Whats The Best Hospital In Chiang Mai

[westbounder]

I am having some health problems and I may have a possible hernia. I want to go to the best hospital here in Chiang Mai and get it diagnosed and the problem fixed. I do not have any insurance so I am assuming I will just have to pay in baht for their services.

Please only answer my question if you know the correct answer. I do not want an answer from someone that does not know for sure or gives me an answer from hear say.

Thank You Kindly

[chiang mai]

Since you say "may" have and "possibly", it would seem that the first step might be to get confirmation of your condition and for me, that would mean a trip to Chiang Mai RAM, a hospital that I've used many times and regard quite highly. You will understand of course that the idea of which hospital is best, is purely subjective hence there can be no correct answer!

Edited February 28, 2010 by chiang mai

[garyh]

2 1/2 years ago I went to Chiang Mai Ram, I had micro surgery done (over 1 hour) with a epidural anesthetic and 1 night in hospital. Total cost under 50,000 baht, apart from limited English from staff there all went well and the surgery was a complete success.

[gotlost]

Since you say "may" have and "possibly", it would seem that the first step might be to get confirmation of your condition and for me, that would mean a trip to Chiang Mai RAM, a hospital that I've used many times and regard quite highly. You will understand of course that the idea of which hospital is best, is purely subjective hence there can be no correct answer!

I will 2nd Chiang Mai Ram from personal experience.

[Ulysses G.]

I also like Ram, but many people prefer Sripat Hospital. From what I have experienced, I would say that (IMHO) both are good, but Sripat is somewhat less expensive (sometimes, maybe much less expensive?) and Ram is the more modern and convenient of the two.

[jdinasia]

See --- UG and I CAN agree publicly!

I have only high regard for the GI specialist I have seen at Sri Pat. The prices are fair and are lower than CMR. If you are alone and speak no Thai then I would suggest biting the bullet financially and going to CMR. If you speak Thai or are not alone then maybe Sri Pat. If esthetics are an issue for you I would suggest CMR over Sri Pat as well

[elektrified]

I believe that you would be in good hands in both Sripat or C.M. Ram.

I had inguinal hernia surgery about 7 years ago in the USA. The surgeon I selected was a hernia specialist who had repaired over 5,000 hernias. I also asked the anesthesiologist what his experience was. I was satisfied with his response. If you are in fact diagnosed with a hernia I would ask the surgeon how many operations of this type he/she has performed. Find one who is experienced.

Don't worry if you do have a hernia. The surgery is quick and you won't remember a thing. I only took the pain meds for about 2 days after. The pain was minimal. The recovery can take some time however. You will need to work out (lightly) in the gym or swim as much as possible during your recovery because they cut through the muscle and you need to work it out so you don't have the pulling feeling as the muscles heal and bind to the mesh.

[Asmerom]

I believe that you would be in good hands in both Sripat or C.M. Ram.

Don't worry if you do have a hernia. The surgery is quick and you won't remember a thing. I only took the pain meds for about 2 days after. The pain was minimal. The recovery can take some time however. You will need to work out (lightly) in the gym or swim as much as possible during your recovery because they cut through the muscle and you need to work it out so you don't have the pulling feeling as the muscles heal and bind to the mesh.

I agree ,both are good in my experience. I might have had a little more experience if I had bothered to have my double hernia rectified. I've now had this condition for about five years and suffer no ill effects so why bother. Same applies to a gall bladder operation I was advised to have at RAM (after they had cured an infection) but never got round to it. Is there a real advantage to having the hernia operation, I wonder.

[elektrified]

I believe that you would be in good hands in both Sripat or C.M. Ram.

Don't worry if you do have a hernia. The surgery is quick and you won't remember a thing. I only took the pain meds for about 2 days after. The pain was minimal. The recovery can take some time however. You will need to work out (lightly) in the gym or swim as much as possible during your recovery because they cut through the muscle and you need to work it out so you don't have the pulling feeling as the muscles heal and bind to the mesh.

