7 Best Sports Injury Centers in Malaysia 2023

Sports injuries are common in non-professional and professional athletes in Malaysia. Statistics show that 77% of the world’s population is living with some form of spine and joint pain. It is best to take every precaution to prevent such injuries in the first place.



When you get a musculoskeletal injury or problem, which specialist do you see?

Most patients will usually head to an orthopaedic surgeon whose job is to correct functional abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments.

They also perform surgery to address trauma, tumours, injuries and infections. Many are still unaware that you can actually consult a sports medicine physician first.

Just because the speciality has the word “sports” in it doesn’t mean that their services are limited to athletes only.

“We are not surgeons, but physicians dealing with cases of non-surgical management of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, including overuse, trauma, and wear and tear,” says sports medicine consultant Dr Khairullina Khalid.

“We offer individualised exercise prescriptions for those with obesity and chronic diseases such as arthritis, and for special populations such as disabled athletes, pregnant mothers, the elderly and the young who are obese.

Presently, there are fewer than 40 sports medicine specialists in Malaysia, with half practising in the Klang Valley.

In Health Ministry hospitals, these specialists are placed in the orthopaedic department.

Says Dr Khairullina, “Basically, we manage the patient’s recovery when they have an injury, help improve their performance, prevent further injuries and enable them to safely return to their previous level of sports or physical activity.

“We also do pre- and post-operative rehabilitation for cases of sports surgery.”

Some of the other services offered by these specialists include interventional musculoskeletal ultrasonography, protective sports gear prescription and fitness testing.

Minimising injuries

For the regular weekend warrior, common injuries include hamstring strains.

For marathoners, it’s the iliotibial band syndrome, which is an overuse injury of the connective tissues that are located on the lateral or outer part of the thighs and knees.

And those who play contact sports usually suffer from ankle sprains.

“Sometimes, injuries occur not only because of improper warm-up, but it could also be due to external factors such as the court ground, dehydration or type of shoes used,” says Dr Khairullina.

No one can escape strains and sprains, but there are steps you can take to minimise injuries.

She says, “Know your body well, e.g. do you have flat feet or limited flexibility?

“Sort out the internal problems first by checking your blood pressure and doing a full blood test and an ECG (electrocardiogram), because you may not be aware that you have a heart problem.

“Stop smoking and try to lose weight.”

Best Sports Injury Clinics in Malaysia

To assist you in finding the best sports injury doctors in KL or Selangor in Malaysia, we have compiled a list of sports injury clinics below.

The selection of the clinics is based on Google Search Results, reviews and information available on blogs and forums .

Disclaimer: The list of clinics has been arranged in no particular order of importance.


1. Sports Medicine UMMC (University of Malaya Medical Centre)

Address: Lembah Pantai, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Phone: 03-7949 2994

Sports Medicine Doctors:
  • Prof. Dr Tunku Kamarul Zaman Bin Tunku Zainol Abidin
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nazirah Binti Hasnan
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Nahar Azmi Bin Mohamed

2. Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya

Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital Putrajaya specialises in the management of neurological disorders and illnesses, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) - ranging from acute to chronic stages – using comprehensive South Korean-style integrated rehabilitation methods.

Address: Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital PutrajayaBlock B, Two IOI Square, IOI Resort,
62502, Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia.

Dr Kim Dong Soo
Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
Dr. Kim is the CEO & Founder of ROI Rehab Hospital, Seoul, an Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University, Seoul, the Executive Director of Korea Physiatrists Association, and a Member of Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine. Prior to that, he was a Specialist, Fellow and Resident of Severance Hospital, Seoul, MD at Yonsei University, Seoul, and interned in Samsung Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.

Dr. Nor Azira Ismail
Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
Dr. Nor Azira Ismail graduated with MBBS from the Adelaide University and hold Master Degree in Rehabilitation Medicine (MRehabMed) from the University of Malaya. She is also a Certified Medical Impairment Assessor since 2013. She spent 15 years working with the Malaysian Ministry of Health.

Dr. Kyong Jin Shin
Medical Advisor
Neurology Prof at Inje University Haeundae Paek Hospital, Busan Korea. Neurology Exchange Prof. at Johns Hopkins Hospital, MD, USA. Specialist at Jeju Hanmaum Hospital, Jeju Korea Fellow, Samsung Hospital, Seoul Korea Intern at Hanyang University Hospital, Korea PhD. At Gyoesang National University and MS, MD at Hanyang University, Seoul Korea Member of Korean Neurological Association and Korean Society of Clinical Neurophysiology.

Dr. Aishah Ahmad Fauzi
Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
Dr. Aishah Ahmad Fauzi graduated with Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) in 2003 and Master of Rehabilitation Medicine in 2012 from University of Malaya. She had served at University Malaya Medical Center as Rehabilitation Physician and as Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. In 2017, she received a travel fellowship program in by the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (KARM), where she gained more expert training in Paediatric Rehabilitation. Dr. Aishah has special interest in neurorehabilitation and spinal cord injury rehabilitation for both adult and children.

Dr Kim Dong Soo
Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
Dr. Kim is the CEO & Founder of ROI Rehab Hospital, Seoul, an Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University, Seoul, the Executive Director of Korea Physiatrists Association, and a Member of Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine. Prior to that, he was a Specialist, Fellow and Resident of Severance Hospital, Seoul, MD at Yonsei University, Seoul, and interned in Samsung Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.

Dr. Nor Azira Ismail
Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
Dr. Nor Azira Ismail graduated with MBBS from the Adelaide University and hold Master Degree in Rehabilitation Medicine (MRehabMed) from the University of Malaya. She is also a Certified Medical Impairment Assessor (NIOSH) since 2013. 

