Knee Replacement

[Pappap]

Hi, has anyone had a knee replacement  done in Samitivej  and what was the cost please, seen a lot of recommendations for Bummrungrad, accepted the quality would be good but a bit pricey, or any other experiences? Thank you.

[MeaMaximaCulpa]

From what I can understand, it is more the individual doctor and less the hospital you should look for. That being said, it is probably a higher density of excellent doctors at Bumrungrad than at some of the cheaper hospitals.

 

But since a knee replacement is of critical importance, go for the best you can afford. Imagine the potential pain and misery for years to come if you compromise to save some money.

[Sheryl]

As above, hospital is not important, it is the choice of doctor.

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/Panya-Wongpatimachai

Best knee specialist in the country

Package price at that hospital for one knee is 356K  https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/packages/total-knee-replacement-surgery

But seems to exclude the prosthesis so total will be higher

 

Also a good choice would be this doctor at either of 2 hospitals

https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/doctors/assoc-prof-pongsak-yuktanandana

package price (one knee only) 250K but as above, seems to exclude the prosthesis

 

If you want to save money, my advice would be to look into having this done by the above doctor (Prof. Pongsak) at Chulalongkorn Hospital (government university hospital),  you can consult him at Chula after hours clinic on Sundays and Mondays  https://spcweb.kcmh.or.th/users/users/getDoctorClinic/f88ce567d5e36f817307cc9fb0e918a7-010514-