Cancer Care in Penang for International Patients
Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital welcomes patients from outside Malaysia who are seeking cancer consultation, treatment, diagnostic services or supportive care in Penang.
We understand that travelling overseas for medical care can involve many questions, from preparing medical reports and arranging your journey to finding accommodation.
Our team is here to provide information and guidance to help make your visit as smooth as possible.
Before You Travel
If you are considering receiving care at Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital, we recommend contacting our team before making your travel arrangements.
Where available, please prepare:
- Biopsy report
- Scan or imaging reports
- Blood test or other investigation results
- Relevant medical reports
- Information about previous treatment, if applicable
- A copy of your passport
Having these documents available can help our team better understand your enquiry and advise you on the next step.
If you do not have all of these documents, you may still contact us for guidance.
Support for International Patients
Travelling away from home for medical care can involve practical arrangements beyond the hospital visit itself. Our team can provide information and guidance to help make your journey to Mount Miriam as smooth as possible, such as coordinating appointments, offering guidance on travel and arrival in Penang, assistance with medication courier services, and more.
Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital also has special corporate rates with selected accommodation partners for our patients. As participating hotels, room availability and rates may change from time to time, we recommend contacting our Customer Service team for the latest options.
Our team can provide guidance on suitable accommodation and assist with arrangements where required.
If you require assistance with travel, accommodation or other arrangements before your visit, please contact our Customer Service team so that we can advise you accordingly.
Get Help With Your Visit
Patients travelling from Indonesia may contact Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital directly, or choose to seek assistance from external medical travel facilitators familiar with arranging medical visits to Penang.
These facilitators may assist with matters such as hospital information, appointment coordination, travel planning and other arrangements before your visit.
Note: There are no extra charges when you book an appointment via a medical travel facilitator or agent
MediSehat
MediSehat is a Penang-based medical travel service focused specifically on helping Indonesian patients seeking care in Penang. Its team provides guidance on hospitals and doctors, appointment arrangements, accommodation and other practical needs, with on-the-ground assistance available during a patient’s stay.
MediSata
Established in 2017, MediSata assists Indonesian patients seeking treatment across a network of hospitals in Malaysia and Singapore. Its team includes general practitioners who help patients with doctor recommendations, estimated treatment costs, appointment scheduling, airport transfers and accommodation arrangements.
Berobat
Berobat provides medical travel assistance for Indonesian patients and offers pathways for treatment enquiries in both Singapore and Malaysia. Its service is positioned around helping patients navigate overseas medical care and related arrangements, such as travel plan bookings, visa enquiries, and coordinating with hospitals.