Dr Thamarai Velan

Hepatobiliary SurgerySelangor

4.926 reviews29 years of experienceAccepts appointments

About

Dr. Thamarai Velan is a Consultant General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon at Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), where he brings advanced expertise to complex surgeries of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile duct. He is skilled in treating both benign and malignant conditions, carrying out intricate procedures that include liver resections, Whipple's operations, and bile duct surgeries. His contributions to research on liver transplants and choledochal cyst management are significant, and in 2006 he received an Excellent Service Award. Throughout his practice, Dr. Velan provides exceptional surgical care with a strong focus on patient outcomes.

Specialty

Hepatobiliary Surgery

Sub-specialties

General Surgery

Languages

IndonesianMalayEnglishTamil

Procedures & Expertise

Procedure	Focus	Est. cost
Gastroscopy	Key focus	RM 250
Cholecystectomy	Key focus	RM 30,000
Gallstones Treatment	Key focus
Abdominal CT Scan
Breast Lumpectomy
Lipoma Removal		RM 400
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)		RM 2,350
Laparoscopy

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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MBBS (Kasturba Medical College Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India)

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MS (General Surgery) (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)

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Fellowship in HPB (Ministry of Health, Malaysia)

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Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery (Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK)

What patients say

Patients consistently describe Dr Thamarai Velan as a skilled and caring surgeon who explains procedures, side effects and aftercare clearly, helping them feel confident and well looked after. Many mention successful operations, including gallbladder removal and gastroscopy, and report smooth recoveries under his care. His friendly, honest and compassionate manner is widely appreciated, with several patients noting how personally attentive he is. He comes highly recommended by those he has treated.

Patient reviews

KC Ng

Excellent service and good and superb doctor, Dr Velan

Sept 2026

Linda Pua

Dr Velan, nurses surgical ward & customer care Emma, very good service. Thank you.

Aug 2026

Ramesh Joshi

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr Velan, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, for the excellent care and successful operation he performed for my wife. His professionalism, expertise, dedication and compassionate approach gave us great confidence throughout the entire process. I am especially grateful for his commitment and dedication in taking the time to personally attend to my wife and ensure that she received the best possible care. Thank you, Dr Velan, from the bottom of my heart, for everything you have done for my wife and our family. We are deeply appreciative and will always be grateful for your kindness, professionalism and exceptional care. Highly recommended🙏

Aug 2026

Prasant San

Overall ok with Dr Velan & Dr Kunalan

Jun 2026

kanchana ana

The best doctor. Dr. Velan Nurses so super gd

Apr 2026

R o b i n C h o n g

Dr Thamarai Velan very good doctor. He did a operation for me. I healed very fast. Very professional. Nurse Jesinta very kind. Very recommended.

Jan 2026

Frequently asked questions about Dr Thamarai Velan

Dr Thamarai Velan is a Hepatobiliary Surgery specialist practising in Selangor, Malaysia.

Dr Thamarai Velan specialises in Hepatobiliary Surgery, with particular focus on General Surgery.

Dr Thamarai Velan practises at Ara Damansara Medical Centre, Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC), Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC).

Dr Thamarai Velan speaks Indonesian, Malay, English, Tamil.

Dr Thamarai Velan holds MBBS (Kasturba Medical College Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India), MS (General Surgery) (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia), Fellowship in HPB (Ministry of Health, Malaysia), Fellowship in Hepatobiliary Surgery (Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK).

Yes. Dr Thamarai Velan 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 Thamarai Velan for a second opinion before you decide on treatment.

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