Five-star service at Singapore's Raffles Hospital

Combining advanced medical expertise with unparalleled comfort, Raffles Hospital aims to transform the common conceptions surrounding medical treatment with a service that matches the five-star hospitality sector.

Executives from Raffles have arrived in Dubai to promote the services offered by the hospital, and highlight the advanced treatments available for residents of the Middle East seeking treatment abroad.

"Our mission is to make available the skills of our doctors, our facilities and our cutting-edge technology to benefit more patients in the Middle East," said Dr. Loo Choon Yong, Chairman of Raffles Hospital.

"From the moment they contact us, the patient has our full attention. We are dedicated to ensuring that their time here is spent in a comfortable, relaxing environment to increase the recuperation rate," added Dr. Loo Choon Yong.

Raffles Hospital is further promoting its unique brand of medicine by taking the initiative to lower prices for treatment. Raffles has launched a number of special fixed price packages at very affordable prices that cover accommodation bills, surgical costs and consultancy fees.

Raffles Hospital subscribes to the group practice model, a feature of leading hospitals worldwide. Patients are cared for by a team of full-time in-house specialists during their stay, and are able to benefit from the different strengths of a team of specialists most skilled to manage any condition.

As an added health-check, Raffles Hospital provides patients with the assurance of quality medical services that are integrated, peer reviewed and medically audited.

As the foremost centre for treatment and medical practice in Singapore, Raffles Hospital provides international patients with specialist centers for over 30 disciplines. The institution is distinguished for its treatment of eye diseases and vision disorders, various heart conditions such as coronary heart disease and hypertension, as well as a wide range of surgical operations.

The hospital's International Patients Centre settles patients in and sees to all aspects of admission. For added comfort and to encourage recuperation, patients have access to a wealth of communication resources, including laptops and internet usage.

"Patients and their relatives from the Middle East seeking treatment will feel as if they are in a home away from home at Raffles Hospital and the state of Singapore," said Dr. Loo Choon Yong. "The city has a rich Islamic heritage and culture, and Raffles can cater to the religious, dietary and cultural needs of Arab nationals. Arabic interpreters are available, as are Halal meals and transport and accommodation for families."

Raffles Hospital, part of the Raffles Medical Group and Singapore's leading integrated private healthcare provider, is renowned across Asia for the skill of its medical specialists and state-of the-art facilities available, and is the preferred choice for patients who value the recuperative values of a hospital that is styled for comfort as well as healthcare.