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National University Hospital

Singapore, Singapore

Last verified 2026-06-15

National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore's first restructured hospital and the principal teaching hospital of the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, one of Asia's leading medical institutions. Established in 1985, NUH operates under the National University Health System (NUHS) and is consistently ranked among Singapore's top acute-care public hospitals. It holds JCI accreditation and is accredited by the Joint Commission International, reflecting its adherence to rigorous international patient-safety and clinical quality standards. NUH is a recognised centre of excellence in haematology and bone marrow transplantation, paediatric medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, and solid-organ transplantation, with multidisciplinary oncology and cardiology programmes supported by active translational research partnerships with the National University of Singapore. The hospital operates dedicated international patient services through its Patient Service Ambassadors team, facilitating appointment coordination, insurance liaison, and medical report translation for overseas visitors. Direct billing arrangements are in place with major international insurers. NUH benefits from Singapore's world-class healthcare infrastructure, English-speaking clinical staff, and proximity to Changi Airport, making it a practical destination for regional medical travel. Procedure costs are competitive relative to comparable academic medical centres in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, while maintaining outcomes benchmarked against international peers. Telemedicine services are available for pre-consultation and follow-up care.

Details

JCI Accredited
Yes (since 2002)
Founded
1985
Intl. Patients/Year
200,000
Languages
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
Intl. Patient Services
Yes
Telemedicine
Available

Accreditations

JCIMOH Singapore

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
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$18,000$28,000Subsidised ward rates available for Singapore residents; international patient rates in Class A/B1 wards
Total Knee Replacement$12,000$18,000Includes prosthesis, 4–5 night stay, physiotherapy sessions
Bone Marrow Transplant (Allogeneic)$80,000$130,000NUH is a regional centre of excellence; cost varies significantly with donor type and conditioning regimen
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy$5,500$8,500Day surgery or 1-night stay; international patient package rate
Comprehensive Cancer Screening (Executive Health)$1,200$2,500Includes tumour markers, low-dose CT lung, colonoscopy optional add-on

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Specialties

OncologyCardiologyNeurologyTransplantationPaediatricsObstetrics & GynaecologyOrthopaedic SurgeryHaematology

Direct Billing Insurance

AXACignaAllianzBupaAIAGreat Eastern

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