Piyavate Hospital

Piyavate Hospital is one of Bangkok’s privately-owned medical hubs specializing in medical tourism. It opened in 1993 and has grown substantially in the years following.

The hospital regrouped in 2004 and has poured more of its resources into specialty medical care. The facility is well-equipped with cutting-edge medical technology and is staffed by American Board certified physicians. Despite the new focus on ‘specialty medicine’, Piyavate Hospital is equipped to address the full gamut of medical situations.

One of the hospital’s major divisions is the Perfect Heart Institute. Specialists here use ultra-modern techniques and equipment including cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular MRI to quickly diagnose and treat problems of the heart.

Another important facet of Piyavate Hospital is the Bone and Joint Institute. Minimally invasive microsurgery is the specialty here, used to combat joint and spine disorders. Patients are treated for bone spurs, spinal tumors and bone cancer. Joint replacement is another common procedure.

The most advanced center in Piyavate Hospital may be the Neuroscience Center. Top physicians here work to diagnose and treat disorders of the brain, nerves, muscles and spinal cord. Advanced diagnostic tools and minimally invasive surgery are the hallmarks of this center.

These are the most sought-after departments of the hospital, but there are several other divisions specializing in cosmetic surgery, infertility treatment, gene therapy, dental health and other fields.

As Piyavate Hospital targets medical tourists (50 per cent of its patients travel from overseas), significant attention is given to offering world-class treatment at prices well below Western expectations. Hospital staff can arrange to pick up incoming patients at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport.