Medical tourism in Bangkok
Mar 31, 2015, 1:06 am
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There is a separate Cambridge City Hospital on Cambridge Street. A few years ago it changed its name to the CHA (Cambridge Health Alliance) Cambridge Hospital and affiliated/networked with a number of other Boston area healthcare providers.
Mar 31, 2015, 6:32 pm
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While my experience with Bumrungrad has been limited, the attending physician (once past the ER) was US board certified. And the procedures were current for the time.
While I would prefer medical issues to be handled locally, the costs of dental work (here in Australia) point to having non-routine work done elsewhere. The cost difference was enough to pay for frequent flyer status re-qualification with a bit left over. Bangkok was not the cheapest.
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While I would prefer medical issues to be handled locally, the costs of dental work (here in Australia) point to having non-routine work done elsewhere. The cost difference was enough to pay for frequent flyer status re-qualification with a bit left over. Bangkok was not the cheapest.
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Apr 4, 2015, 11:42 pm
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I've been going to Bumrungrad since 2000, but just this year they got rid of the B3000-level exam program and now the cheapest one is more like B9000 
. There is a difference between starting at $100 vs $300!
It may have been a crowd-control measure, and the place has been strained in spots to handle demand. Would imagine that for providers it's the big time as far as prestige and income potential. OTOH, discouraging demand by raising prices is way too American an approach and led to failures that drove demand from the U.S. Though in terms of numbers I'd say they get an awful lot from Middle Eastern countries, especially in summer months. And of course people living and working in Thailand.
. There is a difference between starting at $100 vs $300!It may have been a crowd-control measure, and the place has been strained in spots to handle demand. Would imagine that for providers it's the big time as far as prestige and income potential. OTOH, discouraging demand by raising prices is way too American an approach and led to failures that drove demand from the U.S. Though in terms of numbers I'd say they get an awful lot from Middle Eastern countries, especially in summer months. And of course people living and working in Thailand.
Apr 5, 2015, 12:01 am
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Overall, I think Bumrungrad is pretty good.
I had some semi-major surgery done during the red shirt riots. I feel it was better than what I could get done in the US. Just one day in the hospital. Only problem was the doc decided to use an anesthesiologist on me, without telling me. I thought my bill was going to be 3k, and instead was 5.5k.
I had some semi-major surgery done during the red shirt riots. I feel it was better than what I could get done in the US. Just one day in the hospital. Only problem was the doc decided to use an anesthesiologist on me, without telling me. I thought my bill was going to be 3k, and instead was 5.5k.
Apr 5, 2015, 6:28 am
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I had a bad experience at Bumrungrad. The mistake ended up costing me a fair amount of money once I was back home. I never went back.
Since, I have been using BNH (not far from Sala Daeng) for anything technical. Now that they are part of the Dusit/Bangkok Hospital network, I expect their prices will rise again.
If I just need a simple consultation, I have found the hospital at Ekkammai to offer dirt cheap prices and short wait times.
Since, I have been using BNH (not far from Sala Daeng) for anything technical. Now that they are part of the Dusit/Bangkok Hospital network, I expect their prices will rise again.
If I just need a simple consultation, I have found the hospital at Ekkammai to offer dirt cheap prices and short wait times.
Apr 5, 2015, 10:33 pm
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If I need something simple I go to Bangkok Christian Hospital. It's cheap, a short walk from Sala Daeng, & a reasonable walk from Silom MRT. If you're staying at a 'high-so' hotel, don't put it on you're paperwork - they'll jack the price. Sean, I assume you're talking Sukhumvit Hospital ? I'll have to give 'em a shot.
Apr 6, 2015, 7:25 pm
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If I need something simple I go to Bangkok Christian Hospital. It's cheap, a short walk from Sala Daeng, & a reasonable walk from Silom MRT. If you're staying at a 'high-so' hotel, don't put it on you're paperwork - they'll jack the price. Sean, I assume you're talking Sukhumvit Hospital ? I'll have to give 'em a shot.
Apr 10, 2015, 7:47 pm
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There is some medical 'tourism' I would highly recommend, from personal experience. This includes dental work.
My father needed a bridge with four teeth... quote in Australia.. USD13500.
Work carried out in Bangkok... USD2700. This was for identical products (ie the crown and bridge came from the same international manufacturer).
Bearing in mind the potential for post operative complications, the actual implants were done in Australia. But everything else was completed in 7 days during a holiday to Thailand.
But with everything, you need to do your research first to find the best practitioners available.
My father needed a bridge with four teeth... quote in Australia.. USD13500.
Work carried out in Bangkok... USD2700. This was for identical products (ie the crown and bridge came from the same international manufacturer).
Bearing in mind the potential for post operative complications, the actual implants were done in Australia. But everything else was completed in 7 days during a holiday to Thailand.
