BillyBobThai Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 In the process of applying for the gov. insurance, it seems the x-ray shows I have an enlarged heart. This does not really surprise me as I have had heart failure for 10 years. After reading the post on recommened doctors here in Chiang Mai, there were two at different hospitals.My question to all of you heart patients, who is the best, not the cheapest. CARDIOLOGY (Heart) Dr Patarapong Chiang Mai RAM Hospital 053 920300 Dr Tanawat Benjanuwatthra Rajavej Hospital, and Sriphat 053-801999 Many thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I have had a positive experience with the Heart Doctor at CMR. No experience with the other one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo4819 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Dr. Tanawat is top-notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I use Dr. Pattarpong at RAM. He is the head of cardiology and found him quite good and willing to talk with you and explain everything. Even makes effort to save you money on procedures if he felt they weren't absolutely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBobThai Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNo1 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Tywais: I've had two angioplasties with 6 stents done at Bumrungrad at a cost of around $40,000. Is it any cheaper in CM? Of course, I like my cardiologist, Dr. Sukitti, very much. He's very positive and I always feel cheered up after seeing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Won't you be able to use the new Government Insurance for your heart condition? I would imagine they will refer you to a cardiologist. Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjoop Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Tywais: I've had two angioplasties with 6 stents done at Bumrungrad at a cost of around $40,000. Is it any cheaper in CM? Of course, I like my cardiologist, Dr. Sukitti, very much. He's very positive and I always feel cheered up after seeing him. Had the procedure in RAM in 2011 with placement of single Everolimus drug eluting stent from Abott Vascular. Total cost 200.000 baht. Very positive about dr. Pattarapong Joop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Tywais: I've had two angioplasties with 6 stents done at Bumrungrad at a cost of around $40,000. Is it any cheaper in CM? Of course, I like my cardiologist, Dr. Sukitti, very much. He's very positive and I always feel cheered up after seeing him. Wow! $40,000 seems a lot. not that I've got anything to compare it with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNo1 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Yeah, it was a lot. The first procedure was done on a semi-emergency basis so I wasn't in a position to argue about the price but that's why I'm checking on what others paid. Hoop, you paid less than a third of what I paid for my first procedure during which two J&J stents were placed! It does seem cheaper up there, or at least cheaper than Bumrungrad. I haven't shopped around for cheaper hospitals in Bangkok. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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