I agree ,both are good in my experience. I might have had a little more experience if I had bothered to have my double hernia rectified. I've now had this condition for about five years and suffer no ill effects so why bother. Same applies to a gall bladder operation I was advised to have at RAM (after they had cured an infection) but never got round to it. Is there a real advantage to having the hernia operation, I wonder.

Oh my god, I felt 100% better after the operation! I probably had the hernia for at least 2 years and felt miserable each and every day. The 2nd day after the surgery I felt better than I had in years. Asmerom I can't believe you let it go for 5 years (and suffer no ill effects???)

[rodcourt49]

I also like Ram, but many people prefer Sripat Hospital. From what I have experienced, I would say that (IMHO) both are good, but Sripat is somewhat less expensive (sometimes, maybe much less expensive?) and Ram is the more modern and convenient of the two.

Well..nothing wrong with Chiang Mai Lanna Hospital on the Super Highway..efficient, good Engrish, procedures not expensive, but pharmaceuticals over the top.

[Asmerom]

Oh my god, I felt 100% better after the operation! I probably had the hernia for at least 2 years and felt miserable each and every day. The 2nd day after the surgery I felt better than I had in years. Asmerom I can't believe you let it go for 5 years (and suffer no ill effects???)

What ill effects?? Apart fom a couple of smallish bumps on my lower abdomen I don't feel any other symptom and I do quite a lot of walking with only,sometimes, very slight discomfort.

I do often feel miserable but that's nothing to do with my small intestines.

[elektrified]

What ill effects?? Apart fom a couple of smallish bumps on my lower abdomen I don't feel any other symptom and I do quite a lot of walking with only,sometimes, very slight discomfort.

I do often feel miserable but that's nothing to do with my small intestines.

I don't want to go into the "ill effects" of my hernia on a public forum as it may may make some readers sick!

[doppa]

had a hip operation at ram 6.5 months ago, almost back to full walking again, found the docs to be great, and although the nursing staff are over cautious, i guess its better to be that way than not, total cost 210kb, only minus side, food was /is crap, but which hospitals isn't. hope that helps.

[orang37]

I am having some health problems and I may have a possible hernia. I want

to go to the best hospital here in Chiang Mai and get it diagnosed and the

problem fixed. I do not have any insurance so I am assuming I will just have to

pay in baht for their services. Please only answer my question if you know

the correct answer. I do not want an answer from someone that does not know for

sure or gives me an answer from hear say.

Sawasdee Khrup, Khun Westbounder,

If you post a more specific question, a polite one, without ridiculous "stipulations" about how people should respond to you, we'd be more inclined to spend time sharing our direct experience of Chiang Mai hospitals with you.

What's stopping you from getting an accurate diagnosis whether or not you have a hernia immediately ? How to get a Hernia diagnosed

Have you been to see a GP, and has your GP found an inguinal bulge, or done the "cough test" with a stethoscope ? GP already told you that a CTScan, MRI scan, or laporoscopic diagnostic procedure is needed ?

We're not psychics (at least the two of us are not).

~o:37;

Edited March 1, 2010 by orang37

[PeaceBlondie]

I'm not advising.

[hmficc]

I believe that you would be in good hands in both Sripat or C.M. Ram.

I had inguinal hernia surgery about 7 years ago in the USA. The surgeon I selected was a hernia specialist who had repaired over 5,000 hernias. I also asked the anesthesiologist what his experience was. I was satisfied with his response. If you are in fact diagnosed with a hernia I would ask the surgeon how many operations of this type he/she has performed. Find one who is experienced.

Don't worry if you do have a hernia. The surgery is quick and you won't remember a thing. I only took the pain meds for about 2 days after. The pain was minimal. The recovery can take some time however. You will need to work out (lightly) in the gym or swim as much as possible during your recovery because they cut through the muscle and you need to work it out so you don't have the pulling feeling as the muscles heal and bind to the mesh.

