Bali International Hospital has confirmed the names of four of the foreign doctors who be employed at the medical facility.
This is the first time that foreign doctors will be given permission to practice medicine in Indonesia, and the new hospital is set to become one of the biggest medical tourism facilities in Asia.
The Bali International Hospital is nearly ready to open its doors to patients. The hospital will be open to privately paying patients in June 2025 and is the first medical facility in Indonesia to employ foreign doctors.
The hospital will employ several medical professionals around the world, and more details have been revealed about the first four doctors on the roster. The first four doctors to be named each have Singaporean citizenship and are specialist oncologists: Dr. Robert Lim, Dr. Francis Chin Kuok Choon, Dr. Patrica Khi Sunn Sunn, and Dr. Tan Yew Oo.
One more doctor has been named in the hospital staff, Dr Rio Marnoto, who has spent the last 24 years practicing medicine in Munich, Germany, and who is returning to Indonesia as a German citizen, to offer his services to his homeland. More international staff set to work at Bali International Hospital come from Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong.
The President Director of the Bali International Hospital, Dewi Fankhuningdyah Fitriana, told reporters “The operation of the Bali International Hospital is a meeting point between global standards, Indonesian talent and Balinese hospitality.”
Bali International Hospital is set to become one of the best cancer hospitals in Indonesia. It will offer treatment to Indonesian nationals and medical tourists who relocate to or travel to Bali for treatment.
Bali International Hospital, a subsidiary of Indonesia Healthcare Corporation (IHC), has partnered with Icon Group to bring world-class oncological care to the province.
In a press statement released earlier this year, Serena Wee, CEO of IHC ASEAN, shared, “We are honored to be part of this transformative partnership, helping to redefine cancer care in Indonesia.”
Adding “For the first time, our doctors will be able to practice within the Sanur SEZ in Bali—a historic achievement for healthcare in this region. This is a unique opportunity that enables us to continue delivering exceptional cancer care and improving local access to high-quality treatments for our patients in Indonesia.”
The President Director of the Bali International Hospital, Dr Fitriana, commented “Cancer is the second leading cause of death among non-communicable diseases in Indonesia, with cases rising each year. More than 65% of cancer diagnoses occur at an advanced stage upon a patient’s first visit to a healthcare facility, highlighting the urgent need for high-quality oncology care.”
She noted, “We have invested in the latest cutting-edge cancer treatment technologies and partnerships like Icon to provide our patients with exceptional care.”
Bali International Hospital is an expansive new medical facility in Sanur’s heart. The hospital spans 67,465 square meters over four floors. It features 255 beds, 34 intensive care rooms, 8 operating rooms, 4 cath labs, 5 centers of excellence, and advanced imaging and treatment capabilities. The hospital will specialize in Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Orthopedics.
The hospital will also offer patients comprehensive health screening packages, dedicated facilities, and services in women’s and children’s health, travel medicine, and vaccinations. The emergency department will also provide ambulance services for private-paying patients.
The private ambulance service and emergency response contact line for Bali International Hospital will be available in English and Bahasa Indonesia, with interpreter services also available in other languages.
Medical screening packages are already available for medical tourists to book ahead of their visits and vacations to Bali.
Screening packages start at IDR 3,400,000 for the most basic package, with the Pearl Screening package, available from IDR 17,000,000, the most comprehensive package, focusing on early detection for cancer in women.
