Samitivej Sriracha vs Phayathai Sriracha hospitals

[NickyLouie]

Any opinions on which is preferred ?

 

 

 

[scubascuba3]

I would choose PS because Gavin Waddell is a conduit so would be helpful for foreigners, prices seem better than Pattaya

[kdrayong]

I've been to both of them and think they're both good.

Samitivej is a little better organized IMO.

[lelapin]

It very much depends on which department / Doctor you are going to. What are you going for.

I have received excellent treatment and follow up support from the cardiologist at Pyathai. When I was discovered by them to have cancer, the treatment recommended was in complete contrast to that of another hospital whose  advice saved my life.

Pyathai is undergoing a major upgrade at the moment and even without an appointment can be seen in many departments.

[Halfaboy]

Is there English speaking staff available at either of the hospitals ?

[Ralf001]

34 minutes ago, Halfaboy said:

Is there English speaking staff available at either of the hospitals ?

Phayathai is my registered social security hospital.

 

I visit two specialists there every 6 weeks, Doctors speak English as do many of the other staff but if stuck there is no issue as they have dedicated liaison staff that will interpret.

 

Failing Thai you can contact Gavin Waddell, he can help you.

 

If driving yourself there is onsite parking or if you prefer, they will valet park for you.

 

Beware though, at the moment the main building is undergoing renovation, so it is a bit hectic. 

[jacko45k]

16 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I would choose PS because Gavin Waddell is a conduit so would be helpful for foreigners, prices seem better than Pattaya

Hasn't he retired yet?

[scubascuba3]

5 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Hasn't he retired yet?

No, still there, got an email from him today

 

 

[CHdiver]

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

No, still there, got an email from him today

Can't find it on the website. Do you have his email? If you don't want to put it here, please pm. Thank you.

[NickyLouie]

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

No, still there, got an email from him today

 

 

 

This is a fantastic package deal, thanks for sharing it ...

 

 

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, NickyLouie said:

 

This is a fantastic package deal, thanks for sharing it ...

 

 

 

If you are on Facebook add Phayathai Sriracha as a friend, they often update the latest packaged specials.

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, CHdiver said:

Can't find it on the website. Do you have his email? If you don't want to put it here, please pm. Thank you.

I don't think he'll mind, he has lots of people on an email list

 

gavinwaddell.pts(at)gmail.com

[Guderian]

I've used Samitivej for a bone density X-ray scan and was very happy, I chose it as it had an offer on and was easily the cheapest hospital in the area for that procedure. I've not used Phayatai in Sri Racha, though I've sent Gavin a few e-mails in the past and he's always been very helpful. I have used Phayatai 2 in Bangkok, and it's fine. Personally, I'd say that there's not much difference and you're best asking about the prices as they both have special offers from time to time. Or maybe check out the individual doctors in each hospital in the speciality you want to see as they often focus on different areas of their chosen field. I needed to see a specialist at Bumrungrad and there were three recommended to me, but I couldn't choose between them until I checked out their areas of specialisation, and then one doctor stood out clearly as the best choice for my needs.