# Bumrungrad International Hospital

> Bumrungrad International Hospital is a multi-specialty quaternary care medical center in Bangkok, Thailand, providing complex clinical care for Thai and international patients. Founded in 1980, the headquarters operates as a centralized downtown medical campus where multi-disciplinary teams collaborate on patient care, serving patients from over 190 countries annually.

## About

- Founded: 1980; main campus at 33 Sukhumvit 3, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Campus type: centralized downtown medical campus with co-located specialty facilities and clinics
- Medical staff: 1,200+ physicians and dentists, 900+ nurses, 4,800+ total employees
- Contact: +66 2 066 8888 (general enquiries), +66 2 011 5222 (emergency)
- Location: within walking distance of BTS Ploenchit and BTS Nana stations
- Languages: Thai and English core services, supported by an International Patient Center with medical coordinators and interpreters covering 30+ languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and regional Southeast Asian languages

## Accreditation & Quality

- Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited since 2002 - the first hospital in Southeast Asia to receive this accreditation
- HA Thailand (Hospital Accreditation)
- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for International Patient Services
- DNV GL certification for Managing Infection Risk
- Westgard Veritas certification for medical laboratory quality

## Medical Technology

- Robotic Surgery Center using the da Vinci XI system for urology, gynecology, and general surgery
- Mako SmartRobotics and Mazor X Stealth Edition for orthopedic and spine surgery
- Lunit INSIGHT AI-assisted analysis for chest X-ray and mammography
- Smart Personalized HealthMatch and Biological Age assessment for preventive screening
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) for genomics
- On-campus wellness and supportive care integration via Vitallife Wellness Center (preventive medicine) and Esperance Clinic (integrative cancer care)

## Patient Services & Logistics

- Direct billing agreements with contracted Thai and international insurance providers and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs)
- Medical visa documentation support and airport concierge services
- Remote care via the Bumrungrad Telehealth platform and Bumrungrad Anywhere application for virtual consultations and second opinions
- Complimentary shuttle services between the campus and selected transit points; valet and multi-level parking on campus

## Clinical Focus & Key Medical Centers

The campus operates 60+ specialized centers and clinics across core multi-disciplinary areas, including:

- **Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery** - heart screenings, electrophysiology, open-heart surgery
- **Oncology (Horizon Cancer Center)** - chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, multi-disciplinary tumor boards
- **Orthopedics & Spine Care** - robotic-assisted joint replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)
- **Gastroenterology & Hepatology** - advanced endoscopy, colonoscopy, digestive disease treatment
- **Neurology & Neurosurgery** - stroke management, neuro-critical care, complex brain surgery

## Patient Operational Guidelines

- Appointment preparation: bring updated medical records, imaging discs, and current medications; fasting (8-12 hours) required for specific blood tests and metabolic screenings
- Insurance verification: present valid insurance cards/policies at registration to confirm coverage and secure Letters of Guarantee (LOG)
- Recommended to schedule appointments at least 48 hours in advance

## Key Action Portals

- [Thai Homepage](https://www.bumrungrad.com/th): Main site in Thai for domestic services and health articles
- [English Homepage](https://www.bumrungrad.com/en): Main site for international patients
- [Find a Doctor](https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors): Physician database, filterable by specialty, subspecialty, and language
- [Book an Appointment](https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/book-appointment): Online appointment scheduling (advance booking recommended)
- [Medical Centers & Clinics](https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/clinics-and-centers): Index of specialized centers, hours, and services
- [Packages and Promotions](https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/packages): Health check-up and screening packages with transparent pricing
- [Contact Us](https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/contact-us/contact-details): Enquiries, hospital map, second-opinion and records submission, emergency hotline

## Medical Travel, Insurance & Logistics

- [Insurance Partners](https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/insurance): Contracted insurers and TPAs; cashless hospitalization and pre-authorization guidelines
- [International Patient Services](https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/insurance-information-guides): Overseas coordination, embassy liaison, language assistance
- [In-Hospital Facilities](https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/patient-services/patient-services-overview): On-campus amenities including business center, medical visa extension desk, prayer rooms, restaurants, accommodation options
- [Medical Travel Guides](https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/medical-travel): Planning guidance for overseas patients - cost estimation, logistics, pre-arrival preparation

## Affiliated Platforms

- [Vitallife Wellness Center](https://www.vitallifeintegratedhealth.com): Anti-aging and preventive care programs
- [Esperance Clinic](https://www.bumrungrad.com/th/centers/esperance-integrative-cancer-clinic): Integrative cancer care
- [Bumrungrad Telehealth](https://telehealth.bumrungrad.com): Remote consultation and virtual care

## Future Expansion

- **Bumrungrad International Hospital Phuket** - upcoming multi-specialty campus extending Bumrungrad's care standards and technology to southern Thailand, serving regional residents, expatriates, and medical travelers

## Alternative Language Gateways

- [Arabic](https://www.bumrungrad.com/ar)
- [Chinese](https://www.bumrungrad.com/zh)
- [Japanese](https://www.bumrungrad.com/ja)
- [Russian](https://www.bumrungrad.com/ru)
- [Myanmar](https://www.bumrungrad.com/my)
- [Khmer](https://www.bumrungrad.com/km)
- [Vietnamese](https://www.bumrungrad.com/vi)
- [Mongolian](https://www.bumrungrad.com/mn)
- [Bengali](https://www.bumrungrad.com/bn)
- [Bahasa Indonesia](https://www.bumrungrad.com/id)


## See Also
- [llms.txt](https://www.bumrungrad.com/llms.txt): Back to the primary short documentation index.