Rutnin Hospital - trip report

[Lorry]

I went there in the morning, without an appointment (because my eyes got sick overnight). 

They immediately told me I could have an appointment at 5pm, not earlier.

They found me in their system,  but as I hadn't been there for a long time they made me register again.

They then wanted to do the usual blood pressure thing. 

I asked,  if I would come at 5pm, how long would I have to wait for a doctor? 

1-2 hours. 

So I told them, I will do the blood pressure thing during those 1-2 hours and left with 2 big appointment papers.

 

I went to Bumrungrad.

Waiting time for doctor 30 minutes. 

 

I then called Rutnin to cancel my appointment.  Turned out, I didn't have any appointment at all.

 

[scubascuba3]

Rutnin is obviously very busy

[nigelforbes]

I had an appointment at Rutnin two weeks ago, the place was extremely busy. That said, with an appointment I sailed through their system very smoothly and was seen on time. Rutnin does have an emergency system, it sounds like the OP's problem wasnt in that category.

[Lorry]

13 hours ago, nigelforbes said:

Rutnin does have an emergency system

Interesting to know.

I was wondering about this,  because in Thailand you are not allowed to call yourself a hospital without an ER, and I didn't have the impression that this is the place to go with a serious emergency. 

So, if they really do have an emergency system,  it's the receptionist who does the triage... reminds me of my home country. 

 

[ubonr1971]

I saved 10,000 baht going to Rutnin instead of Bumrungrad. I consulted both places and saw the drs at each hospital. I would go to Rutnin for sure. Its a specialist hospital. Was most impressed to be honest. 

[airbalance]

I'm personally a big fan of Rutnin too, and as with every hospital/place, if you go in at peak times, expect to wait. Appointments are always good to have in advance!