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Singapore Healthcare

Singapore has the best healthcare in Asia — repeatedly ranked #1 or #2 globally. Prices are higher than Thailand/India but quality is at the very top. Best for complex cases: cancer, cardiac, neurology, transplant. Not the destination for budget medical tourism.

Medical tourism: World-classEmergency care: ExcellentTravel insurance critical
Emergency: 995 (ambulance) · 999 (police)

Get travel insurance before you go — an ER visit here can cost more than your entire trip.

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4 English-speaking hospitals

Mount Elizabeth Hospital

Singapore · jci accredited
Foreign insuranceEnglish-speaking
Specialties: Cardiac · Oncology · Neurosurgery
+65 6250 0000

Raffles Hospital

Singapore · jci accredited
Foreign insuranceEnglish-speaking
Specialties: Oncology · Cardiac · IVF
+65 6311 1111

Gleneagles Hospital

Singapore · jci accredited
Foreign insuranceEnglish-speaking
Specialties: Cardiac · Oncology
+65 6473 7222

Singapore General Hospital (SGH)

Singapore · public tertiary
English-speaking
Specialties: Emergency · All specialties
+65 6222 3322

Public — emergencies accepted from tourists but pay-per-service.

Popular medical tourism procedures

Prices are approximate + include hospital + surgeon + anesthesia. Add flights + hotels.

Advanced cancer treatment (protons, immunotherapy)
oncology
USD 50,000-200,000
Save 30-50% vs US
Cardiac bypass
cardiac
USD 25,000-35,000
Save 60-70% vs US
IVF cycle
fertility
USD 8,000-12,000
Save 15-25% vs US (not the cheap option)

Singapore is the DESTINATION for complex cases where you want the absolute best outcome + cost is secondary. For dental + cosmetic + straightforward procedures, Thailand + Turkey are much cheaper for similar quality.

Common health risks in Singapore

  • Dengue fever (year-round, spikes in wet season)
  • Heat exhaustion
Tap water
Safe to drink
Pharmacies
Watsons, Guardian — everywhere. Prescriptions strictly enforced.
Brands: Watsons · Guardian · Unity
Vaccines recommended
Hepatitis A (if street food heavy)
Insurance direct billing

Mount Elizabeth + Raffles + Gleneagles direct-bill Cigna, Bupa, Aetna, AXA.