PDP11 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I used to have skin cancer screening done at a major university hospital in the USA. I’ve had both basal cell carcinoma and “pre” melanoma. I now need to get this done in Bangkok every six months. Can anyone recommend a good doctor / facility in the area that does this, along with removal and analysis of suspicious moles? I assume Bumrungrad is the default choice but perhaps there are specialists I’m not aware of? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klong Song Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I think Sheryl will be along to say that Dr Anna in Pattaya should be your go to doctor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 While living in Bangkok I saw one of two dermatologists depending on availability. One was at Samitivej Hospital. Dr. SAISAMON AKARAWONG The other at Bumrungard. Dr Niyom Tantikun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyinBangrak Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Please update this thread after you got your skin checked out. In the same situ, but travel abroad to see my specialist. It is very inconvenient to put it mildly would be great to have a trustworthy expert here to do the checks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlclark97 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 BNH (Bangkok Nursing Home on Convent Road has an excellent clinic for this. Just used earlier this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msbkk Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Bumrungrad Skin Center Dr. Nusra is the one I am using since several years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, swm59nj said: While living in Bangkok I saw one of two dermatologists depending on availability. One was at Samitivej Hospital. Dr. SAISAMON AKARAWONG The other at Bumrungard. Dr Niyom Tantikun I also see Dr Niyom for my check ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHuaHin Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 During my first couple of years in Thailand I saw Dr Niyom at Bumrungrad Skin Center, and he is very good. However, one year he was away, and I saw Dr. Nicha instead, and she is excellent - takes pictures of any moles which maybe potential problems and checks the original pictures when I have my six-month follow-up check. Cost is usually about Baht 2,000, without meds or treatments. I have yet to find a competent skin cancer dermatologist in Hua Hin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Bangkok Nursing Hospital (BNH) have a lovely dermatology clinic and while you wait for you're appointment you can sit in the foyer and listen to the excellent piano player they often have tinkling the ivory's. I use them and have for years and always get super treatment. I've had so many basal cell carcinoma's cut off my aging but buff body (lol ????) the fake stories of me being an ex-SAS hero might, if one were to view my many cancer scars, actually be believed lol ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolminthemiddle Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 9:01 AM, JimHuaHin said: During my first couple of years in Thailand I saw Dr Niyom at Bumrungrad Skin Center, and he is very good. However, one year he was away, and I saw Dr. Nicha instead, and she is excellent - takes pictures of any moles which maybe potential problems and checks the original pictures when I have my six-month follow-up check. Cost is usually about Baht 2,000, without meds or treatments. I have yet to find a competent skin cancer dermatologist in Hua Hin. Dr.Niwat Skin Clinic Hua Hin? Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradise Pete Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/29/2023 at 11:01 AM, PDP11 said: I used to have skin cancer screening done at a major university hospital in the USA. I’ve had both basal cell carcinoma and “pre” melanoma. I now need to get this done in Bangkok every six months. Can anyone recommend a good doctor / facility in the area that does this, along with removal and analysis of suspicious moles? I assume Bumrungrad is the default choice but perhaps there are specialists I’m not aware of? Bumrungrad is very good. In Pattaya, where I usually am, I go to Pattaya International. I've had basal cell carcinoma removed in both places. At Bumrungrad, where I had some removed from my nose, I also had a skin graft done by their cosmetic surgeon to fill the spot where they removed the disc of skin. I'm very pleased with the result of that. People don't even notice unless I point it out. Pricey, but worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Moved to Health forum. Skin cancers are rare in Thailand and experience with them is limited here. One has to consider not only the skill of the detmatologist but also of the pathologist. The best doctor for this is in Pattaya: https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=7&depid=2 US Board certified and worked in US for many years; specifically specializes in skin cancer. Well worth the trip to see her. If unable/unwilling to go to Pattaa second best option would be the government Institutd od Dermatology https://www.iod.go.th/en/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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