Mount Elizabeth Hospital

Mount Elizabeth Hospital, established in 1979, is widely regarded as Singapore's premier private hospital and one of the most prestigious medical institutions in Southeast Asia. Located on Orchard Road in Singapore's central shopping and business district, this 345-bed facility holds both JCI and SNEF (Singapore National Employers Federation) accreditations and serves as a magnet for medical tourists from across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Over 30% of the hospital's patients are international, drawn by Singapore's exceptional healthcare quality, safety standards, and strategic location. Oncology at Mount Elizabeth Hospital is delivered through a multidisciplinary cancer center staffed by some of Asia's most experienced oncologists. Services include precision oncology with comprehensive genomic profiling, advanced immunotherapy protocols, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted molecular therapy, surgical oncology with minimally invasive techniques, and radiation therapy with the latest linear accelerator technology. The hospital's cancer surgeons perform complex procedures including Whipple operations, hepatectomy, and pelvic exenteration, while medical oncologists manage treatment plans incorporating the newest approved agents and clinical trial opportunities. Cardiac Sciences at Mount Elizabeth encompass a comprehensive Heart Center performing over 1,500 cardiac procedures annually. Services include coronary angioplasty and stenting, coronary artery bypass surgery (including minimally invasive approaches), heart valve repair and replacement, electrophysiology studies and catheter ablation, cardiac device implantation, and structural heart interventions. The cardiac team includes several of Singapore's most decorated cardiologists and cardiac surgeons. Orthopedics is a major strength, with the hospital performing a high volume of joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), complex spine surgery, sports medicine procedures, hand and microsurgery, and pediatric orthopedics. Many of Singapore's top orthopedic surgeons practice at Mount Elizabeth, offering expertise in robotic-assisted joint replacement, patient-specific implants, and biological treatments. Neurosciences cover neurosurgery for brain tumors, cerebrovascular malformations, and spinal disorders, as well as neurology for stroke management, epilepsy, movement disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. The hospital's neurosurgical suite features advanced neuronavigation, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, and microsurgical capabilities. Fertility services include IVF, ICSI, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, and fertility preservation, offered through dedicated fertility clinics within the hospital. Gastroenterology provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, hepatology, and management of digestive diseases, with particular expertise in endoscopic ultrasound and therapeutic ERCP. Bariatric Surgery offers laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional procedures performed by experienced bariatric surgeons. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery includes both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, with Mount Elizabeth surgeons known throughout the region for cosmetic surgery excellence. Robotic Surgery using the da Vinci system is available for urological, gynecological, and general surgical procedures. Spine Surgery provides minimally invasive disc surgery, decompression, fusion, and artificial disc replacement. Mount Elizabeth's International Patient Centre provides a premium service including 24/7 multilingual assistance in English, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Japanese, Arabic, and other languages, visa assistance, luxury accommodation arrangements at nearby Orchard Road hotels, private airport transfers, insurance coordination, and telemedicine follow-up. The hospital's private rooms offer hotel-quality amenities including personal chef services for long-stay patients. While Singapore's healthcare costs are higher than Southeast Asian neighbors, they remain competitive with or below costs in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, while delivering clinical outcomes that match or exceed those of Western institutions. Mount Elizabeth's central Orchard Road location provides patients with easy access to Singapore's world-class shopping, dining, and recreational amenities.