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Medifly.Ai assists you through every step of your medical journey — from finding the right doctor to estimating costs, planning your stay, and arranging travel details. Our in-house doctors also explain your treatment options in plain language, while all clinical decisions stay with your treating physician. We make medical trips simpler, smarter, and stress-free.

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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 Thamarai Velan

General Surgery

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Dr Thamarai Velan

General Surgery specialist · Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal conditions

MS (UKM) — Master of Surgery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Subang Jaya Medical Centre · Subang Jaya, Malaysia

15 years treating patients

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 Subang Jaya Medical Centre. 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. Thamarai

Dr. Thamarai treats Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr Thamarai Velan is a Consultant General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon with extensive experience in managing diseases of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. He treats both benign and malignant conditions, including gallstones, liver tumors, pancreatic disorders, and biliary diseases, with a focus on achieving optimal surgical outcomes and long-term patient care. He is highly skilled in advanced open and minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, liver resection, and pancreatic surgery such as Whipple’s procedure. His practice emphasizes accurate diagnosis, safe surgical techniques, and comprehensive management of complex abdominal conditions, ensuring patient-centered and evidence-based care. MBBS (India) — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Manipal Academy of Higher Education MS (UKM) — Master of Surgery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery — Ministry of Health Malaysia Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery — Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery — Ministry of Health Malaysia Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery — Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK

Conditions Treated

Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal conditionsBenign and malignant livergallbladderbile ductand pancreatic diseasesJaundiceNeuroendocrine tumorsRectal bleedingThyroid nodules

Procedure Focus

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Liver resection
Pancreatic surgery (including Whipple’s procedure)
Bile duct surgery (stones and cancers)
Splenectomy
Hernia surgery
Laparoscopic appendicectomy
Colectomy
OGDS (gastroscopy)
Colonoscopy
ERCP

Credentials

MS (UKM) — Master of Surgery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Where Dr. Thamarai practises.

4.5/5(6,107)

Subang Jaya Medical Centre

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Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Subang Jaya Medical Centre is a leading private hospital in Malaysia offering comprehensive specialist care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, and 24/7 emergency services as a trusted tertiary care provider.

Known for

Newsweek Best Specialized Hospitals 2023-2024 recognition · JCI and MSQH dual accreditation · 600-bed capacity with 88% internationally-credentialed doctors · MHTC Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital designation

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English

If our doctors recommend Dr. Thamarai for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay Subang Jaya Medical Centre's own price, not more.

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Paying with insurance?

Subang Jaya Medical Centre, where Dr. Thamarai practises, takes direct billing from these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA BerhadAIA Public Takaful BhdAIG General Insurance Co., LtdAllianz Life Insurance Malaysia BerhadAmgeneral Insurance Berhad - Policy HoldersAXA Affin InsuranceBerjaya Sompo Insurance BerhadEtiqa Family Takaful BerhadEtiqa Life Insurance BerhadGreat Eastern General Insurance (Malaysia) BerhadGreat Eastern Takaful BerhadHong Leong Assurance Berhad

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. Thamarai 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 Thamarai Velan

General Surgery

Dr Thamarai Velan

General Surgery specialist · Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal conditions

MS (UKM) — Master of Surgery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Subang Jaya Medical Centre · Subang Jaya, Malaysia

15 years treating patients

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. Thamarai

Dr. Thamarai treats Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal conditions.

Where Dr. Thamarai practises.

4.5/5(6,107)

Subang Jaya Medical Centre

JCIACHSISAMMMSQH

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Known for

Languages

Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English

If our doctors recommend Dr. Thamarai for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay Subang Jaya Medical Centre's own price, not more.

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

Subang Jaya Medical Centre, where Dr. Thamarai practises, takes direct billing from 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.