Doctor recommendation

[Kevinnyali]

Hello chaps,

 

Can anyone recommend a good general practitioner in Jomtien in case I should ever need one ?

 

Many thanks in advance,

 

K.

[Sheryl]

Thailand does not have the GP system you may be used to in your home country.

 

Medical care here is highly specialized and appointments can be made directly with specialists.

 

For general  problems (i.e. not orthopedic, not infectious disease or at least not a severe or complicated one, not cardiac or not sure if it is cardiac, not endocrine etc) you would see a specialist in Internal Medicine.

 

Doctors here have their outpatient consultations mostly in outpatient clinics located within hospitals. In the Jomtien area you gave a number of choices depending on how far you are willing to travel, and how important conveneince (speed/efficiency, language) are to you vs cost:

 

Pattaya

 

Bangkok Pattaya Hospital - very wide range of specialists, can make appointment online, no language barrier, quick. But expensive.

 

Pattaya International Hospital - quick and convenient, costs less than BPH but much more limited range of specialties.
 

Pattaya Memorial Hospitals - less expensive than the above two but also less English speaking .

 

Pattaya City Hospital - a government hospital with limited range of services, geared to expats with two tier pricing accordingly. OK for very minor things.

 

All of the above have websites.

 

Sattahip:

 

Qieen Sirikit Navla Hospital in Sattahip - a military hospital open to the general public including foreigners. While they have 2 tier pricing,  costs are still reasonable and lower than any of the above places. Popular with those with limited finances but expect very long waits (as in, all day and need to arrive very early morning to get in the queue) and red tape. Best to have a Thai speaker along the first time.

 

Sri Racha:

 

Phyathai Sri Racha Hospital - good value for money and has an Expat working there who will help you get appointment and recommend doctors, email [email protected]

 

Note that most medications are sold over the counter without prescription in Thailand and pharmacies are often the first point of care for Thai people. Those that have actual pharmacists on duty (not as many of them as one might think) can diagnose and prescribe for minor problems.

 

[Kevinnyali]

Many thanks !!!

[onera1961]

8 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Medical care here is highly specialized and appointments can be made directly with specialists.

Same as in the USA. One can directly make appointments with Specialists. No need to go through a GP. 

[bluewavesam]

I agree, go straight to a specialist. Bangkok Pattaya Hospital is indeed one of the first rate hospitals in Pattaya.