Committee Members
Dr Mandy Yap Yee Yee (President)
Dr Mandy is a clinical haematologist based in the Department of Haematology, Ampang Hospital. She completed a fellowship in haemostasis and thrombosis with PBM in Perth, Australia. Dr Mandy developed a special interest in implementing PBM in practice and hopes that PBM can become the game changer, especially as the blood supply is difficult during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr Ananthi Krishnamoorthy (Vice-President)
Dr Ananthi Krishnamoorthy is an independent clinician trained in Patient Blood
Management (PBM) and lifestyle medicine. With diverse clinical experience, she is a dedicated champion for PBM, emphasising the high value of a patient’s own blood. Since her initial PBM training in 2009 at SABM and U.S. bloodless medicine centres, she has fostered global collaborations to advance PBM practices.
Dr Norasrina Ishak (Secretary)
Dr Norasrina, a Transfusion Medicine Specialist, heads the Transfusion Medicine Unit and Clinical Research Centre at Hospital Shah Alam. She is a strong advocate for Patient Blood Management (PBM), having undergone special training in it. Currently, she is working with a multidisciplinary team to implement preoperative anaemia management for elective surgeries, aiming to improve patient safety and outcomes through PBM.
Dr Jameela Sathar (Treasurer)
Dr Jameela is a Consultant Haematologist and former Head of Haematology
Department at Ampang Hospital, Malaysia, where she was responsible for the care of patients with thalassaemia, haemophilia, thrombosis & bleeding disorders. She was the past President of the Malaysian Society of Patient Blood Management, which she co-founded and is actively promoting PBM programs to optimise patient outcomes.
Dr Veena Selvaratnam (Assistant Secretary)
Dr Veena is a haematologist at Hospital Ampang with sa pecial interest in coagulation and hemostasis. Her keen interest in Patient Blood Management (PBM) was sparked by managing anaemic patients with underlying bleeding disorders. Under Dr Jameela’s mentorship, she successfully treated numerous anaemic patients using superior therapies, avoiding blood transfusions. This approach remains central to her practice.
We are supported by a team of experts in our committee that includes medical doctors and nurses with in-depth expertise in Patient Blood Management
Dr Ahlam Naila Binti Kori
Dr Ahlam is a clinical haematologist based in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan and also the Pahang state head of haematology. Her main interests are haemostasis, thrombosis and PBM. Dr Ahlam is a regular speaker at conferences and workshops and is also involved in writing the national clinical practice guidelines for Thalassemia.
Dr Anusha Asairinachan
Dr. Anusha is a dedicated obstetrician and gynaecologist at Hospital Pulau Pinang. She is an active member of the Malaysian Patient Blood Management Society, advocating evidence-based practices to optimise patient outcomes and safety, as well as promoting the principles of PBM among the local medical fraternity to improve maternal health.
Dr Carol Lim Kar Koong
Dr. Lim is the current Selangor Head of OBGYN Service and a Maternal Fetal Medicine Consultant based in Ampang Hospital. Through her work in maternal haemorrhage and obstetric venous thromboembolism, she was introduced to PBM in 2015. She was instrumental in promoting PBM not just in OBGYN fraternity, but to all other disciplines.
Prof Dr. Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin
Dr. Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin, a professor of Anaesthesiology at Universiti Malaya, leads with unwavering dedication. As President of the College of Anaesthesiologists, Academy of Medicine Malaysia, she is committed to clinical excellence, ensuring the highest standards of safety and optimal patient outcomes, and championing PBM among anaesthesiologists in Malaysia.
Dr Kevin Ng Wei Shan
Dr Kevin Ng is an anaesthesiologist and medical lecturer with a passion for advocating PBM in the perioperative patient. He has a keen interest in improving the usage and conservation of blood perioperatively and is keen to push research forward in these areas. Dr Kevin has lectured widely on the subject in Malaysia.
Dr Mohamed Sidek bin Ali
Dr. Mohamed Sidek Ali, a dedicated Occupational Health Doctor at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, prioritizes staff wellbeing. He excels at health management and champions workplace safety, leading anaemia awareness through patient blood management initiatives. His expertise extends to building occupational health services, and his commitment shines through active committee participation and training
Dr Norhafizah Ahmad
Dr Norhafizah Ahmad, a paediatrician subspecialising in General Paediatrics & Child Health, founded Ampang Hospital’s Child Development Clinic. Encountering frequent anaemia cases, she delved into the topic, recognising its impact on child development. Believing PBM offers valuable insights for anaemia prevention and management, she aims to promote its principles in paediatric care
Dr Sharmila a/p Manian
Dr Sharmila is a Transfusion Medicine Master’s student at Universiti Sains Malaysia, currently completing her training at the National Blood Centre (PDN). Applying her varied experience and driven by her passion for Patient Blood Management, she aims to translate PBM principles into practical clinical care, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
Dr Sudarcini a/p Arumugam
Dr Sudarcini is a Transfusion Medicine Master’s student at Universiti Sains Malaysia, with experience at the National Blood Centre and Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang. As a proactive member, she actively participates in MyPBM projects and the SABM mentor-mentee program, honing her skills and consistently applying PBM principles clinically.
Dr Tan Chin Aun (Andrew)
Dr Andrew Tan, an Occupational Safety doctor at Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur, has cultivated a strong foundation in PBM. Early exposure during internship and subsequent practice in Obstetrics & Gynecology provided him with invaluable experience in PBM application and training. His dedication is evident through active involvement in MyPBM initiatives.
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