Dr. Kyong Jin Shin
Medical Advisor
Neurology Prof at Inje University Haeundae Paek Hospital, Busan Korea. Neurology Exchange Prof. at Johns Hopkins Hospital, MD, USA. Specialist at Jeju Hanmaum Hospital, Jeju Korea Fellow, Samsung Hospital, Seoul Korea Intern at Hanyang University Hospital, Korea PhD. At Gyoesang National University and MS, MD at Hanyang University, Seoul Korea Member of Korean Neurological Association and Korean Society of Clinical Neurophysiology.

Dr. Hoo Fan Kee
Consultant Neurologist
MD (Mal), MRCP (UK), MRCPS (Glasgow)

Dr. Kumaran Ramakrishnan
Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
MD (Mal), MRehabMed (Mal), PhD (Sydney)

Dr. Abdul Rahman Bin Ab Hamid
Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
MBBS (Mal), MRehabMed (Mal), Fellowship SNUH, AMC South Korea

WhatsApp+6011 8888 5062

3. Orthopedic Doctors in Sunway Medical Centre

Address: 5, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Arthroplasty Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeons:
  • Dr. Ewe Teong Wan
  • Dr. Lee Chong Meng
  • Dr. Ahmad Hisham
  • Dr. Suhail Suresh
  • Dr. Suresh George Nainan

4. Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur (*JCI standard)

Address: Block A & Block B, 286 & 288, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Dr. Tay Yong Guan
Specialty :Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
Sub Specialty :Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Special Interest :Exclusive knee surgery
Qualification :MBBS(Mal), MS Ortho(UM),FRCS(Edinburgh)

Dr. Chan Kin Yuen
Specialty :Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
Sub Specialty :Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, Foot & Ankle Surgery
Special Interest :Shoulder, Knee, Ankle Arthroscopy and Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Replacement
Qualification :BMedSci(Nott), BMBS(Nott), FRCS(Glasg), FRCS(Tr&Orth), CCST(UK), AMM

Dr. Charanjeet Singh
Specialty :Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
Sub Specialty :Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Knee and Shoulder Injuries
Special Interest :Knee and Shoulder Replacements, Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder, Complex Trauma Surgeries and Joint Reconstructions
Qualification :BSc, MD (UKM), MS Orth (UKM), FRSCI (Ireland)

Dr. Chin Chee Howe
Specialty :Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
Sub Specialty :General Orthopaedics
Special Interest :Hip & Knee replecement & Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy
Qualification :MBBS(Lon), FRCS(Glasg), AM(Mal)

Dr. Thomas Vanniasingham
Specialty :Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
Sub Specialty :Computer Navigated Knee Surgery
Special Interest :Shoulder, Hip and Knee Surgery
Qualification :MbChBao, FRCS, AM

Dato' Sri Dr. Zulkharnain Ismail
Specialty :Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
Sub Specialty :Joint and Tumour reconstruction
Special Interest:Joint replacement, Bone Tumor, Trauma

Dr. Abdul Jamal Mohd Thalha
Specialty :Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
Sub Specialty :Arthoplasty and Arthroscopy
Special Interest :Knee & Hip Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery of Shoulder & Knee

5. Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Pantai Bangsar) (*JCI standard)

Address: No. 8, Jalan Bukit Pantai, Taman Bukit Pantai, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Dr Gobinder Singh
Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr Harwant Singh
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Spine

Dr Kok Choong Seng
Orthopaedic Surgery

Dato' Dr Mahmood Merican
Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr Mohamed Ashraff Mohd Ariff
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Arthroplasty

Dr Mohamed Noortheen A. Mustafa
Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr Mohd Iskandar Mohd Amin
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Upper Limb and Microsurgery

Dr Paramaswaran Suppiah
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Spine

Dr Pasupathy S.
Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr Ranjit Singh Gill
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Upper Limb and Microsurgery

Dr Reza Ng Ching Soong
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Arthroscopy & Sport Surgery

Dr Ruban Sivanoli
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Upper Limb and Microsurgery

Dr Sharifah Roohi
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Upper Limb and Microsurgery

Dr Sivananthan Kanagarayar
Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr Sureisen Mariapan
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - Spine

Dr Sureshan Sivananthan
Orthopaedic Surgery

6. Subang Jaya Medical Centre (Best Orthopedic Doctors in SJMC)

Address: No. 1 Jalan SS12/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Dato’ Dr Anuar Onah - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Appasamy - Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon
Dr Chan Kin Yuen - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Lee Chong Meng - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dato’ Dr Lim Boon Ping - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Mohd Rusdi Abdullah - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Muthurathinam Kathiresan Chettiar - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Ng Wuey Min - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Roshan Gunalan - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Siow Yew Siong - Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon
Dr Siva Kumar Ariaretnam - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dato’ Dr Vemalanathan Arulanandam - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dato’ Sri Dr Zulkharnain Ismail - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

7. Kuala Lumpur Sports Medicine Centre (KLSMC) 

Address: 7th Floor, Wisma Perintis, 47 Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Orthopedic Surgeons at KLSMC:

Dr. TAY Yong Guan
MBBS (Malaya), MS Orth (UM), FRCS (Edinburgh)

Sub-specialty: Knee

Dr. Reza NG Ching Soong
BMedSc (Belgium), MD (Belgium), Orthopaedic Surgery (Belgium)

Dr. Suresh SIVA
MD, MRCS, MS Orth, FRCS (Tr&Orth), CCST

Dr. TAN Chin Khoon
MBChB (UK), MRCS (Edin), FRCS (Edin), CCT (UK)


If you're uncertain which sports injury center to choose, reach out to us via WhatsApp for support at +60 11 - 8888 5062.

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