Ob/Gyn Options Pattaya

[leddie]

Any recommendations for Ob/Gyn specialist in Pattaya, including pre-natal exams and care and delivery package.  Reasonable price if possible!

 

Thank you.

[NanLaew]

Doctor Supanee on Soi Photisan shepherded both the Nan Jr's through first, second and into third trimester. I am not sure if she attends through delivery but her support work was well received by the a provincial private hospital for the first and provincial army hospital for the second.

 

About 300 m from Pattaya-Naklua Road on Soi Photisan on left side, just past a 7-eleven and before the market and traffic lights for the top end of Sai Sahm. She shares a practice with a dermatologist at that location.

 

[Jsinbkk]

I'll give it a shot. PM photos

[NanLaew]

10 hours ago, NanLaew said:

About 300 m from Pattaya-Naklua Road on Soi Photisan on left side, just past a 7-eleven and before the market and traffic lights for the top end of Sai Sahm.

Correction. Dr Supannee is on the RIGHT coming from Pattaya-Naklua Road. Left if coming from Sukhumvit.

[Sheryl]

Is your wife/gf Thai?

 

Because if so she can get all care, including the delivery, free of charge at a government hospital. Needs to be the one which covers the area where she is registered in a tabian ban, but registration can be changed if necessary.

 

While waits are long, care is of good quality. Be forewarned that unnecessary c-sections are usual in private Thai hospitals.

 

Also be forewarned that the rpice of delivery packages at private hospitals in no way represents costs that will be faced if any complications occur.

 

There have been people on this board who made the mistake pf delivering in a private hospital because they could afford the price of the delivery package, only to end up facing bills of several million baht because the baby needed intensive care etc. And it is difficult to arrange transfer of a critically ill newborn.

 

Some of those people, years later, are still paying off debts to the hospital.

[leddie]

11 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Is your wife/gf Thai?

 

Because if so she can get all care, including the delivery, free of charge at a government hospital. Needs to be the one which covers the area where she is registered in a tabian ban, but registration can be changed if necessary.

 

While waits are long, care is of good quality. Be forewarned that unnecessary c-sections are usual in private Thai hospitals.

 

Also be forewarned that the rpice of delivery packages at private hospitals in no way represents costs that will be faced if any complications occur.

 

There have been people on this board who made the mistake pf delivering in a private hospital because they could afford the price of the delivery package, only to end up facing bills of several million baht because the baby needed intensive care etc. And it is difficult to arrange transfer of a critically ill newborn.

 

Some of those people, years later, are still paying off debts to the hospital.

Thanks for info, it is for a foreign female. Could you provide modified advice?  Thank you.

[Sheryl]

Modified advice is same as above but free is nto an option.

 

Do not have delivery anywhere that you would not, in worst case scenario, be able to afford the expenses associated with complications.

 

The least expensive options in Pattaya are:

 

Government hospitals - Bang Lamung, Pattaya City, Queen Sirikit in Sattahip, Red Cross Hospital in Sri Racha  (Queen Sawang Wadhana Memorial Hospital)

 

Pattaya Memorial Hospital

 

The first category are the least expensive but a lot of disadvantages for a foreign women, especially in terms of language (nurses will speak no English, and that really matters when in labor!), and things like having husband/partner in the delivery room (usually not an option). along with long waits, even in the after hours clinic.

 

Suggest you check out Pattaya Memorial first and see if you can find an OB there you feel comfortable with.

[leddie]

16 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Modified advice is same as above but free is nto an option.

 

Do not have delivery anywhere that you would not, in worst case scenario, be able to afford the expenses associated with complications.

 

The least expensive options in Pattaya are:

 

Government hospitals - Bang Lamung, Pattaya City, Queen Sirikit in Sattahip, Red Cross Hospital in Sri Racha  (Queen Sawang Wadhana Memorial Hospital)

 

Pattaya Memorial Hospital

 

The first category are the least expensive but a lot of disadvantages for a foreign women, especially in terms of language (nurses will speak no English, and that really matters when in labor!), and things like having husband/partner in the delivery room (usually not an option). along with long waits, even in the after hours clinic.

 

Suggest you check out Pattaya Memorial first and see if you can find an OB there you feel comfortable with.

Thank for advice. 

I do not require "free" or necessarily want the least expensive option, but the best value for money.

Assuming periodic pre-natal checks and eventual caesarian package, what would be the best option close to Pattaya for

-pre-natal (does not have to be the same as delivery doctor but within Pattaya preferred)

-Caesarian package ( best value and service package-within or close by to Pattya)

 

You mention Memorial...how does Phayatai in Sri Racha, Queen Sirikit etc compare in terms of service and value.

Thanks to all who may have  information for responses.

Edited November 30, 2017 by leddie

[Sheryl]

I think you are asking the wrong question.  Cost of  prenatal care and delivery - whether vaginal or C-section - is not what you should be concerned about, it is the cost of complications. Particularly complications in the newborn which can run to millions of baht.

 

Other aspects you might or might not care about would be:

husband/partner allowed in delivery room (only in private hospitals)

pressure to have unnecessary c-section (pretty much all private hospitals, but will vary with the doctor)

 

And for a non-Thai woman, certainly English speaking on the part of the nursing staff is an issue. Unfortunately that is not great anywhere, even at the priciest private hospitals, but it is certainly better at private hospitals.

 

The best value for money is definitely the government hospitals but they fall very short on English speaking, are very crowded, long waits.

 

Assuming you are able to withstand expenses over 1 million baht in a worst case scenario, then among the private hospitals, I would say the best value for money would be Phyathai Sri Racha or Pattaya Memorial. As a great deal does depend on the doctor (especially if you have specific requests. like wanting to be allowed in the delivery room, natural birth etc.) I suggest you  consult a few until you find one you are most comfortable with.  At Phyathai Sri Racha you can email or call Gavin Waddell and ask him to suggest and OG-Gyn .  089 7500293  [email protected]  Be sure to mention any specific concerns

 

 

[leddie]

14 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

I think you are asking the wrong question.  Cost of  prenatal care and delivery - whether vaginal or C-section - is not what you should be concerned about, it is the cost of complications. Particularly complications in the newborn which can run to millions of baht.

 

Other aspects you might or might not care about would be:

husband/partner allowed in delivery room (only in private hospitals)

pressure to have unnecessary c-section (pretty much all private hospitals, but will vary with the doctor)

 

And for a non-Thai woman, certainly English speaking on the part of the nursing staff is an issue. Unfortunately that is not great anywhere, even at the priciest private hospitals, but it is certainly better at private hospitals.

 

The best value for money is definitely the government hospitals but they fall very short on English speaking, are very crowded, long waits.

 

Assuming you are able to withstand expenses over 1 million baht in a worst case scenario, then among the private hospitals, I would say the best value for money would be Phyathai Sri Racha or Pattaya Memorial. As a great deal does depend on the doctor (especially if you have specific requests. like wanting to be allowed in the delivery room, natural birth etc.) I suggest you  consult a few until you find one you are most comfortable with.  At Phyathai Sri Racha you can email or call Gavin Waddell and ask him to suggest and OG-Gyn .  089 7500293  [email protected]  Be sure to mention any specific concerns

 

 

 

Thank you for the response and  info!

[leddie]

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Edited November 30, 2017 by leddie