Medical Tourism in Malaysia

Before a potential patient decides where he/she shall get oversea medical treatment either to improve health or beauty, the primary concerns will be accredited doctors or nurses, accessibility to hospital, state-of -the art facilities, competitive prices, accommodation and leisure during staying period. Malaysia fared well with all these areas.

1) Most doctors, surgeons or sub-specialist in Malaysian hospitals are highly qualified by possessing international recognized degree and vast experience. There are many famous cardiologists, opthalmologists, plastic surgeons, obstetric & gynecologist, orthopedic surgeons, paediatrians around and together with their supporting staffs who are very well English speaking.

2) Most big hospitals are located in town area and easily accessible by taxi. Somehow other public transportations like bus and train are available between certain routes only. Major hospitals are basically located in Klang Valley, example: Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya and other states: Penang, Melacca and Johor. Each place mentioned has got an airport, except for Melacca & Petaling Jaya.

3) Modern diagnostic equipments are important features to help examining a patient's condition, include ultrasound & MRI imaging,CT & PET scan as well as x-ray machines. Therapeutic equipments such as infusion pump, medical laser, LASIK surgical instruments and others are widely applicable. Life support, medical monitor and advance laboratory equipment are vital in the healthcare system too.

4) Medical services and facilities in Malaysia are quite low price as compared to countries like US & UK. The medical charges are much lower as compared to neighboring country especially Singapore also. There is some medical tourism package available at affordable price. Through the arrangement by agency, the patient does not need to worry about the travel, transportation, medical check up and treatment, accommodation of hotel stay.

5) Private hospitals provide accommodation at affordable price ranging from 4-person bedroom, 2-person bedroom, single bedroom and luxury suite. Out-patient may just stay in near by hotel ranging from 3 to 6 stars.

6) Malaysia is a tropical country which was previously governed by British before. Tourists are always fascinated by the islands, beaches, green forest &mountain, historical sites and also shopping.

Malaysian government has imposed strict regulation in medical industry governing the area of hospital floor plan, operation theatre set up and practice licenses to maintain the quality of medical issue. Besides that, the health authority also eyes on the marketing cum promotion strategies to avoid misinterpretation of services provided.

For other information about "Why Malaysia?" please visit:

Official Site of Malaysia Tourism

Malaysia Industry Development Authority

Malaysia My Second Home Programme

Official E-Tourism Portal

1) Pantai Hospital
Overall the group has 9 hospitals in Malaysia.

2) KPJ Healthcare Berhad
Currently there are 18 hospitals under KPJ who already has more than 25 years of experience.

3) Gleneagles Intan Medical Center
One of the excellent centers located near Kuala Lumpur Convention Center and hosts 118 consultation suits.

4) Sunway Medical Hospital
The hospital is just next to Sunway Shopping Complex,Sunway Lagoon and Sunway Hotel.
It is affiliated to School Of Medicine and Health Sciences,Monash University Malaysia.

5) Sime Darby Medical Center
SJMC was previously known as Subang Jaya Medical Center which was opened since 1985.

6) Damai Service Hospital
It was established in 1981 with its flagship headquarter in Kuala Lumpur and it is easily accessible by road or trail.

7) National Heart Institute (IJN)
IJN has earned its reputation by delivering the most advance standards in cardiovascular and thoracic medicine for adult and pediatric heart patient.

8) Tung Shin Hospital
Tung Shin Hospital has Western Medical Centre & Chinese Medical Centre to cater for patient's need.

9) Assunta Hospital
Located in Petaling Jaya, it offers varies type of medical services.

10) Gleneagles Hospital Penang
First private hospital opened in Penang, a state located at the North of Malaysia.

11) Adventis Hospital Penang
Dr.J.Earl Gardner established the hospital in 1924, since then it started to grow into tertiary healthcare provider.

12) Tanjung Medical Center
The hospital provides high standard of medical & hospital services at affordable price in Penang.

13) Lam Wah Ee Hospital
The hospital is an independant, charitable and non-profit organization in Penang.

14) Mahkota Medical Centre
MMC is located strategic at the business and tourist area in Melacca.

15) Sabah Medical Centre
SMC provides comprehensive medical services in Kota Kinabalu,Sabah where it is famous for it eco-tourism.

16) Normah Medical Specialist Centre
NMSC is located at Sarawak,Bornea.

17) Apollo Medical Center
The center is promoted by 2 entrepreneurs and established business group in the business group Sultanate of Oman.

18) Kedah Medical Centre
It is associated with KPJ Health Group and Kedah Development Government Department.

19) Columbia Asia Hospital
Columbia Asia is a consortium healthcare companies operating across smaller towns.

20) Kuantan Medical Centre
KMC is among the leading hospital in east coast, Penisular Malaysia.

21) Prince Court Medical Centre
Prince Court is an international accredited centre which was newly opened

22) Tropicana Medical Centre
TMC is opened recently and it provides multi-disciplinary services.

23) Kuala Lumpur Sports Medical Centre
KLSMC is an one-stop medical centre for sport injuries.

24)Damansara Fertility Centre
Damansara Fertility Centre has been established for 15 years and is the largest fertility centre in Malaysia.

1) Optimax Eye Specialist Center
Opening since 1995, Optimax offers various type of refractive surgeries options eg.Lasik, IntraLasik, Epilasik, Lasek and it has 14 branches nationwide.

2) International Specialist Eye Center
ISEC is an ophthalmology centre located next to Mid-Valley Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur. There are more than 10 ophthalmologists specialized in various field.

3) Tun Hussein Onn Eye Hospital
THONEH is an eye hospital and it has own building which is near to bus and train stations. In fact it is the only eye hospital in Malaysia.

4) Advance Vision Eye Centre
The centre is fully owned and managed by an ophthalmologist.

5) Vista Vision Specialist
Vista provides bladeless lasik treatment and ICL lens implant.

6) Sun Eye Laser Center
The clinic provides Lasik, cataract surgery and other treatment.

7) Centre for Sight Eye Centre
It offers complete range of eye treatments, including Lasik and cataract surgery.

8) TLC the LASIK Centre
TLC offers state-of-the-art Lasik treatment with Bausch and Lomb Zyoptix Laser Platform.

1)MJ Medical Aesthetic
It is an anti-aging and aesthetic centre in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

2)En-Hance Medical Aesthetics Centre
Enhance your skin, body and health.

3)Health Horizon Holidays
To be living beautifully, you can choose to combine a holidays and cosmetic surgery abroad.

4)Ko Aesthetic and Laser Center
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The center offers cosmetic surgery, aesthetic procedure, laser treatment, dermatology consultation and skin products.

5)Perfect Enhancement
Prince Court offers extensive type of cosmetic surgeries.

6)Lee Plastic Surgery
Lee Plastic Surgery provides constructive, cosmetic and plastic surgery in Sabah.

1) Kuala Lumpur International Dental Center
KLIDC carries services like dental implant, oral surgery, orthodontics, teeth whitening and 3D imaging.

2) Perlin Loke Aesthetic Dentistry
The clinic provides a range of services from General Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Cosmetic Procedure and Gum Therapy.

3) Other dental clinic
There are many small dental clinics in Malaysia that offers affordable charges.

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