I was wondering if anyone has the contact information for Dr. Chanakarn. I know he's an orthopedic surgeon at Chiang Mai Ram and has a private office outside of Ram. I've heard a lot of good feedback about this particular doctor, and I'd like to set up a consultation for a knee injury. Thanks.

Sawasdee Khrup, Khun Brycat,

We don't know the Dr. you mention, but we did have a great experience with Ram's Dr. Paiboon fixing up a very badly smashed up right leg (hit-and-run by probably drunken or stoned Thai motorcyclist whilst we was on our bicycle just in front of the Tourist Police Station on Chaing-Mai Lamphun road).

Dr. Paiboon brought in two of the professors from the CMU Medical School to assist in the extensive surgery required. He's a wonderful man, and we still love him. Dr. Paiboon by the way has not only American medical training, but post-grad American orthopedic board certification, which we believe not even the surgeons at Bumrungrad in Bangkok have (at least as of about four years ago).

Assuming your problem is orthopedic, a consultation with Dr. Paiboon couldn't hurt ?

We can't, unfortunately, recommend Chiang Mai Ram because of its price-gouging policies, and incompetent physical therapy section.

There have been multiple discussions in the last few years on this forum of orthopedic surgeons in town; suggest you do a search on this forum.

And best wishes with whatever problem you are having !

best, ~o:37;

Sawasdee Khrup, Khun Brycat,

We don't know the Dr. you mention, but we did have a great experience with Ram's Dr. Paiboon fixing up a very badly smashed up right leg (hit-and-run by probably drunken or stoned Thai motorcyclist whilst we was on our bicycle just in front of the Tourist Police Station on Chaing-Mai Lamphun road).

Dr. Paiboon brought in two of the professors from the CMU Medical School to assist in the extensive surgery required. He's a wonderful man, and we still love him. Dr. Paiboon by the way has not only American medical training, but post-grad American orthopedic board certification, which we believe not even the surgeons at Bumrungrad in Bangkok have (at least as of about four years ago).

Assuming your problem is orthopedic, a consultation with Dr. Paiboon couldn't hurt ?

We can't, unfortunately, recommend Chiang Mai Ram because of its price-gouging policies, and incompetent physical therapy section.

There have been multiple discussions in the last few years on this forum of orthopedic surgeons in town; suggest you do a search on this forum.

And best wishes with whatever problem you are having !

best, ~o:37;

Thanks khun Orang. I will take your advice into consideration and keep my mind open to other possibilities. I have read good reviews about Dr. Paiboon as well. Good to also have a current confirmation!

Sawasdee Khrup, Khun Brycat,

We don't know the Dr. you mention, but we did have a great experience with Ram's Dr. Paiboon fixing up a very badly smashed up right leg (hit-and-run by probably drunken or stoned Thai motorcyclist whilst we was on our bicycle just in front of the Tourist Police Station on Chaing-Mai Lamphun road).

Dr. Paiboon brought in two of the professors from the CMU Medical School to assist in the extensive surgery required. He's a wonderful man, and we still love him. Dr. Paiboon by the way has not only American medical training, but post-grad American orthopedic board certification, which we believe not even the surgeons at Bumrungrad in Bangkok have (at least as of about four years ago).

Assuming your problem is orthopedic, a consultation with Dr. Paiboon couldn't hurt ?

We can't, unfortunately, recommend Chiang Mai Ram because of its price-gouging policies, and incompetent physical therapy section.

There have been multiple discussions in the last few years on this forum of orthopedic surgeons in town; suggest you do a search on this forum.

And best wishes with whatever problem you are having !

best, ~o:37;

Thanks khun Orang. I will take your advice into consideration and keep my mind open to other possibilities. I have read good reviews about Dr. Paiboon as well. Good to also have a current confirmation!

Dr Chanakarn Phornphutkul

Orthopaedic Surgeon

407/2 Charoenprathet Road

Tel 053 204545

Leaving Rajavej Hospital, come back over the river, turn immediately right and he has a very big clinic about 100 yards along on the right.

He operates at Maharaj and Rajavej for sure, but I didn't know if he operates at Ram......Paiboon is the Ram specialist, nice guy with good sense of humour.

Two years ago I was involved in a motorbike accident in which my right shoulder was broken. I went to CMR, where they did x-rays and then told me that a screw would have to be placed in the shoulder to repair it. Ok, fine, and that's what they did. However, after about 3 months the shoulder had not healed correctly, and in fact, was giving me more problems. I went to two other hospitals for "second opinions", and the doctors at both were amazed that the doctors at CMR had put a screw in, with both of them stating that the screw was totally unnecessary, and was the reason for the continued problems. I finally had the screw removed at a different hospital, and immediately was able to feel the difference.

Maybe the doctor(s) you are talking about are good, but no way would I go back to CMR if I have other choices, and I do.

Dr Chanakarn Phornphutkul

Orthopaedic Surgeon

407/2 Charoenprathet Road

Tel 053 204545

Leaving Rajavej Hospital, come back over the river, turn immediately right and he has a very big clinic about 100 yards along on the right.

He operates at Maharaj and Rajavej for sure, but I didn't know if he operates at Ram......Paiboon is the Ram specialist, nice guy with good sense of humour.

Thanks uptheos. That did the trick. Will stop in tonight for a consultation.

Two years ago I was involved in a motorbike accident in which my right shoulder was broken. I went to CMR, where they did x-rays and then told me that a screw would have to be placed in the shoulder to repair it. Ok, fine, and that's what they did. However, after about 3 months the shoulder had not healed correctly, and in fact, was giving me more problems. I went to two other hospitals for "second opinions", and the doctors at both were amazed that the doctors at CMR had put a screw in, with both of them stating that the screw was totally unnecessary, and was the reason for the continued problems. I finally had the screw removed at a different hospital, and immediately was able to feel the difference.

Maybe the doctor(s) you are talking about are good, but no way would I go back to CMR if I have other choices, and I do.

Thanks for the warning. I've heard/read mixed stories about CMR. This particular doctor doesn't actually work at CMR. I believe he consults off premises and only uses CMR to preform surgeries. I may be wrong though. He may only preform surgeries at Maharaj and Rajavej as uptheos stated. Anyway, thanks again for the feedback, and I'm sorry you had such an awful experience!