Established in 1973, the 360-bed tertiary care provider houses over 85 doctors which cover a wide array of medical specialties, supported by more than 1,100 employees (nurses, allied health personnel and support staff).

The hospital was subsequently expanded to six floors in 1977, housing 132 beds.

[3] In 1989, Parkway Pantai, a Singapore-listed healthcare firm, acquired the majority control of the hospital, which was then renamed the Gleneagles Medical Centre.

The CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Penang is Mr. Ivan Loh.

[5] Gleneagles Hospital Penang's medical services include the following specialties.