Penang Hospital Directory
Compare all 12 hospitals by specialty, accreditation, language support, and price level
Which Penang hospital should I choose for medical tourism?
For most medical tourists, Island Hospital (ACHS, MHTC Flagship 2025) or Gleneagles Penang (JCI, IHH Healthcare group) are the top choices for premium care with comprehensive international patient services. Penang Adventist Hospital offers excellent value at JCI standard. For cancer treatment, Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital is the specialist choice. All have English-speaking staff.
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Island Hospital
308 Macalister Road, 10450 Georgetown, Penang
Open in Google MapsEnglish, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Cantonese
The largest private hospital in northern Malaysia and MHTC Flagship hospital 2025. Island Hospital offers 750+ beds, 25+ medical specialties, and cutting-edge technology including robotic surgery and proton therapy. Their International Patient Centre handles end-to-end travel coordination.
Book through their International Patient Centre for a dedicated case manager who handles everything from pre-arrival medical records review to discharge planning and follow-up telehealth calls.
Gleneagles Penang
1 Jalan Pangkor, 10050 Georgetown, Penang
Open in Google MapsEnglish, Mandarin, Malay, Japanese, Korean
Part of IHH Healthcare, Southeast Asia's largest private healthcare group. Gleneagles Penang is renowned for cardiac surgery and orthopaedics with a team of surgeons trained in the UK, USA, and Australia. Features a dedicated Japanese and Korean patient liaison service.
If you're coming for heart surgery, ask specifically for the adult cardiac surgery team — many of its consultants hold UK or Australian fellowships.
Penang Adventist Hospital
465 Jalan Burma, 10350 Georgetown, Penang
Open in Google MapsEnglish, Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien
Christian mission hospital with 83 years of service in Penang. Penang Adventist Hospital is particularly strong in cardiac care and rehabilitation, with a stated philosophy of treating the whole person. Known for compassionate patient-centred care and excellent nurse-to-patient ratios.
Their cardiac rehabilitation programme can be continued via telehealth after you return home — worth asking about if you are flying back soon after a procedure.
Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre
238 Jalan Macalister, 10400 Georgetown, Penang
Open in Google MapsEnglish, Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien, Cantonese
Established private specialist centre with strong local reputation for gastroenterology, women's health, and minimally invasive surgery. Loh Guan Lye offers competitive pricing and experienced local specialists who have practiced in Penang for decades.
For gastroenterology procedures (colonoscopy, endoscopy, gallbladder removal), this is often the most cost-effective option with waiting times shorter than larger hospitals.
Penang General Hospital (Hospital Pulau Pinang)
Jalan Residensi, 10990 Georgetown, Penang
Open in Google MapsEnglish, Malay, Mandarin
The largest public hospital in Penang and the primary trauma and burns center for northern Malaysia. Penang General Hospital handles highly complex cases including transplants, neurosurgery, and major trauma. Medical tourists typically use private hospitals, but if cost is paramount, this is the option.
Not recommended for elective medical tourism due to long waiting times and no dedicated international patient services. However, if you need emergency care during your trip, this is the closest major hospital to Georgetown.
Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital
Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang
Open in Google MapsEnglish, Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien
The premier specialist cancer hospital in northern Malaysia, operated by the Christian Brothers. Mount Miriam combines advanced oncology with compassionate care. Features linear accelerators, IMRT radiotherapy, and a dedicated palliative care unit with a beachside setting.
The coastal location near Tanjung Bungah beach is genuinely therapeutic for cancer patients. For radiation therapy courses (typically 25-35 sessions), the serene environment makes the weeks-long stay much more manageable.
Penang Chiropractic & Spine Centre
19-B Jalan Air Itam, 10460 Penang
Open in Google MapsEnglish, Mandarin, Malay
Specialist chiropractic and physiotherapy centre serving Penang for 20+ years. Popular with medical tourists seeking non-surgical spine treatment and sports injury rehabilitation. Treatment packages available for 1-2 week intensive programs.
Ideal for combining spinal treatment with a Penang vacation. A 10-session intensive program over 2 weeks is significantly less costly than equivalent treatment in Singapore or Australia. Outcomes vary by patient and condition — request a written treatment plan and discuss expected results with the clinic before booking.
Lam Wah Ee Hospital
141 Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, 11600 Georgetown, Penang
Open in Google MapsEnglish, Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien, Hakka
Established Penang hospital with a long-running fertility programme and IVF service. Also well-regarded for neonatal care and women's health. Costs are typically a fraction of equivalent treatment in Singapore — request a written quote and discuss expected success rates directly with the clinic.
