

Having been with IJN for the past 20 years, Dr. Sivakumar Sivalingam is a valuable asset of IJN whose expertise extends to complex paediatric and congenital adult heart surgery, paediatric valve repair and surgery in low birth weight babies.

Conditions Treated

Complex paediatric cardiac surgeryPaediatric heart valve repairAdult congenital heart surgerySurgery in low birth weight babies

Procedure Focus

Complex paediatric cardiac surgery
Paediatric valve repair
Adult congenital heart surgery
Surgery in low birth weight babies

Credentials

MBBS (India): Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Manipal, India)
M. Med (S’pore): Master of Medicine (Singapore)
Fellowship · Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (of Edinburgh)
Fellowship · Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (of Ireland)
Fellowship · Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery (of Edinburgh)

Where Dr. Sivakumar practises.

4.3/5(1,516)

National Heart Institute (IJN)

JCIMSQHMS ISO 15189Customer Service Management (CSM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) is Malaysia's premier government-linked cardiac specialist hospital — Southeast Asia's largest dedicated cardiovascular and thoracic medical centre, JCI-accredited since 2009 with over 3.7 million patients treated.

Known for

Adults needing complex cardiac and thoracic procedures · Children requiring congenital heart disease treatment · International patients seeking affordable, specialized heart care

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Malaysia · English

If our doctors recommend Dr. Sivakumar for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay National Heart Institute (IJN)'s own price, not more.

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Paying with insurance?

National Heart Institute (IJN), where Dr. Sivakumar practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA BerhadAllianzAsia AssistanceASP Medical GroupCompumedeMASEtiqa Takaful BerhadGreat EasternHealthMetricsIHPInternational AssistanceMedkad

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. Sivakumar 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. Sivakumar Sivalingam

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Sivakumar Sivalingam

Cardiothoracic Surgery specialist · Complex paediatric cardiac surgery, Paediatric heart valve repair

Fellowship · Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (of Edinburgh)

National Heart Institute (IJN) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

20 years treating patients

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. Sivakumar

Dr. Sivakumar treats Complex paediatric cardiac surgery, Paediatric heart valve repair.

Where Dr. Sivakumar practises.

4.3/5(1,516)

National Heart Institute (IJN)

JCIMSQHMS ISO 15189Customer Service Management (CSM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

Known for

Adults needing complex cardiac and thoracic procedures · Children requiring congenital heart disease treatment · International patients seeking affordable, specialized heart care

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Malaysia · English

If our doctors recommend Dr. Sivakumar for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay National Heart Institute (IJN)'s own price, not more.

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

National Heart Institute (IJN), where Dr. Sivakumar practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA BerhadAllianzAsia AssistanceASP Medical GroupCompumedeMASEtiqa Takaful BerhadGreat EasternHealthMetricsIHPInternational AssistanceMedkad

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.