Where to go, before you need to.
Nobody moves to Phuket for the hospitals.
The day you need one,
it’s all that matters.
The good news: Phuket has international-standard private hospitals with multilingual staff and direct insurance billing.
The bad news: they’re not where most expats live. Here’s what to know before you need it.
Part of BDMS and JCI-accredited. It treats 80,000 to 90,000 international patients a year, with coordinators in 16 languages and direct billing with major international insurers. Specialties include cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology and oncology (Bangkok Hospital Phuket).
Phuket’s first private hospital founded by locals, opened in 1982 and formerly known as Phuket International Hospital. Now part of BDMS and JCI-accredited, with 30+ specialties, 24-hour emergency care, intensive care and the Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (Bangkok Hospital Siriroj).
A boutique hospital focused on sports medicine, trauma and recovery (CTL Hospital). For the island’s surfers, cyclists and Muay Thai fighters, it’s right on the doorstep.
A neighborhood clinic for everyday illness, check-ups and referrals.
A long-standing private hospital in Phuket Town.
A private general hospital in Phuket Town.
Phuket’s main government hospital. The most affordable option, but expect longer waits.
Bumrungrad International Hospital is building its first Phuket campus, less than 10 minutes from the airport, with the first phase scheduled to open in mid-2027 (Bumrungrad). For anyone in Mai Khao or the north of the island, that’s a game changer.
Read: Where to Live in Phuket →Bangkok Hospital Phuket and Bangkok Hospital Siriroj are both JCI-accredited.
The major private hospitals have English-speaking staff and international patient coordinators. Bangkok Hospital Phuket offers 16 languages.
Yes. CTL Hospital in Cherngtalay is open 24 hours. The large international hospitals are in Phuket Town.
Yes. Its first Phuket campus is under construction near the airport, with the first phase scheduled for mid-2027.
Call 1669 for an ambulance.
Finding the right doctor, booking appointments and arranging a driver to and from the hospital. Phukether Concierge handles it.