Samitivej Hospital Health Check-Up Bangkok — Packages, Prices & Review (2026)

WhatsApp𝕏 Tweet
Samitivej Hospital Sukhumvit (Sukhumvit Soi 49) is consistently ranked as one of Bangkok's top hospitals for international health check-ups — and often the preferred choice over Bumrungrad for visitors who want a high-standard, English-language JCI experience with less crowding, slightly lower prices, and a more personal atmosphere. Samitivej is part of the BDMS (Bangkok Dusit Medical Services) group, along with Bangkok Hospital. It has dedicated Japanese and Korean patient programmes and is popular with resident expats. Samitivej handles approximately 250,000 international patients per year.

Samitivej health check-up packages and prices

Health check-up package tiers at Samitivej Sukhumvit (2026 pricing):

  • Basic check-up (CBC, metabolic panel, glucose, cholesterol, urinalysis): ฿3,500–฿6,000
  • Standard (+ ECG, chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, thyroid TSH): ฿6,000–฿11,000
  • Comprehensive (+ cancer markers CEA, CA125/PSA, AFP, hepatitis screening): ฿11,000–฿18,000
  • Executive (+ bone density, full cancer panel, physician specialist consultation): ฿15,000–฿30,000
  • Premier Executive (+ MRI brain or CT coronary, cardiac specialist): ฿30,000–฿60,000
  • Women's Health Package (+ mammogram, pap smear, HPV, pelvic ultrasound): ฿8,000–฿20,000
  • Japanese Ningen Dock equivalent (adapted to Japanese health screening standards): ฿10,000–฿25,000; Japanese coordinator available
  • Note: Samitivej prices are typically 10–25% lower than Bumrungrad equivalents for similar scope

Samitivej vs Bumrungrad — key differences

How Samitivej and Bumrungrad compare for health check-up visitors:

  • Patient volume: Bumrungrad sees 1.3M+ patients/year; Samitivej sees ~600,000 — both big, but Samitivej feels quieter, shorter queues for check-up stations
  • Price: Samitivej is typically 10–25% lower than Bumrungrad for equivalent packages; executive package at Bumrungrad ฿18,000+ vs Samitivej ฿13,000–฿16,000
  • Atmosphere: Samitivej has a slightly more Thai/Asian aesthetic; Bumrungrad's lobby is 5-star hotel level — both excellent, different feel
  • Location: Bumrungrad on Sukhumvit Soi 3 (near BTS Nana); Samitivej on Sukhumvit Soi 49 (near BTS Phrom Phong/Thong Lo) — both convenient
  • Japanese services: BNH has the longest Japanese programme history, but Samitivej has strong Japanese coordinator team and high Japanese patient volume
  • Korean services: Samitivej is highly rated by Korean visitors alongside Vejthani; Korean coordinator available
  • Women's health: Samitivej has a strong obstetrics and gynaecology department — popular for women's check-ups and mammography
  • For executives/families: Samitivej offers family packages and is a popular long-term hospital for Bangkok expat families
  • Specialist follow-up: Bumrungrad has a slight edge in specialist breadth for rare conditions; Samitivej covers all common specialties well

How to book a health check-up at Samitivej Bangkok

Practical booking and preparation guide for Samitivej Sukhumvit:

  • Online booking: samitivejhospitals.com — international health check-up packages can be booked online or via the international patient centre email
  • By phone: call the international health check-up desk to discuss which package suits your age, sex, and health history
  • Walk-in: walk-ins are accepted for morning check-up slots (7–8 AM) but these fill quickly; advance booking of 2–3 days recommended
  • Fasting: standard 8–10 hours fasting from midnight before a morning appointment; water and regular medications (without food) are typically allowed — confirm with hospital
  • Arrival: check in at the international patient desk or health check-up centre on the 3rd or 4th floor; they will coordinate all your stations
  • Duration: standard comprehensive package 3–4 hours; executive 4–6 hours; MRI-included packages most of the morning
  • Results: most results available 2–4 hours after last test; physician consultation included — in English, with translator available for Japanese/Korean
  • Getting there: BTS Phrom Phong station (Sukhumvit line), 5-minute walk; taxi from Sukhumvit hotels 10–20 minutes depending on traffic

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samitivej or Bumrungrad better for health check-ups?

Both are excellent — it depends on what you value. Samitivej is typically 10–25% cheaper for equivalent packages, has shorter queues, and slightly more personal service. Bumrungrad is more internationally known, has a wider network of specialist departments, and its international infrastructure (40+ languages, 190 nationalities served) is unmatched. For most routine health check-up visitors, Samitivej offers a better value-for-money experience. For rare specialist needs or if you specifically want the most internationally recognisable name, Bumrungrad is the choice.

What is Samitivej health check-up centre?

Samitivej Health Check-Up Centre is the dedicated screening department at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital. It operates semi-independently from the general OPD — you register specifically for the health check-up programme, then move through dedicated stations (blood draw, ECG, X-ray, ultrasound, physical exam, doctor consultation) in a structured order. The centre offers comprehensive packages from ฿6,000 to ฿60,000+ depending on scope, with English and Japanese coordination.

Does Samitivej Sukhumvit have MRI for health check-ups?

Yes — Samitivej has 1.5T and 3T MRI machines available for health check-up add-ons. MRI brain, MRI abdomen, or MRI whole body can be added to any base package. Whole-body MRI specifically is available through the premier executive packages or as a standalone add-on (฿18,000–฿45,000 depending on body area). Book the MRI when confirming your package, as these slots fill quickly in peak season.

Ready to compare prices?

Real prices scraped directly from hospital websites. No ads, no paid rankings.

Compare packagesGet help
Ask us which package is right for you