Singapore sets the bar for efficient, sophisticated healthcare standards across the world. The Singapore healthcare system is underpinned by strong government oversight and regulation, henceforth overlooking the main public hospitals and supply of doctors. This emphasis on quality care has enabled the country to achieve a high calibre of being a top medical tourism destination.
Loads of hospitals in Singapore provide high-quality medical services to treat and cure all your medical needs. But we’ve broken down a few of the leading hospitals in the list below.
Singapore’s Best Hospitals
Singapore General Hospital
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) marked itself as the first and largest leading healthcare institution in the country assimilating its purpose as a medical education centre as well as a referral hospital. This wholly-owned medical institution by the Singaporean Government offers services in a myriad of disciplines, including plastic surgery, cardiology, thoracic surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, and obstetrics and gynaecology. Not to mention are the comprehensive rehabilitation facilities (physiotherapy services, occupational therapy, and speech therapy) to support patients in the post-operative or injury recovery process. SGH has obtained accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI).
Mount Elizabeth Orchard
Located in the heart of Singapore, Mount Elizabeth Orchard Hospital has obtained accreditation from the JCI as well as the Singapore Quality Class. With 345 beds available to serve patients around the clock, the hospital has a team of leading specialists in fields such as cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and a wide range of other fields.
Mount Alvernia Hospital
Mount Alvernia Hospital is the first private Catholic hospital to deliver advanced care capacity for an array of acute illnesses. This facility has the capacity to accommodate 304 beds and is managed by more than 1,200 certified doctors, including 200 specialist doctors who are always ready to provide the best medical services.
Gleneagles Hospital
Another leading hospital worth noting is Gleneagles Hospital due to its reliable care, with 221 beds available and supported by more than 200 specialist doctors. Gleneagles Hospital presents comprehensive medical services, such as cardiac care, liver transplantation, oncology, orthopedic surgery, gastroenterology, cardiology, and obstetrics and gynaecology. Gleneagles Hospital also serves patients from abroad and has a team trained in coordinating international patient care, including providing language interpretation services.
Raffles Hospital
Raffles Hospital is the only private medical facility in Singapore that has received official certification from Singapore’s Health Ministry to meet stringent standards in acute trauma care. Their medical team also provides ambulance services and medical visits to various locations; homes, hotels, workplaces, and even ships. Within Raffles Hospital, a variety of fields are catered to, including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, neurology, ophthalmology, and dental health services. The facility is also equipped with the latest medical equipment for patient diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
National University Hospital
The National University Hospital (NUH) is one of the leading academic hospitals in Singapore equipped with more than 1,200 beds that can serve more than 670,000 outpatients and 49,000 inpatients. The hospital presents modern intensive care units and presents trusted care services for various groups of patients. One of their flagship programmes is in the field of kidney and liver transplantation in children. More specialist services include cardiology, surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, and neurology. As an academic hospital, NUH also serves as a research centre for the faculty of medicine and dentistry of the National University of Singapore (NUS).