Lam Wah Ee runs a long-established fertility programme. Success rates and protocols vary by patient profile — contact the fertility centre directly for a personalised consultation and written quote before booking. Do not rely on third-party rate claims when making medical decisions.
Pantai Hospital Penang
82, Jalan Tengah, Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
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IHH-owned private hospital on the island south, close to the Bayan Lepas free industrial zone and about 10 minutes from Penang International Airport. 209 licensed beds across 26 medical specialties, with a stroke centre among its two centres of excellence. International patients are handled through the IHH Healthcare international patient service.
The Bayan Baru location is the practical one if you are flying in and out rather than staying in George Town — it is the closest of the major private hospitals to the airport. George Town heritage-area hotels are 25-35 minutes away in traffic, so factor that into follow-up appointments.
Sunway Medical Centre Penang
3106, Lebuh Tenggiri 2, Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Penang
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Sunway group hospital on the mainland at Seberang Jaya, offering more than 30 medical specialties including a cancer centre, a women and children centre and a digestive health centre. It has an International Patient Centre that assists with flights and accommodation.
This is a mainland hospital, not an island one. From George Town you cross the Penang Bridge or take the ferry, which is 30-50 minutes depending on traffic and can be considerably worse at rush hour. Worth it if you are already staying on the mainland or arriving via Butterworth; less convenient if your trip is island-based.
KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital
570, Jalan Perda Utama, Bandar Baru Perda, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang
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The 19th hospital in the KPJ Healthcare group, on the mainland at Bandar Baru Perda. Strengths include cardiothoracic surgery, a bone joint and spine centre, oncology and radiotherapy, and a renal dialysis centre. Diagnostic imaging includes 64-slice CT and MRI, and the hospital offers shock wave lithotripsy for kidney stones.
Mainland, in Bukit Mertajam rather than Butterworth, so allow 40-60 minutes from George Town across the bridge. If you are coming from the north Kedah or Perlis side by road it is far more convenient than any island hospital.
Northern Heart Hospital
2 Lebuhraya Peel, 10350 George Town, Penang
Open in Google MapsEnglish, Malay
A single-specialty cardiac and vascular hospital in George Town, covering cardiology, electrophysiology and cardiothoracic, thoracic and vascular surgery. Facilities include cardiac catheterisation labs, a hybrid operating theatre, an electrophysiology laboratory and critical care.
Outpatient hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm and Saturday morning only, closed Sundays and public holidays — narrower than the general hospitals, so plan consultations around it. Being single-specialty, it is a referral destination for cardiac work rather than a first stop for undiagnosed symptoms.
Accreditation Key
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Penang hospitals are JCI-accredited?
Two Penang hospitals hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation: Gleneagles Penang and Penang Adventist Hospital. Island Hospital is ACHS-accredited (Australian Council on Healthcare Standards) and holds MHTC Flagship 2025 status. JCI is an internationally recognised hospital accreditation framework used in many countries including the USA, UK, and Australia.
What is MHTC Flagship status?
MHTC Flagship is a designation by Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council awarded to the top medical tourism hospitals in the country. Island Hospital holds MHTC Flagship 2025 status, indicating it meets the highest standards for international patient services, quality care, and medical tourism infrastructure.
Which hospital is best for cardiac procedures in Penang?
Island Hospital and Gleneagles Penang are the top choices for cardiac procedures — Gleneagles Penang holds JCI accreditation and Island Hospital is ACHS-accredited (MHTC Flagship 2025) — both with dedicated cardiac surgery units. Penang Adventist Hospital also offers excellent cardiac care with strong rehabilitation programs at more competitive pricing.
Do Penang hospitals have English-speaking staff?
Yes. All private hospitals in Penang have English-speaking doctors and medical staff. Many doctors trained in the UK, Australia, or USA. Patient records, medical reports, and discharge summaries are all provided in English. This is one of Penang's key advantages over other medical tourism destinations.
What is an International Patient Desk?
An International Patient Desk (or International Patient Centre) is a dedicated department within the hospital that serves overseas medical tourists. They handle pre-arrival coordination, document translation, visa support letters, cost estimates, airport pickup, and discharge planning. All major private hospitals in Penang have this service.
Is there a public hospital option for very low cost treatment?
Penang General Hospital (Hospital Pulau Pinang) is the main public hospital and offers subsidised rates for Malaysian citizens. For foreign medical tourists, the savings are less dramatic and the tradeoffs include longer waiting times and no dedicated international patient services. Private hospitals are strongly recommended for medical tourists seeking planned procedures.