NANTHA KUMAR NADARAJAH

Cardiothoracic Fellow with advanced training in adult cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Currently undertaking a Heart, Lung Transplant Surgery and Mechanical Support Fellowship at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Australia, with focused exposure in advanced heart failure surgery, BD and DC donor organ retrieval, transplantation, ECMO, LVADs, and complex cardiothoracic procedures.

Possesses extensive experience in cardiothoracic surgery from the National Heart Institute (IJN), Malaysia, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, mechanical support, and perioperative critical care. Actively involved in national transplant awareness initiatives, multidisciplinary transplant collaboration, and academic research.

Special clinical interests include:

• Heart transplantation
• Lung transplantation
• Mechanical circulatory support (ECMO/LVAD)
• DCD and DBD donor retrieval
• Advanced heart failure surgery
• Organ preservation technologies
• Cardiothoracic surgical education and training

Results-driven professional with deep expertise in field, adept at delivering high-quality outcomes. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance amid changing needs. Proficient in critical analysis and problem-solving, with reputation for integrity and consistency.

• Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang Perkhidmatan Awam, 01/07/16
• Passed MRCS Part A, Edinburgh, 10/22/16
• Passed MRCS Part B, Edinburgh, 01/16/24
• ATLS, 01/17/24
• ACLS, 04/18/23 - 04/19/23
• Basic and Intermediate Echo, 11/09/17 - 11/10/17
• Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS), 09/24/20
• Good Clinical Practice Certification (GCP), 03/03/20 - 03/05/20
• FRCS CTH Edinburghh, 06/01/24 - 06/02/24

1. Audit :

A) Colorectal datacollection (Completed data collection2008 – 2016) B) Neo adjuvant chemo outcome(2010-2012)

C) Usage of Internal Mammary artery in National heart Institute(2021)

2. Poster presentation

A) Poster presentationduringCollege of Surgeons Meetingin May 2015 A rare presentation of gastric lipoma

B) Poster presentationduringCollege of Surgeons Meetingin May 2015 UGIB as rare presentation of testicular ca in young patients.

C)Poster presentation during MATCVS October 2017 Ascending necrotizing mediastinitis in pregnant women

3. Retrospective studies : Delayed chest closure outcomes Hospital Serdang.

4. International Journal publication:

A) Delayed chestclosure In cardiac Surgery

B) Role of ECMOin Pulmonary Haemorrhage Secondary to Leptospirosis

C) Left Atrial Myxoma causing Myocardial Infarction

5. International poster presentation

A) Left Atrial Myxomacausing Myocardial Infarction.

( Accepted for 10th International Congress on Surgery 22nd till 23rdMay 2019 Tokyo Japan)

B) Role of Botox in Belly Dancers Syndrome

( Accepted for 10th International Congress on Surgery 22nd till23rdMay 2019 Tokyo Japan)

C) Early Outcome In Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients With Rheumatic Heart Disease: Repair vs. Replacement. MATCVS 2021

PROFESSOR DATO SRI DR. MOHAMED EZANI BIN MD TAIB

MBBS, FRCS, MBA ESSENTIAL (LSE)

Fellowship in Transplantation

Group Chief Executive Officer, IJN Holdings,

Chief Executive Officer,

Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

National Heart Institute

DATO DR. NAZERI BIN NORDIN

MD,MS( General Surgery)

Fellowship In Transplantation

Head of Transplant Services
Head of Cardiothoracic Department

Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

National Heart Institute

PROFESSOR DATO SRI DR. ALWI BIN MOHD YUNUS

MBBS, FRCS, Advanced Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery(Mayo Clinic)

Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic surgeon

National Heart Institute