Surabaya is the capital of the East Java province and is the second largest city in Indonesia. Surabaya is a commercial center with a large seaport, probably one of the largest in the region. The population of this city is approximately 3 million. It is the gateway city to Mount Bromo and Mount Bali. Although many residents speak the local language Javanese, the national language of Indonesia is Bahasa. Bahasa is the official language and is used in business and education. Recently English is also used for different purposes like advertisement and public signage.
There are many opinions about the origin of the name Surabaya. A Javanese myth says that this name comes from two words suro or sura meaning shark and buoy meaning crocodile. Some locals believe that two heroes named Sura and Boya clashed in their attempt to become king of the region.
The city’s airport is called Juanda Airport and has regular flights to the capital Jakarta and other major cities in Indonesia. This is the second busiest airport in the country after Jakarta. Some direct international flights are also available from this airport. A fixed rate taxi service is available from the airport to the city, which is approximately 18 km away.
There are some good hospitals in Surabaya that offer excellent medical care to all the locals and patients from other countries. Some of the most prominent hospitals in the metropolis are described here.
Siloam Hospitals Surabaya
Siloam Hospital Surabaya is one of the largest hospitals in the city. It offers the highest class of medical care in the region and has 160 operational beds and all kinds of modern facilities. It is an initiative of a large privately owned group called Lippo Karawaci. Its other three international hospitals are located in Jakarta. In Surabaya alone, this hospital has 210 specialist doctors and 184 nurses. The hospital also provides 24-hour emergency and ambulance service, both of which are available throughout the week.
Rumah Sakit Surabaya International is located in a calm and quiet area, east of the city. It is another major hospital in the city. It began its operations with the vision of creating and maintaining a reputation for excellent medical service. This hospital belongs to a branch of the Ramsay Health Institute, Australia’s largest healthcare company. The company as a whole has around 70 healthcare centers in Australia alone. It started its operation in Surabaya in 1998. With 168 rooms and the professionalism of doctors from Australia and Indonesia, it has become a unique center of medical attention. Other medical facilities such as a 24-hour emergency unit, an ambulance, and a number of doctors in each department make it a favorable place for patients to visit.
Husada Utama Hospital began operations in 1993 with the vision of becoming a five-star hospital that provides complete satisfaction to its patients and their families. The infrastructure has 220 beds, an emergency care service and modern operating room facilities. All these factors make this medical center an excellent health institute. Husada Utama continues to provide the most outstanding healthcare service with the highest professional level of medical technology.
Menur Psychiatric Hospital is another hospital that provides medical care for patients with mental disorders in the region. They have 30 VIP rooms and other world-class facilities to provide medical care to this type of patients.
