Looking For Good English Speaking Doctor In Chiang Mai

[hellodolly]

I had heard that Niacin would reduce cholesterol. The Niacin I was taking was hard to find and not that strong. It is very hard to find here in Thailand. Dr Morgan was able to get some decent Niacin from Bangkok. It has worked for me. It took a bit of time but I am now in the normal range.

Niacin has been hailed by many experts as a wonder drug and an organisation like Pfifer or Roche would pay a fortune for the sole distribution rights - but they cant.

Did Dr Morgan manage to get you the 'flush free' Niacin?

Yes but in truth every so often I get a slight rush. Nothing like the full rush.

Actualy one of the b vitamens was supposed to help with strange feelings in the feet.

Edited September 25, 2011 by hellodolly

[uptheos]

I had heard that Niacin would reduce cholesterol. The Niacin I was taking was hard to find and not that strong. It is very hard to find here in Thailand. Dr Morgan was able to get some decent Niacin from Bangkok. It has worked for me. It took a bit of time but I am now in the normal range.

Niacin has been hailed by many experts as a wonder drug and an organisation like Pfifer or Roche would pay a fortune for the sole distribution rights - but they cant.

Did Dr Morgan manage to get you the 'flush free' Niacin?

Yes but in truth every so often I get a slight rush. Nothing like the full rush.

Actualy one of the b vitamens was supposed to help with strange feelings in the feet.

The full flush can be difficult at high doses, though it only lasts a few minutes, its uncomfortable.

Niacin has a number of uses and indeed useful for any kind of neuropathy, though it is needed at a fairly high dose. B12 and probably B1 too.

[harrry]

I had heard that Niacin would reduce cholesterol. The Niacin I was taking was hard to find and not that strong. It is very hard to find here in Thailand. Dr Morgan was able to get some decent Niacin from Bangkok. It has worked for me. It took a bit of time but I am now in the normal range.

Niacin has been hailed by many experts as a wonder drug and an organisation like Pfifer or Roche would pay a fortune for the sole distribution rights - but they cant.

Did Dr Morgan manage to get you the 'flush free' Niacin?

Yes but in truth every so often I get a slight rush. Nothing like the full rush.

Actualy one of the b vitamens was supposed to help with strange feelings in the feet.

The full flush can be difficult at high doses, though it only lasts a few minutes, its uncomfortable.

Niacin has a number of uses and indeed useful for any kind of neuropathy, though it is needed at a fairly high dose. B12 and probably B1 too.

I do not need eat....I eat my Vegemite every day

[uptheos]

I do not need eat....I eat my Vegemite every day

Geez Harry - an hours flush is better than that stuff on one slice of toast.

[zippydedodah]

how does the cost of either of the 2 docs being discussed, compare to a hospital visit at say, Lanna or Sriphat?

Not talking about quality of care, just wondering about the cost...if you don't mind mentioning some particular examples of care you have received and the cost, that would be helpful.

thanks

[Sparkles]

how does the cost of either of the 2 docs being discussed, compare to a hospital visit at say, Lanna or Sriphat?

Not talking about quality of care, just wondering about the cost...if you don't mind mentioning some particular examples of care you have received and the cost, that would be helpful.

thanks

I am a regular patient of Dr Morgans and have been from almost the time she opened her clinic.My last visit was to have fluid drained from my elbow (burstis) The consultation fee was 200 baht.The proceedure was also 200 baht. Consultations are not rushed and last as long as necessary.Appointments are preferred.

[NorthernNomad]

Here's another vote for Doctor Morgan. Her office is on the Chiang Mai-Hang Dong road opposite and a little down from Tesco Lotus. She's Thai but speaks business (American) English, not British.

[uptheos]

Here's another vote for Doctor Morgan. Her office is on the Chiang Mai-Hang Dong road opposite and a little down from Tesco Lotus. She's Thai but speaks business (American) English, not British.

There's only English and she speaks it.

Easy to find, she is opposite (other side of the road) the big CM furniture place, which is bright orange.

The CM place is after Tesco travelling towards Hang Dong and obviously before Tesco if travelling to Airport Plaza.

Edited September 26, 2011 by uptheos

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Here's another vote for Doctor Morgan. Her office is on the Chiang Mai-Hang Dong road opposite and a little down from Tesco Lotus. She's Thai but speaks business (American) English, not British.

