Penang International Airport (PEN) — serves Jelutong
No direct flight? Connect via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) — a ~55 min domestic flight to PEN
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Lam Wah Ee Hospital is a non-profit, charitable organization in Penang, Malaysia, known for combining modern, high-tech medical services with a commitment to community healthcare for all, regardless of financial background. It is a 700-bed tertiary acute care hospital with advanced equipment and specialized doctors, while also providing free medical treatment to the destitute and sponsoring medical research and training.
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331 verified reviews from past patients
Had an excellent experience during my medical checkup at Lam Wah Ee Hospital. The entire process was incredibly smooth. Special thanks to Dr. Suresh for the detailed explanations and for patiently answering all my questions. Kudos to the entire staff as well—highly professional and amazing teamwork! Highly recommended.
This hospital was so great, worth the value and kind staff. Thanks Dr. Aina for explaining me like her daughter. I will change my shirt ☺️🤍 …

Excellent service from Dr. Yip,male receptionists and nurses. Really happy with the service and everyone was helpful,disappointed that there’s always no single room and only 1 doctor available but luckily this time not a lot of people and the doctor was fast unlike last time
2nd time choosing HWE for our pregnancy and Delivery journey 😊 1st time was back in 2020 and 2nd time in 2026 with Dr.Yegappan Shanmugam.. Extremely Happy and Satisfied with his service... Thank you so much to Dr.Yega for his exceptional care, guidance, and support throughout our pregnancy and delivery. Bringing a new life into the world is such a profound journey, and having him as our doctor gave us complete peace of mind every step of the way. His expertise, calm presence, and genuine warmth made all the difference during moments of anxiety …we are so grateful to have him by our side for such an important milestone in our family’s life. Thank you so much Dr.Yegappan Shanmugam ❤️ Definitely Dr.Yega has a special place in our heart forever ♥️ Once again Thank you Dr and Thank you HWE Forever grateful 🙏