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Yanhee International Hospital

JCI-accredited hospital with the largest team of board-certified plastic surgeons in any private Thai hospital, 18 specialists, 400 beds, and patients reported from 162 countries

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Last reviewed 11 July 2026 · How we evaluate

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Yanhee International Hospital

Yanhee has built its reputation on volume and value. With 18 board-certified plastic surgeons, 400 beds, and JCI accreditation held continuously since 2011, the hospital reports patients from 162 countries, around 75% of whom return or refer others. It is not a luxury experience, but it is a serious surgical hospital at a price point that undercuts the premium tier by 20-40%.

Accreditation JCI Since 2011
Countries Served 162
Plastic Surgeons 18
Beds 400

At a Glance

Best for Value-focused patients who want JCI-accredited cosmetic surgery
Pricing Value
Setting Large general hospital with strong cosmetic surgery department
Standout Largest team of board-certified plastic surgeons in any private Thai hospital

Our Assessment of Yanhee International Hospital

Independent verdict

Yanhee is the value benchmark other Bangkok hospitals get measured against, and it earns that on outcomes rather than polish. The repeat-and-referral rate is the figure that matters most here, because patients who have used it once tend to come back, which tells you more than any brochure.

The trade-off is experience: Yanhee is a functional, clinical environment, not a luxury one. The building is older, the reception can feel crowded, and the level of personal attention is lower than at premium hospitals. Pain management has also been flagged by some Western patients as more conservative than they were used to.

For patients who prioritise surgical quality and value over hotel-grade service, Yanhee delivers.

Who Yanhee International Hospital Is Best For

In one sentence, Yanhee International Hospital is the right choice for value-focused patients who want JCI-accredited cosmetic surgery who accept value tier pricing. The lists below tell you whether that is you.

Best suited for

  • Patients who want JCI-accredited cosmetic surgery at a lower price point
  • Those who value a large team of plastic surgeons with diverse specialisations
  • Gender-affirming surgery patients, Yanhee has a dedicated Pride Center
  • Repeat medical tourists who know what to expect from Thai hospitals

May not be the best fit if

  • Patients who want a luxury, concierge-style hospital experience
  • First-time medical tourists who want extensive hand-holding and personalised coordination
  • Those who are particular about modern, recently renovated facilities

Not sure which side you fall on? Describe your case to the care team and we will tell you straight.

Accreditations, Verified

Yanhee holds JCI accreditation, with a published Gold Seal certificate confirming its status, a strong credential for a hospital at this price point.

JCI Accredited

Joint Commission International Gold Seal, with the hospital's published certificate effective 11 March 2023 to 10 March 2026

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Where the issuing body publishes a public register, the badge links straight to it; otherwise it links to the hospital's own published record. Our full source list is below.

Notable Surgeons at Yanhee International Hospital

Yanhee employs 18 board-certified plastic surgeons, the largest team of any private hospital in Thailand. All are members of the Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand.

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Dr Chokchai Amornsawadwattana

Consultant Plastic Surgeon. Board-certified by the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand. International training in head, neck, and breast reconstruction at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia. Specialises in facial aesthetics and gender-affirming surgery.

View their profile in the hospital's directory
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Dr Somboon Thammarungrong

Consultant Plastic Surgeon. 20+ years experience. Specialises in forehead lift, mid-facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty, and augmentation rhinoplasty.

View their profile in the hospital's directory
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Dr Vitawat Angkatavanich

Consultant Plastic Surgeon. Advanced rhinoplasty training in Chicago, USA. Microsurgery training in Singapore. Specialises in complex rhinoplasty cases.

View their profile in the hospital's directory

Credentials are listed as published facts, not endorsements. Your quote names your surgeon, so you can verify their registration before committing to anything. Roster checked against the hospital's own doctor directory on 11 July 2026.

Cosmetic Surgery Specialties

Yanhee's cosmetic surgery division is one of its strongest departments, with 18 board-certified plastic surgeons covering the full range of aesthetic and gender-affirming procedures.

What Yanhee International Hospital Costs

Yanhee offers JCI-accredited cosmetic surgery at 20-40% below premium hospitals like Bumrungrad and Bangkok Hospital. Most cosmetic packages bundle surgeon fees, operating room, anaesthesia, hospital room, meals, and nursing into a single price.

