MEDICAL in Penang

Exists only as a small dot on the face of the Earth, Penang is fast becoming a renown international tourism destination, as a UNNESCO World Heritage Site that has been ranked by Yahoo! Travel as one of the ‘10 Islands to Explore Before You Die’.

But Penang is not only restricted to such. With a laid back multicultural society, a well-connected transportation system, a climate that is moderate and an environment that is surrounded by nature, Penang is also rapidly becoming a world-class destination for medical tourism. Today, Penang is a popular medical travel destination for Europeans seeking tropical weather and rich cultural diversity.

Under the umbrella of Penang Health Association, the main seven hospitals in Penang are teaming up to promote Penang as a popular destination for medical tourism, with highly-trained medical professionals and cutting-edge facilities within an affordable package.

With reasonable pricing that is comparable to Singapore and Thailand, Penang has successfully attracted some 250,000 medical tourists from Indonesia, Singapore, Japan and the United States in 2010. This influx, up from 202,000 in 2009, has generated an estimated RM230 million for the state, and contributed 70 per cent to Malaysia’s medical tourism revenue.

A regional medical tourism hub in South East Asia, Penang offers great choices in contemporary medicine as well as traditional therapies and spa treatments.

It is also the preferred destination for those seeking affordable cosmetic and elective surgery.

As a ‘heal and holiday’ destination, medical tourists in Penang could undergo surgical treatment in state-of-the-art facilities, and enjoy peaceful recuperation in complete anonymity in world-class resorts and health spas.

A fascinating world of gourmet cuisine, exciting shopping venues and unique places of attraction are all within easy access for patients seeking pleasant diversions while recuperating. There are more than 10 private general hospitals and medical centres, an oncology hospital with facilities for radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and at least three nursing schools in Penang.

Most hospitals here are fully equipped to deal with the full range of medical conditions ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to chronic medical disorders and maintaining personal fitness.

For enquiries regarding hospital procedures and medical expenses, please contact the respective hospital’s public relations department.

Seven hospitals actively participated in Penang Medical Tourism:

·         Gleneagles Medical Centre
Address1 Jalan Pangkor 10050, Penang
Phone no.+(6) 04 227 6111
Fax no.+(6) 04 226 2994
Website : www.gleneagles-penang.com

Gleneagles Medical Centre, Penang is an acute care general hospital established in 1973 as the first private hospital in the island of Penang, commonly known as the Pearl of the Orient. It has a wide range of specialist services and facilities to offer to the medical tourism industry.

Owned by Parkway Holdings Limited of Singapore, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Penang is located in the heart of Georgetown and is easily accessible. Redevelopment of the hospital which started in October 1996 completed in December 2000. This has given the hospital a cutting edge in the delivery of care to the medical travel patients.

Working as a team with the Mission "A Leading International Healthcare Provider With A Passion For People And Progress", our staff are privileged to serve your health tourism needs. Furthermore, all of the hospital's services are delivered with your comfort, needs and recovery in mind.

3 YEARS FULL ACCREDITATION STATUS AWARDED BY THE MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH ...

Gleneagles Medical Centre, Penang being the first private hospital in Penang & the Northern Region to be accorded with 3 Years Full Accreditation by The Malaysian Society for Quality In Health (MSQH) for the period from 28th Oct 2002 - 27th Oct 2005.

·         Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre
Address19 & 21 Jalan Logan 10400, Penang
Phone no.+(6) 04 238 8888 (ext.8087/8088)
Emergency Phone no.+(6) 04 226 6911 (24 hours)
Fax no.+(6) 04 229 0287
Website : www.lohguanlye.com

LohGuanLye SPECIALISTS CENTRE (LSC), established in 1975, is a 273 bedded private hospital. It is located in the heart of Georgetown, Penang, about 30 minutes from the Penang International Airport and 20 minutes from the pristine beaches at Batu Ferringhi.

The Centre provides a very comprehensive and quality healthcare services and facilities ranging from prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases and medical conditions to cosmetic procedures and health screening packages in a warm and caring environment ideal for rest and recovery.

