Island Hospital is a 600-bed private specialist hospital in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, established in 1996. The hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for local and international patients and is part of IHH Healthcare Malaysia. With more than 90 full-time specialists across 9 Centres of Excellence, Island Hospital provides care across a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, gastroenterology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopaedics and spine, fertility, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, paediatrics, and health screening.
Island Hospital has particular expertise in complex and specialised care through its Centres of Excellence. Its Cancer Care, Cardiology and Gastroenterology programmes have received Centre of Excellence recognition from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI). Cancer services include multidisciplinary oncology care, chemotherapy and advanced radiotherapy, while the gastroenterology programme provides diagnosis and treatment for gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and bowel conditions. Its cardiology services cover cardiovascular assessment, intervention and ongoing cardiac care.
The hospital is supported by advanced diagnostic and treatment technology, including 3 Tesla MRI, PET/CT, dual-source CT, 3D mammography, TrueBeam radiotherapy, FibroScan, 3D laparoscopic surgery, and a dedicated laboratory and pathology centre. Its multidisciplinary approach brings together specialist doctors, nursing teams, rehabilitation professionals and other healthcare staff to support patients throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Island Hospital is accredited by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) and recognised by ACHSI, and has also achieved HIMSS EMRAM Stage 5 certification for its use of electronic medical records and digital healthcare systems. In 2025, it was named Malaysia's first Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital under the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council's programme.
For international patients, Island Hospital provides dedicated support including medical triaging, treatment coordination, appointment scheduling, airport transfers, accommodation and flight assistance, visa support, language interpretation, insurance coordination and post-treatment follow-up. These services support patients travelling to Penang for specialist treatment, complex medical care and health screening.