Samitivej International Children’s Hospital, Bangkok

Samitivej International Children's Hospital delivers specialised care for children with complex medical and surgical conditions through dedicated paediatric centres, advanced diagnostic services, and multidisciplinary treatment teams. The hospital collaborates with internationally recognised institutions, including Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children's Hospital in the USA and Takatsuki General Hospital in Japan, to strengthen expertise in neonatal care, paediatric emergency medicine, allergy care, and critical care. It also provides comprehensive support for international patients with multilingual coordinators and personalised treatment services.

Specialisations:

• Neonatology & Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
• Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
• Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
• Pediatric Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
• Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery
• Pediatric Orthopedics & Spine Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery (minimally invasive & hybrid OR)
• Gastroenterology & Hepatology (Liver, Digestive Care)
• Pulmonology & Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
• Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Care
• Pediatric Urology & Nephrology
• Developmental Pediatrics & Special Needs Care
• Pediatric Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy
• Dentistry & Maxillofacial Surgery (Children)
• Preventive & Vaccination Programs

Infrastructure:

• 111-bed dedicated paediatric hospital
• 12-bed PICU
• 8-bed NICU
• Smart Hospital infrastructure
• Hybrid operating theatre
• Dedicated paediatric operating rooms
• MRI
• CT Scan
• PET-CT
• Ultrasound
• EEG & EMG
• Paediatric Emergency Centre
• Rehabilitation Centre
• Child Development Centre

Clinical Achievements:

• Treats 7,000+ critically ill and paediatric emergency cases every year.
• Supports the recovery of 3,000+ critically ill children annually.
• Performs 1,000+ newborn and paediatric surgeries, including minimally invasive procedures.
• Provides specialised care for premature infants, including babies weighing less than 500 grams.
• Successfully performs surgery for 400+ newborns with congenital heart disease.
• Has completed 60+ scoliosis surgeries in children.
• Offers advanced Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) for conditions such as thalassaemia, childhood cancers, and primary immunodeficiency disorders.
• Conducts 500+ domestic and international paediatric medical transport missions annually.
• Cares for 300,000+ paediatric outpatients every year.
• Treats 30,000+ paediatric inpatients annually.
• Provides specialised paediatric healthcare for children from 100+ countries worldwide.

Facilities:

• Patient Amenities: Child-friendly inpatient rooms, private suites, and family-friendly accommodation for parents and caregivers.
• Payment & Administration: Assistance with international insurance coordination, cashless billing support (where applicable), and multiple payment options.
• Food & Diet: Dietitian-supervised nutrition plans tailored to children's age, medical condition, and recovery needs.
• Treatment Support Services: Teleconsultations, second medical opinions, pharmacy services, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, developmental therapy, and follow-up care.
• International Patient Support: Doctor appointment scheduling, medical visa guidance, treatment cost estimates, travel planning, accommodation assistance, airport pickup coordination, interpreter services, and end-to-end treatment support through myheco.
• Transport: Conveniently located at the Samitivej Srinakarin campus with easy access from Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport.

FAQs:

1. What services are available at Samitivej International Children's Hospital?
The hospital provides comprehensive paediatric care, including neonatology, NICU, PICU, paediatric cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, developmental care, and paediatric surgery.

2. Does Samitivej International Children's Hospital accept international health insurance?
Yes. The hospital works with many international insurance providers and offers assistance with insurance coordination and cashless billing where applicable.

3. Is 24×7 paediatric emergency care available?
Yes. The hospital operates a dedicated 24-hour Paediatric Emergency Centre supported by specialised emergency physicians, NICU, PICU, and advanced medical transport services.

4. How can international patients book an appointment?
International patients can book appointments through myheco, which provides assistance with doctor appointments, medical visa guidance, treatment planning, travel arrangements, and ongoing support throughout the treatment journey.

5. What is the nearest airport to Samitivej International Children's Hospital?
Suvarnabhumi International Airport is approximately 20–25 minutes away by road, while Don Mueang International Airport is approximately 40 minutes away, depending on traffic.

6. Does myheco assist international patients at Samitivej International Children's Hospital?
Yes. myheco assists international patients with doctor appointments, medical visa guidance, treatment cost estimates, travel coordination, accommodation support, interpreter services, airport pickup coordination, and follow-up care.