Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (HKSH), established in 1922 and located in Happy Valley on Hong Kong Island, is the territory's premier private hospital and a flagship of the HKSH Healthcare Group. It holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, first awarded in 2005 and maintained through successive renewal cycles, affirming consistent compliance with international patient-safety and quality standards. The hospital operates across more than 40 medical specialties, with particular depth in cardiology, oncology (including the HKSH Cancer Centre), neurosurgery, orthopaedics, robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System, and women's health. A dedicated International Patient Centre coordinates appointments, medical-record translation, interpreter services in Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean, and liaises with expatriate and visiting-patient insurance providers for direct billing. HKSH maintains direct-billing arrangements with a broad panel of international insurers, making it a practical choice for globally mobile patients and corporate health plans. Telemedicine consultations are available through the HKSH e-services platform. The hospital also holds ISO certifications for select laboratory and quality-management processes. With over a century of continuous operation, HKSH remains the benchmark private healthcare provider in Hong Kong and a common referral destination for patients arriving from mainland China and across the Asia-Pacific region.
Details
- JCI Accredited
- Yes (since 2005)
- Founded
- 1922
- Intl. Patients/Year
- 25,000
- Languages
- Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean
- Intl. Patient Services
- Yes
- Telemedicine
- Available
- Website
- Visit website
Accreditations
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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| Procedure | From (USD) | To (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Catheterisation / Coronary Angiogram | $3,500 | $6,000 | Diagnostic procedure; interventional PCI additional. Source: HKSH published fee schedules (HKD converted at approx. 7.8) |
| Total Knee Replacement (unilateral) | $18,000 | $26,000 | Includes 4–5 night inpatient stay. Source: HKSH fee guide estimates |
| Comprehensive Health Assessment (Executive) | $900 | $1,800 | Range covers standard to premium executive packages. Source: HKSH Health Assessment Centre |
| Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy (da Vinci) | $22,000 | $32,000 | Includes surgeon, anaesthesia, and 4–6 night stay. Source: HKSH Robotic Surgery Centre estimates |
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Sources & last verified
- Official source
- Last verified 2026-06-01