Phuket hospital expands weight-loss surgery for tourists

Vachira Phuket Hospital is expanding its medical tourism services to attract international patients seeking weight-loss surgery. The hospital has over ten years of experience and has treated more than 3,400 patients in this field. The hospital's bariatric surgery practices are now accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation, enhancing its appeal to both Thai nationals and foreigners. This accreditation is expected to boost Phuket's medical tourism sector. Vachira Phuket Hospital aims to target expatriates living on the island first, before reaching out to other international patients. The hospital performs 500 to 700 bariatric surgeries annually, with a dedicated team available year-round.