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We are looking for successful (or not so successful) testimonies that you can share us with, particularly specific doctors in Bangkok so we can avoid both the quacks and the lengthy trial and error learning curve at any clinic.

There are many. All the major hospitals have them and there are some well-regarded stand-alone fertility clinics as well.

Jetanin seems to be a favored one. http://www.jetanin.com/en/home/index

See also these threads:

http://www.thaivisa....vej-or-jetanin/

http://www.thaivisa....test-tube-baby/

http://www.thaivisa....-ivf-fertility/

http://www.thaivisa....rtility-clinic/

This clinic worked for us twice out of two treatments. 3 children. http://www.nawabutr.com/

Any specific names of doctors?

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Does anyone know of any fertility doctors or clinics in Bangkok?

It can prevent something like 70% of cervical cancers.

Pap smears do not "pre-empt" cervical cancer, just detect it. And most Thai women don't get them.

Even when detected early, the costs and risks of the necessary treatment far outweigh the risks associated with the vaccine. Hence the recommendation. It will also prevent most vaginal and vulvar cancers.

It is recommended for some male populations as it can prevent anal cancer and also genital warts. In addition, of course, it can prevent them from spreading HPV to their female partners. It is especially recopmmended for gay men and men with any sort of impairment of the immune system.

It was originally recommended to be given before the age of 25. New studies have shown effectiveness in women up to age 45. Note that it will only prevent new infection and not do anything for a current one nor for any cervical dysplasia already present as a result of prior infections.

The price mentioned is a bit lower than the going rate at a hospital. I seem to remember something like 9,000 baht for my niece at a small mid range private hospital.

"small mid range private hospital" -> what is the name of this hospital and location? is it for Gardasil or Cervarix?

Hep B can only be transmitted by bodily fluids. Sexual, blood contact such as needle sticks or through sharing needles in drug users. (NOT implying you did!) The carrier may not be symptomatic and not even necessarily have a history of having had Hep B as it can sometimes run its course without jaundice or fever; blood tests will confirm carrier status.

Hep A by contaminated food usually. (Fecal/oral route of transmission). Much more common in Thailand.

Liver cancer will only develop in people who have contracted the most severe form of the disease, causing severe liver damage with subsequent cirrhosis which is in 10% of all cases and only 10% of those will proceed to liver cancer.

Your blood results would have indicated that at this time. It is important to ensure that you developed full immunity which will show in blood tests about 3 months or so from having had the disease.

Recent studies over the last 6-7 years have revised the theory on possible infection points. Now it is generally agreed that bodily fluid such as saliva (kissing) and also incidents such as using other people's toothbrush or razor may also be the routes of transmission. The old view is that Hept B was transmitted through sexual contact and blood exchange/contact only.

I am not sure about departures, but there's many taxis and I have waited about 15 minutes sometimes. If you have an 11 am appointment, get to the dock about 9:30. Gives you time to find your way around. I can't tell you much but I do know where OPD is and Siriraj's private hospital, Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun. It's like Siriraj's Bumrungrad. However, I really recommend a Thai speaker accompany you, if you can manage it. I didn't but did have one do all the calling.

what's the travel time between Taksin pier and Wang Lang by river taxi (not tourist one)?

Generally BTS to Victory monument, then look for an 18 bus heading west down Ratchawithi ( spelling?) if you get off the bus at Charan Santiwong Soi 91-ish you will be opposite the hospital.

Thank you. Approximately how many stops from Victory Monument? Any prominent signs to look out for before the stop?

Can bus #18 be taken from BTS Ratchathewi instead?

use what you always tell we lack; Brains-to think, like from where. Tipically responders will think its start from Nana or somewhere around..

The tipical farang seems married to trains and boats. He forgets above that BTS is already extended onward from WWyai-as far as bang Wa.

For Mahidol: tell WHAT-as there are many locations. The big uni-campus us way out of BKK proper, some 20 kms, and can be reached by citybvs nr 515 from Vict. Monument, 556 from current Kong Salak or 84 KOH from Bang Wa-or even WWgYai BTS-there are also some direct vans from there at start times. Buses have no times-they stop where they stop and come when they come. There are many more buses from other parts of BKK.

Mahidol can also be reached for the real aficionado's of the iron tracks by train- some local all stops at nearby Sala Ya, from the new Thonburi stop-or around, or connect from the Bang Son shuttle. This will not save any time nor money.

Trying to find your actual place IN Srirat will likely cost you much ore time as the boatride to there.

I don't really know what your point is but my instructions are from a Bangkok Thai and I have now done the trip four times by boat. I prefer the waterway since it's largely unobstructed compared to stop and go buses. Siriraj hospital and Mahidon university grounds are right outside the docks. You walk west to Arun Amarin St. Along the way are numbered "gates", really they're entrances to the uni grounds. As you walk west, you start passing hospital buildings. OPD can be entered from behind, the last "gate" or subsoi before the big Arun Amarin intersection, or from this street itself, essentially the front entrance.

You shun the idea of trains. But what is the BTS but a train!

I will say to the OP, that it would be best to have a Thai-speaking friend along. It will save a lot of time because not all internal signs are in English or even point in the right direction.

