Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok

• Established in 1979, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok, is a leading international private hospital in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
• It is one of seven private hospitals owned by Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), a leading private healthcare provider in Thailand and ASEAN countries.
• Achievements and Certifications of Samitivej Hospital;
  • Joint Commission International (JCI) Certification
  • Certified by Hospital Accreditation (HA) of Thailand
  • In 1998, the hospital was certified as a Mother & Child-Friendly Hospital by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Department of Health, and the Ministry of Public Health. 
  • Certified for healthcare quality standards (Aug 11, 2013 - Aug 10, 2016; Aug 9, 2013 - Aug 8, 2016; Mar 20, 2015 - Mar 19, 2018; Aug 31, 2019 - Aug 30, 2022).
  • Certificate of Distinction for Childhood Asthma Program (Sep 1, 2018 - Aug 31, 2021).
• Awards and Recognitions;
  • 2007: Best Overall Service Provider Award from Ayudhaya Allianz C.P. Insurance.
  • 2013: Asian Hospital Management Award; The Best Employer Thailand; Best Employer Thailand Award in Commitment to Engagement.
  • 2014: Certification for Tuberculosis prevention and control; Honor Reward from Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare; Thailand Top Company Award; Gold Award of Hospital Quality from AIA.
  • 2016: Best Company in labour relations and welfare for 9 consecutive years.
  • 2017: Top 10 World’s Best Hospitals for Medical Tourism by MTQUA.
  • 2018: The President Award; Most Improved Hospital in Thailand at AHMA Awards.
  • 2019: Best Corporate Hospital Award from Inter Partner Assistance Co., Ltd.
  • 2020: Hospital of the Year at Thailand Healthcare Asia Awards; Model Private Hospital Award for academic activity.
  • 2021: 5 Outstanding Achievement Awards at GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards; Product Innovation Award; Prime Minister’s Export Award; COVID Management Initiative of the Year Award; Excellence Award in Talent Development at Hospital Management Asia Awards.
  • 2022: Prime Minister's Export Award; AMCHAM CSR Excellence Award; First hospital in Southeast Asia with GEDA Bronze Standard.
  • 2023: Best Managed Companies from Deloitte; Best Employer Brand Awards; Asia Responsible Enterprise Award; GREEN & CLEAN Hospital Plus Award; The Best of CEO People Leader Award.
  • 2024: Future Trends Ahead & Awards for Innovation Leadership; Recognized as one of the World's Best Hospitals in Thailand for two consecutive years.
• Special Recognition;
  • Recognised in the Top 5 World’s Best Hospitals for Medical Tourism by MTQUA (2018).
  • First hospital outside the US and Canada to receive GEDA Silver Level from the American College of Emergency Physicians (2023).
• It is the first private hospital to establish a gait and mobility rehabilitation centre for patients of all ages.
• International Patient Services; 
  • Patients come from 186 different countries, reflecting the facility's global reputation.
  • The international patient centre offers assistance with travel, accommodation, and language support, ensuring a seamless experience for overseas patients.
  • Comprehensive support is available for international patients, from finding doctors to aftercare at home.
  • A multi-lingual workforce provides international services such as interpreters and immigration assistance.
  • An international cuisine cafeteria is available for international patients and visitors.

• The facility boasts more than 400 internationally recognised doctors and surgeons and over 2,000 board-certified doctors in all specialities who are experts in their respective fields.
• Additionally, it comprises highly trained and qualified nurses and paramedics who are available 24/7 to provide the best care.
• The unit features more than 40 speciality centres, including the Liver & Digestive Institute, Women's Health Centre (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Bone, Joint, and Spine Centre, Surgery Clinic, Heart Institute, Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplantation Centre, Breast Centre, Fertility Centre, Hair Restoration Medical Centre, Knee Health Centre, Neurology Centre, and Oncology Centre.
• A team of 150 paediatricians provides tertiary care, complex treatments (BMT), specialised surgeries (MIS), and emergency care.
• Child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, speech therapists, art therapists, and special education teachers are available.
• Samitivej Hospital is renowned for its Precision Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Oncology, and Holistic Care and Prevention.
• The hospital utilises Narrow-Band Imaging (NBI), an advanced colonoscopy and gastroscopy technique, to identify polyps twice as early before they become cancerous.
• It has collaborated with the Doernbecher Children's Hospital of the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in the US to enhance treatment and preventive care from newborn to adulthood.
• It offers customisation services for shoes and equipment to support healing bones or joints.
• Provides consistent and compassionate patient care with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities.

• Samitivej Hospital is a 275-bed tertiary care facility that offers a wide selection of rooms to suit every budget, including standard rooms, VIP rooms, and presidential suites.
• It is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, such as MRI, a 640-slice CT scanner, mammogram, BMD analysis, and ultrasound, to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• The hospital offers secured digital electronic medical records (EMR), spacious patient rooms, and modern amenities.
• Eight completely new operating suites, a state-of-the-art fertility centre, and a speciality children's hospital within a hospital are available.
• The ninth floor features private rooms with HEPA filters and positive pressure, separate family conference and consultation rooms, and an OPD clinic for adults and children.
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Level 4 and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Level 1 are available for critical care.
• An emergency air ambulance service allows patient transfers from more than 30 domestic and regional airports.
• Advanced medical equipment includes ECG & multi-parameter monitors, defibrillators, infant & pediatric transport ventilators, portable suction machines, and transport incubators.
• Bone-marrow harvesting facilities are provided in the operating room at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital.
• The facility is the only one in the Asia Pacific region with a photopheresis machine that can treat children who weigh as little as 10 kg and are as young as two years old.
• There is a 24/7 pharmacy on site, along with telemedicine consultations and health check-up packages.
• The hospital features a food court, restaurants, cafes, bookstores, convenience stores, shops for babies and children, a hair studio, several banks, and ATMs.
• It offers nutrition and dietetics, swallow training, and toilet training services.
• Meals are provided three times a day, with healthy and tasty options. Individual menus are available if necessary. Restaurants serve international and Japanese cuisine.
• Comprehensive support includes language interpretation for Japanese, Burmese, Korean, English, Chinese, Arabic, and Indonesian. Other language interpretations can be provided at the patients' additional expense.

Airport (Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)):

• Distance: 25 Km
• Duration: 30-45 mins by car

Metro (Thong Lo BTS Station):

• Distance: 1.5 Km
• Duration: 5 mins by car

Railway Station (Makkasan Railway Station):

• Distance: 7 Km
• Duration: 15-20 min by car