Dear ASEAN members here in Bangkok,

 

I kindly request some recommendations for a reliable and experienced gynaecologist in Bangkok for my wife.

 

My wife has had a sticky no-smell yellow liquid flowing for sometime now, ever since she removed her IUD 2 plus months back.

There is no pain whatsoever and no discomfort at all. Her monthly period is heavier than when she had the IUD but other than that, there's been no change at all.

 

We previously went to Samitivej hospital hospital ( mid 2022 ) and it wasn't a very good experience. We went for a yeast infection. And even before my wife laid down, the doctor ( sorry, can't remember the doctor's name ) suspected an STD and gave me ( the husband ) a real dirty look. Only after she had taken a swab, and left the room to test/check, her entire attitude changed. I told my wife this jokingly ( in fact, my wife noticed this even before i did ), and my wife said she won't return to Samitivej again. I take it as a joke, but apparently, my wife was more offended than I was.

 

Bumrungrad is from our understanding, extremely expensive, so we wish to avoid that, if possible.

 

Our insurance will only cover up to 1500 baht, which pretty much covers the doctor's fee only.

 

So, thats the story, why we would like to avoid these 2 hospitals ( if possible ) and hope you guys can provide us with some healthy recommendations. We don't mind semi-private hospitals or even government hospitals, as long as they can speak English well and my wife can get a diagnosis about her condition without visiting multiple times.

 

FYI - we can only speak English sadly, we're taking Thai lessons but still no where close to good at it.

 

Thanks for reading! And thank you in advance.

I suggest she Consult Dr. PETCHARAT at St. Louis hospital

 

https://saintlouis.or.th/en/FindDoctor

 

A very sincere, nice, down to earth  doctor.

 

By the way there are both good and bad doctors everywhere, the negative experiences you report can (and do) occur at times in all hospitals and reflect the individual doctor, not all doctors at that hospital.

 

i think your wife will be quite happy with Dr. Petcharat. And St Louis is a non profit hospital which costs less than Bumrungrad, Samitivej etc. 

 

 

 

thank you very much, Sheryl!! i will look into it immediately.

 

And yes, you're right, perhaps the doctor we saw that day had way too many STD cases on that day, but I get your point. Perhaps one day soon, my wife will see it the same way as well.

 

Also, appreciate the super quick reply! wasn't expecting any replies till a few days later!

22 minutes ago, Jenevis said:

 

 

And yes, you're right, perhaps the doctor we saw that day had way too many STD cases on that day, but I get your point. Perhaps one day soon, my wife will see it the same way as well.

 

 

Oh, I think that particular doctor was way out of line and certainly should be avoided in future. 

 

But it is nof a reflection on the entire hospital. There are some excellent doctors at Samtivej as well.

P.S. I forgot to mention you usually do not need an appointment at St. Louis, it is first come first serve. Call to be sure the doctor will be there as scheduled,  then just go. Register on ground floor for patient number.

 

There is less English speaking there than at Samitivej etc but the doctor speaks it and the registration area usually has someone available who can communicate in English.  Staff are in general helpful and friendly and if they can't understand you they'll get someone who can. 

12 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

There are some excellent doctors at Samtivej as well.

If by chance my wife changes her mind, who would you recommend at Samitivej?

10 hours ago, Jenevis said:

If by chance my wife changes her mind, who would you recommend at Samitivej?

The ones I know at Samitivej off hand are in specialized area e.g. GYN oncology. I could do some research to come up with others but given your wife's earlier bad experience I prefer to refer her to a doctor I have dealt with personally  and know to have a good attitude and manner with patIents.  Which is Dr. Petcharat. 

 

In addition your  wife's current problem is a simple one that does not need special expertise, any GYN can handle it and on cost grounds alone, makes no sense to go  to the most expensive hospitals for it.

 

i just mentioned that should not dismiss Samitivej altogether based on one bad doctor because there could come a time in future when you or she face a more complicated issue and the  best doctor for it happens to be there. 

 

 

 

 

I second Dr Petcharat, for the same reasons as Sheryl.

 

BTW Bumrungrad is not more expensive than Samitivej

really appreciate the advise to both Sheryl and Lorry.

 

We will most likely plan our visit to see Dr Petcharat tomorrow and will be sure to call the hospital early in the morning to confirm if she's working.

 

Thanks again all and after its done, will be sure provide feedback here for other members as well!