Stefan65

I understand. Thank you for the details, Sheryl. It's very helpful for me as I try to arrange a long-term treatment schedule. I will try the government hospitals to test my luck. If I learn anything from there or elsewhere, I will post it here for reference. Although it doesn't seem like orthopedic PRP is popular yet in Bangkok (the lack of replies to my message is yet another sign), I would guess that it will become more common. In Europe now, it is a fairly common, cost-effective, and in many cases (including mine) successful treatment for joint issues.

Thank you for your kind help.

Thanks for the suggestions, Sheryl. I appreciate your insight.

I was aware of Dr. Wicharn Kanchanatawan, but the prices at hospitals Bumrungrad, Samitivej and Bangkok seem high for me. More expensive than private PRP treatment in Europe, for example, which surprised me. I suppose it is a result of the low demand which you cite. (Interestingly, PRP is now so popular in Europe for orthopedics that there are many options; the issue instead becomes finding the exact type that you want).

I wasn't aware that Dr. Niti Prasathaporn is at Ramkhamhaeng. During my searching, someone suggested him and told me I'd find him at Queen Savang Vadhana Hospital. I will try to contact him. Which hospital do you think would be better for me to use to meet him?

I was also told there are PRP orthopedic services offered at the hospitals of Police General, Lerdsin, and Mahidol Sports, although I don't know have doctor names at those places. Would you know anything about these hospitals, for example, which are relatively more or less expensive? Or have ideas about how easy it would be as a private-paying foreigner to just walk in and get services at any of those places?

PRP for hips, knees in Bangkok

I'm searching for a doctor in Bangkok who can give PRP injections for knees and hips. I've had frequent treatments in Europe which have helped. I've now moved to Bangkok and I'd like to continue here.

I've called and emailed places, but haven't found what I want. My impression is that PRP is not as commonly used for orthopedics in Thailand as in Europe, although that might only be because I don't know where to look here as well as that I'm limited in my searching by not knowing Thai language.

What I'm looking for:

• Orthopedic specialist only. I've found several aesthetic clinics which offer joint PRP as a side treatment; I don't want that. The doctor doesn't have to be a surgeon, but should be a doctor with orthopedics focus.
• Real-time visual guidance (ultrasound, fluoroscopy) to place the injections correctly. I don't want a doctor who injects blindly based on touch. I've found that these visualization tools aren't just for marketing; for the hip in particular, placing the injections correctly makes the difference between successful treatment and a waste of time.
• I don't want special activation kits, light activators, or "next-gen platelet lysates". I've found that frequent injections of simply centrifuged PRP works well for me. The kits and activators are unnecessary expenses.

I want to find a cost-effective option. I want relatively frequent injections, not a one-time only treatment. And I'm on a limited budget. So the price matters to me. I don't want to pay for fancy facilities. Basic English knowledge by the doctor is necessary to get started, but I don't need that reception, nurses, admin workers speak any English.

As I understand, many orthopedists work in several clinics/hospitals at different times in the week, so I've thought that if I find a doctor who offers what I want, it might be more cost-effective to find the least expensive place to meet with him/her.

What would you suggest?

Thank you :-)