Doctors And Hospitals In Malaysia (Kl)

[james24]

Hi guys

As I have completely lost faith in Thai doctors (im sure there are good ones I just have not been lucky to find any) I was thinking about getting my tests and a possible operation done in Malaysia (gastrointestinal).

I recently watched a programme on Al jazeera which was about Singaporeans crossing over to Malaysia and getting their stuff done there as it was cheaper and just as good. I know Malaysia is mainly made up of Indian and Chinese and both these countries have strong reputations for solid doctors, just wondering has anyone else done anything like this or have experience with Malaysian healthcare..?

[MisterMan]

Good question!!!

[james24]

just found out ive got 5 days in malaysia mext month, any advice would be great...

mod can you move back to general..?

[thaifkrlim]

penang adventist , pantai, gleneagles, prince court, sunway, tropicana, sime darby - medical - hospital

[james24]

ah thanks alot Im looking them up as we speak, just wondering has anyone any experience with the doctors in Kuala Lumpur...?

Whats the procedure, do I just turn up like here in Thailand...? Is the price more or less the same...?

[totonjoy]

I can personally testify to the excellent hospitals on Penang Island, having had quite a few operations there over the last 5 years. The Government Hospital is quite adequate and very cheap indeed, although you have to get up early and get in line. In ascending order of cost Adventist, Gleneagles and Island Hospitals are excellent private establishments. Mine is the Adventist, in which I have undergone (among other) a quad heart bypass and am still here to tell the tale.

Like you, I really don't trust Thai health care. Shame really, but there it is.

[james24]

ah thats really interesting thankyou, I emailed a couple of places yesterday about what I will need, I guess passport and bank card should be ok...?

Is the price roughly the same as Thailand?By the looks of things Ill be going to gleneagles as Im gonna be in K.lumpur

Edited August 24, 2010 by james24