Gleneagles Hospital Penang

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Gleneagles Hospital Penang
IHH Healthcare Malaysia
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Gleneagles Hospital Penang
Gleneagles Hospital Penang
Geography
Location1, Jalan Pangkor, 10050 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Coordinates 5°25′37″N100°19′11″E / 5.426865°N 100.319774°E / 5.426865; 100.319774
Organisation
Funding Private
Type General
Services
Standards Joint Commission International; Malaysian Society for Quality in Health
Emergency department Yes
Beds360
History
Opened1973
Links
Website www.gleneagles.com.my/penang

Gleneagles Hospital Penang (GPG) is a private hospital in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. Established in 1973, the 360-bed tertiary care provider houses over 85 doctors which cover a wide array of medical specialties, supported by more than 1,100 employees (nurses, allied health personnel and support staff). The hospital now consists of its original six-storey building and a 19-storey annex. [1]

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History

The Gleneagles Hospital Penang was established in 1973 and was originally a three-storey hospital with 70 beds. [2] It was located at the junction of Jalan Cantonment and Jalan Bell. The hospital was subsequently expanded to six floors in 1977, housing 132 beds. [3] In 1989, Parkway Pantai, a Singapore-listed healthcare firm, acquired the majority control of the hospital, which was then renamed the Gleneagles Medical Centre. The hospital was expanded again in 2013, with the completion of a 19-storey annex. Today it is known as Gleneagles Hospital Penang and accommodates 360 beds. The CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Penang is Mr. Ivan Loh. [4]

Gleneagles Hospital Penang is one of 16 hospitals operated by Pantai Holdings Sdn Bhd (Pantai Group), which is part of Parkway Pantai Limited, a subsidiary of IHH Healthcare Berhad (IHH). [5]

Facilities and services

Gleneagles Hospital Penang's medical services include the following specialties. [6]

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References

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  2. "Gleneagles Penang celebrates 40th do in style". The Star Online. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
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  6. "Facilities & Services, Gleneagles Hospital Penang". Glen Eagles Malaysia. Retrieved 2021-12-02.