Orthopedic recommendation Pattaya?

[Swiss1960]

Finally convinced wife to consult with an orthopedic doc after years of spray, gel and occasional cortisone injections into her knee to fight the pain... 

 

so can you please point me into the right direction of a knee specialist in Pattaya or any place around (up to and including Bangkok, if necessary)

 

Thank you in advance

[Sheryl]

Best knee doctor in Thailand is in Bangkok

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Panya-Wongpatimachai

 

repeated cortisone injections weaken the joint.  She should ask whether HA injections (Synvisc) would be  appropriate for her

 

 

[marino28]

I am also looking at an orthopedic knee doctor, but prefer to go in Pattaya. Any advice ? Thank you 

[Sheryl]

13 hours ago, marino28 said:

I am also looking at an orthopedic knee doctor, but prefer to go in Pattaya. Any advice ? Thank you 

You will not get the same level of expertise in Pattaya that you can in Bangkok . If being treated in Pattaya is your top priority and cost is not a big factor  then try one of these two doctors at BPH:

 

Dr. Sukree Khumrak

Dr. Nammon Yaikwavong

 

I don't have any feedback on either, just basing this on qualifications.

 

 

[dddave]

On 6/15/2018 at 11:18 AM, Sheryl said:

Best knee doctor in Thailand is in Bangkok

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Panya-Wongpatimachai

 

repeated cortisone injections weaken the joint.  She should ask whether HA injections (Synvisc) would be  appropriate for her

 

 

If Synvisc is recommended by Dr Panya, you might want to get the injections at another hospital, Bangkok Christian for example.  I checked on Synvisc earlier this year and the price difference between Bumrungrad and BCH is dramatic. Bumrungrad quoted me B33,000 per knee exclusive of other costs.  a doctor at BCH quoted about B20,000. 

[DavidB1960]

On 6/15/2018 at 11:18 AM, Sheryl said:

Best knee doctor in Thailand is in Bangkok

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Panya-Wongpatimachai

 

repeated cortisone injections weaken the joint.  She should ask whether HA injections (Synvisc) would be  appropriate for her

 

 

Sheryl

Would the same Dr recommendation hold for a shoulder injury?

Tia

[Sheryl]

No. Best shoulder doc is Dr. Mason at Bumrungrad.

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[ericg1953]

I think that one of the advantages of living in Pattaya is that good medical and dental care is only 2 hours away, and inexpensive to get there. Same is true for people living in Hua Hin. 

 

So take Sheryl’s advice and you will be happy you did 

Edited September 3, 2019 by ericg1953