Chong Hua Hospital

Chong Hua Hospital is the largest and most advanced private hospital in Cebu City, Philippines, and the leading healthcare institution in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Founded in 1969, the hospital has grown from a community hospital into a 400-bed tertiary care center with over 800 active medical consultants covering more than 40 specialties. Chong Hua serves as the referral center for complex medical and surgical cases across the central and southern Philippines. The hospital holds JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, confirming its adherence to the highest international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare governance. Chong Hua was the first hospital outside Metro Manila to achieve JCI accreditation, a testament to its commitment to quality healthcare. The Cardiac Sciences department is the most comprehensive in the Visayas region, providing diagnostic cardiology, interventional cardiology with coronary angiography and stenting, cardiac surgery including coronary artery bypass and valve procedures, electrophysiology services, and cardiac rehabilitation. The department operates a 24/7 cardiac catheterization laboratory and serves as the regional heart center for central Philippines. Oncology services offer multidisciplinary cancer care including medical oncology with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, surgical oncology, radiation therapy coordination, and comprehensive supportive care. The cancer center follows evidence-based treatment guidelines and provides tumor board review for complex cases. Orthopedics at Chong Hua provides total joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, spinal surgery, hand and microsurgery, and trauma management. The department serves as the major trauma referral center for the Visayas region. Neurosciences encompass neurology, neurosurgery, and neurorehabilitation with capabilities including brain tumor surgery, spinal surgery, cerebrovascular disease treatment, and comprehensive stroke care with 24/7 thrombolysis capability. Gastroenterology provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy screening, ERCP, hepatology, and management of gastrointestinal conditions using modern equipment. Fertility services include reproductive medicine evaluation, ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, and coordination with IVF specialists. Ophthalmology provides cataract surgery, glaucoma management, retinal surgery, refractive surgery, and pediatric ophthalmology. Dental services encompass general dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Bariatric Surgery includes laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass with comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative support. ENT services cover head and neck surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, otologic procedures, and pediatric ENT. Chong Hua Hospital also operates Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue, a second campus that expanded the hospital system's capacity to serve the growing Cebu metropolitan area. International patients are drawn to Cebu for its combination of quality healthcare, tropical island setting, and significantly lower costs compared to Manila or other Asian medical tourism destinations. The hospital's international patient services assist with appointment coordination, treatment planning, airport transfers, and accommodation at nearby Cebu hotels and resorts. Treatment costs are typically 65-85% lower than equivalent care in the United States. Chong Hua Hospital is located in Cebu City, approximately 20 minutes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport.