Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, established in 1979, is one of Bangkok's most prestigious private hospitals and a leading destination for international patients, particularly families and expatriates. Located in the upscale Thonglor neighborhood of Sukhumvit, the hospital operates as part of a network of 4 Samitivej facilities with over 4,000 beds combined, all under the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) umbrella. The hospital made history in 2003 by opening Thailand's first private children's hospital, cementing its position as the nation's leading pediatric care provider. In 1999, Samitivej became one of the first private hospitals in Thailand to receive WHO/UNICEF's 'Mother and Baby Friendly Hospital' designation, reflecting its commitment to maternal and neonatal care excellence. The luxury birthing suites and comprehensive prenatal programs attract expectant mothers from across Asia and beyond. Samitivej has held JCI accreditation since 2007 and achieved another milestone by becoming the first hospital outside Japan to be accredited by the Japan Council for Quality Health Care (JCQHC), demonstrating the exceptional standards required by Japanese medical tourists. The hospital also earned the Medical Travel Quality Alliance's 'Best Hospital Group in Asia' award in both 2017 and 2019, and ranked in the top 10 worldwide for medical travelers. Clinical excellence spans over 30 specialties, with particular strength in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and robotic surgery. The hospital houses over 400 medical specialists, many trained at leading institutions worldwide. Advanced technology includes the da Vinci robotic surgery system, PET-CT, 3 Tesla MRI, and linear accelerators for radiation therapy. International partnerships with prestigious institutions include Doernbecher Children's Hospital (Oregon Health & Science University, USA), Takasuki Hospital (Japan), and Hannover Medical School (Germany), facilitating knowledge exchange, training, and clinical collaboration. The hospital's International Patient Services team provides comprehensive support in English, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and other languages, with dedicated patient coordinators, medical visa assistance, insurance coordination, airport transfers, and serviced apartment arrangements for extended stays.