Areas of Clinical Expertise
Dr. Rejiv’s clinical competencies include, but are not limited to:
General Medicine & Primary Care
- Routine health assessments
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension)
- Preventive healthcare screenings (blood tests, wellness programmes)
Occupational Health & Safety
- Workplace medical evaluations
- Pre-employment medical check-ups
- GDL medical checks
- Health certification and compliance
Respiratory Care
- Nebulizer treatment (adult & child)
- Phlegm suction support
- Asthma & bronchitis symptom management
Preventive Health & Vaccination
- Immunization services
- Child & adult vaccination
- Travel vaccines & boosters
Wound Care & Minor Surgeries
- Wound assessment & cleaning
- Suturing services
- Dressing management & follow-up care
Diagnostic & Clinical Testing
- COVID-19 RTK/PCR testing
- Medical testing and certification reporting
- Medical report issuance for travel, employment & insurance
Education & Qualifications
Dr. Rejiv has received formal education and professional medical training across Malaysia and Indonesia, including:
University Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
Medical Degree (MD) — Completed August 2016
National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
Occupational Health Doctor Certification — Completed November 2023
Diabetic Lifestyle Program (Advocate)
Diabetes Lifestyle Management — Completed October 2023
International Kasturi College, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur
Foundation in Science — Completed June 2010
Kolej Komuniti Segamat 2, Segamat, Johor
Information Technology — Completed August 2009
SMK Dato’ Mansor, Bahau, Negeri Sembilan
Secondary School — Completed November 2005
Professional Designations:
MD | OHD | DLP
Clinical Philosophy & Approach
Dr. Rejiv Shankar believes in evidence-based medicine combined with empathetic patient care. His clinical philosophy centres on:
- Holistic Patient Care: Treating not just symptoms, but overall health and wellbeing
- Preventive Health Emphasis: Early diagnosis and lifestyle-based interventions
- Patient Education: Clear communication on conditions, treatments, and outcomes
- Multilingual Care: Building rapport and understanding across cultures
He works closely with patients to explain conditions, investigative findings, and treatment options, ensuring every individual is involved in their own health journey.
Professional Achievements & Community Impact
Dr. Rejiv has consistently contributed to community health outreach and preventive care education in Bahau and surrounding regions. His notable achievements include:
- Leading occupational health screening programs for local industries
- Implementing structured chronic disease follow-up plans
- Providing evidence-based care in respiratory support and vaccination programs
- Supporting medical certification and compliance services for corporate clients
- Creating patient education resources on lifestyle disease prevention