That's great to hear. At least the place won't be overrun by the Brits. No Speak Americano!

[uptheos]

Here's another vote for Doctor Morgan. Her office is on the Chiang Mai-Hang Dong road opposite and a little down from Tesco Lotus. She's Thai but speaks business (American) English, not British.

That's great to hear. At least the place won't be overrun by the Brits. No Speak Americano!

Don't get there too early for an appointment though. The last time I went I was an hour early (yeah I got it wrong) and had to listen to two Americans trying to outdo each other regarding stocks, bonds, the dow and the merits of GWB.

It was OK though, because Dr Morgan gave me something to take away the earache.

[moe666]

I had been taking Niacin for my Cholesterol with minimal results she ordered it for me from Bangkok and it put me in the normal range.

Any chance of a fuller explanation regarding your Niacin prescription. I ask because I had been taking Crestor to lower cholestetol but stopped because it gave me cramp in my leg muscle and I was afraid it might progress to something worse. A doctor at RAM told me if I didn't continue taking the Crestor she couldn't help me. I don't take it though.

I had heard that Niacin would reduce cholesterol. The Niacin I was taking was hard to find and not that strong. It is very hard to find here in Thailand. Dr Morgan was able to get some decent Niacin from Bangkok. It has worked for me. It took a bit of time but I am now in the normal range.

I am not sure which one of the B vitamins it is I think 6. It is in the b compound tablets but not in enough strength to really make a difference. Niacin can give you a unpleasant flush so it is best to get the buffered kind.

One other thing my uncle is on a strict Atkisin diet and eats a lot of cholesterol. He says that Red yeast rice is controlling it nicely.

Good luck

Nicin is B-3, being on the Atkins diet will not necessarly raise you cholestrol as the body will adjust its production of Cholestrol to compensate for external cholestrol. It is the comsumption of sugars and carbohydrates that will raise your cholestrol. I sufer from low cholestrol and did some reserch and found a fellow named Ray Peat who recommended orange juice to raise cholestrol levels. Yes and Red Rice Yeast will lower your cholestrol as it has a natural form of lovistatin the fda tried to control it a few years ago but failed.

Cholestrol lowering medication can be dangerous as they cause muscle cramps, joint aches and interfer with the liver and its natural effects. These drugs also interfer with the production of coq-10 which is needed in the body to convert variou compounds to energy at the cellular level. If you are on cholestrol lowering medication consider taking coq-10.

Many people stop taking cholestrol medication because of the side affects.

[hellodolly]

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<br />I had been taking Niacin for my Cholesterol with minimal results she ordered it for me from Bangkok and it put me in the normal range.<br />

<br /><br />Any chance of a fuller explanation regarding your Niacin prescription. I ask because I had been taking Crestor to lower cholestetol but stopped because it gave me cramp in my leg muscle and I was afraid it might progress to something worse. A doctor at RAM told me if I didn't continue taking the Crestor she couldn't help me. I don't take it though.<br /><br />

<br />I had heard that Niacin would reduce cholesterol. The Niacin I was taking was hard to find and not that strong. It is very hard to find here in Thailand. Dr Morgan was able to get some decent Niacin from Bangkok. It has worked for me. It took a bit of time but I am now in the normal range.<br /><br />I am not sure which one of the B vitamins it is I think 6. It is in the b compound tablets but not in enough strength to really make a difference. Niacin can give you a unpleasant flush so it is best to get the buffered kind.<br /><br />One other thing my uncle is on a strict Atkisin diet and eats a lot of cholesterol. He says that Red yeast rice is controlling it nicely. <br />Good luck<br />

<br /><br />Nicin is B-3, being on the Atkins diet will not necessarly raise you cholestrol as the body will adjust its production of Cholestrol to compensate for external cholestrol. It is the comsumption of sugars and carbohydrates that will raise your cholestrol. I sufer from low cholestrol and did some reserch and found a fellow named Ray Peat who recommended orange juice to raise cholestrol levels. Yes and Red Rice Yeast will lower your cholestrol as it has a natural form of lovistatin the fda tried to control it a few years ago but failed. <br /><br />Cholestrol lowering medication can be dangerous as they cause muscle cramps, joint aches and interfer with the liver and its natural effects. These drugs also interfer with the production of coq-10 which is needed in the body to convert variou compounds to energy at the cellular level. If you are on cholestrol lowering medication consider taking coq-10.<br /><br />Many people stop taking cholestrol medication because of the side affects.<br />

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I was on Lipator the side effects were bad. I was told that all the Staton drugs had some pretty wicked side effects.

