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Sukumar Nadesan

General Surgery

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Dr. Sukumar Nadesan

General Surgery specialist · Abdominal disorders, Breast cancer, Thyroid disease

KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

30 years treating patients

Speaks Malay, Tamil, 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 KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital. 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. Sukumar

Dr. Sukumar treats Abdominal disorders, Breast cancer, Thyroid disease.

Dr. Sukumar Nadesan is a Consultant General Surgeon at Tawakkal Specialist Hospital with extensive experience in general surgery and gastrointestinal-related conditions. He has been practicing since 1990 and is registered with the National Specialist Register Malaysia as a General Surgeon. He specializes in abdominal surgery, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, gastrointestinal procedures, and endoscopic evaluation. Dr. Sukumar is also experienced in managing digestive system disorders and providing surgical care for both elective and emergency cases. Dr. Sukumar obtained his MBBS from the University of Mangalore, India, and later completed his Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Known for his patient-centered approach and long-standing surgical experience, he provides comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and follow-up care for local and international patients in Kuala Lumpur.

Conditions Treated

Abdominal disordersBreast cancerThyroid diseaseGastrointestinal disordersDigestive system disorders

Procedure Focus

General Surgery
Abdominal Surgery
Thyroid
Breast Surgery
Thyroid surgery
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Credentials

MBBS – University of Mangalore, India

Schedule

Day

Clinic Hour

Monday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Where Dr. Sukumar practises.

4.7/5(5,466)

KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital

ISO 45001MSQHISO 14001

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

A leading private specialist hospital in Kuala Lumpur delivering comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare with modern facilities and multidisciplinary expertise.

Known for

Patients requiring dialysis or urology · Orthopedic and spine surgery patients · Families seeking women's or pediatric care

Languages

Malay · Mandarin · Tamil · English

If our doctors recommend Dr. Sukumar for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital's own price, not more.

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Paying with insurance?

KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital, where Dr. Sukumar practises, works with these insurers. Medifly checks your policy and handles the claim for you.

AIA Malaysia BerhadAIA Public Takaful BerhadAllianz Life Insurance Malaysia BerhadAmGeneral Insurance BerhadAXA Affin General Insurance BerhadAXA Affin Life Insurance BerhadBerjaya Sompo Insurance BerhadEtiqa Insurance BerhadEtiqa Takaful BerhadGreat Eastern Life Assurance (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. Sukumar 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.

Sukumar Nadesan

General Surgery

Dr. Sukumar Nadesan

General Surgery specialist · Abdominal disorders, Breast cancer, Thyroid disease

KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

30 years treating patients

Speaks Malay, Tamil, 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. Sukumar

Dr. Sukumar treats Abdominal disorders, Breast cancer, Thyroid disease.

Where Dr. Sukumar practises.

4.7/5(5,466)

KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital

ISO 45001MSQHISO 14001

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ≈2h direct from Jakarta

A leading private specialist hospital in Kuala Lumpur delivering comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare with modern facilities and multidisciplinary expertise.

Known for

Patients requiring dialysis or urology · Orthopedic and spine surgery patients · Families seeking women's or pediatric care

Languages

Malay · Mandarin · Tamil · English

If our doctors recommend Dr. Sukumar for your case, we arrange the appointment, your travel, and someone beside you at the hospital. You pay KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital's own price, not more.

View Hospital

Paying with insurance?

KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital, where Dr. Sukumar 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.