Dr Shanthi Palaniappan

Internal MedicineKuala Lumpur

4.998 reviews28 years of experienceAccepts appointments

About

At Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Dr. Shanthi Palaniappan practises as a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. Her training includes dual fellowships in Gastroenterology, completed in both the UK and Malaysia, and she holds an MBChB (Hons) from the University of Dundee along with an MRCP (UK), giving her a strong academic grounding in the management of complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions. Patients under her care benefit from a thorough diagnostic and therapeutic approach, with skills that include endoscopy and colonoscopy, and a focus on specialised treatment for digestive and liver health.

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Specialty

Internal Medicine

Sub-specialties

Gastroenterology

Languages

IndonesianMalayEnglishTamil

Procedures & Expertise

Procedure	Focus	Est. cost
Doctor Consultation	Key focus	RM 250
Gastroenterology Consultation		RM 350
Endoscopy	Key focus	RM 3,200
Combined Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy		RM 3,600
Colonoscopy	Key focus	RM 2,750
Gastroscopy		RM 250
Liver Disease Consultation		RM 650
Health Screening		RM 786

Estimates only. The final cost depends on your condition, the hospital and your doctor, and is confirmed by the hospital before treatment.

Qualifications

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MBChB (Hons) (University of Dundee, UK) 1998

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MRCP (Royal College of Physicians, UK) 2001

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Fellowship in Gastroenterology (UK & Malaysia)

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AM (Mal)

What patients say

Patients consistently describe Dr Shanthi Palaniappan as a caring, gentle and thorough gastroenterologist who takes time to listen and explains conditions and treatment plans clearly. Many mention endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures carried out smoothly and comfortably, with follow-up care that leaves them feeling reassured and confident. She is frequently praised for her compassion, patience and professionalism, including with long-term conditions such as Crohn's disease and acid reflux. Several patients also note that she does not recommend unnecessary procedures.

Patient reviews

Alice M. Kamel

I had a very good procedure this morning by Dr Shanti Palaniappan at Endoscopy Center. She was great and I fully recommend her. The experience was tainted (hence 3 stars and not 5 stars) with not-so professional attitude of a few selected nurses who had loud conversations near patients’ bed. Considering most patients just had gone through treatment- their attitude is very disrespectful I hope there will be sign of ‘no noise’ put around the daycare area - mainly for your own staffs and nurses so they can speak more gently

Jul 2026

Nurin Maisara

Great experience consulting with Dr Shanti. Highly recommended. Dr Shanti is very knowledgeable, helpful and kind. I had a very pleasant and comfortable consultation with her 👍🏻 …

Jul 2026

Yeoh Hong Yew

I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Shanthi for her exceptional care. She performed both an endoscopy and colonoscopy in a single, seamless session. She went above and beyond to thoroughly remove all precancerous polyps, ensuring my gastrointestinal tract is completely clear and healthy. Her skill, professionalism, and thoroughness have given me immense peace of mind. Thank you also to wonderful medical team at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur for their support. Highly recommended!

Jun 2026

manisha chandrakant

Dr Shanti is an amazing Dr. She's so professional, good, precise and personal at the same time. Highly recommended.

Nov 2025

Aunty Lai Jong TV

Highly recommended doctor 👍

Nov 2025

Jessica Yap

Had a pleasant and painless journey of colonoscopy and gastroscopy done by Dr Shanthi. She is friendly, gentle, knowledgeable and efficient.

Nov 2025

Frequently asked questions about Dr Shanthi Palaniappan

Dr Shanthi Palaniappan is a Internal Medicine specialist practising in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Dr Shanthi Palaniappan specialises in Internal Medicine, with particular focus on Gastroenterology.

Dr Shanthi Palaniappan practises at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Shanthi Palaniappan speaks Indonesian, Malay, English, Tamil.

Dr Shanthi Palaniappan holds MBChB (Hons) (University of Dundee, UK) 1998, MRCP (Royal College of Physicians, UK) 2001, Fellowship in Gastroenterology (UK & Malaysia), AM (Mal).

Yes. Dr Shanthi Palaniappan sees international patients, and MedBay coordinates the appointment, interpreters and any paperwork so your visit is straightforward.

Yes. Send us your existing reports and scans, and we can arrange a consultation with Dr Shanthi Palaniappan for a second opinion before you decide on treatment.

Tell MedBay about your condition and our team arranges the appointment with Dr Shanthi Palaniappan directly. The concierge is free, and you always pay the hospital's own rate.