Monday, November 16, 2009

Bumrungrad International Hospital


Bumrungrad International is an internationally accredited, multi-specialty hospital located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 1980, today it is the largest private hospital in Southeast Asia, with 554 beds and over 30 specialty centers. Bumrungrad offers state-or-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and intensive care facilities in a one-stop medical center.

Bumrungrad serves over a million patients annually. Over 400,000 are internationals. They include thousands of expatriates who live in Bangkok and nearby countries, plus visitors from 190 countries around the world who come here for treatment. English is widely spoken. The hospital has a medical coordination office staffed by doctors, nurses, and interpreters who serve the special needs of international patients.

Bumrungrad is a public company traded on the Thai stock exchange. It has been featured by CBS's 60 Minutes, NBC's Today Show, Time, Newsweek, and other international press as a leader in medical tourism.

Surgical facilities include two cardiac catheterization labs, 19 operating theaters (two specifically set up for cardiac surgery), a surgical navigation system; plus endoscopy, arthroscopy, lithotripsy and interventional radiology capabilities.

Other special capabilities include:

Complete diganostic imaging

MRI; CT; 64 slices multidetector CT scanning
PACS digital imaging management
Radiation therapy

Image – Guided Radiation Therapy ( IGRT ) using Synergy – S system
Philips Linear accelerator dual energy photon ( 6&18 MV ) and a range of electron beams from 4-20 MeV
Big Bore CT Simulator – 16 slices
Simulator topometric devices for pre-radiation preparation of patients to ensure accuracy
3-D computer planning system with direct connection to BI’s CT & MRI imaging systems
State-of-the-art-Pinnacle treatment Planning
3D conformal brachytherapy treatment planning
Ultrasound guided – Brachytherapy ( IGBT )
Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
High-dose rate (HRD) brachytherapy :tiny catheters place radioactive isotopes in close short-term contact with cancerous issue
Custom block fabrication ; Allows the radiation oncologists to protect healthy issue and organs by using custom made protection
Plastic Surgery

The Plastic Surgery Center at Bumrungrad International attracts patients from Thailand and abroad with its excellent reputation. Procedures include cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, skin treatment and hair transplantation
Vitallife

Wellness, Anti-Aging, and Fitness Center



Click here to contact Bumrungrad Int'l, Thailand

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