Yanhee International Hospital – Bangkok's Multi-Specialty Destination for Cosmetic and General Care

Yanhee International Hospital carries a reputation that has taken four decades to build. Founded in 1984 as a small outpatient facility called Yanhee Polyclinic, it has grown into a 15-story, 400-bed institution in the Bang Phlat district of Bangkok. The hospital's name comes from the Yanhee power station nearby – the original landmark Thais and expats used to give it directions. Today, the hospital itself is the better-known landmark.

Three accreditations anchor its international standing: JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation since 2011, ISO 9001 certification since 2000 – one of the earliest in Thai healthcare – and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). What makes Yanhee's accreditation profile unusual is that it achieved ISO quality certification a full decade before JCI, meaning quality system discipline was embedded into daily operations long before international accreditation was pursued. The result is a hospital where 75% of international patients return or arrive through word-of-mouth – a repeat rate that says more than most award citations.

The patient geography reflects genuine diversity: more than 75,000 international patients from 162 countries visit annually. Around 72% of international visitors come specifically for cosmetic and aesthetic procedures. The remaining 28% seek general surgery, dentistry, orthopaedics, reproductive health, and internal medicine – a profile that makes Yanhee a genuinely multi-specialty destination, not simply a cosmetic clinic with extra beds.

Yanhee Hospital – Key Information

Centers of Excellence

Beauty Centre Yanhee's original identity and still its most internationally recognised program. The centre covers the full scope of cosmetic surgery: rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty (double eyelid surgery), facelift, jaw reduction, cheekbone reshaping, breast augmentation and reduction, liposuction, tummy tuck, and body contouring. The plastic surgery team handles a high volume of international cases, which translates to consistency in surgical technique and post-operative protocol. For patients researching cosmetic surgery in Thailand, Yanhee's 40-year track record and 75% repeat patient rate remain measurable indicators of outcome quality.

Gender Reassignment Programme One of Thailand's most established SRS programs. The surgical team at Yanhee has managed thousands of male-to-female and female-to-male gender confirmation cases from patients across Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia. Pre-operative psychological evaluation, hormone therapy guidance, and comprehensive post-surgical follow-up are embedded in the care pathway. The hospital is frequently referenced in international transgender health communities as a trusted destination.

Dental Centre Full-service dental care including implants, crowns, veneers, orthodontics, teeth whitening, wisdom tooth extraction, and oral surgery. The dental team covers both functional and cosmetic dental needs. Sedation dentistry options are available for patients with dental anxiety.

General Treatment Centre Internal medicine, cardiology, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, ophthalmology, neurology, ENT, gastroenterology, and LASIK eye surgery. This breadth means international patients with concurrent medical needs – such as a cosmetic patient who also needs cardiac screening – can be evaluated under one roof.

Alternative Medicine Centre Colon hydrotherapy, acupuncture, and wellness-based treatments positioned as complementary care for patients undergoing surgery or managing chronic conditions.

Bariatric Programme Gastric sleeve and weight loss surgery supported by pre-operative assessment by internal medicine and dietary specialists. For international patients considering bariatric surgery in Thailand, Yanhee provides a structured program with clear pre-travel and post-operative planning.

Yanhee Hospital Doctors List

Yanhee employs 150+ full-time physicians supported by 120+ part-time specialists across departments. The plastic surgery team holds international memberships and have trained across Thailand's leading medical institutions. Key consultants:

Dr. Theerapong Poonyakariyagorn – Senior plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 3,000 gender reassignment surgeries performed. One of the most experienced SRS surgeons in Southeast Asia.

Cosmetic Surgery Team – Multiple board-certified plastic surgeons covering facial surgery, rhinoplasty, breast procedures, and body contouring. The team's volume is particularly high in rhinoplasty, double eyelid surgery, and body contouring.

Dental Specialist Team – Oral surgeons and cosmetic dentists including prosthodontists and orthodontists. Several members hold overseas training qualifications.

For the full Yanhee International Hospital doctors list including clinic schedules, contact DivinHeal for specialist matching based on your procedure.

Advanced Technology and Infrastructure

• 12 Major and 30 Minor Operating Rooms – Maintained to international sterilisation standards with full anaesthesia monitoring

• 18-Bed ICU – For critical care support during and after complex procedures

• Laser Treatment Suites – Advanced cosmetic laser equipment for skin resurfacing, pigmentation, and non-surgical body treatments

• Digital Diagnostic Imaging – X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory for pre-surgical clearance

• On-site Pharmacy – Full pharmaceutical supply for pre and post-operative medication

• Dedicated International Patient Services Centre – Coordination desk with multilingual interpreters and travel coordination

International Patient Services

Yanhee's international patient division handles the coordination process from initial enquiry through discharge. Services include multilingual interpretation in English, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Burmese, Vietnamese, and Khmer; medical visa invitation letters; airport pickup from both Suvarnabhumi (35 km) and Don Mueang (20 km) airports; accommodation coordination near the hospital; package deals that bundle treatment with accommodation and meals; and telemedicine consultations for pre-travel case review.

The hospital provides virtual evaluation for cosmetic procedures via photograph review – allowing international patients to receive a surgeon's preliminary assessment before committing to travel.

Plan Your Treatment with DivinHeal

DivinHeal coordinates specialist matching, personalised cost estimates, appointment scheduling, visa support, and on-ground case management for patients travelling to Yanhee from outside Thailand. A coordinator stays assigned from first contact through recovery.

Share your medical records or procedure requirements. A specialist review is arranged at no charge, and once confirmed, your appointment is scheduled around your travel dates.

Patient Reviews

"I came to Yanhee from Australia for rhinoplasty. The pre-consultation was thorough and honest about what results were realistic. Surgery was smooth and the recovery support was excellent. I'm not the first person from my city to go – my friend went two years before me."

"The gender reassignment team at Yanhee handled every stage of my journey with professionalism and genuine care. I had done research for over two years before choosing them. No regrets whatsoever."

"For a multi-specialty hospital, Yanhee functions remarkably smoothly. I had dental work and a skin procedure done on the same trip. The coordination between departments was seamless."