About Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim | Cardiothoracic Surgeon Malaysia

Short Biography

Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim

Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon specialising in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS), with over 25 years of clinical experience. Trained at the University of Manchester and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Prof. Shahrul has dedicated his career to bringing advanced surgical techniques to Malaysian patients.

Based at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (DSH2) — Malaysia's first hospital in the Mayo Clinic Care Network — Prof. Shahrul leads the Heart & Lung Centre of Excellence, performing complex bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement, congenital heart procedures, and minimally invasive lung surgery through a keyhole approach that means less pain, smaller scars, and faster recovery for his patients.

A teacher and researcher as well as a clinician, Prof. Shahrul trains regional surgeons, contributes to clinical practice guidelines, and actively publishes research — cementing his position not just as an excellent surgeon, but as a thought leader in Malaysian cardiac care.

Experience

25+ years in cardiothoracic surgery

Specialty

MICS Specialist at KPJ DSH2

Languages

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Award

MICS Surgery of the Year 2025

Full Profile

Career & Background

Professor Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim began his medical journey in the United Kingdom, graduating from the prestigious University of Manchester with his medical degree in 1998. He went on to obtain his surgical fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh — one of the oldest and most respected surgical colleges in the world — earning both his MRCS in 2001 and his specialist FRCS (Cardiothoracic) in 2010.

After completing his training in the UK, Prof. Shahrul returned to Malaysia and has since built an extensive career spanning more than 25 years. He now leads the Heart & Lung Centre at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 as its principal cardiothoracic surgeon.

Prof. Shahrul's defining contribution to Malaysian healthcare is the introduction and championing of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) — a technique using small keyhole incisions between the ribs rather than splitting the breastbone open. This approach, standard in leading centres in Germany and elsewhere in Europe, generally delivers comparable surgical outcomes with dramatically less trauma: hospital stays of 3–5 days instead of 7–10, recovery in approximately 2 weeks rather than 6, and a significantly reduced risk of infection and scarring.

At DSH2's Heart & Lung Centre, Prof. Shahrul leads an active MICS programme covering CABG (bypass surgery), valve repair and replacement, congenital heart procedures, and complex combined cases. He has received the 2025 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery of the Year award from GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific — a testament to his clinical standing in the region.

Beyond the operating theatre, Prof. Shahrul is committed to education: he trains and mentors regional surgeons in MICS techniques, participates in workshops and professional conferences, and contributes to the advancement of cardiac surgery standards in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. He is a contributor to clinical practice guidelines, ensuring that the highest standards of care are systematically embedded in the profession.

In the Operating Theatre

25+ Years of Surgical Excellence

Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim in close concentration during minimally invasive cardiac surgery at KPJ DSH2, wearing surgical loupes

Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim and his cardiac surgical team at work in the operating theatre at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2

Academic Credentials

Qualifications & Training

Year	Qualification	Institution	Country
1998	MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)	University of Manchester	United Kingdom
~2000	BMedSci (Bachelor of Medical Sciences)	University of Manchester	United Kingdom
2001	MRCS (Member of the Royal College of Surgeons)	Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh	United Kingdom
2010	FRCS (Cardiothoracic) — Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons	Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh	United Kingdom

Philosophy of Care

Why Minimally Invasive Surgery

"My approach to cardiac surgery is guided by one question: what gives this patient the best possible experience and outcome with the least possible disruption to their life? Minimally invasive surgery is not just a technique — it is a philosophy. When we can achieve the same surgical result through a 5 cm keyhole instead of a 20 cm sternotomy, we should. My role is to keep advancing that standard in Malaysia."

— Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Prof. Dr. Shahrul Amry Hashim standing in his consultation room at KPJ DSH2 with MIS CABG diagrams visible on the monitor behind him

Education & Research

Teaching, Training & Research

Prof. Shahrul is deeply committed to advancing cardiac surgery standards across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Beyond his clinical practice, he actively trains and mentors surgeons from across the region in MICS techniques — ensuring that the keyhole approach becomes the new standard of care.

He participates in national and international cardiac surgery workshops and professional conferences, sharing his clinical experience and technical expertise. As a contributor to clinical practice guidelines, Prof. Shahrul works to embed evidence-based minimally invasive techniques systematically into the profession.

Prof. Shahrul's research activity in MICS CABG is a key differentiator: he is among the few surgeons in Malaysia who not only performs MICS procedures at high volume but publishes research on outcomes — contributing to the global evidence base for keyhole cardiac surgery.

Hospital Affiliation

KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (DSH2) is Malaysia's first hospital in the Mayo Clinic Care Network and holds JCI Accreditation — internationally recognised standards of clinical excellence, patient safety, and quality of care.

Recognition

Awards & Recognition

2025

MICS Surgery of the Year

GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards

2025

Cardiology Service Provider of the Year

GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards

2024

Rising Star Hospital of the Year

KPJ DSH2 — GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards

2024

Mayo Clinic Care Network Membership

First Malaysian Hospital — KPJ DSH2

Next Steps

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