Gleneagles Hospitals in Malaysia

Appointments, consultations and health check-ups at Gleneagles Hospitals in Malaysia are coordinated by the international patient team, available before, during and after your visit.

• WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880
• Telephone: +1 718 550 0880
• Email: [email protected]

Support includes in-person appointments, video consultations, second opinions and full treatment coordination. Reports submitted through the team are reviewed by the relevant specialist at the hospital before any clinical recommendation is made.

Yes. Both Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Gleneagles Hospital Penang hold JCI accreditation, and all four Gleneagles hospitals in Malaysia hold MSQH accreditation. JCI is the international gold standard in hospital quality, the same body that certifies leading hospitals in the US and Europe. For international patients, both designations mean safety protocols and patient care standards have been independently verified.

Treatment at Gleneagles Malaysia costs 40 to 70% less than equivalent private care in Singapore, Australia or the UK. Specific comparisons from verified sources:

• CABG (bypass surgery): RM 70,000 to RM 80,000 in Malaysia vs a surgeon fee alone of RM 66,000 in Singapore
• Knee replacement: RM 20,000 to RM 45,000 in Malaysia vs USD 15,500 to 16,500 in Singapore
• MRI scan: USD 350 to 400 in Malaysia vs USD 1,200+ in Singapore
• IVF (own egg cycle): approximately USD 2,500 to 4,500 in Malaysia vs USD 12,000 to 22,000 in the UK

The international patient team provides a written itemised estimate before you travel. Several international insurance groups are accepted. Confirm current coverage with the team before travel.

Gleneagles Malaysia treats international patients across 40+ specialties. The most commonly sought by international patients include:

• Cardiac surgery: Malaysia's first Robotic LIMA Harvest CABG (Johor) and a 24/7 STEMI cath lab at KL
• Oncology: Malaysia's first Gamma Knife programme (KL, 2014), with 450+ patients treated aged 7 to 90
• Orthopaedics: Mako SmartRobotics for knee and hip replacement at KL
• Neurology: Sabah's only private 24/7 Stroke Centre with the WSO Platinum Award (KK)
• Fertility: Halal-compatible IVF under Malaysian National Fatwa Council guidelines (KL)

Stay duration depends on the procedure. General guidance:

• Heart bypass (CABG): 7 to 10 days inpatient, plus 10 to 14 days before flying
• Knee or hip replacement: 5 to 7 days inpatient, plus 7 to 10 days
• Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: 1 to 2 days
• IVF (full stimulated cycle): 10 to 14 days
• Health screening packages: 1 to 2 days
• Angioplasty (planned): 2 to 4 days inpatient

Accommodation near each facility is arranged at no cost by the international patient team; options vary by preference and budget and cover your caregiver. A full treatment itinerary is prepared before you travel.

Gleneagles Hospitals treat patients from Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines, Australia, the UK, China, India, Japan and GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait. Patient coordination is available in Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, English and Arabic. For Indonesian patients, Gleneagles Penang holds cashless insurance partnerships with Prudential Indonesia, AIA Indonesia, Generali Indonesia, AXA Indonesia and Allianz Indonesia. Language and cultural support are built into the process, not arranged as an afterthought.

Gleneagles Hospital Johor is Medisave accredited by the Singapore Ministry of Health, meaning eligible Singapore residents can offset part of their treatment cost through their Medisave account. This applies to approved surgical procedures and conditions covered under the Medisave scheme.

Gleneagles Johor is located 20 minutes from the Singapore Tuas checkpoint, making it the nearest JCI-equivalent private hospital option for most Singapore residents considering treatment in Malaysia. The international patient team can confirm which procedures qualify for Medisave reimbursement before you travel.