Pls recommend colonoscopy doc in Bangkok for regular exam

[david_je]

Looking for someone professional but at hospital that doesn't charge high prices.

Also curious if someone here has done without full anesthesia.

Thanks for your advice.

[MRToMRT]

My last one was 250k but that was for both ends (throat to stomach and butt to stomach) under general anaesthesia.

[Y Chang]

We went to RSU Healthcare.  Here is the link to their website: https://rsuhealth.com/new-home-en/. 

The doctor was Varocha Mahachai, MD.  She spoke English quite fluently.  The procedure was done under sedation, not general anesthesia, so it was very sleepy but not unconscious.  For your reference, the price a year ago was 24,000 bhat plus an additional 700 bhat for medication charge.  We were quite happy with their service.  Hope that helps!

[Y Chang]

BTW, the 24000+700 bhat I quoted above covered gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

[NewGuy]

I did a Gastro-Colonoscopy at Bumrungrad about six years ago, sedated, Dr. Poungpen Sirisuwannatash, very successful - less than 30,000 Baht, maybe a bit more. Covered by BUPA (now Aetna).

Edited December 20, 2021 by NewGuy

[retiree]

Similar at BNH about 3 years ago.  Just under 30,000, pre-approved and paid by Aetna.   Not unpleasant. 

[Sheryl]

The least expensive option for this is the Chulabhorn Cancer Hospital (a government hospital under royal patronage).

https://www.chulabhornhospital.com/

 

Last I  heard, under 10k (including IV sedation - and believe me you do NOT want to try this without it).

 

You will have to go in person to make appointment.

 

One thing I do not know is if, due to COVID, they have stopped appointments for elective screenings and/or have a backlog.

 

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

The least expensive option for this is the Chulabhorn Cancer Hospital (a government hospital under royal patronage).

https://www.chulabhornhospital.com/

 

Last I  heard, under 10k (including IV sedation - and believe me you do NOT want to try this without it).

 

You will have to go in person to make appointment.

 

One thing I do not know is if, due to COVID, they have stopped appointments for elective screenings and/or have a backlog.

 

10 month Q, or so I was told  10k gets you express pre/after hours service.  I got scoped both directions there.  Excellent care.  

 

Express service charge actually brought it more in line with private hosp. pricing, but since already registered (time consuming in itself) & there, wasn't an issue.   Need a lot of patience to use Gov't hospitals.  And they can be hit & miss.  Chula is excellent, but all the metro locals (8 million) know & use, so Q's are silly long.

Edited December 24, 2021 by KhunLA

[Sheryl]

4 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

10 month Q, or so I was told  10k gets you express pre/after hours service.  I got scoped both directions there.  Excellent care.

If you mean 10k is totyal cost private channel then still excellent price, more than half that of any private hospital.

 

Or do you mean 10K on top of normal cost (which i think is 6-7k public channel)?

[KhunLA]

10 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

If you mean 10k is totyal cost private channel then still excellent price, more than half that of any private hospital.

 

Or do you mean 10K on top of normal cost (which i think is 6-7k public channel)?

10k was express service charge only.  Didn't ask if it was 5k each.

[Sheryl]

Just now, KhunLA said:

10k was express service charge only.  Didn't ask if it was 5k each.

So total is likely around 15 - 16K. Still less than private hospitals which these days range 22-30K

[Orangutan]

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Liver and Digestive institute .. Dr. Surasak Aekpongaisit. He is an excellent doctor, speaks english. about 30,000 including everything.

 

[MJCM]

On 12/20/2021 at 3:22 PM, MRToMRT said:

My last one was 250k but that was for both ends (throat to stomach and butt to stomach) under general anaesthesia.

B....dy h....ll ! 250K

 

I had mine done at Bangkok Korat Hospital and total price for insurance (which they paid) was 35k and also under general anesthesia.

[Pravda]

On 12/20/2021 at 3:22 PM, MRToMRT said:

My last one was 250k but that was for both ends (throat to stomach and butt to stomach) under general anaesthesia.

Typo correct?

 

Because one of the most expensive hospitals (medpark) charges 25,000 for this combo special.