Yes, the Doc is the thing. Ram has good and awful. Ask the hard questions. # done. complication rate, infection rate, where educated. Remember you ARE THE CUSTOMER.

iF THE DO NOT LIKE QUESTIONS THEY ARE THE WRONG ONE. Do not accept "Thai" answers.

[moetownblues]

chiangmai Ram

[garyh]

I believe that you would be in good hands in both Sripat or C.M. Ram.

I had inguinal hernia surgery about 7 years ago in the USA. The surgeon I selected was a hernia specialist who had repaired over 5,000 hernias. I also asked the anesthesiologist what his experience was. I was satisfied with his response. If you are in fact diagnosed with a hernia I would ask the surgeon how many operations of this type he/she has performed. Find one who is experienced.

Don't worry if you do have a hernia. The surgery is quick and you won't remember a thing. I only took the pain meds for about 2 days after. The pain was minimal. The recovery can take some time however. You will need to work out (lightly) in the gym or swim as much as possible during your recovery because they cut through the muscle and you need to work it out so you don't have the pulling feeling as the muscles heal and bind to the mesh.

Yes, the Doc is the thing. Ram has good and awful. Ask the hard questions. # done. complication rate, infection rate, where educated. Remember you ARE THE CUSTOMER.

iF THE DO NOT LIKE QUESTIONS THEY ARE THE WRONG ONE. Do not accept "Thai" answers.

They gave me a blank form and asked me to sign it and did not like it when I refused. 5 minutes later nurse came back with it filled in and all was okay.

[Larry]

My father, then almost 89 (he should live and be well), sustained multiple fractures to his hip, necessitating hip surgery and the insertion of various pieces of hardware. At that time, he was taking anti-coagulants, had kidney disease, anemia, and had previously undergone a quadruple by-pass. Thanks to the concerted efforts of many of the doctors at Chiangmai Ram, first and foremost Dr. Paibun, the orthopedic surgeon, and the excellent care by the staff, not only did my father recover, but he's walking on his own now, and the fracture is so well healed that you cannot see the fracture lines. We are fortunate to have Chiangmai Ram in our community.

[orang37]

Sawasdee Khrup, Khun Larry,

Really happy to hear your father's experience with Dr. Paiboon was, like my human's, wonderful. If you go search back through previous posts on "Chiang Mai Ram" you'll find many "horror stories" on people's experience with the hospital administration and deceptive price-gouging practices. And also, we think, previous posts praising Dr. Paiboon, and other posts praising Dr. Suthee (another orthopedic surgeon here in Chiang Mai).

Sorry to tell that our experience with both the hospital adminstration and their so-called "physical therapy" department was a "nightmare," one that even the excellent performance of Dr. Paiboon cannot erase from our memory. If in the US, we would have sued the hospital for "negligence," and "malpractice," but of course there's no point doing that here in Thailand.

But, for Dr. Paiboon, we have nothing but love and praise.

best, ~o:37;

[jaideeguy]

I also praise Dr Paiboon....he dealt with my broken ankle quite professionally and has a great bedside manner.....but he is an orthopedic surgon. What the OP needs is a general surgeon?? or at least a good diagnosis or two diagnosis from two totally separate doctors. I wouldn't let a dr put a knife to me in the best hospitals in the west without a 2nd opinion, much less here in 'knife happy Thailand'.

Luckily, 2nd opinions are cheap here!!

and if you want too many opinions......just go to thaivisa.com

[Toolz]

Well..nothing wrong with Chiang Mai Lanna Hospital on the Super Highway..efficient, good Engrish, procedures not expensive, but pharmaceuticals over the top.

There's a lot wrong with the Lanna. I'm speaking from experience. I imagine they take their doctors from the remedial stream if the doctor I saw - twice - was anything to go by.

[Thaifan2]

McCormick ,especially as you are paying yourself .

[brennanstimpy]

Hasn't this topic been posted like 11teen million times?

[Asmerom]

Hasn't this topic been posted like 11teen million times?

Are you an etymologist by any chance?