With the opening of its 10 Storey New Wing in September 2009, LSC has again expanded to meet the needs of the people of Penang, the Northern Region and the neighbouring countries and in support of the government's effort to promote medical tourism and to make LSC the destination of preference for healthcare internationally. With this New Wing, LSC has now created another landmark in Georgetown.

With this expansion, LSC now has 3 wings, namely the Main Wing, Diagnostic Wing and Women & Children Wing with Fertility Centre. The Electronic Medical Record System has also been implemented to facilitate a more efficient management of patient's records.

Awarded full 3 years accreditation by Malaysian Society for Quality in Health Hospital Accreditation

·         Island Hospital
Address308 Jalan Macalister 10450, Penang
Phone no.+(6) 04 2288 222
Fax no.+(6) 04 226 7989
Emergency Phone no.+(6) 04 226 8527 (24 hours)
Website : www.islandhospital.com

Island Hospital

To Comfort Always . . .

Island Hospital is a 250 bedded private medical centre providing tertiary care in Penang and the Northern Region for inpatients and outpatients. It offers a wide range of medical, surgical and emergency services 24 hours a day. In addition to modern technology and excellent facilities, Island Hospital is also known for its warmth, friendliness and compassion.

We understand that meeting the unique healthcare needs of a patient is more than simply the science of medicine. It is also the art of caring, and providing the physical and emotional support that brings health and healing.

We hope to contribute significantly to Penang's reputation as a centre of medical excellence.

·         Hospital Lam Wah Ee
AddressJalan Tan Sri The Ewe Lim 11600,
Penang
Phone no.+(6) 04 657 1888, 652-8888
Fax no.+(6) 04 657 -0940
Website : www.hlwe.com.my

Lam Wah Ee Hospital is a 700 bedded tertiary acute care hospital located at Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, Penang, Malaysia. This not-for-profit private hospital is accredited by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health and ISO 9001:2008 certified. The Hospital started as a provider of traditional Chinese Medicine treatment in 1883 while the Western Medicine division commenced operations in 1983.

·         Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital
Address23 Jalan Bulan Fettes Park 11200
Tanjung Bungah, Penang
Phone no.+(6) 04 890 7044
Fax no.+(6) 04 890 1583
Website : www.mountmiriam.com

Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital is one of the leading cancer hospitals in the country. It is located in the Fettes Park area of Tanjung Bungah, at the end of Jalan Bulan.

The Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital was established by the Roman Catholic nuns from the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood.

The inspiration to found the hospital came way back in 1963, when the late Bishop Francis Chan, the first Catholic Bishop of Penang was suffering from terminal cancer, and was looked after by the French Sisters of the Foreign Mission, also called the Grey Sisters. Bishop Francis was so touched by the commitment and passion of the nuns that he invited them to start a home to look after cancer patients.

When the French Sisters of the Foreign Mission withdrew in 1970, Bishop Gregory Yong - successor to Bishop Francis - invited the Sister of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood to found a cancer hospital. Construction, next to the College General, began in 1974, and the Mount Miriam Hospital was declared open by Bishop Gregory on 21 February 1976.

·         Hospital Pantai Mutiara Penang
Address82 Jalan Tengah Bayan Baru 11900
Bayan Lepas, Penang
Phone no.+(6) 04 643 3888
Fax no.+(6) 04 643 2888
Emergency Phone no.+(6) 04 643 8799
Website : www.pantai.com.my

Established in 1997, Pantai Hospital Penang (formerly known as Hospital Pantai Mutiara) is a 250-bedded specialist hospital strategically located in the bustling satellite town of Bayan Baru, just a 30-minute drive from the city of Georgetown. Its proximity to the Penang International Airport and the Penang Bridge makes Pantai Hospital Penang a healthcare centre of choice both among medical tourists and locals.

Drawing on Penang’s established reputation as a hub for medical tourism, Pantai Hospital Penang offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialist services in Radiotherapy & Oncology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Paediatric Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

The hospital with 40 full-time specialist doctors, 5 sessional and 2 visiting specialist doctors is continuously improving in an effort to provide peerless patient experience. New facilities and services such as the recent additions - Urology, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Radiotherapy (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) – are part of the hospital’s commitment to healthcare excellence.

