
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Number of Beds: 277
Year of Establishment: 2007
Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year 2024
Clinical Service Initiative of the Year 2024
Best in Community Involvement of the Year 2023
Brand of the Year in Healthcare of the Year 2023
Orthopaedic Service Provider of the Year 2023
Clinical Service Initiative of the Year 2023
Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year of the Year 2023
Top Children’s Hospital of the Year 2022
MRO Service Star of the Year 2022




Awarded by: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Awarded by: Quality Council of India, in association with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Awarded by: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Awarded by: Indian Excellence Awards
Awarded by: World Health Organization (WHO)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Number of Beds: 724
Year of Establishment: 1999
Frost & Sullivan: 2024 Malaysian Hospital Market Leadership Award
College of American Pathologists (CAP) Accreditation
Healthcare Asia Awards 2024: Hospital of the Year (Malaysia)
Healthcare Asia Awards 2024: Health Promotion Initiative of the Year
Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand 2024
Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals 2024
World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Angels Awards 2023 - Gold Award (Q4)
World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Angels Awards 2023 - Gold Award (Q3)



Istanbul, Turkey
Number of Beds: 441
Year of Establishment: 2022


2023, Best Specialized Hospital Asia Pacific – Endocrinology
2023, Best Specialized Hospital Asia Pacific – Cardiology
2022, GlobalHealth Asia Pacific Child Development and Paediatric Service Provider of the Year in Asia Pacific
2022, Frost & Sullivan – Malaysia Emerging Hospital Company of the year award
2022, Malaysian Healthcare Tourism Corporation (MHTC) Elite member (Jan 2022 - Dec 2022)
2022, Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) - (2020-2024)
2019, Healthcare Infection Control Management Resources (HICMR)
2018, The Brand Laureate Best Brand – Brand leadership Award (2018-2019)


Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Number of Beds: 442
Year of Establishment: 1985
Healthcare Asia Awards 2024, Subang Jaya Medical Centre wins ESG Program of the Year
Frost & Sullivan, Subang Jaya Medical Centre wins Best Practices Award, Malaysian Best Hospital Company of the Year
GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards, Subang Jaya Medical Centre wins Hospital of the Year in Asia-Pacific
GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards, Subang Jaya Medical Centre wins Advanced Genetic Centre Provider of the Year in Asia-Pacific
GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards, Subang Jaya Medical Centre wins Diabetes Service Provider of the Year in Asia-Pacific
GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards, Subang Jaya Medical Centre wins Multi-Disciplinary Oncology Service Provider of the Year in Asia-Pacific
GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards, Subang Jaya Medical Centre wins CSR Service of the Year in Asia-Pacific
GlobalHealth MedTech Awards, Subang Jaya Medical Centre wins the Excellence in Digital Health Innovation of the Year



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| Speciality | Neurology |
| Procedure | Lumbar Puncture |
| Success Rate | NA |
| Recovery Time | 1-2 days |
| Treatment Time | 30 minutes - 1 hour |
| Chances of Recurrence | NA |
A lumber puncture is more commonly known as a spinal tap procedure. In this procedure, a thin needle is inserted into the lower back to extract and collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This procedure is generally performed for diagnostic purposes. A lumbar puncture may also be performed to reduce the pressure within the skull.
Lumbar puncture is an outpatient neurological procedure commonly performed to diagnose and manage conditions like Meningitis (inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord), Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain tissue, often caused by viral infections), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (bleeding in the space surrounding the brain), Pseudotumor Cerebri (increased pressure within the skull without a clear cause), and some central nervous system disorders and cancers.
The recovery process after a Lumbar Puncture is usually short. Patients may experience mild soreness at the puncture site, which typically resolves within a few days. It is essential to rest and avoid strenuous activities for the first 24 hours after the procedure. Drinking plenty of fluids is suggested to replenish the CSF lost during the procedure. Most patients can resume normal activities the day after the Lumbar Puncture, although they should avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercises for a few days.
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