But with everything, you need to do your research first to find the best practitioners available.
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Apr 21, 2015, 11:49 am
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Bumrungrad offers DCC for your convenience when paying. Please remember to say "Thai Bhat please." (Always settle credit card bills in local currency to avoid paying extra fees.)
ugh. other than DCC, which is a minor annoyance, nice place, whisked in and out, saw competent specialist fluent in English.
-David
ugh. other than DCC, which is a minor annoyance, nice place, whisked in and out, saw competent specialist fluent in English.
-David
Apr 27, 2015, 10:42 am
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2. The surgical techniques and equipment are often several years behind that found in North American and EU hospitals. A classic example is cataract surgery. In the better private clinics in North America the surgeon can measure the underside angle needed for the lens. Still can't do this in Thailand. The laser based equipment is the latest, and training is up to date. I believe Thailand lags. Also, the costs are sometimes better in North America. E.g. Cataract surgery is available in Canada as a private service @ $2500- $4000 on average and offers the best of the best if one uses the right clinic.
Apr 30, 2015, 6:54 am
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Personally, I feel like having a dental holiday in Thailand is much more sensible compared to availing an expensive treatment back in the US. Two of my friends have traveled all the way from California to have their treatments and implants done in Bangkok which turned out to be much cheaper, even included their travel expenditures. I had my treatments (deep cleaning and wisdom tooth extraction) at Thantakit International. Very satisfied with this place. As with hospitals, had also visited Samitivej a few times for my hyperacidity and pharyngitis. A dental holiday is fine in Thailand, but if major surgical procedures are to be done, I'm not too sold to the thought of going for a medical holiday.
May 6, 2015, 7:17 pm
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Bangkok hospitals
Can't comment on emergency care but I did comparison shopping in 2009 for a colonoscopy in Bangkok. I ended up with Bangkok General Hospital (BGH) and made sure I selected a physician with some US training and accreditation. Very professional service and cost was a quarter of what I'd have paid in US out of pocket.
I'd also had an EKG stress test done at Bangkok Christian Hospital (BCH) where I felt the facility surroundings were secondary to the test. BCH waiting room and facilities had definitely seen better days compared to BGH's slick modern layout.
Planning on an Longevity Exam this November at BGH as their price is lower than Bumrungrad's plus includes a meal. If I did require elective surgery I'd make sure to check out the physician profile on the respective hospital website.
I'd also had an EKG stress test done at Bangkok Christian Hospital (BCH) where I felt the facility surroundings were secondary to the test. BCH waiting room and facilities had definitely seen better days compared to BGH's slick modern layout.
Planning on an Longevity Exam this November at BGH as their price is lower than Bumrungrad's plus includes a meal. If I did require elective surgery I'd make sure to check out the physician profile on the respective hospital website.
May 23, 2015, 7:50 pm
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There have been quite a few complaints re: foreigners being over-charged (" I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!") for medical treatment. Quelle suprise.
Study finds huge difference in treatment costs
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THE SUNDAY NATION May 24, 2015 1:00 am
THE cost for treating five illnesses is about three times higher in private hospitals compared to prices charged by public hospitals, a study by a National Legislative Assembly (NLA) panel tasked with scrutinising hospital pricing has found. Results of the study were due to be submitted to the NLA yesterday.
The study found that some private hospitals charge from Bt50,000 to Bt200,000 for an appendectomy, compared to prices starting at Bt16,841 for the same surgery at public hospitals.
A comparison between 2009 and 2014 found that treatment prices at private facilities had risen three to four-fold, while those at public hospitals had dropped by 4 to 5 per cent.
Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, a lecturer at Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital and a member of the panel, said on Thursday that after receiving public complaints about the high prices charged by private hospitals, the NLA tasked his panel with conducting a study and seeking possible solutions.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30260801.html
Study finds huge difference in treatment costs
POUNGCHOMPOO PRASERT
THE SUNDAY NATION May 24, 2015 1:00 am
THE cost for treating five illnesses is about three times higher in private hospitals compared to prices charged by public hospitals, a study by a National Legislative Assembly (NLA) panel tasked with scrutinising hospital pricing has found. Results of the study were due to be submitted to the NLA yesterday.
The study found that some private hospitals charge from Bt50,000 to Bt200,000 for an appendectomy, compared to prices starting at Bt16,841 for the same surgery at public hospitals.
A comparison between 2009 and 2014 found that treatment prices at private facilities had risen three to four-fold, while those at public hospitals had dropped by 4 to 5 per cent.
Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, a lecturer at Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital and a member of the panel, said on Thursday that after receiving public complaints about the high prices charged by private hospitals, the NLA tasked his panel with conducting a study and seeking possible solutions.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nati...-30260801.html