Sorry about the spelling of the two drugs.

[elektrified]

I was on Lipator the side effects were bad. I was told that all the Staton drugs had some pretty wicked side effects.

Sorry about the spelling of the two drugs.

I've taken statins for about 15 years. Never had a single problem or bad reaction.

[Drew Aitch]

Here's another vote for Doctor Morgan. Her office is on the Chiang Mai-Hang Dong road opposite and a little down from Tesco Lotus. She's Thai but speaks business (American) English, not British.

What's that got to do with the price of fish NorthernNomad? The OP's request was, and I quote, 'Looking for good English speaking doctor in Chiang Mai', and Dr Morgan is exactly that, a good English speaking doctor! How your observation of her being a speaker of business American English relates to this thread is somewhat confusing

Eee bah gum! What with nit-picking the language and others here comparing medical notes, one can't help but wonder what tangent this thread will finish on! The price of NZ wool no doubt!

Hmm! Maybe there's a few on here suffering with ADHD

"Dr Morgan - got any Ritalin in stock?"

Aitch

Edited September 26, 2011 by Drew Aitch

[MrBrad]

Here's another vote for Doctor Morgan. Her office is on the Chiang Mai-Hang Dong road opposite and a little down from Tesco Lotus. She's Thai but speaks business (American) English, not British.

What's that got to do with the price of fish NorthernNomad? The OP's request was, and I quote, 'Looking for good English speaking doctor in Chiang Mai', and Dr Morgan is exactly that, a good English speaking doctor! How your observation of her being a speaker of business American English relates to this thread is somewhat confusing

Eee bah gum! What with nit-picking the language and others here comparing medical notes, one can't help but wonder what tangent this thread will finish on! The price of NZ wool no doubt!

Hmm! Maybe there's a few on here suffering with ADHD

"Dr Morgan - got any Ritalin in stock?"

Aitch

Is the OP looking for a good doctor who speaks English, or a doctor who speaks good English? Either way, it appears that Dr Morgan is well qualified.

[nivram4491]

Another vote for Dr Morgan. Very thorough and caring. She is better than any doctor I found in Australia.

Not only does she speak English perfectly she seems to think like a farang.

[zippydedodah]

Here's another vote for Doctor Morgan. Her office is on the Chiang Mai-Hang Dong road opposite and a little down from Tesco Lotus. She's Thai but speaks business (American) English, not British.

What's that got to do with the price of fish NorthernNomad? The OP's request was, and I quote, 'Looking for good English speaking doctor in Chiang Mai', and Dr Morgan is exactly that, a good English speaking doctor! How your observation of her being a speaker of business American English relates to this thread is somewhat confusing

Eee bah gum! What with nit-picking the language and others here comparing medical notes, one can't help but wonder what tangent this thread will finish on! The price of NZ wool no doubt!

Hmm! Maybe there's a few on here suffering with ADHD

"Dr Morgan - got any Ritalin in stock?"

Aitch

Is the OP looking for a good doctor who speaks English, or a doctor who speaks good English? Either way, it appears that Dr Morgan is well qualified.

I went this afternoon for my first appt. with the good doctor. I cannot speak highly enough of her. She is a good doctor who speaks excellent english.

It has been a long time since i felt like I was having an intelligent interaction with a qualified professional, who treats the whole patient. My concerns were not minimized and the direction she was heading with her diagnosis was being explained to me each step of the way.

A very different service model from what i (or my wife and child) have been getting at Sriphat (not Dr. Greg) or Lanna Hospital or Ram Hospital.

Thank you to all the good posters who recommended her.

[uptheos]

Not only does she speak English perfectly she seems to think like a farang.

Absolutely, right up to the point of being able to 'get a joke' too.

Long may she stay here.

[harrry]

The thinking like a farang and understanding farang requirements are the most needed skills and the rarest to find here. People can speak very good english but often have other cultural expectations.

[Drew Aitch]

The thinking like a farang and understanding farang requirements are the most needed skills and the rarest to find here.

