Blood Specialist Malaysia | Haematologist

Dr Sivakumar Palaniappan

Consultant Haematologist, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dr Sivakumar Palaniappan is a leading Malaysian Consultant Blood Specialist based at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur. With subspecialty expertise in lymphoma and myeloma, his work spans advanced treatments including stem cell transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy and the latest in bi-specific antibody therapies.

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Blood Specialist Malaysia | Haematologist

Dr Sivakumar Palaniappan

Consultant Haematologist, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dr Sivakumar Palaniappan is a leading Malaysian Consultant Blood Specialist based at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur. With subspecialty expertise in lymphoma and myeloma, his work spans advanced treatments including stem cell transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy and the latest in bi-specific antibody therapies.

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ABOUT Dr. SIVAKUMAR PALANIAPPAN

BLOOD SPECIALIST & HAEMATOLOGIST
(kUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA)

Specialist in Blood Disorders, Cancers & Advanced Therapies

With over 15 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Haematology, Dr Sivakumar has managed a wide spectrum of blood conditions—from anaemia and autoimmune disorders to complex blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. He is one of the few specialists in Malaysia with hands-on experience in both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, and is at the forefront of next-generation treatments like CAR-T cell therapy.

A former senior lecturer at HUKM, Dr Sivakumar is also a passionate educator and researcher, having presented and published extensively in both local and international medical forums.

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I first met him when I was admitted to the hospital due to concerning blood counts after a bleeding episode. He carefully reviewed my blood test results and explained everything so patiently and clearly. He is very empathetic and understanding, and really takes the time to make you feel heard and at ease. I feel safe and confident under his care. Truly an outstanding doctor not to be missed!LIMSON KAIMALATH MICHAELLIMSON KAIMALATH MICHAEL ★★★★★ doctor Siva was very nice, approachable, and clearly knowledgeable.RkjayatradingRkjayatrading ★★★★★ I am very grateful for the care and treatment I received from Dr. Shiva, the hemoglobin specialist. He is very humble, patient, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. During my treatment, he always listened carefully and made sure I understood my condition and the treatment plan.I also appreciate how he follows up and genuinely cares about his patients. 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I couldn’t recommend this clinic more highly.s ws w ★★★★★ I cannot thank Dr Sivakumar A/L Palaniappan enough for the exceptional care he provided during one of the most frightening periods of my life. I was admitted critically unwell with severe thrombocytopenia and later developed serious liver complications, and from the very beginning, Dr Siva was calm, thorough, and incredibly reassuring.He took the time to explain every investigation and treatment clearly, never rushing and always making sure I understood what was happening. His clinical judgement was outstanding, he coordinated multiple specialist teams, arranged urgent and appropriate investigations, and ensured I received prompt treatment while closely monitoring my condition.What stood out most was his compassion and dedication. He went beyond just treating my illness; he genuinely cared about my wellbeing, my future, and even supported me with detailed medical documentation when I was medically unfit to travel. 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Then he thoroughly analysed & took step by step action to determine the cause & also the solution.At every step of the way, we felt we had a clear picture of the issue, risks and steps he was going to take for treatment. I continue to be guided and advised by him even though there were times when he was abroad.Dr Siva’s commitment & dedication is extraordinary. I’m thankful for his attention given to me. Tqvvm Dr Siva. U have been great. I appreciate your continued support.Update Jan 2026:I continue to be Dr Siva's patient until today. I am 77 with many health complications requiring various specialist consultations and intervention. At every procedure i have to go through, Dr Siva will go through my blood profile and determine risks and best mitigation plans. I always leave Dr Siva's clinic feeling at ease because of his thorough investigation and thorough explanation of what his treatment plans are for me.Tqvvm again Dr Siva. You have been a tremendous support to me all this time, and I really appreciate it.I fully recommend Dr Siva to anyone needing hematology services.nudibranchnudibranch ★★★★★ Very good. A well run clinic with a thorough and caring Dr and his nurse who is helpful and friendly.js_loader

Specialisations

  • Diagnosis and management of complex haematological conditions.
  • Personalised treatment planning for benign and malignant disorders.
  • Expertise in both conventional and advanced cellular therapies.
  • Multidisciplinary coordination for integrated patient care.

