1 hour ago, SammyJ said:

Since you write a sensible answer, I will reply==and rest assured from living in Thailand over 20 years, in bkk, pattaya and hua hin, and now chiang mai, I completely understand what you are saying.  I believe you are correct about Siriraj hospital and the former King--and, in my previous posts, I clearly acknowledged that there are outstanding govt hospitals and doctors and that many also had their own private clinics.   

 

But, unfortunately, the outstanding govt hospitals are usually in larger provincial hospitals, and regardless that some may think, those smaller rural govt hospitals often have problems attracting both good doctors and sufficient funding.  Certainly, there are excellent, dedicated doctors that will stay in a rural govt hospital as they are dedicated to their profession and want to help a local community, but, many gain experience and take more training and move on to larger cities and hospitals where their own clinics can be supported--yes, there are tons of clinics in rural areas, but often run, despite the white coats but doctors, and they must charge small fees or the rural community would not be able to afford to go to them.  It's in the larger cities that their clinics can be well supported by volume and fees--it's just simple logic and accurate knowledge which comes from being informed and having lived many places within Thailand and with a great many Thai friends who have used these medical facilities.

 

However, that all aside--I did not create an original post to debate the pros and cons of hospitals--i regret being drawn into it--my own fault--but it what i have seen far too many times on here when someone posts anything--trolls come and hijack the topic and twist it into a debate or argument.  Fellow expats warned me about but i thought asking a simple question about which doctors members liked would not only help me, but be a potential benefit for others.  There are many instances where one does not have the opportunity to choose a doctor, but sometimes there are, and knowing preferred names would be helpful.  As was stated here by another poster--for me, and many others, it is NOT the hospital or fancy building that attracts, but an outstanding doctor with great manner and skill.  I think most would agree, whether it was here in Thailand or the US or the UK, most medical facilities have both good, and some not-so-good, doctors. The success of one's treatment could depend on having one of the "good" doctors.

 

Thanks for your feedback, but it is unlikely, I will post--no loss to anyone, I understand, but I will no longer feed the trolls.

O.K. sensible answer and I agree with you.

 

Maybe you could ask what specialists you are looking for and some members will chime in? I will give two recommendations; one for an orthopedic surgeon and one for a dermatologist, both of whom are without doubt, the best in Chiang Mai and considered among the best in Thailand. Everyone has their favorites; these are the best.

1. Ajarn Chanakarn Phornphutkul, M.D. orthopedic surgeon

2. Ajarn Siri Chiewchanvit, M.D. dermatologist

7 hours ago, elektrified said:

O.K. sensible answer and I agree with you.

 

Maybe you could ask what specialists you are looking for and some members will chime in? I will give two recommendations; one for an orthopedic surgeon and one for a dermatologist, both of whom are without doubt, the best in Chiang Mai and considered among the best in Thailand. Everyone has their favorites; these are the best.

1. Ajarn Chanakarn Phornphutkul, M.D. orthopedic surgeon

2. Ajarn Siri Chiewchanvit, M.D. dermatologist

Which hospital does the orthopedic doctor work at?

Thanks for sharing

Directly above this thread

 

Time for an update?

 

29 minutes ago, ThaiPauly said:

Which hospital does the orthopedic doctor work at?

Thanks for sharing

8 hours ago, ThaiPauly said:

Which hospital does the orthopedic doctor work at?

Thanks for sharing

C.M. Ram

Bangkok C.M. Hospital

Sriphat and/or Suan Dok

Rajavej

Lanna Hospital

Chang Phueak Hospital

 

He has privileges at almost all the hospitals. His private clinic is around the corner from Rajavej.

17 hours ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

Directly above this thread

 

Time for an update?

 

Yes, that would be great--I did look over that list, but it is often the result of a single mention of a doctor, but still can be very valuable.

same doctor will have hours at different hospitals, so look at doctor not hospital. 

On 8/23/2020 at 9:46 AM, elektrified said:

O.K. sensible answer and I agree with you.

 

Maybe you could ask what specialists you are looking for and some members will chime in? I will give two recommendations; one for an orthopedic surgeon and one for a dermatologist, both of whom are without doubt, the best in Chiang Mai and considered among the best in Thailand. Everyone has their favorites; these are the best.

1. Ajarn Chanakarn Phornphutkul, M.D. orthopedic surgeon

2. Ajarn Siri Chiewchanvit, M.D. dermatologist

Where does the dermatologist work?

 

How did you determine these 2 doctors are without doubt the best in Chiang Mai and considered the best in Thailand?

10 hours ago, JimmyJ said:

Where does the dermatologist work?

 

How did you determine these 2 doctors are without doubt the best in Chiang Mai and considered the best in Thailand?

At the moment he sees patients at his clinic in the old city. He also sees patients at CMU Faculty of Medicine; both at the new building across the street and at the teaching hospital at Maharaj Suan Dok.

 

I said "considered among the best in Thailand".