It sure is, because I wouldn't even know how begin grasping the farang way of thinking, and I'm one of them

I hope one day someone will help me to understand this 'Brotherhood of Farang' thing that seems so tacit amongst many expats in Chiang Mai. I mean, a farang is something that Thais label white westerners from what I believe? Therefore, I don't refer to myself as a 'farang' nor do I refer to those that I know as such either, mainly because I'm not Thai. Nor does there seem to be an English translation for this word that's used to clump & label folks together spanning across 4 continents.

So anyway, if Dr Morgan 'thinks like a 'farang' does that mean we're all one of the same, or at the very least similar to one another? Perhaps an Eastern European has a parallel mindset of a Kiwi, or a Greek that of a Scot and so on and so forth?

I get the English speaking bit and how helpful that is for folks wanting to discuss medical issues with a Thai doctor, but I never have got to grips with the 'we farang' concept. Then again, I'm probably less educated and cultured than many on here, so what do I know!

Aitch

Edited September 26, 2011 by Drew Aitch

[harrry]

The thinking like a farang and understanding farang requirements are the most needed skills and the rarest to find here.

It sure is, because I wouldn't even know how begin grasping the farang way of thinking, and I'm one of them

I hope one day someone will help me to understand this 'Brotherhood of Farang' thing that seems so tacit amongst many expats in Chiang Mai. I mean, a farang is something that Thais label white westerners from what I believe? Therefore, I don't refer to myself as a 'farang' nor do I refer to those that I know as such either, mainly because I'm not Thai. Nor does there seem to be an English translation for this term that's used used to clump & label folks together spanning across 4 continents.

So anyway, if Dr Morgan 'thinks like a 'farang' does that mean we're all one of the same, or at the very least similar to one another? Perhaps an Eastern European has a parallel mindset of a Kiwi, or a Greek that of a Scot and so on and so forth?

I get the English speaking bit and how helpful that is for folks wanting to discuss medical issues with a Thai doctor, but I never have got to grips with the 'we farang' concept. Then again, I'm probably less educated and cultured than many on here, so what do I know!

Aitch

Maybe I was not clear and of course there is no such thing as one farang who is fully representative of the many faceted farang population. There are however some areas of comonality. Most farangs have probably been bought up in nuclear families and as such look for their needs outside the family structure. In general Thais and Thai doctors in particular expect support to be available from family members. THe attitude to people with disabilities also tends to be one of not recognising that the person can function in society with the use of appropriate aid and support. THere is also a general, though not ubiqutous attitude that medicine is prescriptive not a collabration between patient and doctor.

That said I have had very good care from Thai doctors and have only had to see Dr Greg on a couple of occasions as he is busy and there are many people who need his skills.

The times I have had to see him have been in relation to certification to travel by air as a wheelchair and oxygen user which is no problem but most Thai doctors have little experience in this as they expect people to stay home cared for by their family.

Sripat has some overseas Doctors as my lung specialist who is one of the best I have had anywhere.

The young but very busy lung specialist at Chiangrai Hospital also is excellent and shows the attribute of working with a patient so it may be that younger more recently trained doctors have been taught that medicine is a colaberation between doctor and patient and that support needs may have to be outside the family.

Edited September 26, 2011 by harrry

[elektrified]

I disagree with this concept that Dr. Morgan "thinks like a farang", whoever came up with that one. Dr. Morgan is a very intelligent and patient lady that has a talent of knowing how to communicate with her patients (some very difficult ones at that). She is also well-traveled and understands other cultures, etc. She has a knack for understanding English in every accent and abomination of the spoken language. Once I was at her clinic and there was a German there who spoke not a single word of English. Yet she was able to figure out his complaint, diagnose his condition and treat him. She is an amazing communicator. Dr. Morgan thinks like Dr. Morgan, not a "farang". I wish there were more people like her in this world.

[fcgprg]

The last thing we want her to do is think lika a farang. Another vote for her you will not find a better doctor in Chiang Mai.

