Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok – Thailand's Pioneer in Paediatric and Family Care

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital has been running since 1979 on Sukhumvit Soi 49 in Bangkok's Watthana district. Founded with the vision of bringing together Thailand's finest medical practitioners – the name Samitivej means "assembly of doctors" – it is now the flagship facility of the Samitivej Hospital Group and one of seven hospitals in the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) network.

Two distinctions that matter most for international patients. First: Samitivej was the first hospital in Thailand to be designated a Mother and Baby Friendly Hospital by WHO and UNICEF in 1999 – a recognition no other private hospital in the country held before it. Second: it houses Thailand's first private Children's Hospital, offering comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care including NICU and PICU within an institution that also covers oncology, cardiology, fertility, and gastroenterology.

JCI accredited since 2007. Ranked 2nd in Thailand by Newsweek/Statista 2025 with a score of 85.79. The oncology department works in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), USA – providing patients access to the clinical thinking of one of America's leading cancer institutions. 40% of all patients come from outside Thailand, one of the highest international patient ratios among Bangkok's private hospitals.

Samitivej Hospital – Key Information

Centers of Excellence

Children's Hospital Thailand's first private children's hospital. Comprehensive paediatric and neonatal care including NICU, PICU, and a dedicated team of 150 paediatricians. Tertiary-level care including bone marrow transplant (BMT) for children, specialised minimally invasive surgical procedures, and emergency services. Child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, speech therapists, art therapists, and special education teachers on staff. The photopheresis machine at Samitivej Srinakarin is the only one in Asia Pacific capable of treating children as young as two years weighing as little as 10 kg.

Heart Institute Comprehensive cardiac diagnostics and surgery. Echocardiography, catheterisation, coronary angiography, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation. The Heart Institute team works alongside the paediatric unit for congenital heart disease in children and newborns.

Oncology Centre Multidisciplinary cancer care in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, USA. Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, and surgical oncology. Tumour board reviews every case. For cancer treatment in Thailand, the MGH collaboration provides access to American evidence-based oncology thinking without leaving Bangkok.

Fertility Centre IVF, ICSI, full Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), egg freezing, sperm analysis, and fertility diagnostics. 8 state-of-the-art operating suites, a dedicated fertility centre, and specialist reproductive endocrinologists. For IVF treatment in Thailand, Samitivej's fertility program serves patients from 38+ countries.

Bone, Joint, and Spine Centre Joint replacement, spine surgery, sports injury, and complex orthopaedic procedures using robotic surgery systems and minimally invasive techniques. Faster recovery versus conventional open surgery is the standard approach.

Liver and Digestive Institute Hepatology, gastroenterology, liver disease management, endoscopy, and complex GI surgery. The Liver & Digestive Institute has received global recognition as one of Samitivej's strongest specialties for international patients.

Women's Health Centre Obstetrics, gynaecology, high-risk pregnancy management, maternity care including water birth suites, and postpartum care. The WHO/UNICEF Mother and Baby Friendly designation reflects institutional standards across the maternity program.

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Centre Adult and paediatric BMT. The paediatric BMT program within the Children's Hospital is particularly notable – the photopheresis capability for children from age two is unique in Asia Pacific.

Neurology Centre Brain and spinal cord conditions, epilepsy, stroke management, and neurological tumours. Robotic surgery and minimally invasive approaches are used across neurosurgical procedures.

Samitivej Hospital Doctors List

Samitivej has 400+ specialists. Doctors hold international board certifications across multiple countries. Below are senior consultants across key departments.

Dr. Chalermchai Limitlaohaphan – Senior Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures.

Dr. Panon Kasemsarn – Specialist in paediatric oncology and bone marrow transplantation within the Children's Hospital program.

Dr. Isares Saisorn – Urologist with experience in robotic urological surgery and urological oncology.

Dr. Kanit Tantisiriwat – Liver and digestive specialist; part of the internationally recognised Liver and Digestive Institute team.

For the complete Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital doctors list including OPD schedules and consultation times, contact DivinHeal for specialist matching based on your diagnosis.

Advanced Technology and Infrastructure

• 3 Tesla MRI – High-field diagnostic imaging for neurological, cardiac, and musculoskeletal cases

• 640-Slice CT Scanner – Fastest, highest-resolution CT available; 64-slice CT also operational

• PET-CT – Oncology staging and metabolic imaging

• Robotic Surgery Systems – Minimally invasive procedures in urology, gynaecology, and general surgery

• 30+ Laminar Airflow Operating Theatres – Including Thailand's first antibacterial glass walls to minimise infection risk

• Photopheresis Machine – Only in Asia Pacific capable of treating children from age 2 and 10 kg

• HEPA-Filtered Rooms (9th Floor) – Positive pressure, separate family conference and consultation rooms for immunocompromised patients

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) – Secure digital records with full diagnostic imaging access

• Digital Mammography and Ultrasound – Breast care and women's health diagnostics

• Bone Marrow Density Analysis – Supporting orthopaedics and metabolic medicine

International Patient Services

Samitivej Sukhumvit provides a dedicated international patient pathway with express check-in, international lounge, and personal coordinators from the first point of contact. Services include multilingual interpreters (English, Japanese, Arabic, Mandarin), visa assistance, airport transfers (25–30 km from Suvarnabhumi), hotel coordination near Sukhumvit, international insurance coordination, and telemedicine pre-arrival consultations.

A dedicated Japanese Medical Center serves the large Japanese patient community in Bangkok. The BTS Skytrain (Ekkamai station) provides direct access from central Bangkok hotels.

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Patient Reviews

"My daughter needed complex paediatric surgery. We came from the Middle East specifically for the Children's Hospital at Samitivej. The 150-paediatrician team and the NICU capability gave us complete confidence."

"IVF at Samitivej after two failed attempts in Germany. The fertility team went through our case completely from the start. We are now expecting. The team's collaboration with MGH standards was evident."

"The Liver and Digestive Institute is world-class. Three other hospitals couldn't identify my husband's condition. Samitivej diagnosed and treated it within a week of arrival."