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Island Hospital

Private hospital in Georgetown, Penang

PrivatePremiumInternational Patient Desk
Founded
1996
Beds
600

Why Patients Choose This Hospital

  • 600-bed private hospital, founded in 1996
  • MHTC Flagship Hospital 2025 — Malaysia's top medical tourism designation
  • Robotic surgery + proton therapy available
  • International Patient Centre handles end-to-end travel coordination

About Island Hospital

A 600-bed private hospital founded in 1996 and MHTC Flagship hospital 2025. Island Hospital offers 25+ medical specialties, and cutting-edge technology including robotic surgery and proton therapy. Their International Patient Centre handles end-to-end travel coordination.

Specialties

OncologyCardiologyNeurologyOrthopaedicsFertilityGeneral Surgery

Languages Spoken

EnglishMandarinMalayTamilCantonese
Insider Tip

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.

Procedures Available at This Hospital

Dental Implant (Single)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Porcelain Veneers (per tooth)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Invisalign / Clear Aligners

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Up to 2 weeks off work; the splint usually comes off after about a week (NHS)

Breast Augmentation

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: A week or 2 off work; most normal activities after about 6 weeks (NHS)

Liposuction

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: About 2 to 4 weeks to fully recover (NHS)

Coronary Angioplasty (PCI with Stent)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Uncomplicated angioplasty with a stent: may be fit to fly after 3 days, with individual assessment (UK CAA)

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Not before about 10 to 14 days, and only once fully recovered (UK CAA guidance on flying)

Knee Replacement (Total)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Several months or longer to fully recover (NHS)

Hip Replacement (Total)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Return to work usually takes about 6 weeks (NHS)

Spinal Disc Surgery (Discectomy)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Back to work in around 4 to 6 weeks; up to 12 weeks for all usual activities (NHS)

ACL Reconstruction

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Most activities within a few months; up to a year before sport (NHS)

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: From around 1 week to several months, depending on the type of arthroscopy (NHS)

LASIK Eye Surgery (Both Eyes)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Cataract Surgery (per eye)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: About 1 week before flying after an intra-ocular procedure (UK CAA)

Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: About 1 week before flying after an intra-ocular procedure (UK CAA)

IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) - Single Cycle

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Executive Health Screening

RM 590 – RM 760 · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Colonoscopy

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Avoid flying for 24 hours afterwards (UK CAA)

Hair Transplant (FUE, per graft)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: 1 to 2 weeks off work (NHS)

Gastric Sleeve (Laparoscopic)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Usually home 1 to 3 days after surgery; back to normal activities after 4 to 6 weeks (NHS)

Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Usually home 1 to 3 days after surgery; back to normal activities after 4 to 6 weeks (NHS)

Intragastric Balloon

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Laser Skin Resurfacing (Full Face)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Chemical Peel (Medium Depth)

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Mole/Lesion Removal

Ask each hospital for a written quote · Recovery: Ask your surgeon — recovery varies

Contact Island Hospital

Address

308 Macalister Road, 10450 Georgetown, Penang

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Island Hospital accredited for international patients?

Island Hospital holds the following accreditations: ACHS, MSQH, MHTC Flagship 2025. MSQH (Malaysian Society for Quality in Health) is the national hospital accreditation body in Malaysia.

What languages are spoken at Island Hospital?

Staff at Island Hospital speak English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Cantonese. The hospital has a dedicated International Patient Desk to assist overseas patients with coordination, translation, and travel arrangements.

How much does treatment cost at Island Hospital?

Island Hospital is classified as premium pricing. It is premium-priced by Malaysian standards. What you pay depends on the treatment and your case: ask the hospital for a written, itemised quote.

How do I book an appointment at Island Hospital?

You can contact Island Hospital directly by phone at +604-238 3388 or visit their website. The hospital has an international patient desk. Ask it what it can arrange for your visit, such as appointments, cost estimates or airport transfers, as services vary by hospital.

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