Dr Dayaabaran Marimuthu

Dr Dayaabaran Marimuthu

Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist, ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon

Dr Dayaabaran Marimuthu is a Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist and Head and Neck Surgeon based in Malaysia. He currently practises at Sena Specialist Hospital Segamat, where he provides specialist assessment, outpatient care and surgical treatment for a wide range of adult and paediatric ENT conditions.

With more than a decade of clinical experience, Dr Marimuthu is recognised for his broad ENT expertise, departmental leadership, academic contributions and careful management of ear, nose, throat and head and neck conditions. His practice combines evidence-based medicine, surgical precision and clear patient communication.

Dr Marimuthu completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at Kursk State Medical University, Russia, before undertaking specialist training in Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He is also listed with American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery certification in 2025.

His professional experience includes consultant practice at Sena Specialist Hospital Segamat, leadership as Head of the Otorhinolaryngology Department at Hospital Segamat, and visiting ENT consultant work at Kajang Plaza Medical Centre. He has also worked as an ENT specialist across Hospital Segamat, Hospital Putrajaya and Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, with earlier clinical experience in general surgery and ENT departments including Hospital Putrajaya, Hospital Duchess of Kent and Hospital Kajang.

Dr Marimuthu’s clinical interests include rhinology, sinus disease, laryngology, voice and swallowing disorders, paediatric ENT, obstructive sleep apnoea, ear disease and head and neck assessment. He manages both common and complex ENT presentations, including sinusitis, nasal polyps, hearing loss, ear infections, sore throat, laryngopharyngeal reflux, tonsillitis, neck swellings and children’s ENT problems.

His surgical and procedural interests include endoscopic sinus and nasal surgery, ear surgery, salivary gland procedures, laryngeal microsurgery, airway management, tonsillectomy, sleep surgery, and head and neck biopsies or excisions.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Marimuthu has contributed to academic research through peer-reviewed publications and is actively involved in mentoring, supervising and training medical officers and junior ENT surgeons. His previous leadership role in forming and developing the ENT department at Hospital Segamat reflects his commitment to improving access to specialist ENT care within the local community.

Patients value ENT care that is thorough, calm and clearly explained. Dr Marimuthu places strong emphasis on accurate diagnosis, personalised treatment planning and helping patients understand their condition and treatment options. Where surgery is required, he aims to ensure that patients are well informed about the procedure, recovery and follow-up care.

Dr Marimuthu is fluent in English, Malay and Tamil, allowing him to communicate clearly with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.

Areas of Expertise

• Adult and paediatric ENT

• Rhinology and sinus disease

• Sinusitis and nasal polyps

• Nasal blockage and allergic rhinitis

• Hearing loss and ear infections

• Voice and swallowing disorders

• Sore throat, tonsillitis and laryngopharyngeal reflux

• Head and neck swellings

• Obstructive sleep apnoea

• Paediatric ENT conditions

• ENT surgery and outpatient ENT care

Conditions Treated

• Sinusitis

• Nasal polyps

• Blocked nose

• Allergic rhinitis

• Hearing loss

• Ear infections

• Voice changes

• Swallowing problems

• Sore throat

• Tonsillitis

• Laryngopharyngeal reflux

• Head and neck lumps or swellings

• Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea

• Children’s ENT conditions

Procedures and Treatments

• Endoscopic sinus surgery

• Nasal surgery

• Ear surgery

• Salivary gland procedures

• Laryngeal microsurgery

• Vocal cord procedures

• Airway management

• Tonsillectomy

• Sleep surgery

• Head and neck biopsies

• Head and neck excisions

Education and Credentials

• Master of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

• Doctor of Medicine, Kursk State Medical University, Russia

• American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery certification, 2025

Professional Experience

• Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist, ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon, Sena Specialist Hospital Segamat

• Head of Department, Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Segamat

• Visiting ENT Consultant, Kajang Plaza Medical Centre

• ENT Specialist, Hospital Segamat, Hospital Putrajaya and Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah

• Clinical experience in general surgery and ENT across Malaysian public medical institutions

Why Choose Dr Dayaabaran Marimuthu?

Dr Dayaabaran Marimuthu combines specialist ENT training, consultant-level clinical experience, departmental leadership and academic involvement with a patient-centred approach. His experience across public and private healthcare, together with his multilingual communication skills, allows him to support patients with clear explanations, practical advice and personalised ENT treatment plans.

He provides comprehensive ENT care for adults and children, with a focus on safe treatment, careful surgical decision-making and improving quality of life for patients affected by ear, nose, throat and head and neck conditions.