Parkway East Hospital

Parkway East Hospital, established in 1940, is a well-regarded private community hospital in Singapore's eastern district of Joo Chiat. With 127 beds and JCI accreditation, this intimate-scale facility is part of Parkway Pantai Healthcare (IHH Healthcare Group) and offers a more personalized, boutique healthcare experience compared to larger medical centers. The hospital's smaller size translates to shorter wait times, more individualized attention, and a warmer, less clinical atmosphere appreciated by both local and international patients. Orthopedics at Parkway East covers joint replacement surgery for hip and knee, sports medicine and arthroscopy, hand surgery, foot and ankle procedures, and spine surgery. The department's orthopedic surgeons perform a focused range of procedures with high expertise and excellent outcomes, benefiting from the hospital's efficient surgical scheduling and personalized post-operative care. Gastroenterology provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy, along with management of digestive disorders, liver disease screening, and colorectal cancer screening. The department serves a significant number of patients requiring routine and advanced endoscopic procedures. Fertility services include IVF, ICSI, intrauterine insemination, fertility assessment, and egg freezing, provided by experienced reproductive medicine specialists. The smaller hospital setting allows for greater privacy and personalized attention during fertility treatment, which many patients prefer. Oncology at Parkway East provides medical oncology consultations, chemotherapy administration, cancer screening, and follow-up care. The hospital coordinates with larger Parkway hospitals for radiation therapy and complex surgical oncology when needed, ensuring patients have access to the full spectrum of cancer treatments. Cardiac Sciences include cardiology consultations, cardiac diagnostics with echocardiography and stress testing, monitoring of cardiac conditions, and cardiac rehabilitation. The department manages chronic cardiac conditions and provides pre-operative cardiac assessment for surgical patients. Bariatric Surgery offers metabolic and weight loss procedures with comprehensive multidisciplinary support, leveraging the hospital's surgical capabilities and intimate care environment. Dental services cover general dentistry, implantology, crowns and bridges, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Dermatology provides medical dermatology, skin cancer screening, and aesthetic treatments. ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) services cover the management of sinusitis, hearing disorders, sleep apnea, head and neck conditions, and minor surgical procedures. Ophthalmology provides cataract surgery, glaucoma management, retinal conditions, and routine eye care. Parkway East Hospital's International Patient Services provide personalized care coordination, multilingual assistance, accommodation guidance at nearby hotels, and transportation support. The hospital's eastern Singapore location is close to Changi Airport, making it particularly convenient for international patients arriving from Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific. The Joo Chiat neighborhood offers a charming, culturally rich environment with excellent local food options. Pricing at Parkway East is generally more competitive than Singapore's larger private hospitals, while maintaining the quality standards associated with the Parkway Pantai Healthcare brand. Parkway East Hospital's community-focused approach means that patients receive highly personalized attention with shorter waiting times and a more intimate care setting. The nursing staff maintain particularly attentive patient-to-nurse ratios, enhancing the quality of post-operative monitoring and recovery support. For international patients, the eastern location provides a quieter, more residential experience compared to central Singapore hospitals, while still offering Parkway Pantai's internationally recognized clinical standards and quality assurance protocols. The hospital continues to invest in technology upgrades and facility improvements to maintain its competitive edge.