Dr. Kathiravan A/L Purmal
Oral Surgery · Maxillofacial Surgery · Craniofacial Surgery
Dr. Kathiravan A/L Purmal is a Oral Surgery specialist practising at Columbia Asia Hospital Setapak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MedBay can arrange an appointment at no cost to you.
About
Dr. Kathiravan A/L Purmal practises as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Orthodontist at Columbia Asia Hospital Setapak, where his dual specialization sets him apart. He has advanced orthodontic techniques, notably effective distalization with clear aligners, and he takes an active role in mentoring young dentists. His contributions to research include more than 40 international journal publications and co-authorship of three books. He is also the founding president of the Malaysian Orthodontic Practitioners' Association.
Where Dr. Kathiravan A/L Purmal practises
- Columbia Asia Hospital Setapak — Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Procedures & Expertise
- Dental CT Scan
- Cheek Augmentation
- Cyst Removal
- Cleft Lip or Palate Repair
- Chin Augmentation
- Parotid Surgery
- Wisdom Tooth Extraction
- Jaw Shaping
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
- Apicoectomy
- Dental Implant
- Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- Tooth Extraction
- Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
- Benign Bone Tumor Removal
- Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ)
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Periodontal Surgery
- Ear Reconstruction
- Gingivectomy
- Frenectomy
- Mentoplasty
- Impacted Tooth Extraction
- Sinus Lift
Qualifications
- BDS (University of Malaya, Malaysia)
- DGDP (UK)
- MFDSRCS (Edinburgh)
- M Orth (University of Malaya, Malaysia)
- M OrthRCS (Edinburgh)
- FRACDS (Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, Australia)
- MOM Surgery (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
- FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons)
- Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery (UM)
Languages
Indonesian, Malay, English, Tamil