dsmandell Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Has anybody had any experience with orthopedic surgery in Chiang Mai? If so, who was the surgeon and where did you have the surgery? I fell while rock climbing down in Krabi and shattered my heel, detaching the Achilles tendon. I have good insurance, and they do direct billing through Chiang Mai Ram, but I am free to use any facility I like. I can also go to Bangkok if that means better care. I heard good things about a Dr. Chanakarn at Rajavej Hospital. Does anybody have his contact info? Does anybody have any recommendations of people or places to go or stay away from? I live in Chiang Mai, so that would be easiest, if good care is available. Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers, Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Chanakon/Chanakot was great. Ask a Thai to call Rajivej. His data is somewhere in CMai forum.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppa Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 well if its any use, i had a total hip replacement at ram 6 weeks ago, and couldn't have asked for any more,well on the way to recovery, another 6 weeks and hopefully i'll be on a golf course introducing myself to some of the freaks on here, just one note of caution, bring your own food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I recommend Dr. Sudhee Sudasna, US board certified, speaks flawless English, good communicator and sympathetic. Operates only at Ram AFAIK. 053-214139 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pond Life Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Address & directions for Dr Sutee in this post. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Dr-Sutee-s-C...l=sutee+sudasna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Dr. Paiboon at RAM is also very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmandell Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Dr. Paiboon at RAM is also very good That's good to hear. I have been seeing Dr. Paiboon. My insurance said that I am welcome to get a second opinion and try to find the best person for the operation. Does anybody know if any of them are ankle specialists? Is there such a specialty? Thanks everyone for your input so far! Cheers, Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppa Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Dr. Paiboon at RAM is also very good i'll second that, he was one of the 3 surgeons who dealt with my hip, character, likes a giggle, he was the main man for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChouDoufu Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 no experience yet, but went to ram a few weeks back to see about excision (or other treatment) of a morton's neuroma. without xrays or exam, jeepers without even taking off my shoe, the first floor 'doctor' said sure he could cut that bugger out. how much experience does he have with this procedure? same as me....none....but he'll give it a shot. 400 baht please. i have heard good reports of a doctor suthee, orthopedic surgeon with a small office/clinic on superhighway at siritorn rd. i spoke to his nurse and he's done three of this type procedure this year alone. she seemed well informed which is a good sign. i'm planning on a visit with him later this month. he operates at ram. pm me if you need contact info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pond Life Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I'm guessing I'm one of the 3 Dr Sutee did this year. I had the operation in Feb. The pain from the Neuroma is gone but I still have a little pain from the operation site. I will admit I was not the best patient as I cannot stay in bed for long. I was walking on it extensively from 2 days after op. 50,000 B I think, glad I had insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennanstimpy Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Don't go to Lanna. I had a botch job on one of my fingers, I actually think a piece of my tendon is still exposed after a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterisbetter Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I would also highly recommend Dr. Sutee. Not only is he a first rate doctor, but a very decent man as well. He is always trying to find ways for patients to save money and actually quit working with one hospital because he felt they were charging too much. With what I know now, if I didn't live in thailand and I need orthopedic surgery, I would travel here to be treated by Dr. Sutee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekint Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Has anybody had any experience with orthopedic surgery in Chiang Mai? If so, who was the surgeon and where did you have the surgery?I fell while rock climbing down in Krabi and shattered my heel, detaching the Achilles tendon. I have good insurance, and they do direct billing through Chiang Mai Ram, but I am free to use any facility I like. I can also go to Bangkok if that means better care. I heard good things about a Dr. Chanakarn at Rajavej Hospital. Does anybody have his contact info? Does anybody have any recommendations of people or places to go or stay away from? I live in Chiang Mai, so that would be easiest, if good care is available. Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers, Daniel My elderly mother had a very good experience with shoulder surgery after a multiple fracture. Dr. Preecha at Ram. I was responsible for her care, and I was quite impressed by this Dr. His English is good, he seems to be up-to-date on methods, and he was very good on follow-up after surgery. The only thing I don't like about Ram is they don't have a "team" approach like they do at Sripat - the internist (Padungkiat) and the surgeon (Preecha) were sometimes working at cross-purposes, but they never set up any meeting together with the patient at the same time, only communicated by notes. This is the same you'd get in the USA, but I like the team approach at Sripat better, where they coordinate the patient visits occasionally to agree on treatment plan. You might want to see if Dr. Preecha has hours at Sripat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohitsuk Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 What did it all cost as a matter of interest ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohitsuk Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 well if its any use, i had a total hip replacement at ram 6 weeks ago, and couldn't have asked for any more,well on the way to recovery, another 6 weeks and hopefully i'll be on a golf course introducing myself to some of the freaks on here, just one note of caution, bring your own food Whoops forgot to quote the message: What did it all cost, as a matter of interest ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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