·         Penang Adventist Hospital
Address465 Jalan Burma 10350, Penang
Phone no.+(6) 04 222 7200
Fax no.+(6) 04 226 3366
Emergency Phone no.+(6) 04 222 7799
Website : www.pah.com.my

The Penang Adventist Hospital (PAH) is part of an International Adventist Network of some 600 not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and dispensaries worldwide.

The hospital was established in 1924 by Dr J. Earl Gardner. From its humble beginnings, PAH has continuously grown to become a tertiary healthcare centre for the Malaysian community and International visitors.

The hospital is supported by dedicated physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals, and employs modern medical equipment to provide quality healthcare.

We look forward to not only providing quality healthcare services but also educating the community to make informed choices about their general well-being.

Other hospitals:

·         Tropicana Medical Centre Penang

12-A, Jalan Masjid Negeri, 11600 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Phone:+60 4-829 9188

Hours: Open today · 12:00 am – 11:59 pm

Website : http://www.tropicanamedicalcentre.com/

Tropicana Medical Centre (formerly Srigim Medical Centre) is a centre managed by TMC Life Sciences Berhad, a public listed company in Malaysian stock exchange that specialises in Fertility Treatment, Women’s and Children’s care since 1992, with the belief in Quality Health Care at Affordable Cost.

Located minutes away from the Penang State Mosque, the 24 bedded medical centre is staffed with a team of multi-lingual, dedicated and experienced doctors and anaestheticist specializing in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Paediatric care and other sub-fields, as well as performing surgical services such as general, women and children’s surgery.

·         Tanjung Medical Centre

Address : 473 Jalan Burma, 10350, Penang

Telephone : 604-226 2323

Fax : 604-229 9008

E-mail : tanmed@tanjungmedical.com.my

Website : http://www.tanjungmedical.com.my/

We are a modern and fully equipped medical centre in Penang, Malaysia providing a full range of medical and hospital services. Our dedicated medical team is well trained and ever ready to serve – to ensure a pleasant experience, comfortable stay and speedy recovery for our patients. Our motto conveys our principal objective: to ensure that our patients are cared for with the highest standard at affordable rates.

Our services include, among others, 24-hour accident and emergency services, evening paediatric and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) clinics, 24-hour ambulance service, surgeries including laparoscopic surgeries, ICU, physiotherapy, day surgery, endoscopies, maternity and neonatology, imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services.


At Tanjung Medical Centre, we offer various services to our patients because we are committed to creating a healthy community for everyone.

Our efficient, skillful and quick-thinking team responds promptly to the needs of our patients in any situation.

Fully-functional wards and laboratories are equipped with the latest technology and medical resources to provide help and care thus ensuring a stronger chance of healing and recovery. For the convenience of patients and visitors, public telephones are also available at each floor of the hospital.

Public hospitals:

Penang General Hospital (main)

Address               :Hospital Pulau Pinang Jalan Residensi, Penang

11500 George Town, Malaysia

Phone   : 04-222 5333

Website : http://hpp.moh.gov.my/en/

Penang General Hospital, now known as Hospital Pulau Pinang and previously as Hospital Besar Pulau Pinang, is the biggest public hospital in Penang. It is located along Residency Road, with various departments sprawled over a large area that includes Tull Road and Sepoy Lines Road. As a public hospital, it provides health care and emergency treatment for all illnesses and accidents.

Balik Pulau Hospital

Address: Jalan Sungai Pinang, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Phone:+60 4-866 9333

Website : http://hbpulau.moh.gov.my/v2/

Balik Pulau Hospital is a hospital located in the state of Penang , Malaysia . It was built in 1880 and completed in 1883 at a cost of $ 2,200.00. The hospital is responsible for providing medical services to the residents in the vicinity of the South West District which has an area of ​​17,345.15 hectares or 173.45 square kilometers. Residents in the vicinity of Southwest totaling approximately 159 019 people (2000 census).