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Bangkok Hospital Phuket

Phuket, Thailand

Last verified 2026-06-15

Bangkok Hospital Phuket is the flagship international-standard hospital on Phuket island, operating under the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) network — the largest private hospital group in Thailand. Founded in 1994, the hospital earned Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation in 2008 and has maintained re-accreditation continuously since, making it one of the longest-accredited facilities in southern Thailand. The hospital spans more than 300 beds across a modern multi-building campus in the Koh Kaew district, approximately ten minutes from Phuket Town and thirty minutes from the main resort areas of Patong and Kata. Core clinical departments include cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, neurology, emergency and trauma medicine, and cosmetic surgery — the latter reflecting strong demand from the island's large expatriate and medical-tourist population. An International Patient Services Centre provides multilingual coordinators, insurance pre-authorisation assistance, direct billing arrangements with major international insurers, airport transfer coordination, and interpreter services in English, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, German, and French. The hospital operates a 24-hour emergency department staffed by trauma-trained physicians, which is the primary receiving unit for serious incidents across Phuket's resort zones. Executive health-screening packages and telemedicine pre-consultations are available for visitors planning elective procedures. Procedure costs are typically 40–60 percent below comparable private facilities in Western Europe or Australia.

Details

JCI Accredited
Yes (since 2008)
Founded
1994
Intl. Patients/Year
150,000
Languages
English, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, German, French
Intl. Patient Services
Yes
Telemedicine
Available

Accreditations

JCIBDMS Network

Common Procedure Costs

Indicative self-pay cost ranges in USD. Hospital pricing varies by complexity, room class, and specific surgeon. Always confirm a quote with the hospital's international patient services team before travelling.

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Indicative cost ranges in USD for common procedures at this hospital
ProcedureFrom (USD)To (USD)Notes
Total Knee Replacement$8,000$11,000Includes implant, anaesthesia, and 3-night inpatient stay. US equivalent $30k–$50k.
Coronary Angiography$900$1,500Diagnostic only; percutaneous coronary intervention (stent) priced separately.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy$2,500$3,800Standard uncomplicated case; includes 2-night stay.

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Specialties

CardiologyOrthopedicsOncologyNeurologyEmergency MedicineCosmetic Surgery

Direct Billing Insurance

CignaAXAAllianzBupaAIAPacific Cross

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