Recommend opinion on foot fracture surgery in Bangkok

[Billpro785]

Looking for Doctor/ Hospital in Bangkok to get 3rd opinion on a heel fracture surgery from motor bike accident. Doctor from Bumrungrad says surgery is needed to pin the heel in place, and Doctor from Mission Hospital says not needed.  Looking for a 3rd opinion from Hospital in Bangkok area. 

[uhuh]

Which Dr from Bumrungrad?

[uncleP]

I go to thonburi 2 hospital. Most of the top docs are from siriraj which is the top teaching hospital in bkk.Bumrangrad is a cash cow for medical tourists  where as mission was probably the worst hospital I attended in bkk. Bumrangrad has good docs but you pay double or treble  what you need to. 

[Billpro785]

8 hours ago, uhuh said:

Which Dr from Bumrungrad?

Dr Thanut Valleenukul.  Seems very good, but have really would like another opinion. 

[Sheryl]

Best foot/ankle specialist in Thailand is  Professor Bavornrit Chuckpaiwong. Harvard-trained.

 

He can be seen at Siriraj Hospital,  Phyathai 3 Hosp and also at Bumrungrad

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Bavornrit-Chuckpaiwong

 

https://sites.google.com/site/ankleclinic/aboutus

 

https://www.phyathai.com/doctor_detail/39917/ASSOC.PROF.DR.BAVORNRIT__CHUCKPAIWONG

 

 

 

 

[uhuh]

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

Best foot/ankle specialist in Thailand is  Professor Bavornrit Chuckpaiwong. Harvard-trained.

 

He can be seen at Siriraj Hospital,  Phyathai 3 Hosp and also at Bumrungrad

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Bavornrit-Chuckpaiwong

 

https://sites.google.com/site/ankleclinic/aboutus

 

https://www.phyathai.com/doctor_detail/39917/ASSOC.PROF.DR.BAVORNRIT__CHUCKPAIWONG

 

 

 

 

I second this. 

He can also be seen at Bumrungrad, that's why I asked which doctor. 

In this case,  for a 3rd opinion,  I would consult him not at Bumrungrad (loss of face issues). Maybe cheaper that way,  too.

[Sheryl]

On the other hand there is a convenience factor as Xrays etc will all be online in your records at Bummers.

 

I don:t think any problem to consult him for a second opinion there.

 

But of surgery turns out to be needed and npot covered by insurance, woul;d be cheaper to do at Siriraj or Phyathai 3

[Billpro785]

5 hours ago, uhuh said:

I second this. 

He can also be seen at Bumrungrad, that's why I asked which doctor. 

In this case,  for a 3rd opinion,  I would consult him not at Bumrungrad (loss of face issues). Maybe cheaper that way,  too.

Thanks for the links. Going to get a opinion at Sirrija.