Dato' Dr. Tharumaraja Thiruselvam

Dato' Dr. Tharumaraja Thiruselvam is an Orthopaedic Surgeon at KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital with subspecialty expertise in Foot and Ankle Surgery. He provides comprehensive orthopaedic care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries, degenerative joint conditions, trauma, and disorders affecting the foot and ankle. Dr. Tharumaraja is committed to delivering evidence-based and patient-centred treatment through accurate diagnosis, individualized management plans, and advanced surgical techniques aimed at restoring mobility, function, and quality of life. His clinical interests include foot and ankle deformities, sports injuries, fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, arthritis-related conditions, and reconstructive orthopaedic procedures. With advanced fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery in Germany, he is experienced in managing both common and complex orthopaedic conditions involving the lower extremities. Dr. Tharumaraja works closely with physiotherapists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support optimal recovery and long-term patient outcomes. Fluent in Malay, Tamil, and English, he provides compassionate and professional orthopaedic care tailored to each patient’s functional needs. MBBS (University of Dhaka) — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Dhaka. Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery (MOH) (Germany) — Advanced Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Ministry of Health Malaysia and Germany.