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Paying for treatment

Cards, transfers and cash. Major credit and debit cards, bank transfer and cash in Thai baht are accepted at almost every facility we profile, and many also take mobile wallets.
Deposits and insurance. A deposit is normally required before treatment, and larger hospitals can bill contracted international insurers directly once a guarantee letter is in place. Cosmetic and dental treatment is usually self funded.
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How Yanhee International Hospital Compares

Yanhee competes primarily on value, JCI-accredited care at a lower price point than the premium hospitals. Here is how it compares to other commonly considered options.

Yanhee International Hospital vs Bumrungrad International Hospital

Bumrungrad offers a premium, hotel-grade experience with stronger international patient infrastructure and more modern facilities. Yanhee is 20-40% cheaper with a larger team of plastic surgeons but a less polished environment. Bumrungrad is the safer choice for first-time medical tourists; Yanhee suits experienced patients who know what they want.

Read our Bumrungrad International Hospital profile

Yanhee International Hospital vs Kamol Cosmetic Hospital

Kamol is a specialist cosmetic surgery facility purpose-built for surgery and recovery. Yanhee is a larger general hospital with more beds, ICU, and broader medical capabilities. For gender-affirming surgery, both are strong, Kamol has Dr Kamol's personal volume, Yanhee has a larger team.

Read our Kamol Cosmetic Hospital profile

Yanhee International Hospital vs Bangkok Hospital

Bangkok Hospital is a premium-tier general hospital backed by Thailand's largest hospital group (BDMS). It charges significantly more than Yanhee and is not primarily known for cosmetic surgery. Yanhee has a larger cosmetic surgery team and more competitive pricing.

Read our Bangkok Hospital profile

International Patient Services at Yanhee International Hospital

Yanhee reports treating patients from 162 countries and offers free interpreters, airport transfers, and bundled treatment packages designed for international medical tourists.

Language Support

Free interpreters in English, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Burmese, and Cambodian. 24/7 international patient coordinators.

Airport Transfers

Free airport pickup and drop-off for international patients at both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.

Accommodation

Treatment packages include hospital room, meals, and accommodation assistance for family members. Hotel arrangements near the hospital also coordinated.

Visa Assistance

Medical letters and guidance provided for visa applications.

If something goes wrong after you fly home

Yanhee International Hospital provides a post-operative care plan before you leave, and follow-up communication with your surgical team can be arranged through its international patient office.

As your coordinator we stay in the loop after you land. If a concern comes up we help you reach your surgeon, get records to a local doctor, and understand what the hospital will and will not cover. We tell you this before you book, not after.

How Booking Works at Yanhee International Hospital

  1. Complete the online appointment form with your personal and passport details
  2. Add your contact and emergency contact information
  3. Choose your doctor, procedure and preferred date, then submit the request for the hospital to confirm

When you enquire through us, our care team handles these steps with the hospital on your behalf and confirms everything back to you before you commit to anything.

About Yanhee International Hospital

Founded in 1984, Yanhee began as a polyclinic and grew into a 15-storey, 400-bed international hospital with 37 specialist centres and over 1,500 healthcare professionals. It holds JCI accreditation for the 5th consecutive time.

The hospital has 12 major operating theatres, 30 minor operating rooms, and an 18-bed ICU. Yanhee won the Reader's Digest Gold Award for Asia's Most Trusted Brands and an IMTJ Award for Best Hospital for Dermatology in Thailand.

Facilities & Technology

Operating Theatres

12 major operating theatres and 30 minor operating rooms, fully equipped for cosmetic, reconstructive, and gender-affirming procedures.

Intensive Care Unit

18-bed ICU staffed 24/7, providing full emergency and post-operative monitoring capability, a safety net that standalone clinics cannot offer.

Diagnostic Imaging

MRI, CT scanners, digital X-ray, mammography, bone densitometry, and ultrasound available on site for pre-operative assessment.

