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Pattaya Healthcare

International Standard Medical Care

Healthcare in Pattaya

Pattaya has excellent healthcare infrastructure catering to its large expat population. Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is the flagship private hospital with international accreditation, English-speaking staff, and comprehensive services. Several other hospitals and clinics provide quality care at prices 50-70% lower than Western countries.

💡 Quick Facts:

  • • General consultation: ฿500-1,200 ($14-34)
  • • Specialist consultation: ฿1,000-2,000 ($29-57)
  • • Dental cleaning: ฿1,000-2,000 ($29-57)
  • • Most doctors speak excellent English
  • • International health insurance widely accepted
  • • 24/7 emergency services available

Major Hospitals

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya

Pattaya Central Road

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Pattaya's premier international hospital with JCI accreditation and comprehensive services. Part of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services network, offering world-class care with English, Russian, Chinese, and Arabic-speaking staff. 24/7 emergency services and all major specialties.

Emergency
24/7 ER with ambulance
Languages
English, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Thai
Consultation
฿800-1,500 ($23-43)
Specialties
CardiologyOrthopedicsNeurologySurgeryObstetricsOncologyDentalCosmetic Surgery
Insurance
Accepts all major international insurance. Direct billing with AXA, Bupa, Cigna, Allianz, AIA, and 100+ others.

Pattaya Memorial Hospital

Central Pattaya Road

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Large private hospital serving expats for over 30 years. ISO-certified with modern facilities and comprehensive services. Known for orthopedics and cardiology. More affordable than Bangkok Hospital while maintaining high standards.

Emergency
24/7 Emergency Department
Languages
English, Russian, Thai
Consultation
฿500-1,000 ($14-29)
Specialties
OrthopedicsCardiologyInternal MedicineSurgeryPediatricsDental
Insurance
Accepts major international insurance including Bupa, AXA, Cigna with direct billing.

Pattaya International Hospital

Soi Buakhao

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Mid-sized international hospital popular with expats for routine care and procedures. Good balance of quality and affordability. Strong general practice and internal medicine departments. Less crowded than larger hospitals.

Emergency
24/7 Emergency services
Languages
English, Thai
Consultation
฿600-1,200 ($17-34)
Specialties
General PracticeInternal MedicineSurgeryPediatricsDental
Insurance
Accepts most international insurance plans.

International Clinics & Specialists

🩺Pattaya Health Center

Modern clinic specializing in sexual health, HIV testing, and STD screening. English-speaking staff with confidential services. Popular with expats for routine check-ups.

Location:South Pattaya
Price Range:฿500-2,000
Hours:Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM
Same-day STD test results, confidential HIV testing, travel vaccinations

🩺International Medical Clinic Pattaya

General practice clinic with Western-trained doctors. Good for routine consultations, minor procedures, and prescriptions without hospital wait times.

Location:Beach Road
Price Range:฿800-1,500
Hours:Daily 9AM-8PM
Walk-in accepted, quick service, insurance-accepted prescriptions

💆Skin & Laser Clinic Pattaya

Specialized dermatology clinic offering skin treatments, laser procedures, and cosmetic dermatology. International standard equipment and experienced dermatologists.

Location:Central Pattaya
Price Range:฿1,500-15,000
Hours:Tue-Sun 10AM-7PM
Laser hair removal, acne treatment, skin rejuvenation, mole removal

🩺Expat Medical Services

Dedicated expat clinic with European doctors providing comprehensive primary care, health screenings, and specialist referrals.

Location:Jomtien
Price Range:฿1,000-2,000
Hours:Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
European doctors, health certificates for visa, comprehensive check-ups

Dental Care

Pattaya is a dental tourism destination with modern clinics offering procedures at 50-70% less than Western prices. All major dentists speak English and use international standard equipment.

Pattaya Smile Dental Clinic

Modern dental clinic popular with expats for implants, crowns, and cosmetic dentistry. English-speaking dentists trained internationally.

Cleaning & Check-up฿1,200-1,800
Filling฿800-1,500
Crown (Porcelain)฿8,000-15,000
Dental Implant฿35,000-50,000
Teeth Whitening฿8,000-12,000
Location: Central Pattaya Road

International Dental Center

High-end dental clinic with latest technology including 3D imaging. Specializes in dental implants and complex reconstructions.

Consultation฿500
Cleaning฿1,500-2,000
Root Canal฿5,000-8,000
Veneers (per tooth)฿12,000-18,000
Full Implant Package฿40,000-60,000
Location: Jomtien Beach Road

Health Insurance Options

Recommended Insurance Plans

Cigna Global Health

$150-300/month

Comprehensive international coverage with direct billing at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. Includes evacuation and worldwide coverage.

Direct billingWorldwide coverageEvacuation includedNo age limit

AXA Thailand Health

$100-200/month

Popular with expats in Thailand. Coverage at all major Pattaya hospitals with direct billing. More affordable than international plans.

Thailand coverageDirect billingOutpatient includedDental optional

Pacific Cross Health

$80-150/month

Budget-friendly option covering Thailand and ASEAN. Good coverage at Pattaya hospitals with reasonable premiums for retirees.

ASEAN coverageAffordable premiumsSenior-friendlyDirect billing

Note: Most Pattaya hospitals accept international insurance with direct billing. For cash patients, costs are 50-70% lower than Western countries. Consider high-deductible international insurance (for major issues) and pay cash for routine care.

Medical Tourism Services

Pattaya is popular for medical tourism with patients coming from Middle East, Russia, China, and Europe for procedures at significant savings. Common procedures include:

Dental Procedures

Dental Implant (full)฿35,000-50,000
Full Mouth Reconstruction฿150,000-300,000
Porcelain Veneers (per tooth)฿12,000-18,000

Cosmetic Surgery

Breast Augmentation฿80,000-150,000
Liposuction฿40,000-80,000
Facelift฿120,000-200,000

Orthopedic

Knee Replacement฿250,000-400,000
Hip Replacement฿300,000-500,000
Spinal Surgery฿200,000-400,000

Health Screenings

Comprehensive Check-up฿8,000-15,000
Cardiac Screening฿12,000-20,000
Cancer Screening฿15,000-30,000
Package Services: Many clinics offer medical tourism packages including airport pickup, accommodation, procedures, and recovery support. Popular for dental implants, cosmetic surgery, and orthopedic procedures.

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Numbers

Emergency Hotline1669
Tourist Police1155
Bangkok Hospital Emergency038-259-999
Pattaya Memorial Emergency038-429-999

Important Tips

  • • Keep your insurance card and passport copies
  • • Most hotels can call ambulance services
  • • Tourist Police speak English - call 1155
  • • Private ambulances are faster than government
  • • Hospital direct admission often faster than ER

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