Dr. Sathilan A/L V Elangovan
MBBS (MAHSA University)
About Dr. Sathilan
Dr. Sathilan A/L V Elangovan has been practising medicine since 2016, including around a decade in emergency departments. He enjoys thinking on his feet and making timely decisions for patients who need urgent care, and believes every patient deserves a safe, non-judgemental space to discuss sensitive concerns. Patients see him for primary care, health screening, sexual health, HIV care and minor procedures.
Medical Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)MAHSA University, Malaysia · 2015
- Member, Malaysian Medical Association (MMA)Professional membership
Additional training (2025)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Mass Casualty Incident Management
- Ophthalmology Hands-on Course
- Prevention and Management of Hepatitis, HIV and STIs
Clinical Experience
Dr. Sathilan completed his housemanship at Hospital Ampang, then served as an emergency and trauma medical officer at Hospital Kota Tinggi and later back at Hospital Ampang. He has gained experience in internal medicine, general surgery, emergency and trauma, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and orthopaedics, and he routinely performs a wide range of procedures, from minor surgery and wound closure to contraceptive implants and ultrasound.
- Medical Officer, Emergency & Trauma · Hospital Ampang2023 – 2024
- Medical Officer, Emergency & Trauma · Hospital Kota Tinggi2018 – 2023
- House Officer (Housemanship) · Hospital Ampang2016 – 2018
Settings he has worked in
- Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Emergency & Trauma
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Orthopaedics
Clinical Interests
- General Practice & Primary Care
- Preventive Medicine & Health Screening
- Sexual Health & STI Management
- HIV Prevention & Treatment
- Minor Surgery & Procedures
Procedures he routinely performs
- Cryotherapy for warts and skin lesions
- Minor surgery (excision, incision and drainage)
- Suturing and wound closure
- Wound care and dressing
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Joint and soft-tissue injection
- Pap smear
- Ear syringing
- Vaccination
- Ultrasound
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Sathilan's approach is patient-centred. He listens to his patients, understands their concerns, explains things clearly and honestly, and provides practical treatment based on their needs, without unnecessary treatment. He treats every patient with empathy, respect and transparency, and finds it most rewarding to see them get better. He believes good medicine starts with listening, so that patients feel comfortable, heard and confident that their health is in good hands.
“Don't wait until you're sick to take care of your health. Prevention, early detection, and small healthy habits can make a big difference.”– Dr. Sathilan A/L V Elangovan
Languages Spoken
- English
- Bahasa Malaysia
- Tamil
Doctor availability varies by clinic and shift. Please WhatsApp us to check when Dr. Sathilan is on duty.