Functional Sports Medicine

My Story

Explore the pivotal moments and groundbreaking achievements of Dr. ARA’s illustrious career. From early beginnings to global influence, this interactive timeline captures the essence of his dedication to advancing health and performance.

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My Childhood

I was born in a small Malaysian town called Klang. Both my parents were teachers, I guess being an educator has always been in my blood....

Moved to England for University

One of those plans came when I was 18 years old, in the form of a merit-based scholarship from the....

A Change Of Perspective

My life transformed on one cold December evening when purely by chance I stumbled upon a book at a local bookstore....

Finally….Graduation!

On July 21st, 1995, I obtained my medical degree from Liverpool University. More importantly, I had received a degree in life....

ARA, Meet Golf. Golf, Meet ARA.

After a year’s internship, I entered a three-year training program in surgery. There, I was exposed to Emergency Medicine....

Golf Channel & Golf Digest

On March 31st 2014 the golf world was lit ablaze with the news that Tiger Woods underwent back surgery and the Golf channel...

April 29th, 2016

On April 29th, 2016, I became an American citizen. Every time I say that it brings a smile to my face. The process of becoming an American tests your resolve....

Functional Sports Medicine

I share my story to reveal this critical point: Given my history, I was never the most likely person to achieve success. In fact...

A new dawn….

In January 2023, I officially became appointed as Head of Tournament Medical services for LIV golf. Whilst there is divisiveness in the....

Today….

I share my story to reveal this critical point: Given my history, I was never the most likely person to achieve success. In fact...

Onward & Upward

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