PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly accomplished orthopaedic surgeon and professor specializing in musculoskeletal oncology with over two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience. Renowned for expertise in limb salvage surgery, tumour resection, endoprosthetic reconstruction, and orthopaedic oncology research. A prolific researcher with 50+ publications in indexed medical journals and two medical textbooks, contributing significantly to advancements in bone tumour treatment. Recognized for outstanding academic leadership, postgraduate teaching, and medico-legal expertise. CURRENT POSITION Professor & Consultant Orthopaedic Oncologist Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Universiti Malaya(2006 – Present) Head, Orthopaedic Oncology Unit, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) Faculty member responsible for postgraduate and undergraduate medical education Active contributor to clinical research, focusing on orthopaedic oncology and biomaterials Expert witness in medicolegal cases involving complex orthopaedic disputes EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham (UK) – 2004 FRCS (Edinburgh), Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (UK) – 2002 Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (MOrthSurg), Universiti Malaya – 2001 (Awarded Subramaniam Gold Medal for Best Clinical Student) MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery), Universiti Malaya – 1994 AREAS OF EXPERTISE ✔ Orthopaedic Oncology & Limb Salvage Surgery✔ Endoprosthesis & Reconstruction Techniques✔ Biomechanical Research in Bone Tumours✔ Post-Surgical Infection Control & Tumour Biomarkers✔ Medical Education & Postgraduate Training✔ Expert Witness in Medicolegal Cases.
PROFILE
Address
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Office of The, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website
umexpert.um.edu.my/vivek
CONTACT
Telephone
0379492961
0124940600
Email
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RESEARCH ID
Orcid id
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8899-9266
Researcher id
C-1006-2010
Scopus id
16239524600