Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan

Breast SurgeryPenang

5.017 reviews27 years of experienceAccepts appointments

About

Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan serves as a Consultant General, Breast & Endocrine, and Bariatric Surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital Penang, where he applies more than twenty years of expertise. A pioneer in minimally invasive surgery, he also co-founded the Penang Weight Loss Clinic & Surgery, which champions a multidisciplinary approach to obesity management. His academic contributions and leadership in the Malaysian Medical Association are well recognized, and he has been instrumental in establishing specialized surgical units in government hospitals, earning multiple Excellence Service Awards from the Ministry of Health Malaysia. His patient-centric philosophy emphasizes health awareness, preventive medicine, and the integration of innovative technologies to optimize outcomes.

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Specialty

Breast Surgery

Sub-specialties

General SurgeryBariatric SurgeryEndocrine Surgery

Languages

IndonesianMalayEnglishTamil

Procedures & Expertise

Procedure	Focus	Est. cost
Breast Lumpectomy	Key focus
Colostomy
Breast Biopsy		RM 4,935
Lipoma Removal		RM 400
Thyroidectomy		RM 35,250
Cyst Removal		RM 2,500
Breast Tumor Removal		RM 25,700
Hemorrhoidectomy		RM 9,460

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

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M.Med Surgery

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Fellowship in Breast & Endocrine Surgery

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Fellowship in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

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Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS)

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Certificate in Medical Impairment Assessment

What patients say

In their feedback, patients repeatedly praise Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan for the way he communicates, pointing to his patience, the detail he gives when explaining things, and the reassurance he offers. He is often described as professional, kind and responsive, with many noting that his examinations are thorough and that he treats those in his care like family. For some, the advice and care he provided eased the anxiety they felt about undergoing surgery.

Patient reviews

Beatrice Emanuela

Feeling increasingly healthy with treatment at Gleneagles, thank you Dr. Kiru & the nurses who were very friendly and informative. May you always be consistent in your service, God bless you 😇🙏 …

May 2026

Kica Kici

gleneagles penang really good at service, staff and facility. my papa was on emergency case, dr kiru, dr vimal n dr prana very good team, mrs cheah bee kooi as a stoma nurse was very helpful and patient to tell me how to take care of the stoma. thank you so much gleneagles! stay healthy everyone!

Dec 2025

Tracey Wrigglesworth

I am a foreigner from the UK and whilst travelling SE Asia, I needed to see a Doctor for advice regarding a suspicious Mammogram and a follow up Anoscopy. I can honestly say that my experience from start to finish was absolutely 'first class' with Gleneagles Hospital. Dealing with the reception staff, nurses and Dr Kiru and his wonderful team made me feel I was in totally safe hands. The hospital and its wards were spotless. Dr Kiru is a kind hearted, empathetic, wonderful human being. Having had to have an overnight stay and lumpectomy my scar and indentation in my breast is like it has been done by a plastic surgeon. I am so happy with my results. When Dr Kiru and his team knew I could not claim my anoscopy costs back through my insurance, they did everything to reduce my fees to reflect that I did not require a full procedure. It ended up substantially cheaper than the standard fee. My heartfelt thanks goes out to Dr Kiru, his team and all the staff and nurses during my treatment. Gleneagles could teach the National Health Service in the UK a lot with its efficiency and professionalism. Thank you to everyone concerned

Dec 2025

Lucyana Napitupulu

Since December 2023, I have been treated several times at Gleneagles Hospital Penang. Dr. Kiru's service has been quite satisfactory. He explains things very well, is patient, and reassuring. During my treatment, Dr. Kiru visited frequently. On April 30th, I had a checkup. Praise God, all the support, consultation, and medication were completed quickly. Thank you, Dr. Kiru, and all the doctors, nurses, and staff for your sincere service. GBU

Dec 2025

INDRA DRA

We met Dr Kiru at Gleneagles Hospital. He is a kind and friendly doctor, he explained what we asked very detail.

Dec 2025

vicnes.rethinam vicnes.rethinam

Good service with the doctor Kiru

Dec 2025

Frequently asked questions about Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan

Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan is a Breast Surgery specialist practising in Penang, Malaysia.

Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan specialises in Breast Surgery, with particular focus on General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Endocrine Surgery.

Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan practises at Gleneagles Hospital Penang.

Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan speaks Indonesian, Malay, English, Tamil.

Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan holds MBBS, M.Med Surgery, Fellowship in Breast & Endocrine Surgery, Fellowship in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Certificate in Medical Impairment Assessment, European Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism.

Yes. Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan 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 Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan for a second opinion before you decide on treatment.

Tell MedBay about your condition and our team arranges the appointment with Mr. Kirubakaran A/L Malapan directly. The concierge is free, and you always pay the hospital's own rate.