Conditions Treated

  • Iron-deficiency Anaemia
  • Aplastic Anaemia
  • Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia (AIHA)
  • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
  • Bleeding & Clotting Disorders
  • Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients
  • Hodgkin’s & Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Acute & Chronic Leukaemias (AML, ALL, CML, CLL)
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Procedures Performed

  • Bone Marrow Aspiration & Trephine Biopsy
  • Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Autologous & Allogeneic)
  • Chemotherapy for blood cancers
  • Intrathecal Chemotherapy
  • Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy
  • Management of immunosuppression and cytopenias
  • Central venous catheter care in haematology settings
  • Supportive transfusion therapy (blood products, G-CSF, etc.)

Qualifications

  • MBBS, Manipal University (2001–2006)
  • Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia – UKM (2010–2015)
  • Fellowship in Haematology, Hospital Ampang & UKM (2018–2021)
  • Subspecialty Focus: Lymphoma, Myeloma

Associations

  • Life Member, Malaysian Medical Association
  • Life Member, Malaysian Society of Haematology
  • Ordinary Member, European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)

Awards & Honours

  • Certificate of Outstanding Service – Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (2018)

Research & Publications

  • Congenital methemoglobinemia in pregnancy. Sivakumar Palaniappan, Goon Jo Aan, Choor Chee Ken. Research Updates in Medical Sciences, 2013.
  • Stroke thrombolysis at 5.5 hours based on Computed Tomography Perfusion. Ramesh Sahathevan, Shahrul Azmin, Sivakumar Palaniappan, et al. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2014.
  • Snapshot quiz 15/1: Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma in Crohn’s Disease. Kosai NR, Levin KB, Reynu R, Taher MM, Ali RAR, Palaniappan S. British Journal of Surgery, 2015.
  • Vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopaenia purpura in autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Wan Jamaludin WF, Kok WH, Loong L, Palaniappan SK, et al. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2018.
  • Autologous mononuclear cells from different sources are seen to improve wound healing in patients with haematological malignancies. Wan Fariza Wan Jamaludin, Sivakumar Palaniappan, et al. Malaysian Journal of Pathology, 2018.
  • Optic Nerve Infiltration in Systemic Metastatic Retinal Lymphoma (SMRL): Multimodal Imaging and Challenges in Diagnosis. Mohd Feendi Bin Mohd Fauzi Yap, Ayesha Mohd Zain, Sivakumar Palaniappan, et al. Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 2020 & 2021.
  • Rare but potentially fatal presentations of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Leukemic phase or hemophagocytic syndrome in bone marrow. Wan Awatif Wan Mohd Zohdi, Sivakumar Palaniappan, et al. Clinical Pathology, 2022.
  • Primary bone marrow lymphoma with secondary central nervous system involvement: A case report. Hari Priya R, Alia Suzana A, Sivakumar Palaniappan, et al. Medicine & Health, 2022.
  • Venous thromboembolism at diagnosis in lymphoma patients. Wan Awatif WMZ, Sivakumar Palaniappan, et al. Medicine & Health, 2022.
  • Clinicopathological features and treatment responses in elderly onset CML in a single tertiary-level hospital in Malaysia. Nor Rafeah Tumian, Sivakumar Palaniappan, et al. British Journal of Haematology, 2023.
  • Incidence of venous thromboembolism at the diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Wan Awatif Wan Mohd Zohdi, Sivakumar Palaniappan, et al. British Journal of Haematology, 2023.
  • Genetic variation associated with bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy in adult multiple myeloma patients. Nor Rafeah Tumian, S. Fadilah Abdul Wahid, Sivakumar Palaniappan, Wan Fariza Wan Jamaludin.
  • The incidence of venous thromboembolism and its associated factors among newly diagnosed lymphoma patients – A prospective, observational, multicentre study. Nor Rafeah Tumian, Shamsul Azhar Shah, Sivakumar Palaniappan.

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MBBS (Manipal), MMed in Internal Medicine (UKM), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (MOH), Observership in CAR-T Therapy (ACTREC, Mumbai), Observership in CAR-T Therapy (UKE, Germany), Observership in CAR-T Therapy (SGH, Singapore)

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