Dr. Gunaseelan A/L Ponnusamy
About
Patients seeking relief from complex spinal conditions and chronic pain can turn to Dr. Gunaseelan A/L Ponnusamy, an Orthopaedic Surgeon practising at Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau. His clinical focus centres on spine surgery and pain intervention, and he brings advanced training to this work: a Fellowship AO Spine completed in 2018 at Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Korea, along with a special interest in Pain Intervention that he developed in India. He is additionally a certified Medical Impairment Assessor by NIOSH, Malaysia. Through distinctive treatment approaches tailored to challenging spinal and chronic pain cases, Dr. Gunaseelan offers care that sets him apart in his field.
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Specialty
Pain Management
Sub-specialties
Languages
Procedures & Expertise
| Procedure | Focus | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Rehabilitation | Key focus | |
| Orthopedics Consultation | RM 350 | |
| Spinal Disc Herniation Treatment | RM 28,459 | |
| Bone Fracture Treatment | RM 8,000 | |
| Pain Management | RM 300 | |
| Spine Surgery | Key focus | |
| Pain Treatment | ||
| Shoulder Surgery |
Estimates only. The final cost depends on your condition, the hospital and your doctor, and is confirmed by the hospital before treatment.
Qualifications
MD (University of Brawijaya, Indonesia) (2007)
MS (Orthopaedics) (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia) (2016)
Fellowship AO Spine (Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Korea) (2018)
CMIA (NIOSH) - Certified Medical Impairment Assessor (NIOSH, Malaysia)
What patients say
Patients consistently describe Dr. Gunaseelan as a kind, compassionate and approachable orthopaedic specialist who takes the time to explain conditions and treatment clearly, often putting anxious patients at ease before surgery. Many reviews highlight his skill with spinal and back procedures, including slipped disc and spine surgery, and note that treatment eased their pain and supported smooth recovery. Patients also value his reassuring manner, patience in answering questions and the confidence he gives them, with several recommending him to family and others.
Patient reviews
Ward MD5 Doctor Gunaseelan Ms Jeevita, Ms Suhaina , Ms Nazurah and Ms Nadzira. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the team members and Doctor Gunaseelan for excellent service given to me. Doctor Gunaseelan really did a miracle for me by giving confidence to proceed for a minor operation. Now I doing good and well now. Tqsm for all your kind support and help given to me. God Bless You
Sept 2026
Admitted at 79B Under Dr Guna in Level 1 MD2. Doctor Guna has explained well regarding MRI and treatment were effective ease my pain level during the stay. The Nurses are highly professional they are simply wonderful made my stay comfortable. (Sister Azila, Nurses: Daya,Farah, Vesha,Seri, Puteri, Poonmalar, Afiqah, Effa, Naveta) They deserve credits for this nursing care from heart. Appreciated their dedication. Changing bedsheet in the morning with their manager along. Made sure our stay were pleasant. Special thanks for housekeeping ibu asma she is even helpful cleaning my room and offer help. Physio staff allikodi and the team just awesome. I would highly recommended this hospital to everyone. Thank you❤️
Jul 2026
Dr Gunaseelan A/L Ponnusamy (ORTHOPEDIC) is a very good & kind doctor. He is very take care & kind to patient.
Jul 2026
Thank you Dr Guna and Staff Pauline Sharvina Fatin Tasha and Wani. Good care and services throughout my hospitalisation.
Jul 2026
Staff md6 Pauline, Puteri, Thulasi, Naz, Tusrina, Vicky, Abel, Liyana, Tasha were very good and helpful 👍. Dr. Guna was also good. Really recommend this hospital.. love …
Jun 2026
Dr. Guna, another doctor, Physiotherapist Allikodi, and Nurse MD2, a thousand thanks to all of you. They were responsible and caring, ensuring my husband Wong from Ipoh (20/6/2026) received excellent care. Thank you.
Jun 2026
