Dr. Mahalakshmi Ratnavale
Maternal & Fetal Medicine · Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBGYN)
Dr. Mahalakshmi Ratnavale is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine specialist practising at Island Hospital Penang in Penang, Malaysia. MedBay can arrange an appointment at no cost to you.
About
Dr. Mahalakshmi Ratnavale has devoted more than thirty years to the care of women as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Her depth of expertise rests on a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the University of Malaya, and it is further strengthened by a Diploma in Fetal Medicine earned in the United Kingdom — overseas training that speaks to her ability to manage complex cases.
At Island Hospital Penang, where she serves as a senior specialist, Dr. Mahalakshmi is a trusted expert in high-risk pregnancies, prenatal diagnosis, and medical disorders during pregnancy. Feto-Maternal medicine, infertility, and advanced 3D/4D ultrasound are among her special interests, so that expectant mothers and women seeking gynaecological care receive attentive, high-quality support. She speaks English, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, and Hokkien, allowing her to communicate clearly and comfortably with patients from many different backgrounds.
Where Dr. Mahalakshmi Ratnavale practises
- Island Hospital Penang — Georgetown, Penang
Procedures & Expertise
- Cesarean Section
- Gynecology Consultation
- Female Health Checkup
- Hysterectomy
- Breast Exam
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Prenatal Checkup
- Gynecologic Laparoscopy
- Depo-Provera Injection (Family Planning)
- Cervical Cerclage
- Hysteroscopy
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
- Vaginismus Treatment
- Female Fertility Testing
- Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
- Pelvic Exam
- Dilation and Curettage
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test
- Ovarian Tumor Removal
- IUCD Removal and Insertion, Breast Lump Check
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
Qualifications
- MBBS
- M.MED
Languages
Indonesian, Malay, Hokkien, English