[bristolgeoff]

they is another doctor on loi kroh rd too.loi kroh health clinic

[annabel]

He is great! I have been going to him for 5 years and has basically saved my life..... whereas the out patient doctors on duty at Rajavej at the time were totally useless and ignorant... after an agonising 5 hours at Rajavej and nothing but a ridiculous outcome I rushed over to his clinic and briefed him on the situation and he immediately knew the problem and told me to immediately go to Chiang Mai Ram for a CT scan without elaborating more and sure enough I was urgently hospitalized and surgery done the same evening .... I also admire his consistency and bed manners considering the amount of patients he receives and that too 7 days a week ... + he also visits his hospitalized patients on a daily basis in between his clinic hours... an amazing man / doctor in my opinion .... and he is not young but so much positive and good energy.... Again all I can say is an amazing person that I highly respect

I would not hesitate to recommend this doctor. He is so professional and offers a range of services far below the usual farang rip off charges from other agencies. He is attentive, knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner. And he also speaks excellent English!

Not only has he been able to diagnose some things as negative that major hospitals have failed to diagnose for me and my wife, but also several other people that I have recommended visit him, have left extremely happy with positive answers as opposed to the big hospitals who diagnosed incorrectly purposely or otherwise ...(one can never be sure) and all for the sake of making money through another humans' misery and pain, whereby they recommended surgery that was not necessary( in the view of those patients that visited him and after many visits to many so called "top class hospitals)

So call him and turn up and judge for yourselves. It only costs a maximum of 200 baht to find out for yourselves.

Loikroh Clinic

General family GP, Dr. Tawachai at the Loi Kroh Clinic, opposite Wat Loi Kroh.

62/2 Loikroh Road, T Changklan, A Muang, Chiang Mai 50100. Tel: 053 271571, fax: 053 208717.

Open Mon - Fri, 8am - 1pm, 4:30 - 8:30pm / Sat 8am - 1pm / Sun 4:30 - 8:30pm.

S they say in LOS....UP TO YOU...

I agree with you. He is excellent and used by many ex-pats. He has sorted out a problem with my foot where other Doctors at Hospitals had failed

[bristolgeoff]

good to know what i said was ok.everytime i,am in chiang mai i use him too.never a problem with the doctor

[CMX]

The last thing we want her to do is think lika a farang. Another vote for her you will not find a better doctor in Chiang Mai.

What one wishes to find in selecting a physician is one who continues to study and learn, which is why doctors of teaching faculties are often regarded highly.

I can second other merits regarding my experience, but Dr. Morgan, so far as I can tell, continues to learn. With regard to diagnosis and treatment, for example, she was very clear about potential side effects of the aforementioned niacin, which may have - particularly in higher doses - its own side effects (seems strange to this ignoramus).

I've had physicians in the U.S, who have not alerted me to side effects of statins, thinking I suppose that I'd create adverse symptoms from fear. These same physicians were unaware or ignored mounting evidence of more frequently experienced side effects in statins (which are good, yes, for most users).

The point: I prefer informed opinions and honesty.

[Raindancer]

AND she's a babe!

She has a lovely manner too - now my two favourite doctors are;

Dr Morgan

Dr Rachada

Many thanks Uptheos.

Who is Dr Rachada? Always good to have recommendations from patients. Thanks

She is an eye specialist at Ram - very good and very pretty.

[wedders]

And yet another vote for Dr. Morgan. She arranged for a comprehensive health check package for me a few years ago, very reasonably priced. So quiet at her clinic back then, haven't been for a while, sounds as if half of TV Chiang Mai residents go there now. Success well deserved for her. As others have said her manner is great, she's attentive, and always takes as much time as you need. Lovely lady.

Had a regular tuk-tuk driver back in the early days of the clinic, turned out he was HIV positive, and as he was going rapidly downhill, we suspected he had developed full-blown AIDS. He was in denial, but we persuaded him along to see Dr. Morgan. She was great with him. By then it was too late to do much, but she made the final six months of his life as bearable as possible, in the circumstances. Was really impressed by how much she cared.

I've rarely seen a doctor like her, in any country.

[Lifer]

Savitri-Sharin Clinic, just past DK Book Store and Chiang Commercial College on the left about 1 block. (95/2-3)

Dr. Savitri is a Pediatrician with over 30 years experience. Dr. Sharin is Internal Medicine specialist and consultant to Chiang Mai Ram and other hospitals. Both speak excellent English. Gives you only the medicine you require and explains why it will work. Will explain very precisely what he's given, why it will work, and how long you can expect it to take care of problem.

Used both for 11 years since son was born. Open everyday 9-12 noon, and Mon-Sat 5- 8 PM.