JCIMSQH
Gleneagles Hospital Penang
George Town
Part of IHH Healthcare group with comprehensive medical tourism services.
Known for
HeartCancerBones & joints
Languages
Mandarin · Bahasa Indonesia · Tamil · Bahasa Melayu
Cardiology · heart
Heart treatment in Penang
From Jakarta, a direct flight to Penang takes about 2.5 hours. Indonesian passports are visa-free for up to 30 days in Malaysia. For heart treatment in Penang, we partner with 4 hospitals: Gleneagles Hospital Penang, Island Hospital, KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital and other hospitals. Our doctors read your case and recommend the specialist.
Free. Our doctors reply on WhatsApp.
Key facts
- 4
- partner hospitals in Penang
- Hospitals under contract with Medifly, 23 Sept 2026
- 23
- cardiology specialists in Penang
- Active doctors at partner hospitals, 23 Sept 2026
- 2.5 hours
- Jakarta to Penang, direct
- Direct flights from Jakarta (CGK)
- 30 days
- visa-free, Indonesian passport
- Malaysian entry rules
- A doctor reads every message
- You pay the hospital's price, no markup
- Free for you, paid by partner hospitals
Partner hospitals
Our partner hospitals for heart treatment in Penang
Sorted by city and name, not ranked. Our doctors help you choose for your case.
JCIMSQHACHS
Island Hospital
Penang
Leading private tertiary hospital in Penang offering advanced specialist care, modern medical technology, and comprehensive healthcare services for local and international patients.
Known for
CancerHeartStomach & digestion
Languages
Mandarin · Bahasa Melayu · English
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KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital
Bukit Mertajam
Premier tertiary private hospital in Penang offering multidisciplinary specialist care, advanced diagnostics, cardiac, orthopaedic and oncology services.
Known for
HeartBones & jointsGeneral surgery
Languages
Bahasa Melayu · English
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MSQH
Pantai Hospital Penang
Penang
Pantai Hospital Penang is a private hospital in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Established in 1997, the 190-bed specialist hospital at Bayan Baru offers services in Radiotherapy & Oncology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Known for
CancerHeartHeart & chest surgery
Languages
English
You do not have to decide alone. Tell us about the case. Our doctors recommend the specialist and hospital.
Doctors
Cardiology specialists at our partner hospitals in Penang
Sorted by name. Our doctors read your case, then recommend the specialist.
Annamalar MuthuMRCP (UK)Heart · George Town
Conditions treated
Interventional Cardiology · Structural Heart Disease
Awangku Bakhrunnuddin Bin Pengiran Ahmad TajuddinMRCP (UK)Heart · Penang
Conditions treated
Heart Disease · Cardiovascular Medicine
Dr Chiew Kean ShyongInternal medicine · Penang
Physician and cardiologist specialising in heart disease management, cardiovascular risk assessment, and comprehensive internal medicine care.
Conditions treated
Preventive Cardiology · Heart Failure Management
Dr Chong Chu LingInternal medicine · Penang
Cardiologist experienced in diagnostic and interventional cardiology, heart disease management, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Conditions treated
Interventional Cardiology · Heart Failure Management
Dr Ma Soot KengHeart · Penang
Cardiologist specialising in electrophysiology, cardiac pacing, arrhythmia management, and interventional cardiology.
Conditions treated
Cardiac Electrophysiology · Arrhythmia Management
Dr. Goh Chong AikMRCP (UK)Heart · Bukit Mertajam
Consultant Physician and Cardiologist with expertise in interventional cardiology and comprehensive cardiovascular care.
Conditions treated
Interventional Cardiology · Coronary Artery Disease
Dr. Safari Bin ElisHeart · Bukit Mertajam
Consultant Physician and Cardiologist with expertise in interventional cardiology and advanced cardiovascular care.
Conditions treated
Interventional Cardiology · Coronary Artery Disease
Dr. Saravanan KrishinanHeart · Bukit Mertajam
Sessional Consultant Cardiologist providing comprehensive cardiovascular assessment, diagnosis, and long-term heart care management.
Conditions treated
Hypertension Management · Heart Failure
These are 8 of 23 cardiology specialists at our partner hospitals. Our doctors choose the right one for your case.
See Cardiology specialists in PenangTravel
Getting to Penang
From Jakarta, a direct flight to Penang takes about 2.5 hours.
Direct flights from Jakarta
| City | Airport | Direct flight |
|---|---|---|
| Penang | PEN | 2.5 hours |
- Indonesian passports are visa-free for up to 30 days in Malaysia.
- We help with your insurance claim.
- We can arrange flights, accommodation and pickup.
What to prepare
- Your latest test results (lab, CT, MRI or PET)
- A summary of your medical records and current medication
- A valid passport
What we help with
- Choosing the specialist and hospital for your case
- Asking the hospital for a price
- Handling insurance claims
- Arranging flights, accommodation and pickup
Cost
Heart treatment costs in Penang
The price depends on the condition, the treatment and the hospital. Once our doctors have read your case, we ask the hospital for a written estimate.
A written estimate for your case
Send us your test results. We ask the hospital for the price, and you pay the hospital price with no markup.
You pay the hospital's price, with no Medifly markup.
What makes the cost differ
- The type and severity of the condition
- The technique or equipment used
- Length of stay and room class
- Additional tests before and after the procedure
- Other health conditions that need care first
Ask whether it includes
- Consultation and tests before the procedure
- Medication and care after the procedure
- Follow-up visits
- Room and length of stay
Explore
Explore further
In other places
More specific
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Interventional cardiology
- Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cardioversion
- Coronary angiography
- Coronary angioplasty
- Electrophysiology study & ablation
- Left atrial appendage closure
- Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
- Mitral valve repair
- Pacemaker implantation
- Rotablation
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
The person reading your case is a doctor.
Our doctors study your test results, then recommend the specialist and hospital. Once you agree, we take care of the rest.
Dr. Ratu Lucky
Associate Medical Director
Dr. Nabilla Risdiana
Associate Medical Director
How it works
From your first message to the operating room.
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.
Free and confidential
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, before you ask our doctors.
Do Indonesian passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
No, for visits of up to 30 days. If your treatment takes longer, ask us before you travel.
Which documents should I bring?
Your latest test results, a summary of your medical records and your passport. Send them on WhatsApp first so our doctors can read them before you travel.
How long is the flight from Jakarta to Penang?
About 2.5 hours on a direct flight.
How much does heart treatment in Penang cost?
It depends on the condition and the treatment. We ask the hospital for an estimate once our doctors have read your case.
Does Medifly charge a fee?
No. Our service is paid by partner hospitals, and you pay the hospital's price with no markup.
Every case is different. Our doctors read your case first, then recommend.
Reviewed by Dr. Ratu Lucky Nitibaskara, Associate Medical Director, 23 Sept 2026. Data updated 23 Sept 2026. Sources: Medifly partner doctor and hospital data, direct flight schedules.