Penang International Airport (PEN) — serves Georgetown
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Island Hospital, established in 1996 in Penang, Malaysia, is a renowned 600-bed facility. It aspires to be a Regional Quaternary Care hospital and is part of Malaysia's Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme. Approximately 300,000 patients are treated annually, with 9,000 surgeries performed. Island Hospital's infrastructure includes modern equipment like 3D mammography and a 3 Tesla MRI. Most impressively, 88% of the doctors have international training and an average of 24.4 years of practice, reflecting the hospital's commitment to excellence.
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668 verified reviews from past patients
I am a patient from Indonesia. I am very satisfied with the services at Island Hospital. Dr. Vanessa provided great explanations and can speak multiple languages with us, she is very professional. Also, the nurse whose name is on this photo was very friendly and very helpful with her explanations to me. Thumbs up to Dr. Vanessa and the nurse.

I had a very pleasant experience at Dr. Khor Yek Huan’s clinic at Island Hospital, Penang. The doctor was very nice, professional, and reassuring. The staff were also wonderful, especially Samantha and Farah Danaya. They were friendly, helpful, and made me feel comfortable throughout my visit. Their kindness and attentive service really made a difference and made the whole experience much more enjoyable.
The service with Dr. Goh gave me goosebumps because the doctor's explanation was detailed, compassionate, humble, and smart. I highly recommend visiting Dr. Goh. Nur at the cashier was also friendly and gentle. Highly recommended to come to Island Hospital.
I have a visit to Doctor Khor Yek Huan clinic. The doctor carefully examined my skin condition and clearly explained what might have caused it. The receptionist was very friendly, and the doctor’s nurse was also very helpful and friendly. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and appreciate their care and professionalism.