Singapore General Hospital

Singapore General Hospital (SGH), established in 1821, is Singapore's oldest and largest hospital, and the flagship institution of SingHealth — Asia's largest academic healthcare cluster. Located in the Outram district at the heart of Singapore's healthcare corridor, SGH operates 1,785 beds and is JCI accredited. The hospital serves as a national tertiary referral center for the most complex medical and surgical cases, training ground for Singapore's medical professionals, and a globally recognized center for clinical research and innovation. Cardiac Sciences at SGH are delivered through the National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS), which is co-located on the SGH campus. NHCS is a designated national and regional referral center for cardiovascular diseases, performing over 4,000 cardiac interventions and 1,000 cardiac surgeries annually. Services include complex coronary interventions, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, transcatheter valve therapies (TAVI, MitraClip), heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support, electrophysiology with complex ablation, and cardiac rehabilitation. The center is equipped with hybrid operating rooms and advanced cardiac imaging. Oncology at SGH operates through the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), co-located on the campus. NCCS is Singapore's leading cancer center, managing over 65% of the nation's cancer patients. Services include precision oncology with molecular tumor boards, immunotherapy including CAR-T cell therapy, proton beam therapy at the Singapore Proton Therapy Centre, robotic surgical oncology, and a comprehensive clinical trials program with over 200 active studies. The center participates in major international cancer research consortia. Organ Transplantation at SGH encompasses kidney, liver, and corneal transplantation, with the hospital being Singapore's largest transplant center. The kidney transplant program includes living donor transplantation, desensitization protocols for highly sensitized patients, and ABO-incompatible transplantation. The liver transplant program performs both deceased donor and living donor liver transplantation with excellent outcomes. Neurosciences include the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), providing comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical services including brain tumor surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, functional neurosurgery, spine surgery, and stroke management. The NNI is Singapore's premier neuroscience center, performing over 3,000 neurosurgical procedures annually. Orthopedics at SGH covers joint replacement, sports medicine, hand and reconstructive microsurgery, spine surgery, orthopedic oncology, and trauma management. The Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery is internationally recognized for complex reconstructive procedures including replantation and free tissue transfer. Gastroenterology provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, hepatology, and management of digestive diseases. The department performs highly specialized procedures including endoscopic submucosal dissection and peroral endoscopic myotomy. Nephrology manages Singapore's largest dialysis program and provides comprehensive kidney care including transplant preparation and post-transplant management. Fertility services include IVF and reproductive medicine at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital, which is part of the SingHealth cluster. Robotic Surgery using da Vinci systems is available across urology, gynecology, colorectal surgery, and general surgery departments. Burns Treatment at SGH is nationally recognized, with the Burns Centre serving as Singapore's designated national burn center providing comprehensive burn management from acute care through reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation. SGH International Medical Service provides multilingual support, medical coordination, accommodation assistance at partner hotels, and insurance processing. As a public hospital, SGH offers competitive pricing that is typically 20-40% below private hospital rates in Singapore, while providing access to world-class specialists and technology. Singapore's efficient healthcare system, English-speaking environment, and strategic Asian location make SGH an outstanding choice for international patients seeking complex medical and surgical care at excellent value.