How to Find an English-Speaking Doctor in Cambodia
Finding quality medical care in English is a top concern for expats. Cambodia's healthcare has improved significantly, with several international-standard facilities staffed by English-speaking doctors.
How do I Find an English-Speaking Doctor in Cambodia?
Best options: Royal Phnom Penh Hospital, Sunrise Japan Hospital, International SOS, and Khema Polyclinic all have English-speaking doctors. Walk-in consultations $30-60. For after-hours care, Royal PP and International SOS have 24/7 English-speaking emergency departments.
Choose between hospital and clinic
International hospitals (Royal PP, Sunrise Japan): best for complex issues, imaging, lab work. Polyclinics (Khema, Sen Sok): good for routine checkups, vaccinations. Solo practitioners: available via expat recommendations for ongoing GP care.
💡 For your first visit, go to a hospital — they can handle anything and refer you to specialists if needed.
Verify English-speaking staff
Call ahead and confirm English-speaking doctors are available for your visit time. International hospitals guarantee English. Smaller clinics may only have English speakers on certain days. Ask for a specific doctor by name if recommended.
Bring your medical records
Carry a summary of your medical history, current medications, and allergies — in English. If you have recent lab results or imaging from your home country, bring copies. Digital files on your phone work fine.
Check insurance compatibility
Call your insurance provider and the hospital beforehand to confirm direct billing. Major international hospitals accept most global insurance plans. Smaller clinics may require upfront payment with reimbursement later.
💡 Save the hospital's direct billing department phone number in your contacts for quick claims.
Consider telemedicine options
For non-emergency issues, telemedicine platforms like DoctorAnywhere, International SOS telehealth, and local expat doctor video consultations are available. Costs $20-50 per session. Can prescribe medications that you pick up at local pharmacies.
💰 Costs
| General consultation (international hospital) | $30-60 |
| Specialist consultation | $50-100 |
| Blood work (basic panel) | $20-50 |
| X-ray | $20-40 |
| MRI scan | $200-400 |
| Telemedicine consultation | $20-50 |
💡 Tips
- • Save International SOS (+855 23 216 911) and Royal PP Hospital (+855 23 991 000) in your phone.
- • Ask expat Facebook groups for personal doctor recommendations — word of mouth is the best referral system.
- • Pharmacies in Cambodia dispense many medications without prescription — but get a proper diagnosis first.
- • Health screening packages at Sunrise Japan Hospital ($150-400) are popular annual checkups for expats.
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