Samitivej Sukhumvit: Newsweek World's Best Hospital 2026

Recognized Among the World’s Best 

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals 2026—ranked among the Global Top 250 hospitals. 

It is also one of only two hospitals in Thailand to be included in this global ranking. 

This recognition reflects a strong and consistent standard of care trusted by both local and international patients. 

With over 47 years of experience, Samitivej Sukhumvit continues to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care—integrating advanced medical technology with the expertise of specialized medical teams, in line with international clinical standards. 

How Newsweek Evaluates Hospitals

Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals” ranking is developed in partnership with Statista, using a standardized global evaluation framework. 

The ranking is based on four key factors: 

• Medical expert recommendations from over 85,000 healthcare professionals worldwide  
• Hospital quality metrics including patient safety, treatment outcomes and clinical standards  
• Patient experience reflecting patient satisfaction, including publicly available sources such as Google Reviews  
• Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROMs) measuring how patients perceive their health after treatment 

Delivering Excellence at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital 

Care is delivered through dedicated centers of excellence, each designed to manage complex conditions with depth of expertise and advanced technology. 

• Liver & Digestive Center
  Comprehensive care from advanced liver treatment to liver transplantation, supported by AI-assisted colonoscopy and advanced GI endoscopy for precise diagnosis  
• Samitivej Genomic and Lifestyle Wellness Center
  End-to-end genetic care—from consultation and testing to interpretation and personalized care planning—helping patients understand risks earlier  
• Heart Center
  Advanced cardiac care including TAVI and complex interventions, delivered by experienced teams using world-class technologies  
• Brain Health Center
  Comprehensive brain health care, from Alzheimer’s risk assessment to long-term neurological management  
• Women’s Health Center
  Specialist care for natural birth, VBAC, and high-risk pregnancy through a personalized 3P approach  
• Child Health Center 
  Comprehensive pediatric care for growth, development, and complex childhood conditions at Samitivej Children’s Hospital 

A connected healthcare experience designed to support patients before, during and after treatment. 

• Digital & Virtual Care 
  Access care remotely through Samitivej Virtual Hospital and AI-assisted symptom assessment tools
• Well by Samitivej App 
  A personalized health companion that integrates medical records, lifestyle insights, and wearable data—translated into meaningful trends and guidance by medical professionals (Wearable Clinic) 
• Connected Patient Journey 
  Real-time systems such as PACE (surgical updates) and PROMPT (inpatient care plans) enhance transparency and engagement throughout treatment  
• International Patient Services 
  Dedicated support including air ambulance, medical escort, multilingual interpreters, and global insurance coordination

• Patient Testimonials
• Patient-centered Care Scores (2025) 
  Based on internal patient feedback surveys, reflecting how patients perceive the empathy and attentiveness of our care teams: 
  • Doctor attentiveness & empathy (Doctor Empathy Score): 99.05%  
  • Nursing care & support (Nurse Empathy Score): 98.92% 
• Recognized for Clinical Excellence & Innovation  
  • Global Health Asia-Pacific Awards 2026 — recognized across multiple specialties including Cardiology, Colorectal Cancer, Pediatric Oncology, Trauma, and Ophthalmology  
  • Healthcare Asia Awards 2026 — awarded for innovation in preventive care, including AI HealthAge & wearable-enabled health programs