Dr Kavitha A/P Palaniappan
About
Dr. Kavitha A/P Palaniappan serves as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Pantai Hospital Melaka, where she is known for a patient-centric approach and a dedication to educating people about eye health. Through her personal website, iDrKavitha, she gives patients a unique way to access trustworthy information about eye conditions. Her clinical expertise spans cataracts, corneal diseases, glaucoma, diabetic eye diseases, age-related vision loss, uveitis, pediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus. Patients commend her clear explanations, professional manner, and the exceptional care she provides throughout their treatment journey.
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Languages
Procedures & Expertise
| Procedure | Focus | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery | Key focus | RM 11,000 |
| Ophthalmology Consultation | RM 250 | |
| Eye Surgery | ||
| Chalazion Treatment | RM 1,850 | |
| Entropion/Ectropion Eyelid Repair | ||
| Nd YAG Laser | ||
| Pinguecula Treatment | ||
| Glaucoma Treatment | RM 400 |
Estimates only. The final cost depends on your condition, the hospital and your doctor, and is confirmed by the hospital before treatment.
Qualifications
MBBS (Melaka Manipal Medical College, Malaysia) 2003
MS (Ophth) (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia) 2012
What patients say
Patients consistently describe Dr Kavitha as friendly, kind and gentle, with a warm manner that puts them at ease, including with young children and babies. Many mention that she explains conditions and procedures clearly and patiently, leaving them relieved and satisfied after consultations. Several reviews relate to cataract care and surgery, with patients expressing gratitude for the treatment they received. Overall, she is praised for attentive, courteous service.
Patient reviews
Dr. Kavitha Palaniappan... best service....
Nov 2025
Dr Kavitha and nurses very good , overall was awesome service . I have pleasant stay here . Room was clean . Food was tasty.
Nov 2025
Thx to Dr. Kavitha n nurses for the good service..
Nov 2025
Thank to Dr. Kavitha and clinic nurses Ms Foong and kak Malay ( SORRY dont know her name), very helpful and kind nurses to assist patients very well. Rest services is good, only the admission counter and discharge counters good if there can do express checkout type intead taking waiting periods. As you know patients and dependent already exhausted enough. Waiting too long might cause abit tiring actually. Thank you.
Nov 2025
I am satisfied with the service provided by Dr. Kavitha's staff, I'ma, Siti, and Fong. The explanation given by Dr. Kavitha was clear. For a year, I had difficulty getting treatment for my eye problem, and I never thought of changing my treatment with Dr. Kavitha.
Nov 2025
Came to bring my child to see Dr. Kavitha. Very friendly and kind.
Nov 2025
