Datin Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan
Orthopedics · Pediatric Orthopedics · Trauma Surgery
Datin Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan is a Orthopedics specialist practising at Gleneagles Hospital Penang in Penang, Malaysia. MedBay can arrange an appointment at no cost to you.
About
Datin Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan practises as an Orthopaedic and Advanced Trauma Surgeon, with a deep focus on Paediatric Orthopaedics. Her care spans both conservative and surgical approaches to a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions in children, from everyday concerns such as flatfeet and hip dysplasia through to complex presentations including cerebral palsy and spina bifida. She also performs advanced surgical procedures, among them ACL reconstruction and knee replacements. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Vasanthie is committed to education, acting as a board assessor for the Malaysian Quality Assurance (MQA), and she has made substantial contributions through publications. Her patient-centric approach means tailored solutions are offered to children and adults alike.
Where Datin Dr. Vasanthie Balakrishnan practises
- Gleneagles Hospital Penang — George Town, Penang
Procedures & Expertise
- Hand Surgery
- Knee Replacement
- Tendon Repair
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Spinal Disc Herniation Treatment
- Shoulder Surgery
- Knee Ligament Surgery (MCL)
- Splenectomy
- Wound Care
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Burn Management
- Toe Implant
- Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Head CT Scan
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Ultrasound Scan
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Bunion Surgery
- Knee Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Ligament Repair
- Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS.Orth.
- Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedic
Languages
Indonesian, Malay, English, Tamil