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Institut Jantung Negara
Dr. Jayakhanthan Kolanthaivelu is a highly respected and accomplished Consultant Cardiologist based in Malaysia. He completed his medical degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in the Faculty of Medicine. He went on to do his placement in Malacca General Hospital as a house office to further hone his medical practice. Dr. Jayakhanthan then pursued his Master’s in Internal Medicine at Universiti Malaya (UM) and subsequently joined General Hospital Kuala Lumpur as a medical officer. He went on to practice in Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) as a Clinical Fellow and was promoted to Consultant Cardiologist.
Dr. Jaya has over 18 years of experience and he is known for his expertise in interventional cardiology. His management of high-risk coronary interventions and peripheral interventions provides personalised care to each of his patients. Beyond his clinical excellence, Dr. Jaya remains committed to the advancement of cardiology. He actively participates in conferences like EuroPCR and the National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM), showcasing his dedication to contributing to the field.
Dr. Jaya is highly regarded by his patients and peers alike for his compassionate bedside manner, his dedication to his work and his commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest advances in his field.