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BEST PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN PENANG Penang Adventist Hospital Penang Adventist Hospital’s vision is to demonstrate the love and healing ministry of Christ by providing comprehensive and competent healthcare to its patients. The five-story building houses a seven-theatre operating suite, a ten-bed intensive care unit, delivery suites, a neo-natal intensive care unit, an im- aging (X-ray) department, a physiotherapy unit, and three floors of patient wards. Address: 465 Jalan Burmah, 10350 Penang Tel: +604 222 7200 Emergencies: +604 222 7799 Gleneagles Hospital Penang Gleneagles was the first private hospital to be built in Penang, with the pioneering idea coming from a group of prominent businessmen. A 227-bedded facility, the hospital boasts of a 24-Hour Accident & Emergency Department, a full-fledged lab- oratory (including blood bank services), and a host of services and treatments. Address: 1 Jalan Pangkor, Georgetown, 10050 Penang Tel: +604 227 6111 Accidents/Emergencies: +604 220 2108 Pantai Hospital Penang The 190-bed specialist hospital houses more than 37 resident doctors and eight sessional and two visiting specialist doctors. It offers an extensive list of medical services and specialities, including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, neu- rosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, orthopaedics, interventional radiology, and brachytherapy. It also hosts a centre for the treatment of stroke. Address: 82 Jalan Tengah, Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang Tel: +604 643 3888 Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre Strategically located in the heart of Georgetown, this hospital was established in 1975. This one-stop medical centre takes pride in providing comprehensive and up-to-date healthcare services ranging from prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of diseases and medical conditions to aesthetic procedures and health screening packages. Address: 238 Macalister Road, Georgetown, 10400 Penang Tel: +604 238 8888 Lam Wah Ee Hospital LWE is a 700-bed tertiary acute care hospital with world- GlobalHealthAndTravel.com class facilities offering a long list of services, including a 24-hr Emergency Department, delivery suites and nursery, classes for diabetic education, dietetics and nutrition counselling, and an IVF centre. Despite its rapid development, the hospital has not forgotten its roots and still prioritises service to the local community. Address: 141 Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, Georgetown, 11600 Penang Tel: +604 657 1888 Bagan Specialist Centre The 150-bed hospital is equipped with contemporary and func- tional facilities, with a new building conceptualised to promote a healing environment amidst lush greenery. Key departments include: Dermatology, Ear, Nose, Throat, Head & Neck Surgery, Endocrinologist & Physician, General Surgery, General Surgery & Hepatobiliary Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Nephrology, Obstetrician & Gynaecology, Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery, and Ophthalmology. Location: Jalan Bagan 1, Taman Bagan, 13400 Butterworth, Pulau Penang Hours: 24 Hours. Emergency Contact: +604 332 2800 Island Hospital The 300-bed hospital has over 50 full-time specialists who are highly experienced in their respective fields and are supported by a dedicated team of nurses and staff. The main facilities at Island Hospital include a heart centre, laser centre for vision correction, sports centre for physiotheraphy and rehabilitation, fertility centre, spine centre, urology centre, and an oncology centre. Address: 308 Macalister Road, Georgetown, 10450 Penang Tel: +604 228 8222 KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital is the latest addition to the renowned private specialist healthcare group KPJ Healthcare Berhad and one of few specialist hospitals located on main- land Penang. KPJ Penang features state-of-the-art facilities with a highly-trained team committed to provide internation- al-standard quality healthcare services to its customers. Address: 570, Jalan Perda Utama, Bandar Perda, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Perai, Pulau Penang Telephone: +604 548 6688 Emergency Contact: +604 548 6799 MAY 2020 65