Singelberg Clinic

The Sint-Jozef Kliniek (this would be translated as Saint Joseph hospital) has two locations, one is situated in Bornem and the other is situated in Willebroek.. Both are in the northern part of Belgium, close to the well known Flemish town of Antwerp (20 km), but still only 30 kilometres (20 miles) from Brussels, the heart of European affairs.

Our hospital can be easily reached, via the modern motorway system (please click here to see a map and route description – it is only 30 minutes by taxi ) or via the railway system, with the local railway station being just a 5-minute walk away from (our) hospital in Bornem. Our hospital in Willebroek can be easily reached by bus.

Parking facilities are also available on the premises.

There are three hotels for accompanying relatives, friends and partners nearby.

The hospital has a 24-hour Accident and Emergency department, as well as a full range of acute medical and surgical facilities (including Intensive Care). Night shifts are covered by a team of doctors and paramedics, all professionally trained in acute emergency care treatment.

In contrast to a private clinic, the patient can stay overnight in (our) hospital as long as medically required. The word ‘Kliniek’ in Belgium can be slightly underestimated and somewhat misleading for non-Belgian people, (because a ‘Kliniek is seen as a real hospital. However, in the UK, a clinic is a private facility, whereas a hospital is a public hospital, In Belgium, private clinics can only perform day-cases by law. Patients can only stay overnight in a hospital that has been assessed, according to strict regulations, by the government. All hospitals in Belgium are public hospitals, but private patients are able to use their facilities.

There are approximately 110 specialists working in (our hospital), providing expert medical advice and surgical services :

- Plastic surgery

- Orthopaedics

- Vascular , abdominal surgery

- Urology

- Gynaecology

- Ophthalmology

- Internal medicine

- Maxillofacial surgery

- Etc………………….

As the healthcare system in Belgium is closely monitored by the authorities and has to be abided by very rigorous laws, it also means that standards are of an extremely high quality. Before being able to practise, every doctor is screened by the hospital’s management and by the medical board. All doctors must be well insured against medical indemnity and registered with both the Belgian Medical Council (Ordre des Medecins, the Belgian equivalent of the GMC) and with their own professional body.

The main priority of (our) clinic is to provide patients with the highest possible degree of safety and security, whilst offering a quality service. The professional environment is guaranteed , thanks to our fully qualified, medics, paramedics and nurses.

To ensure complete security, (our) hospital is equipped with the latest medical devices, along with the most sophisticated emergency equipment available.

Sterilisation procedures in Belgian hospitals are also very strict, and are consistently regulated by the national authorities.

Our main concern is to provide the best possible care for our patients. Every day, doctors, nurses, and paramedics are dedicated to provide patients with the utmost care and comfort.

The hospital can accommodate over 239 patients. The rooms are all equipped with a toilet, a bathroom, a television and most of the times also a telephone. The maximum number of people in a shared room is 4. Patients can choose between a single room, a double room, or a room shared between 4 patients.

Visiting times are variable and in some cases flexible, but usually between 14.00h – 20.00h, depending on the department.