Dr. Amaleswaran Anbarasan, affectionately known as Dr. Amal, is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon with a deep-rooted passion for hand, upper limb, and microsurgery. A proud native of Sitiawan, Perak, Dr. Amal began his journey in medicine with a strong academic foundation at Anglo Chinese School (ACS) Sitiawan, before pursuing his medical degree at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

His early career saw him serve as a house officer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, one of the busiest public hospitals in East Malaysia. His commitment and interest in orthopaedics quickly led him to become a Medical Officer in the Orthopaedics Department at the same institution, where he gained critical hands-on experience managing trauma and musculoskeletal cases.

Driven by a passion for improving patient outcomes through surgical excellence, Dr. Amal pursued his Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery from USM, graduating in 2015. During this time, he developed a special interest in hand and upper limb conditions — intricate areas that require precision, microsurgical expertise, and a deep understanding of human function.

• Excellent Service Award (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang) – Awarded in 2010 and 2012 for outstanding service within the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

• State-Level Orthopaedic Innovation Award (JKNS) – 2010, in recognition of his contribution to innovative practices in orthopaedic care.

• Fellowship in Upper Limb & Microsurgery (2018–2021)
Accredited by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, this rigorous program provided extensive training in upper limb trauma, tendon and nerve repair, and advanced microsurgical techniques.

• Fellowship in Congenital Hand Surgery (Jan 2020 – Jun 2020)
Held at the National Center for Child Health and Development (NCCHD) in Tokyo, Japan, this internationally recognized training focused on rare and complex congenital hand deformities in children. It is one of the few dedicated centers for pediatric hand surgery in the world.

• Fellowship in Elbow Surgery (Jan 2022 – Mar 2022)
Conducted at the Upper Limb Unit of Wrightington Hospital, United Kingdom, under the mentorship of Professor Adam Watts, a globally renowned elbow surgeon. Here, Dr. Amal refined his expertise in complex elbow trauma, arthroplasty, and sports-related elbow conditions.