by Newsweek for the Second Consecutive Year, Reinforcing Its Regional Medical Leadership
Bumrungrad International Hospital has been honored as one of Asia's Top Private Hospitals and Clinics 2026 for the second consecutive year in the rankings by Newsweek and Statista, affirming its leadership in regional healthcare. The hospital was recognized across five specialties:
- Knee Surgery & Knee Replacement - Ranked no. 1 out of 100 hospitals
- Hip Surgery & Hip Replacement - Ranked no. 1 out of 100 hospitals
- Shoulder Surgery - Ranked no. 1 out of 100 hospitals
- Refractive Eye Surgery - Ranked no. 1 out of 100 hospitals
- Cataract Surgery - Ranked no. 3 out of 100 hospitals (no. 1 in Thailand)
The ranking highlights Bumrungrad's clinical excellence, especially in Orthopedics and Ophthalmology. The recognition was based on three key criteria:
- International online survey — peer recommendations, from medical professionals across Asia, gathered through an online survey conducted between August and September 2025
- Accreditation data, meeting standards from organizations such as American Accreditation Commission International (AACI), Healthcare Accreditation Institute (HAI), Joint Commission International (JCI), Japan Council for Quality Health Care (JQ), Korea Institute for Healthcare Accreditation (KOIHA), Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH)
- Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (Statista PROMs Implementation Survey), which evaluated treatment outcomes reported directly by patients
Artirat Charukitpipat, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Bumrungrad International Hospital, stated that Bumrungrad is one of the world's leading destinations for medical tourism. This recognition reflects the confidence and trust of patients have in us. It also represents the shared achievement of our hospital's physicians, clinical staff, management, and employees. Together, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care through quality, safety, innovation, and compassion — the core factors driving Bumrungrad's success and reputation as a global healthcare provider.
Bumrungrad International Hospital remains dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered care and continuously elevating quality and safety measures that meet international standards. Bumrungrad will continue to advance its role as a trusted leader in the healthcare industry.
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