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Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
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Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital

Highly regarded family-focused hospital with strong Japanese expat ties and an excellent women & children's center.

Rating
★ 4.7
723 reviews
Founded
1979
47 years operating
Int'l patients / yr
180,000+
Price level
$$$
Premium

At a glance

Beds
270
Operating rooms
30
Specialty centers
40
Doctors
400
400 specialists
Total staff
1,200

Overview

Samitivej Sukhumvit is part of BDMS network with a strong reputation among Japanese expatriates and families. The Women's & Children's Hospital is one of Asia's leading.

  • JCI accredited since 2007
  • Excellent fertility and IVF center
  • Japanese-language services included
  • Recovery suites that feel like a hotel
  • 40+ specialty centers
  • Thailand's first private children's hospital

Our history

Founded in 1979, Samitivej grew from a single hospital into a respected hospital group spanning Bangkok and Chonburi. Its Sukhumvit flagship has become the medical hospital of choice for Bangkok's Japanese community and for families seeking world-class pediatric care. In 2007 it was the first hospital in Asia awarded JCI accreditation for the Children's Hospital alongside its general accreditation.

Milestones

  1. 1979
    Samitivej Sukhumvit founded on Soi 49
  2. 1997
    Joined Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) network
  3. 2002
    Opened Samitivej Children's Hospital — Thailand's first private children's hospital
  4. 2007
    JCI accreditation received
  5. 2019
    Opened the Liver & Digestive Institute
  6. 2026
    Named World's Best Hospital — Newsweek (Thailand)

Services & indicative pricing

Browse what Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital treats and a realistic price range for each service. Ranges are indicative, positioned for this provider's premium tier and based on current Thailand market data — your exact, itemised quote comes from the provider and depends on complexity, implant/lens/material brands, and the number of sessions or grafts.

Health Checkups & Executive Screening

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ServiceIndicative price (USD)≈ Thai bahtTypical duration
Executive Health Checkup
Full-day premium screening: cardiac, oncology markers, imaging, blood panels, specialist consultations.
$925 – $1,400฿33,300 – ฿50,4001 day
Cardiac Screening Package
Targeted heart-health workup with calcium scoring, stress test, and cardiologist review.
$575 – $900฿20,700 – ฿32,4001 day
Comprehensive Cancer Screening
Multi-modality cancer screening with tumor markers, colonoscopy, mammogram/PSA as indicated.
$1,325 – $2,200฿47,700 – ฿79,2001–2 days

Fertility & IVF

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ServiceIndicative price (USD)≈ Thai bahtTypical duration
IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
Complete IVF cycle with ICSI option at internationally accredited Thai fertility centers.
$8,400 – $11,000฿302,500 – ฿396,00014–21 days · 1–2 trips
Egg Freezing
Oocyte vitrification using latest cryoprotectant techniques.
$5,750 – $7,500฿207,000 – ฿270,00014 days

Orthopedics & Spine

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ServiceIndicative price (USD)≈ Thai bahtTypical duration
Total Knee Replacement
Premium implants (Zimmer, Stryker) with robotic-assisted options at top Thai hospitals.
$13,000 – $16,500฿468,000 – ฿594,00014–21 days on-site
Total Hip Replacement
Anterior, posterior, and direct superior approaches available at leading Thai centers.
$13,700 – $17,500฿493,000 – ฿630,00014–21 days
Spine Surgery (Discectomy / Fusion)
Minimally invasive discectomy, microdiscectomy, and fusion by fellowship-trained neurosurgeons.
$13,600 – $22,000฿489,500 – ฿792,00010–21 days

Wellness, Anti-Aging & Longevity

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ServiceIndicative price (USD)≈ Thai bahtTypical duration
Longevity & Healthspan Program (5–7 days)
Comprehensive biomarker analysis, hormonal optimization, IV therapy, and integrative consultations.
$6,000 – $9,500฿216,000 – ฿342,0005–7 days
IV Therapy & Drip Programs
NAD+, glutathione, Myers cocktail, and tailored IV protocols.
$320 – $600฿11,500 – ฿21,6001 day per drip

Read prices like a local

  • • Baht figures are approximate (≈ 36 THB / $1) and move with the exchange rate.
  • • Headline prices exclude flights, recovery hotel beyond the clinical stay, and travel insurance.
  • • Premium implant, lens, or material brands and revision work are quoted separately.
  • • Multi-trip treatments (e.g. implants, IVF) may split costs across visits.

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Departments & centers of excellence

Children's Hospital (NICU/PICU)
Heart Institute
Liver & Digestive Institute
Bone, Joint & Spine Centre
Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant Centre
Breast Centre
Fertility Centre
Hair Restoration Medical Centre
Knee Health Centre
Neurology Centre
Oncology Centre
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Centre
Women's Health Centre
Wellness Centre

Doctors & specialists

Dr. Pasakorn Akarasereenont
Internal Medicine
Hepatology
Trained: Imperial College London
Dr. Charoenchai Suvanchote
Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports medicine
Trained: Royal College of Surgeons UK
Dr. Phongthorn Virojanapa
Reproductive medicine
IVF / PGT-A
Trained: University of Sydney
Dr. Mongkol Laohapand
Cardiology
Electrophysiology
Trained: Stanford
Dr. Chittinun Saksrithai
Pediatrics
Pediatric ICU
Trained: Boston Children's

Technology & equipment

Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery
Antibacterial glass-walled operating theaters (Thailand first)
Laminar airflow ORs
PET-CT, 3T MRI
Time-lapse incubators (EmbryoScope) for IVF
Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A)
Capsule endoscopy + EUS

Rooms & accommodation

Royal Suite

VIP suite with separate bedroom, lounge, and private companion room.

Junior Suite

Mini-suite with sitting area and hotel-grade amenities.

Premier Single Room

Spacious single with sleeper for one companion.

Standard Single Room

Private en-suite single with companion seating.

NICU / PICU

Dedicated neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit with family rooms.

Facilities

Patient services & amenities

International patient services

Accreditations

JCIThai HAGHA

Learn what each one means →

Languages supported

EnglishJapaneseMandarinKorean

Specialties

  • Health Checkups
  • Pediatrics
  • Fertility
  • Orthopedics
  • Wellness

Awards & recognition

Accepted insurance

CignaAetnaBupaAllianzAXAAIAGeoBlueTokio Marine NichidoSompo Japan

Payment methods

  • Direct insurance billing
  • Cash
  • Wire transfer
  • Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex

Location & getting there

Address
133 Sukhumvit 49, Klongtan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Sukhumvit / Phrom Phong
Nearest transit
BTS Phrom Phong (8 min by hospital shuttle)
Airport
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) · 30 min by car

Frequently asked questions about Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital

Is Samitivej particularly good for children?+

Yes — Samitivej Children's Hospital is Thailand's first private children's hospital with dedicated NICU/PICU and pediatric specialists across every subspecialty.

Do you offer fresh and frozen embryo transfer?+

Yes — Samitivej's Fertility Centre offers fresh, frozen, and donor-egg cycles (within Thai legal framework for married couples).

Is Japanese language fully supported?+

Yes — the hospital has a dedicated Japanese Patient Service Center with Japanese-speaking coordinators, doctors, and signage.

Treatments offered at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital

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