Bangkok Hospital

Summary

Bangkok Hospital is one of the leading tertiary care multidisciplinary facilities in Bangkok- established in 1972. In the past few years, they have expanded their operations to offer dedicated diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services in the heart and cancer fields. They provide quality medical services per international standards- received accreditation from Joint Commission International, and won many international awards. Moreover, they are equipped with innovative technologies like a SPECT, biplane imaging system, cartosound, and cardiovascular MRI. They also have International Medical Services Department- a specialized department for international patients and tourists in getting proper guidance and treatment from highly qualified staff members.

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Details

General Outlook

• Bangkok Hospital is one of the premier Thailand hospitals centrally located in the heart of Bangkok City, which is well-known for its leading medical care and medical provider facilities.
• Bangkok Hospital, often consider as “The best hospital in Thailand”, was first established in 1972 as the first-ever private hospital in the country. With 40 years of experience under its belt, Bangkok Hospital has flourished its services to become a tertiary care facility.
• They offer full accomplishment of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation services, with great consultants in all fields of medicare.
• The key feature that distinguished it from other hospitals is its commitment and enthusiasm to specialized tertiary care for cancer and cardiology.
• Moreover, this hospital is famous not only among local Thais but also foreigners as they have a team of translators proficient in over 26 languages to avoid communication barriers.
• They have been certified by the Joint Commission International, the largest and most respected medical standards agency.

Fundaments

• This leading healthcare hospital in Thailand has around 263 inpatient beds and 1,200+ caregivers to serve patient needs.
• The multispecialty departments provide large-scale treatments for patients by using high-quality technologies and therapies.
• Bangkok Hospital is equipped with a Vital Beam Irradiator that uses high energy for the treatment of cancer patients.
• Being specialized in the Heart department, it has a hold on Intelligent Operating Room known as “Hybrid Operating Room” that combines elements of modern cutting-edge technology with 40 years long medical experience, providing the revolutionary and highly successful cardiac surgery procedure to their patients. 
• Another technology is ECMO Mobile Artificial Heart-Lung Machine, which is used during transport to Bangkok Heart Hospital.
• The Deputy Director, Dr. Niwat Inthawichian introduced the Healthy Bots – an intelligent robot that minimizes the risk of epidemic inside the hospital.
• The Spine Center Bangkok Hospital with the orthopedic department of Siriraj Hospital designed an incision multilevel spinal fixation device that avoids damaging back muscles. They won the first runner-up National Innovation Award 2012.
• They have a variety of room types that include Standard, Deluxe, Specialty, Superior Room, Critical Care Room, and Nursery or Delivery Room.
• One of the best hospitals in Thailand that treat about 1.3+ million patients per year.

International Medical Services Department for Foreigner Patients

• The Bangkok Hospital has a special department for foreigners and tourists from all over the world-International Medical Services (IDS).
• The department consists of international clinics with a proper team of doctors and nurses, who serve international patients with great care.
• At present, about 160 nationalities get an advantage from the astonishing medical services of this hospital.
• They have a group of multiple interpreters that are always ready to help the foreigners in getting top-notch treatment and ensuring no language barrier.

Provision of Services for Foreigner Patients

• Provide support in International as well as Thai Insurance
• 24-hour translation services available for 26 languages
• Assist in International and Local evacuation by Medical Evacuation Team of hospital
• Nurturing special diets that include Japanese, Muslim, and Western Foods
• Help in providing cooperation service for international organizations & institutions and embassies
• Availability of Aviation specialists for deportation services
• Free of cost medical advice and consultation through the internet

Approachability for Foreigners

The foreigners can get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok Hospital in 6 ways-ferry, train, bus, taxi, shuttle, and car. So, the comfortable way is to use a car and taxi. It will be traveling 23.8 km in 23 minutes by road. Moreover, many hotels and guests houses are present around the Bangkok Hospital.

International Collaborations

• Memorandum of understanding for the Exchange of Orthopedic Knowledge and Techniques between ฺBangkok Hospital’s, Bangkok Orthopedic Center, and Stanford University Department of Orthopedic Surgery- on 6th August 2014
• BDMS(Bangkok Dusit Medical Services) and OHSU(Oregon Health and Science University) collaborate to Improve Human Health in Southeast Asia

Awards and Acknowledgement

Awarded with a certificate of distinctions in many field programs by the Joint Commission International (JCI), which are as follow;

• Traumatic Brain Injury Program from 2019 to  2022
• Knee Replacement Program from 2021 to 2024
• Primary Stroke Program from 2021 to 2024
• Low Back Pain Program from 2021 to 2024
• Diabetes Mellitus Type II program from 2021 to 2024
• Heart Failure Program from 2021 to 2024
• Breast Cancer Conserving Therapy Program from 2021 to 2024

The Medical Transport Systems are approved by Dual AUthorization including;

• The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS GLOBAL)
• The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS USA)

Furthermore, they received the Patient Safety and Quality Medical Care award by the Asian Hospital Management Awards that are presented in part by Joint Commission International, International Hospital Federation, and John Hopkins Medicine International.

Accreditations

Joint Commission International

Joint Commission International (JCI) works to improve patient safety and quality of health care in the international community by offering education, publications, advisory services, and international accreditation and certification. In more than 100 countries, JCI partners with hospitals, clinics, and academic medical centers; health systems and agencies; government ministries; academia; and international advocates to promote rigorous standards of care and to provide solutions for achieving peak performance.

CAMTS (USA)