Dr Kala Sumugam

    Consultant Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastic Surgeon
    Kuala Lumpur

    Dr Kala Sumugam

    Dr Kala Sumugam

    MMC No. 39739
    NSR No. 129621

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    Dr. S. Kala Sumugam is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon at OasisEye Specialists in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fully certified by the National Specialist Registry (NSR), she earned her medical degree and Master of Ophthalmology from Universiti Malaya (UM) before completing an advanced Oculoplastic Surgery Fellowship in Singapore. Dr. S. Kala Sumugam is an active member of the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmologists (MSO) and the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (MSOPRS). Her clinical practice specializes in premium eye care and aesthetic or functional oculoplastic procedures, including ptosis repair (droopy eyelid surgery), cosmetic blepharoplasty, eyelid reconstruction, and lacrimal (tear duct) system treatments.

    Specialties

    Consultant Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastic Surgeon

    Qualifications

    MBBS (UM), MS Ophthal (UM), Oculoplastic (Singapore), CCFT

    Languages Spoken

    English, Malay, Tamil

    Clinic Time

      • Fri (Morning)

      • Sun & Public Holiday: Closed

    **The clinic hours for each doctor are subject to change. Please call the respective branch to check for appointment availability on your preferred date and time.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Dr. S. Kala Sumugam earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and her Master of Ophthalmology (MS Ophthal) from Universiti Malaya (UM). She completed her specialized advanced Certificate of Completion of Fellowship Training (CCFT) in Oculoplastic Surgery in Singapore.

    Dr. S. Kala Sumugam is fully certified by the National Specialist Registry (NSR Number 129621) and the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC Number 39739). She is an active member of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM), the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmologists (MSO), and the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (MSOPRS).

    Yes. Dr. Kala is a published researcher in specialized journals like the Malaysian Journal of Ophthalmology and Cureus. Her published clinical work focuses on advanced orbital management, including high-dose pulsed therapy for thyroid eye disease and treatments for orbital venolymphatic malformations.

    Dr. Kala Sumugam specializes in adult and pediatric oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery. Her clinical focus includes ptosis repair (droopy eyelid surgery), cosmetic blepharoplasty, ectropion/entropion correction, eyelid reconstruction, blepharospasms, and lacrimal (tear duct) treatments.

    Yes. Dr. Kala performs complex surgical fixes for the tearing system, including dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), repair of lacrimal drainage system injuries, correction of eyelid retractions, and orbital bone and fat decompression.

    Dr. Kala consults patients at OasisEye Specialists Kuala Lumpur (Bangsar South) during a dedicated weekly Friday morning session.