Laser & Dermatology Labs

CO2, Q-switch Ruby, Aramis, and Aurora laser systems for skin rejuvenation, scar treatment, and non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

Location & Getting There

454 Charansanitwong Road, Bang-O, Bang Phlat, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), 30 minutes by car
MRT Blue Line, Bang O station, 2 minute walk
+66 2 879 0300
MRT. MRT Blue Line to Bang O station, exit 4, then about a 200 metre walk with the hospital on your right
BTS and bus. From BTS Victory Monument take bus number 18 to the stop opposite the hospital
River boat. Chao Phraya river piers at Rama 7 and Bang Pho, a short taxi or motorcycle taxi ride from the hospital

Common Questions About Yanhee International Hospital

What patients typically want to know before choosing this hospital

Yes. Yanhee has held JCI accreditation continuously since 2011 and is now in its 5th consecutive accreditation cycle.

18 board-certified plastic surgeons, the largest team of any private hospital in Thailand. All are members of the Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand.

Yanhee is a functional, high-volume hospital rather than a luxury experience. It is best suited to patients who are comfortable with a busy clinical environment and prioritise surgical quality and value over concierge-style service.

Yes. Yanhee has a dedicated Pride Center handling MTF and FTM procedures. According to the hospital, over 70% of their gender-affirming surgery patients are international.

Yanhee is typically 20-40% cheaper than Bumrungrad for comparable cosmetic procedures. Most packages bundle all costs (surgeon, OR, anaesthesia, room, meals, nursing) into a single price.

The hospital building is older and the reception areas can feel crowded. The service level is functional rather than luxury. Some Western patients have also noted that post-operative pain management can be more conservative than they are used to.

How We Evaluated Yanhee International Hospital

Our editorial team independently researched Yanhee International Hospital. No hospital can pay to be listed here, ranked higher or reviewed favourably. Here is what we assessed.

These checks are desk-based. We verify against the issuing bodies' registers and the hospital's own published materials rather than a hospital-arranged visit, and no hospital has any say in what we publish. Read the full methodology.

Accreditation & certification

We verified Yanhee's JCI accreditation through the hospital's published Gold Seal certificate, effective to March 2026. We did not find ISO 9001 or HA Thailand on the hospital's current accreditation pages, so those are not claimed here.

Surgeon credentials

We confirmed that all 18 plastic surgeons hold Thai Board certification and membership of the Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand. Several have international training in Australia, the USA, South Korea, and Singapore.

International patient systems

Yanhee offers free interpreters in 8 languages, free airport transfers, and bundled treatment packages. The system is functional and well-established but less personalised than premium hospitals.

Aftercare protocols

Post-operative care is delivered on site with ICU availability. Treatment packages include hospital room, meals, and nursing. Follow-up appointments are included.

Pricing transparency

Yanhee publishes bundled package prices on their website, making comparison straightforward. All-inclusive pricing is a strength.

Patient feedback patterns

Surgical outcomes are consistently well-reviewed. The most common complaints relate to waiting times, older facilities, and conservative pain management, not surgical quality.

How we make money. Hospitals cannot pay for placement, ranking or a favourable review anywhere on this site. We earn a coordination fee from the hospital only when you choose to book through us, and it never changes your price. That conflict is why we publish our evaluation criteria and sources on every profile, and link accreditations to the issuing bodies.

Sources
Awards and accreditations index, checked 11 July 2026 — https://www.yanhee.net/about-us/awards-accreditations/
Contact and directions, checked 11 July 2026 — https://www.yanhee.net/contact-us/
Make an appointment, checked 11 July 2026 — https://www.yanhee.net/contact-us/make-an-appointment/
Doctor directory, checked 11 July 2026 — https://www.yanhee.net/doctors/
JCI accredited organisations directory — jointcommission.org

If you believe any information on this profile is inaccurate or outdated, please contact our editorial team and we will check it against the source.

Nick Peplow

Nick Peplow

EDITORIAL REVIEW

Founder & Lead Coordinator

Last reviewed: July 11, 2026

Medical disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Individual results, recovery times, and suitability vary. Always consult a qualified surgeon before making decisions about treatment.

At a Glance

Best for Value-focused patients who want JCI-accredited cosmetic surgery
Pricing Value
Setting Large general hospital with strong cosmetic surgery department
Standout Largest team of board-certified plastic surgeons in any private Thai hospital

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