"GHG" - The Global Hospital Guide

Bangkok Hospital Medical Center (BMC) is one of the most technologically sophisticated hospitals in the world today.

Located in Bangkok, Thailand, BMC is an expansive state-of-the-art medical campus providing comprehensive medical care through multidisciplinary teams of highly trained specialists.

With its four hospitals and broad range of specialized clinics, BMC is equipped with all of the diagnostic and treatment facilities not generally available at local hospitals.

The center has received Joint Commission International accreditation and is known throughout the world for delivering world-class, award winning healthcare.

The flagship of Thailand's largest hospital group, BMC has more than 650 full-time and consulting physicians, 700 nurses, and numerous teams of support technicians and specialists. We are proud that many of our internationally trained and certified physicians have returned to their homeland committed to improving the quality of national healthcare through advanced treatments and procedures.

We have also set new standards in patient-focused care at BMC, based on our belief that the personalized attention of our doctors, nurses and staff is integral to providing the highest quality medical care.

Our medical campus offers virtually every amenity imaginable, from concierge services and luxury accommodation, to translation and visa assistance, shopping and dining, ensuring that every patient's stay is a comfortable one.

Bangkok International Hospital (BIH) is the first hospital in Thailand developed exclusively for international patients, and is designed to address all the cultural and linguistic considerations while providing the full range of amenities expected of a world-class multicultural institution. BIH is subdivided into three designated outpatient departments: Japanese Medical Services (JMS), Arabic Medical Services (AMS) and International Medical Services (IMS). 28 languages are spoken.

Bangkok Heart Hospital (BHT) is the only dedicated private heart hospital in Thailand and is regarded as one of the finest cardiac facilities in the country. With its state-of-the-art technology and highly trained physicians and support personnel, BHT offers the most advanced and effective treatments in the fight against cardiovascular disease, and has treated more than 40,000 cardiac outpatients and performed more than 1,400 heart surgeries since opening its doors in 2005.

Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital (WSH) is the first private cancer hospital in Thailand. Through collaborative research with international institutions and multidisciplinary teams of specialized physicians, WSH utilizes cuttingedge technologies to provide innovative treatment methods that are pioneering advance cancer treatment in the country.

Bangkok Hospital (BGH) is our primary facility for internal medicine, pediatrics and general surgery. BGH houses numerous specialized centers, including endocrinology, gynecology, nephrology, orthopedics, radiology, urology, cosmetic surgery, eye and LASIK, gastrointestinal tract and liver, and ear, nose and throat.

by Ralf Krewer,
Bangkok Hospital Medical Center

Background and founding history
The Surakarta Islamic Hospital (Rumah Sakit Islam Surakarta) is a non-government institution, owned by the YARSIS (Yayasan Rumah Sakit Islam Surakarta, Surakarta Islamic Hospital Foundation). The YARSIS was established in 1970 as a realization of the keen desire of a group of Muslims in Surakarta to have a hospital in the sense of the Islamic religious spirit.

The SIH started operations on 30 July 1983, in line with the increasing economic standards of the society, supporting the growing awareness of the need for adequate medical care. In the early years of the SIH, there was a social tendency of preference for lower class hospital care, but it has turned to preference for higher quality hospital care. Based on this fact the Governing Board of the foundation together with the management of the SIH and the entire staff of the hospital have undertaken and still continue efforts for the development of physical and technological facilities. In 1997 the policlinic was built. After completion of the western wing building in 2001, it was followed by the maternity building and 3rd class care in 2004. In 2005 renovation of all older buildings was finished. The grand launching of the renovated main building was on July 30, 2008, the 25 years anniversary of SIH.

SIH Today
Today, SIH is a private hospital located in Sukoharjo, Central Java on an area about 11723 square meters. 228 beds are available and 354 persons including 97 physicians and specialists are working at SIH to provide high quality care.
A 24 hour emergency service by physicians is available.

SIH has a policlinic, specialists and subspecialists to offer best medical treatment in different medical facilities:
- General Surgery
- Specialized Surgery i.e. Traumatology, Abdominal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Anaesthesiology, Anaesthetic recovery room
- Septic and aseptic operation theatre

- Department for internal medicine with ECG and haemodialysis
- Pneumology
- Cardiology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- ENT
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Psychiatry

At the intensive care unit and the intensive cardiac care unit critically ill patients can be treated.

For medical support there are a pharmacy, a laboratory with full spectrum of standard analyses and serological tests, a department for radiology with X-ray, ultrasonic equipment and CT scan, dietetics and nutrition services, physiotherapy and haemodialysis.

As an active member of several networks SIH cooperates with thirty insurance companies, foundations and local private sector groups. After SIH has been the first private hospital accredited with 5 services in 1997, in 2002 it attained full accreditation with 12 services.

Mission and Vision
It is a very important mission for everyone working at the Surakarta Islamic Hospital to provide professional medical care to every patient, regardless of color, language, appearance, religious affiliation, citizenship and ancestry.

Our motto is to work as a form of dedication and religious worship, honest in service, competitive in charity and providing happiness for patients and their families.

This should be aimed by managing the hospital professionally to ensure a perfect and islamic medical care with an international standard and an open-minded staff.

The vision of the Suarkarta Islamic Hospital follows it to be a hospital as a top-ranking centre for health service at national level in 2010.

by H. M. Djufrie As, SKM;
Surakarta Islamic Hospital