Malaysia is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for advanced cardiac care, with Kuala Lumpur and Greater Kuala Lumpur housing some of Southeast Asia’s most distinguished tertiary heart centres and private specialist hospitals. When dealing with complex cardiovascular conditions, surgical precision, extensive clinical experience, and multidisciplinary support are paramount. Whether you require evaluation for complex coronary artery disease, structural heart repairs, or are seeking a second opinion regarding surgical options, our Editor’s List provides direct access to highly accomplished heart surgeons in the capital region.
This article outlines what heart surgery entails, highlights critical scenarios that warrant surgical consultation, explains key operative procedures, and presents a curated table of leading cardiac surgeons across both top-tier private medical centres and renowned national institutions. Start your search for the right heart surgeon in Kuala Lumpur here.
Learn More: Heart And Vascular Diseases in Malaysia
When Should You See A Heart Surgeon?
While cardiologists manage heart conditions through lifestyle modifications, medication, and catheter-based interventions, a consultation with a heart surgeon (cardiothoracic surgeon) becomes essential when structural or vascular abnormalities require direct physical repair or reconstruction.
It is advisable to consult a heart surgeon in the following circumstances:
Second Opinions on Surgical vs Non-Surgical Treatment: When evaluating whether a complex condition is best addressed via open-heart surgery, minimally invasive keyhole techniques, or catheter-based interventions.
Advanced Coronary Artery Disease: When multiple blood vessels feeding the heart are severely narrowed or blocked, particularly in individuals with diabetes or complex triple-vessel disease where angioplasty may not yield optimal long-term outcomes.
Severe Heart Valve Disorders: If you have been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, or valve infections that cause progressive breathlessness, chest discomfort, or heart failure symptoms.
Aortic Aneurysms or Dissections: Enlargement or tearing of the main artery (aorta) leaving the heart, which requires immediate surgical stabilization to prevent life-threatening rupture.
Congenital Heart Defects: Structural abnormalities present from birth—in both paediatric and adult patients—that require surgical closure, re-routing, or reconstruction.
- Treatment Guide (Non Surgical): Angioplasty and Stent Placement for the Heart
- Treatment Guide (Surgical): Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery Explained
List Of Top Heart Surgeons In Kuala Lumpur
Last Updated: September 2026
Below is a compiled list of heart surgeons you may consider, with details on their clinic and area of expertise. This list is non-exhaustive, and can serve as a starting point for your search for the best heart surgeons in Kuala Lumpur that fits your requirements.
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► Dr John Chan Kok Meng – Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur
- Expertise – Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement, Arrhythmia Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection Surgery, Lung Cancer Surgery, and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS).
► Dato’ Dr Hamdan Leman – Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur
- Expertise – Arrhythmia surgery, Neonatal Cardiac Durgery, Congenital Heart Disease
► Dr Kenny Cheng Keng Peng – Subang Jaya Medical Centre
- Expertise – Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), Minimally invasive Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), Lung cancer, Thoracic and Mediastinal tumours.
► Dr Lim Yew Cheng – Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
- Expertise – Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG), Heart Valve Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Coronary Angioplasty.
► Dr Paneer Selvam A/L Krishna Moorthy – Institut Jantung Negara
- Expertise – Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Endovascular repair (TEVAR & EVAR).
► Prof Dato’ Seri Dr Mohd Azhari Yakub – Institut Jantung Negara
- Expertise – Heart & Lung Transplantation, Adult cardiac surgery, Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Heart Failure Management.
► Prof Dato’ Sri Dr Mohamed Ezani MD Taib – Institut Jantung Negara’
- Expertise – Coronary Artery Surgery, Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiac Pacing
► Prof Dr Shahrul Amry Hashim – KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2
- Expertise – Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS), Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery (VATS), Aortic Root Surgery
► Dr Sivakumar A/L Sivalingam – Institut Jantung Negara
- Expertise – Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery
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