Organised by
Organised by
Consultant Nephrologist & Physician
Island Hospital, Penang
Consultant nephrologist and physician at Island Hospital Penang, specializing in nephrology, kidney transplantation, hypertension, and acute kidney injury management.
Dr. Vijaya B Ramasamy is a consultant nephrologist and physician at Island Hospital Penang, specializing in nephrology, kidney transplantation, hypertension, and acute kidney injury management. Holding MBChB from the University of Dundee, MRCP (UK), and specialized credentials including SCE Nephrology, CCT in Nephrology and Internal Medicine, and FRCP London, he brings over 16 years of expertise in nephrology and internal medicine. His career includes senior consultant positions at UK hospitals (2015-2018) where he served as Clinical Lead for Acute Kidney Injury services in North Wales and lead nephrologist for living donor kidney transplantation, complemented by specialist training across multiple UK centres with two years in a kidney transplant unit. His research addresses acute kidney injury prediction, HLA incompatible kidney transplantation, and hypertension management, with presentations at major international conferences including the European Renal Association and American Society of Nephrology. He was awarded the 2014 European Renal Association Grant and remains an active speaker at regional and national medical forums.
2024 Malaysian Society of Hypertension All Right Reserved