Founded in 1980, Bumrungrad now treats more than a million patients from more than 190 countries every year and is one of the largest hospitals in Southeast Asia. It has been Joint Commission International-accredited since 2002 and is managed by an international team of administrators from Australia, Singapore, Thailand, the UK and the US.

Bumrungrad offers multidisciplinary services, with teams of specialists in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, medication technology, as well as thousands of ancillary staff. The hospital has more than 50 specialist centres, including dentistry, plastic surgery, dermatology and health screening.

The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and has maintained this accreditation since 2002, reflecting its commitment to global standards in healthcare. Bumrungrad features 580 beds, 47 specialty centers, and employs over 1,200 physicians across various medical disciplines, including cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, and neurology​​.

Bumrungrad is also distinguished for its advanced medical technology and services, such as robotic surgery and comprehensive health screening packages. Its infrastructure supports efficient patient management through a custom hospital information system that enhances service delivery and reduces waiting times​. The hospital's commitment to patient safety and quality care has earned it numerous international accolades and recognitions​.

A Medical Coordination Office provides services for international patients, including travel services, airport pickups and cultural support officers to help patients who do not speak English.

About the Doctors

Among Bumrungrad's long list of highly-esteemed doctors and surgeons, Medical Departures highlights two leading specialists below:

- Dr. Poonsak Waikwamdee is a distinguished specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, focusing on minimally invasive surgery and reproductive medicine. Fluent in Thai and English, Dr. Waikwamdee earned his M.D. from Chulalongkorn University in 1982 and became board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1987. His extensive training includes fellowships in Assisted Human Reproduction in the UK and Surgical Pelviscopy in Germany. Dr. Waikwamdee's clinical interests cover assisted reproduction techniques such as IUI, IVF, and ICSI, as well as laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries, hormone replacement therapy, and managing high-risk pregnancies.

- Dr. Surachai Rattanasaereekiat is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and trauma surgery. He is fluent in Thai, English, and Teo Chew. Dr. Rattanasaereekiat obtained his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 1994 and received his board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2001. His clinical interests include spine surgery, hand surgery, and arthroplasty, making him a versatile and expert surgeon in his field.

- Dr. Chartchai Pukanjanamorakot is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon and associate professor specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Fluent in both English and Thai, he earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine at Prince of Songkla University in 1986. He obtained his Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery in 1991. With a strong background in sports medicine and arthroscopy, Dr. Pukanjanamorakot further advanced his expertise by completing a fellowship in arthroscopic surgery at SportKlinik in Stuttgart, Germany, supported by a DAAD scholarship from 1993 to 1994. 

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