Doctors in Bangkok
Posted by fivesilver on 4/3/2009 at 23:45
What's the situation with going to a doctor in BK for minor complaints?
I'm wondering if it's like South Korea. There, there are very few all-purpose GPs. You go to the Ear, Nose & Throat doc, the Dermatologist or whatever, depending on what's wrong.
Even without insurance, a visit to one of these specialists - in a developed country - costs a lot less than when I go to a GP in Dublin who gives me some very general advice and an expensive prescription for some catch-all antibiotics.
Anyone here been to a doc in BK for sore throat, earache, flu or the like?
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Posted by somtam2000 on 5/3/2009 at 12:21 admin
We tended just to go to a hospital -- cost was still very reasonable (under 1,000B generally). Samitivej out on Sukhumvit http://www.samitivej.co.th is excellent.
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Posted by naromekram on 10/7/2009 at 09:56
For minor issues just about any hospital will do. More serious issues you need to go to Samitivej, Bangkok Hospital, and the top international hospital, Bamrungrad.
Mark
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Posted by SBE on 11/7/2009 at 16:57
I wouldn't actually chose to go to Bumrungrad if I had something seriously wrong myself. It's more geared to medical tourists looking for elective cosmetic surgery than traffic accidents or cancer.
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Posted by somsai on 12/7/2009 at 00:27
I used Bumrungrad not only for the invasive procedure I went for, but also my teeth and other condition. I didn't want to spend a lot of time in Bangkok and getting there was simple, soi 3 Sukumvit.
There might be cheaper or better I don't know, but they are certainly the most famous.
The dental and other without appointment was great. I expected an appointment days off.
Why not use one of the best in the world for a drop in clinic if you can?
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Posted by wanderer143 on 14/1/2019 at 20:46
Most of the top hospitals and medical facilities are located in Bangkok. Samitivej is quite a good hospital. Thantakit Dental Center is the first rate dental clinic which most celebrities and public figures in Thailand use and endorse. I use them myself and never had any issue. I do suggest to be very careful and don't compromise--always pick the best hospital or dental clinic for your health needs.
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