7 Hospitals
Prince Court Medical Centre
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
- Accreditation
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- Excellence in Healthcare Services in 2019 - Awarded by APAC Insider for Parkway Pantai's exceptional healthcare services and high patient satisfaction.
- Best Healthcare Brand in 2018 - Awarded by Influential Brands for Parkway Pantai's contribution to the healthcare industry and patient care.
- Best Hospital Group in 2017 - Awarded by HR Asia for Parkway Pantai's commitment to employee welfare and development, which ultimately benefits the patients.
- Best Private Healthcare Provider in Asia-Pacific in 2016 - Awarded by Global Health and Travel for Parkway Pantai's exceptional healthcare services and facilities.
- Best Healthcare Provider in Southeast Asia in 2015 - Awarded by MIMS for Parkway Pantai's exceptional medical services, innovative technology, and patient care
- Accreditation
Sunway Medical Centre
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)
- Accreditation
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)
- Accreditation
Subang Jaya Medical Centre
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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Global Health Asia Pacific Awards 2023, Sports Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Service Provider Of The Year In Asia Pacific
Newsweek Best Specialized Hospital APAC 2023, Paediatrics
Healthcare Asia Awards 2023, Vaccination Delivery of the Year - Malaysia
Malaysian Healthcare & Wellness Excellence Award 2023
- Accreditation
Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Number of Beds: 171
Year of Establishment: 2016
- Accreditation
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Outcomes of Lumbar Puncture
| Speciality | Neurology |
| Procedure | Lumbar Puncture |
| Success Rate | NA |
| Recovery Time | 1-2 days |
| Treatment Time | 30 minutes - 1 hour |
| Chances of Recurrence | NA |
What is a Lumbar Puncture, and how does it work?
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.
What medical conditions can be treated through Lumbar Puncture?
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.
What is the recovery process after a Lumbar Puncture?
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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Procedures related to Lumbar Puncture :
- Chemotherapy
- VP Shunt
- Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Most highly rated hospitals for Lumbar Puncture in Other Destinations are:
- Singapore
- Gleneagles Hospital, Napier Road
- Farrer Park Hospital, Connexion
- Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Mount Elizabeth
- Parkway East Hospital, Joo Chiat Pl
- Thomson Medical Center, Thomson Road
- Switzerland
- India
- Asian Institute Of Medical Sciences, Delhi / NCR
- Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai
- Fortis La Femme, Delhi / NCR
- Jaypee Hospital, Delhi / NCR
- Seven Hills Hospital, Mumbai
- Lithuania
- Morocco
Frequently Asked Questions
A number of determining factors can be used to rank hospitals for your suitable procedure. The following criteria can be used to classify hospitals for Lumbar Punctures in Malaysia- Popularity for the procedure, Infrastructure, Availability of the Procedure, Experienced doctors, Technology used, Cost, Facilities provided, Success Rate
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Absolutely! Yes. Before you plan medical travel to Malaysia, you can benefit from an efficient & helpful online consultation with the chosen specialist there. When one of our patient advisors contacts you about your inquiry, you can demand an online consultation with the specialist. They will check the doctor's availability for the consultation. Once confirmed, you will be sent a payment link to book your online consultation.
Due to the country's cutting-edge healthcare system and high success rate, many people have begun traveling to Malaysia for Lumbar Puncture. There are many additional factors making Malaysia the preferred choice for Lumbar Puncture including:
- Cost-effective treatment options
- Modern healthcare technologies
- Accredited hospitals
- Data privacy and transparency
- Experienced and certified experts
The severity of the treatment and the patient's general health both influence how long recovery takes after treatment. Other factors, such as the patient's continued participation in rehabilitation sessions and postoperative care appointments, have a significant impact on the length of their recovery. Following surgery, patients must return for follow-up appointments to ensure proper healing and to expedite the healing process.