HI guys, pretty sure i need to pay a visit to the urology dept of a hospital here in pattaya, would like a consultation, diagnosis, tests etc. any ideas which hospital is best and costs involved. I wont go into gory details but lets just say the old ball bag aint what it should be.

I know that there will be some negative responses to what I'm about to tell you; but I offer it as sincere advice.

I moved here in 2006. I had some problems about a year later. I went to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, and eventually ended up in the care of their top Urologist, "Dr Jimmy". He was and is, IMO, an excellent doctor. Tests and ultrasound showed that I had what he later acknowledged as "one of the largest prostates I've ever seen". Unlike many surgeons (in many countries) today, he suggested that we try testing (to eliminate the possibility of cancer) and medication, rather than immediate surgery. It worked. My prostate was shrunken, and I have been OK since. (The medication was "Proscar", which does have a less expensive generic equivalent.)

About a year later, I developed extremely painful bladder stones. Dr Jimmy said they were too large, and in too remote a location, to allow for laser destruction. I had to undergo an invasive surgery to crush them, which I won't describe further here, other than to say that no "cutting" was involved! (You follow the anatomical map!!) :-)

The diagnosis and care I received from Dr Jimmy was outstanding; as was the care and treatment I received while in the hospital.

The caveat I must add is that this all took place BEFORE they began construction on the new wing. I believe that the prices have (to quote Obama) skyrocetted since then.

I can only tell you that the medical care I have received at BPH has been outstanding. (I also go there for treatment and monitoring of my high blood pressure condition.) Costs, over the past few years, are another story.

There is an identical; thread running here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/554332-looking-for-urologist-recommendation-in-pattaya/

Note that there are 7 urologists listed at BPH and that is really the only place to go in Pattaya.

If something serious is diagnosed, I strongly recommend you get a second opinion at one of Bangkok's major hospitals before undergoing treatment.

Good luck.

Three years ago I had two horrendous bouts of kidney stones, and went to see the specialist urologist at the Memorial hospital, Dr.Jessada. He is there only on Thursdays after 1600, and I had to make an appointment. He is vastly experienced, and must be close to retirement. His wife is Head of Medicine at Sattahip's esteemed Sirikit Hospital. He speaks excellent English.

He operated on me two days later, and crushed a stone which was apparently a centimetre in diameter. I can recommend Dr.Jessada unconditionally.

I can second the recommendation of Dr Jessada who operated on me for a hydrocele, and also removed my gall bladder. He is an excellent surgeon.