Internist

[marcusarelus]

Is an internist the same in Thailand as America.  Had one in America as my family doctor.

[Sheryl]

It means the same thing, yes (specialist in itnernal medicine as opposed to a surgeon and no speciualization) , but they don't practice family medicine as we know it.

[marcusarelus]

11 hours ago, Sheryl said:

It means the same thing, yes (specialist in itnernal medicine as opposed to a surgeon and no speciualization) , but they don't practice family medicine as we know it.

It is just for me as my wife has insurance at another hospital.  What kind of doctor would a 70 year old man normally see?  I have been using my cardiologist but since I take medication and had a procedure to remove a clot I don't have any heart or blood problems.

Thanks

[RJRS1301]

Perhaps a physician with a special interest in gerontology 

[marcusarelus]

Got off the email with the hospital I want to change to and she recommended a General doctor.  No general doctors listed in their registry.  What is a general doctor.  

[Sheryl]

It's an Internist

They frankly tend not to be very good in Thailand with a few exceptions. Will not have trained abroad.

There is an Anerican GP here at Mission hospital licensed to practice in Thailand, Dr. Nick Walters. Your best bet if looking for a GP type. Mission is a nice non-profut hosputal.

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