cornishcarlos Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Hi, Friend of mine, Australian 47yr old, needs to get a hip replacement. He's thinking about getting it done in Thailand, for what reason I'm not sure but has asked me for any info available... Has anyone had a successful operation or a negative experience that they would like to share ?? Recommended hospital, doctors or ones to avoid etc. Costings and time lines too would be good. Thanks on his behalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotsman Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 https://www.bangkokhospital.com/th/fixed-pricing-thai-and-expert-hip-and-knee Don't know if its up to date but it will give you a idea but I am sure there are many more posters that will have more info. I am sure in the not to distant future I will need to get 2 done so I will be interested in what others have to say. Regards Scotsman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Unless he living in Thailand and hasn't been an Australian resident for a few years, why would he not want to do in Australia. Yes there is waiting list depending on seriousness but under Medicare would be free in public hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai said: Unless he living in Thailand and hasn't been an Australian resident for a few years, why would he not want to do in Australia. Yes there is waiting list depending on seriousness but under Medicare would be free in public hospital. I believe he needs it done asap and it will cost $45k !! Looks like about $15k in Thailand ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 India is also an option and less expensive than Thailand. Wherever it is done? Cost depends on type of procedure among other things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyMan Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 6 minutes ago, Sheryl said: India is also an option and less expensive than Thailand. Wherever it is done? Cost depends on type of procedure among other things. Do you happen to know how Indian medical care for expats is compared to Thailand? Quality, of course, and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 As in Thailand everything depends on the doctor you select. You would not want to be treated in a government hospital in India (issues with qualitu, infection control and extreme crowding). But there are private "international" hospitals om India that cost about what a government hospital does in Thailand. India is particilarly known for expertise in orthopedic surgery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 17 hours ago, Sheryl said: India is also an option and less expensive than Thailand. Wherever it is done? Cost depends on type of procedure among other things. I think he likes the thought of Thailand as he's been here before plus hoping for some personal recommendation for hospitals and specific doctors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niramom Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 My husband took this opperation in the Ram Khonkaen hospital about 6 months ago. And he can do everything now. The cost was 250,000 Thai baht. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwonitoy Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 https://www.vejthani.com/ I had my right hip done at vejthani bangkok 7 years ago. 5 star treatment start to finish, cost was 500K baht, but I had insurance so wasn't an issue. no issues with surgery or post op I was talked to by an Ozzie lady that was checking the hospital out for references. If I need the other side done I will go back here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 33 minutes ago, kwonitoy said: https://www.vejthani.com/ I had my right hip done at vejthani bangkok 7 years ago. 5 star treatment start to finish, cost was 500K baht, but I had insurance so wasn't an issue. no issues with surgery or post op I was talked to by an Ozzie lady that was checking the hospital out for references. If I need the other side done I will go back here. Can you share the surgeon's name? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 On 12/27/2019 at 8:32 AM, GalaxyMan said: Do you happen to know how Indian medical care for expats is compared to Thailand? Quality, of course, and price. Four years ago a friend who lived in Pattaya (72 years old at the time) had double knee replacement done very successfully in India for about US$10,000. It was a total package deal: airfare (return), airport pick-up, hotel, private room, 24 hr nursing care. I don't recall the hospital name but it was in Hyderabad and was a very new and up to date facility and his surgeon was US board certified. The surgery was successful, without complications and he was back in Pattaya, walking with the assistance of a walker within 2 weeks. He did have difficulty finding good, professional physical therapy in Pattaya. His surgeon called him several times a week his first month back in Pattaya to check up on him. He was walking comfortably within 2 months of the surgery. Sorry but we are no longer in touch so I can not provide the hospital name Another friend had hip-replacement done at Srikarin Hospital in Bangkok 3 months ago. His surgery was successful and he felt he got excellent care and follow up therapy. We was walking with assistance within 2 days of the surgery. He required a walker for several weeks but was then able to walk with a cane (actually a folding trekking pole). I don't know what the final cost was. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwonitoy Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 On 12/28/2019 at 10:19 AM, Sheryl said: Can you share the surgeon's name? Dr. Paiboon Chaicharncheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saengd Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 On 12/26/2019 at 4:06 PM, scotsman said: https://www.bangkokhospital.com/th/fixed-pricing-thai-and-expert-hip-and-knee Don't know if its up to date but it will give you a idea but I am sure there are many more posters that will have more info. I am sure in the not to distant future I will need to get 2 done so I will be interested in what others have to say. Regards Scotsman And the small print says: "The above price is for Thai people only". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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