University Malaya Specialist Centre
Led by Dr. Saw Aik, MBBS (University of Malaya, 1988); MOrthoSurg (NUS); FRCS (Edinburgh, 2000); National Specialist Register No. 124516. MBBS (UM 1988), MS Orth, FRCS (Edin 2000); Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Universiti Malaya; subspecialty Paediatric Orthopaedics + Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Surgery (LLRS); NSR No. 124516
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About University Malaya Specialist Centre
Inside Universiti Malaya's teaching hospital, the Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Surgery service at University Malaya Specialist Centre (UMSC) in Kuala Lumpur works with the Ilizarov fixator. Prof. Saw Aik — MBBS (UM 1988), MS Orth, FRCS (Edin 2000), Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Universiti Malaya — started Ilizarov surgery at University Hospital Kuala Lumpur in 1995 and was ASAMI Malaysia's first leader until 2010, confirmed by the ASAMI Malaysia authority body rather than self-reported. Devarani Pancharatnam — MBBS (IMU), MS Ortho (UM), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction — is the second named surgeon.
The practice is mainly reconstructive, deformity and paediatric work, not cosmetic height increase, with no evidence of internal magnetic nails. UMSC references international patient services without publishing specifics, and publishes no lengthening price and no email. The 3.9 Google rating (about 1,600 reviews) belongs to the hospital as a whole, not this service.
Saw Aik corroborated across three independent non-aggregator sources: ASAMI Malaysia (authority body, names him as first leader until 2010), UMEXPERT (Universiti Malaya faculty registry), and LinkedIn — all CURRENT. Devarani corroborated via independent Kinderasia listing plus National Specialist Register (NSR No. 138081). No retired-but-advertised issue. No fabricated reviews: hospital-based practice means Google/Trustpilot ratings attach to the whole hospital, not the clinic, so reviews[] left empty. No evidence of internal magnetic nails (PRECICE/Fitbone); external-fixator reconstructive only. Phone is the published UMSC line (not guessed); no email published so left null. | Added 2026-07-11 via company-research (batch-2 deepen/gap); codex web-search cross-checked.
What the clinic states
Taken directly from the clinic’s own website. Details can change — confirm with the clinic before you travel.
- Notes
- Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Surgery specialty; consultant Dr. Devarani Pancharatnam (Orthopaedics, Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction). Main phone +603 7841 4000. Hours Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm. No email or price published.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
Prof. Saw Aik started Ilizarov surgery at University Hospital Kuala Lumpur in 1995 and was ASAMI Malaysia's first leader (until 2010) — confirmed independently by the ASAMI Malaysia authority body, not self-reported. Practice is predominantly reconstructive/deformity/paediatric, not cosmetic height increase. Both surgeons' UMSC-hosted photos were located directly (resolving no_photos); Dr. Devarani's photo carries a March 2025 upload timestamp, a light positive signal the profile is actively maintained.
Methods offered
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
Surgeons
Dr. Saw Aik, MBBS (University of Malaya, 1988); MOrthoSurg (NUS); FRCS (Edinburgh, 2000); National Specialist Register No. 124516MBBS (UM 1988), MS Orth, FRCS (Edin 2000); Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Universiti Malaya; subspecialty Paediatric Orthopaedics + Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Surgery (LLRS); NSR No. 124516View profile →
Dr. Devarani Pancharatnam (Devarani A/P Pancharatnam), MBBS (International Medical University); MS Ortho (University of Malaya); Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedic & Trauma, Japan and Thailand; National Specialist Register No. 138081MBBS (IMU), MS Ortho (UM), Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedic & Trauma (Japan, Thailand); Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction; NSR No. 138081View profile →
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International patient services
International Patient services referenced (dedicated resources), specifics not published on the specialty page.
Accreditations
- ●Teaching hospital of Universiti Malaya (Faculty of Medicine)
- ●Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Universiti Malaya — a founding centre of Ilizarov/limb-reconstruction surgery in Malaysia
Common questions about University Malaya Specialist Centre
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate University Malaya Specialist Centre?
Across independent platforms University Malaya Specialist Centre holds Google 4.0/5 (1,600 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at University Malaya Specialist Centre?
University Malaya Specialist Centre does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable Malaysia clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does University Malaya Specialist Centre offer?
University Malaya Specialist Centre lists Ilizarov. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Saw Aik (MBBS (University of Malaya, 1988); MOrthoSurg (NUS); FRCS (Edinburgh, 2000); National Specialist Register No. 124516). Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at University Malaya Specialist Centre?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. University Malaya Specialist Centre uses external fixation (Ilizarov); the frame stays on through consolidation, which means daily pin-site care and a longer period before the device comes off.
Does University Malaya Specialist Centre treat international patients?
International Patient services referenced (dedicated resources), specifics not published on the specialty page. Consultation languages on record: Malay, English, Mandarin.
How was University Malaya Specialist Centre verified for this directory?
University Malaya Specialist Centre is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 7 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is University Malaya Specialist Centre and where are operations performed?
University Malaya Specialist Centre is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hospital affiliation on record: University Malaya Specialist Centre (UMSC), Kuala Lumpur
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- University Malaya Specialist Centre (UMSC), Kuala Lumpur
- Languages at consultation
- Malay, English, Mandarin
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