Dr. Shalini Shanmugam
About
Dr. Shalini Shanmugam practises as a Paediatrician at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2, where she devotes herself to thorough care for newborns and young patients. Her medical degree, the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, was completed at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India, a respected institution internationally. She went on to earn a Master of Paediatrics from the University of Malaya, one of Malaysia's premier universities, sharpening her clinical skills further. Having spent many years serving in Malaysia's busiest government hospitals, she built strong clinical judgement in managing a broad spectrum of childhood illnesses. Dr. Shalini provides general paediatrics and newborn care services, and she holds a particular interest in childhood nutrition and growth — areas she considers essential. Parents looking to support their child's healthy development can rely on her focused expertise.
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Specialty
Pediatrics
Languages
Procedures & Expertise
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Qualifications
MBBS
MASTER OF PAEDIATRICS
What patients say
Patients consistently describe Dr. Shalini Shanmugam as a warm and attentive paediatrician who is gentle and patient with children. Parents appreciate how she answers their questions thoroughly and explains what they need to know about their newborns, and many return to her clinic for their children's vaccinations and illnesses. Families also speak of feeling reassured under her care during hospital admissions and deliveries, with several noting her quick responses and capable handling of their children's conditions.
Patient reviews
First time admitted here. Previously, my children were under Dr. Masri and Dr. Shalini. This time, it was the mother's turn to fall ill due to a slipped disc and back pain issues 😅. Admitted for an RFA procedure under Dato Dr. Azmin Kass Rosman. As soon as the anesthesia wore off, I felt strange, eh, where did the pain go? I only felt tightness in my muscles. It was truly superb, Alhamdulillah. Kudos also to Datin Dr. Vanitha, who was very attentive and noticed my worries and nervousness during the briefing and consent signing, even though I've undergone three abdominal surgeries before. She was so reassuring 🥹 "Don't worry my dear, I will not leave you and will take care of you all the time during the procedure ok?" Huhu. Kudos also to the OT team who offered me to choose what music I wanted to listen to. Oh, that's possible. My initial thought was to listen to "Jodoh Lebaran," but I might start dancing, so I chose "Bohemian Rhapsody" before drifting off to dreamland 😅🤌🏻. Just wanted to give constructive feedback to the foodservice team. If possible, please don't use frozen Dory for the Grilled fish menu, especially the Grilled Teriyaki Fish. The appearance wasn't like grilled, it looked like steamed soy dory fish 😭 and it was very fishy. Please use Saba mackerel fillet. Dory has high glazing, and sometimes even after thawing, it still has a lot of water content. If you put it in a combi oven, it will end up watery instead of grilled 😂🤌🏻. I wanted grilled fish because I'm on a diet, huhu. But the Western menu was okay, delicious. Sorry if I'm a bit critical, it's because I also manage dietetics and foodservice in a hospital. Overall, kudos to the team and thank you for the care and hard work!
Apr 2026
My 7 year old daughter admitted in KPJ Damansara2 with low spo2 and shortness in breathing. We came in emergency at night. We were under guidance of Dr. Shalini Shanmugum. I am very grateful to all the staff, sisters for quick response, they all are so genuine and polite, they will listen to you and take good care. Thank you Dr. Shalini for your quick and time to time response, answering all my doubts with patience. I felt my daughter is under safe hands. Service is very good here, room are clean. Thanks Dr. Shalini Sisters and staff. God bless all 🙏
Nov 2025
We had a good experience with my pregnancy and delivery journey at Columbia Asia PJ. The team of specialists and medic staff here are very professional - our Obgyn Dr Nicholas and paeds Dr Shalini - as well as their team of midwives and nurses. Location is also very accessible. Thumbs up.
Nov 2025
Had been at this hospital for many years ever since I'm pregnant with my first kid. The gynae (Dr. Bheena, Dr. Nicholas) and paediatrician (Dr. Aida, Dr. Sam) are professionals. I'm happy with the services of the staffs in CAHPJ
Nov 2025
Dr Shalini is a wonderful pediatrician. She's very patient with questions thrown at her. I also gave birth to my first born here with Dr. Nicholas. He's very knowledgeable and is willing to share. The nurses are superb and very friendly. Overall, good services and staff.
Nov 2025
for services overall good .. doctor Shalini treatment , all nurses and also support admin staff all good .. need to be improve maybe hospital facilities like playroom for kids admit in hospital ..
Nov 2025
