Dear all,

 

How much is consultation fee for a tourist at Chulalangkorn memorial hospital?

I search for that fee at their website but to no avail.

Thanks

 

https://extra-opd.kcmh.or.th/users/users/getDoctorClinic/5f7fae187a7ec2f703fa8208156c8aff-660412-

Just call them

Less than 1k inc nurse fee

it depends if you go to daytime or nighttime clinic.

Daytime clinic

2 hours ago, Goodboybkk said:

Daytime clinic

1. King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital 02-256-4000
2. Out-patient (OPD) Building Reception: 02-256-5487

Daytime there is also now a public or private channel.

 

Private as others said, under 1000 baht.

 

Public 50 baht (for the consultation only, not including any tests or medications).  But you will have to arrive by 7 AM to get in the very large queue, it will be very very crowded, and it will take all day and sometimes more to be seen (add more days if you need a specialist).

 

Other than the doctors (and not even all of them, as in public channel you will be seen by young interns/residents in training) no one speaks much English. Really need a Thai speaker to help you navigate what can be a very confusing bureaucratic maze.

 

Frankly the public channel is not worth the time and hassle just for a doctor consultation. If one is going to have expensive surgery it's a different matter.

 

Any particular reason why you specifically want to go to Chula?  Unless what you need is expected to involve expensive tests and treatments, there are some not very expensive good nonprofit hospitals right nearby.

 

Should also note, in case you are thinking of doing this for a medication prescription, that Thailand does not really have a prescription system as such and most medications that at home need a prescription, here can be bought over the counter at a pharmacy.

I visited a specialist in Chula a couple of times. She worked some time ago exactly one hour a week in BNH and she was better than all the other eye doctors in that place.

She told me I should come and see her in Chula. And she told me to tell the reception that she invited me, otherwise maybe they wouldn't even let me make an appointment.

Waiting for hours, in crowded non-AC rooms, is the norm.

 

I would do it again if I want to see her because she is a great doctor. But normally I prefer to pay money compared to waiting for hours.

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Unless what you need is expected to involve expensive tests and treatments, there are some not very expensive good nonprofit hospitals right nearby.

Hi Sheryl, would you mind telling us the names of those hospitals and possibly the name of a good GP to consult?

 

I've been to the one that's adjacent to a certain privately-owned street famous for its nightlife but I wasn't particularly impressed by the GP I saw so I stopped going.

 

I'm overdue for some bloodwork so greatly appreciate any assistance you can provide.

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Sheryl says "...there are some not very expensive good nonprofit hospitals right nearby."

what is the name of this medical centre?

Thanks

2 hours ago, Goodboybkk said:

Sheryl says "...there are some not very expensive good nonprofit hospitals right nearby."

what is the name of this medical centre?

Thanks

Bangkok Christian Hospital on Silom

 

St Louis Hospital on Sathorn

 

With both, as with any hospital in Thailand, you should pre-select your doctor as there are good and bad doctors everywhere. Please indicate what the problem is. If not comfortable posting it, send me a PM.

 

 

10 hours ago, Lemsta69 said:

Hi Sheryl, would you mind telling us the names of those hospitals and possibly the name of a good GP to consult?

 

I've been to the one that's adjacent to a certain privately-owned street famous for its nightlife but I wasn't particularly impressed by the GP I saw so I stopped going.

 

I'm overdue for some bloodwork so greatly appreciate any assistance you can provide.

 

The hospitals I am sure you know already, Bangkok Chrsitian (which you refer to) and St. Louis.

 

Two other non-profits in Bangkok  located elsewhere are

 

Camillian (Thonglor)

Mission (near Democracy Monument)

 

Thailand does not really have GPs as such and there are less than a handful of internists (closest thing to it) I could recommend. If you truly need GP like care, Bangkok  options are:

 

Dr. Nick Walters at Mission (American)   https://mission-hospital.org/en/our-doctors/40-clinics-centers/internal-medicine-clinic/959-dr-nick-walters.html

 

Dr. Donna Robinson (British)  https://www.medconsultasia.com/gp-consultation/

 

The first is based in a hospital and can provide full range of GP-like services. The second is a small clinic catering to expats and tourists, less range medically but fine for simple lab work, vaccinations etc.

 

 

If all that is needed are labs, no need to go to a doctor at all, there are a number of labs you can go to directly in Bangkok

 

https://www.brianet.com/en/blood-test/

Lad Prao area

 

https://pathlab.co.th/

(several locations. Warning, the one on Silom not very skilled in blood draws, at least not when I went there recently)

 

https://rsuhealth.com/rsu-medical-center/

(Sukhumvit around Soi 31-33. Website lists only packages but you can request stand alone tests and, in the past, I have been able to get very unusual tests done through them

 

medconsult (already listed) - you don't  have ot see the doctor to get labs done there

 

And of course the health screening centers of just about all hospitals. Whether it makes sense to get a screening package really depends on what it is you need to check.

 

I could advise you better if I knew what the issue was.

 

 

 

11 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Any particular reason why you specifically want to go to Chula?  Unless what you need is expected to involve expensive tests and treatments, there are some not very expensive good nonprofit hospitals right nearby.

Hi Sheryl,

Could you give info on those "good nonprofit hospitals right nearby". I've been to Chula but not familiar with the neighborhood so would like to check out the ones you mentioned. Especially re getting a colondoscopy(spelling?), thanks.

48 minutes ago, watthong said:

Hi Sheryl,

Could you give info on those "good nonprofit hospitals right nearby". I've been to Chula but not familiar with the neighborhood so would like to check out the ones you mentioned. Especially re getting a colondoscopy(spelling?), thanks.

Please see two posts above.

 

But colonscopy will still be costly at those places (25 - 35K)

 

For routine screening colonoscopy the best low cost option is Chulabhorn Hospital  https://www.chulabhornhospital.com/Medical_Detail/74/ศูนย์มะเร็ง_โรงพยาบาลจุฬาภรณ์

 

If the colonoscopy is for a diagnosed condition or special risk factors, it is worth having it done by a really good specialist. The best colorectal specialiist in the country is at Bangkok Christian once a week, Prof. Chucheep. He is also on faculty at Chulalongkorn and it might be possible to see him privately through the after hours clinic (but not sure). He is heavily booked, please do not try to use him if it is a routine screening, only if there is a specific need.

Thank you SheryL for the recommendations. I think the Chulabhorn would suit me best (for routine check-up).

 

FYI, my last colonoscopy plus endoscopy were done at Chula (the Chula University Hospital across the street from Sala Daeng BTS in Silom.) Quite OK, the specialist came to my "sick bed" when I "woke up" and explained everything in perfect English.  Again thanks for all the helpful info. Much appreciated.,

16 hours ago, Sheryl said:

I could advise you better if I knew what the issue was.

Thanks for the detailed info, that's very helpful. Thanks for the offer of further assistance, I'll start a new thread if I don't get the results I'm looking for after trying some of the options you kindly provided.