Thank you. I will try google map/pinpoint Arun Amarin st. and see its whereabout in relation to the dock before heading out.

Still need to know what the departure schedule is like from Taksin dock. Is there a website for ferry timetable?

Has anyone had experiences with copper bromide (facial) treatment in Thailand? It doesn't seem to have taken off here as I couldn't find any hospitals that offer it in Bangkok. How does it compare with laser on melasma and mole removal?

Does anyone know how to get to Yanhee hospital by public transport?

Taksin BTS station. Take tourist boat to the hospital for about 40 baht.

Or take the river taxi for 15 baht. Same loading dock at Taksin except get in line behind the kiosk. Buy ticket onboard. I find the tourist boat takes longer because of the pauses for tour info, longer lines getting on and off, etc., especially at Tha Tien and Tha Chang (Wat Po and Palace) stops. All river taxis -- no matter the flag colour -- stop at Wang Lang (Siriraj), Pier 10. The river taxis can be quite packed though at times.

Much appreciated! What's the schedule like for river taxi? once every hour?

Pier 10 or Wang Lang. Big orange tourist boat is the best route.

If too hot you can extend the sky train to Wong Wian Yai and jump in one of the many, many taxis that are usually waiting.

What's the travel time from taksin bts to wang lang/pier 10 by boat?

Taksin BTS station. Take tourist boat to the hospital for about 40 baht.

What is the stop name for boating? What's the schedule like, every hour on the hour from taksin?

Does anyone know how to get to Siriraj hospital or Mahidol uni by public transport?

Has anyone had any recent experiences at the following dental clinics in bkk? All feedback (even 2nd hand) is appreciated. Need to have porcelain inlays done (operative dentist?) and an orthodontist.

1. Thonglor Dental Hospital

2. Pacific Dental

3. Fukumori Dental

4. Premier Dental clinic (at charn issara tower 2 on phetchaburi)

5. Smile Signature (5 locations)

went to see woraphong today. he was very terse and was very much set on laser from the second I sat in the chair, not much explanation on the pros and cons on the various treatments (IPL, pulsed dye, V-beam, etc) even after I inquired about them. The whole consultation lasted less than 5 minutes and cost 500 baht, same amount that I paid yesterday to consult with a surgeon at Bumgrungrad about my colon-rectal surgery that included a physical examination.

What are the differences between V-beam and laser treatments? I turned out to have moles instead of age spots, according to him.

Personally recommend either Dr. Rungsima or Dr. Woraphong at iSky Clinic - Dr. Woraphong is also at Bumrungrad.

There are a variety of treatment options including pigmented laser, IPL, etc/

Thank you sheryl, again. Would you know the pros and cons of each method for age spot treatment?

I went to Samativej Hospital to have what looked like a pretty fast growing dark spot on forehead looked at. The dermatologist said it wasn't cancerous, was an age related, and then said she'd burned it off with CO2 laser anyway for cosmetic reasons. She recommended the use Retin A (Trentinoin Cream) at 0.025 concentration to limit their appearance/fade them out. Can't vouch for the advice as I haven't followed it, but this is what the good woman/cancer doctor said to me.

The use of Retin A is to be used following CO2 laser procedure or is it an ALTERNATIVE to laser procedure?

What's the name of the doc?

Does anyone know the best method for removing FACIAL age spots? IPL, laser or some other technique?

Can anyone recommend a dermatologist in Bangkok for this area of expertise? Any input or insight is much appreciated.

In that case it is important to have a doctor who has trained/worked in a western country as this problem is rare in Thailand. I suggest one of the following:

http://www.bangkokhospital.com/index.php?p=doctor_profile&DrID=812

http://www.samitivejhospitals.com/DoctorProfile/INTERNAL_MEDICINE_11920361/en

http://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Rujapong-Sukhabote

Thank you Sheryl. Do you have1st hand experiences or any feedback from people you know on any of these 3 docs?

She is one of the leading experts on liver disease in Thailand and a professor at a leading medical school. Did a residency at Yale Univ. You can't get much better qualified than that, but it may also depend on exactly what your problem is, I believe liver is her primary focus. There are other top GI specialists in Thailand with other sub-specialties. So maybe explain specifically what the problem is....

I suspect Crohn's or some other IBD's. A bowel specialist?

In the West one would start with an internist/GP but in Thailand this is often not so advisable so I suggest you see this oncologist who is US trained and specializes in lymphoma. It may be over-kill in your case but better safe than sorry especially since lymphoma is not very common in Thailand. (Need to be sure it is ruled out by someone who takes the risk seriously and knows what they are doing)

http://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Udomsak-Bunworasate#sthash.IWCbWiwQ.dpbs

much appreciated!

I have had a palpable (1 in= 2cm diametre) submandibular lymph node under my left chin for several years and another lump behind my left year. They have been growing in size. Does anyone know what kind of doctors I should see about it? ENT specialist, oncologist or just GP?

Has anyone had experiences with Dr. Siwaporn Chainuvati?

Any recommendations and feedback (both positive & negative) on gastroenterologists in Bangkok is greatly appreciated.