Parkway East Hospital

Parkway East Hospital
Parkway Health
Geography
Location East of Singapore, Southeast Asia, Singapore
Organisation
Care system Private
Services
Standards Joint Commission International
Singapore Quality Class
Emergency department Yes Accident & Emergency
Beds 106
History
Founded 1942
Links
Website Parkway East Hospital
Lists Hospitals in Singapore

Parkway East Hospital was formerly known as East Shore Hospital. It is a 106-bed private healthcare facility located in Telok Kurau, in the East side of Singapore.[1]

This hospital provides general and acute care, as well as a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and sub-specialties, including obstetrics and gynaecology, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) and ophthalmalogy. Various ancillary services such as rehabilitation therapy and imaging services are also available.

History

Parkway East Hospital began its operations in 1942 and was known as the Paglar Clinic and Maternity Hospital. It was founded by Dr Paglar, a Eurasian general practitioner. In 1974, his descendants sold the hospital to an Englishman, Dr Leo Taylor and was renamed Saint Mark’s Maternity Hospital.

Two years later, the hospital was sold to Hong Leong Group for residential purposes. However, the land was zoned for hospital use. Another doctor, Dr Sundarson, together with a group of businessmen and doctors bought the property from Hong Leong.

The new owners refurbished and modernised the existing facilities, and renamed it Saint Mark’s Hospital. The 45-bed hospital commenced operations in 1974 with Obstetrics and Gynaecology wards, providing specialised healthcare for women. In 1977, Dr Yahya Cohen together with American Medical International (AMI) entered a joint venture with the former to form Saint Mark’s AMI Pte Ltd.

Saint Mark’s Hospital further expanded with a purchase of a 40,000sqft site adjacent to the existing building in 1982. With the expansion, the hospital’s capacity also increased to 49 beds. In 1983, AMI took over the hospital and it was renamed the American Hospital of Singapore where it housed various specialty clinics such as obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, general surgery and orthopaedics.[2]

After many years of operation, the hospital was acquired by Parkway Holdings Limited and was renamed East Shore Hospital. Under the new management, East Shore Hospital became a general acute care hospital integrated with a medical specialist centre and a 24-hour clinic.

In 2007, East Shore Hospital was renamed Parkway East Hospital.

Facilities

Specialties and Strengths

Partnerships

References

  1. ↑ "About Us | Parkway East Hospital, Singapore". www.parkwayeast.com.sg. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  2. ↑ "East Shore Hospital and Medical Centre - wikidoc". www.wikidoc.org. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  3. ↑ "Pathway Genomics Partners with Largest Private Healthcare Provider in Singapore". Reuters. 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  4. ↑ "Parkway Laboratories and Sengenics Enter Into an Exclusive Partnership to Provide Pioneering Genetic Tests in Singapore | Sengenics". www.sengenics.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  5. ↑ "Parkway Patient Assistance Centre works in close partnership with local medical experts". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
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