maxjay Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 A friend sent me this link to a Podiatrist, Dirk, who practices in both Chiang Mai and Bangkok: http://www.mft-thailand.com/I have not been to see him yet, so cannot comment. Any forum members familiar with or been to this clinic?Have a look at the website. Let me know what you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I think we've been around the block with this one and as I recall credentials were from a degree mill. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Explore starting here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podiatry. Come to your own conclusions. Somewhere, in past discussions here, there was reference to an orthopedist (MD) in Chiang Mai who specializes in foot care, including prescribing and making various prosthetics, which help a lot of people. Sorry, but I am too lazy, OP, to find the reference, but give it a try. Edited March 7, 2014 by Mapguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Explore starting here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podiatry. Come to your own conclusions. Somewhere, in past discussions here, there was reference to an orthopedist (MD) in Chiang Mai who specializes in foot care, including prescribing and making various prosthetics, which help a lot of people. Sorry, but I am too lazy, OP, to find the reference, but give it a try. Dr. Tanewat Vaseenon Foot & Ankle Surgery (Orthopedic Trauma) 110 Intavaroros Rd, Sriphum Muang (Clinic) Chiang Mai 50200 1730-2000 Mon-Thu 0900-1200 Saturday Tel: 053 945 544 Mob: 080 8505087 Available at Sriphat & CM RAM also Edited March 7, 2014 by uptheos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Well done, Uptheos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Well done, Uptheos! Dr Paiboon at Ram gives him the thumbs up also. He's one of few Dr's that I trust, (Dr Paiboon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 The man being referred to in the OP is not a podiatrist. He is a pedologist. It's basically the same way that an optometrist and an ophthalmologist differ. To address the question of his credentials. The ones from the pedology school in Germany took 5 years to complete. It's an intensive course of study. His degree from the American university was awarded as honorary. The proof of the pudding is in the eating. He's been treating me for the past 6 months, and I'm totally satisfied with his skill and his professionalism. I've had troubles with my toenails for years, been to many American podiatrists and chiropodists... time after time after time. They all said 'now you're cured.' But within a month the pain started again. Dr. Dirk Weeber said he would fix the problem, but it would take several visits. Within two weeks after the first visit there was no more pain. And there hasn't been any reoccurrence of pain since. It takes time for toenails to grow, and every two months I go back and he makes a few 'adjustments.' Now the nails are growing straight for the first time in about 30 years. The toes look like human toes again, and there is no more pain. Would I recommend this man? Absolutely. I've been treated by him and I KNOW the facts. So far, not a single one of the detractors has been treated by him. A lot of people care more about paper on a wall than knowledge, skills, and ability of the practitioner. I don't. I care about the fact that this man said what he was going to do, and went ahead and did it. He states what he can do, and he states what he can NOT do. He doesn't claim to be able to do everything. He's no fool and he's no charlatan. He's not playing games... He's providing skilled health care to people all over Thailand. I, for one, am happy about that! I've met people in his office that fly into Chiang Mai from other parts of the Kingdom, and have been doing so for a long time. Would you suppose they are doing it because they aren't happy with the results he provides? He has clinics in Chiang Mai and in Bangkok. Would you suppose he's making people dissatisfied? So, yes... I would recommend a visit to this man. If your problem is something that he can't deal with, he'll tell you. But if it's something that he can deal with, he'll fix it. Guaranteed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Credentials were bought and paid for. Stick with uptheos recommendation(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Whoa! maybe this fellow is worth checking out, albeit carefully! Unfortunately "pedology" is not altogether a formally or highly regarded recognized discipline in all places. Deal with that as you choose! Probably spends on how sore your feet are. If he can help, great! So might good massage ----- and I do not mean that as a snide comment or cheap shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Credentials were bought and paid for. Stick with uptheos recommendation(s). Yes... in this case he paid with 5 years of schooling in the subject matter. Unless we get scholarships, we ALL pay for our educations one way or another. I'm curious as to why you completely ignore his 5 years of pedology schooling (a subject taught in reputable German schools,) but obsess on his honorary degree? His 5 years of pedology schooling in Germany is far more germane to his work as a pedologist than the honorary degree he received for volunteer charity work performed in Florida. Have you any personal experiential knowledge that you can share with us about his abilities as a health care provider, or is it all just something you read about his paperwork? Please tell us about your personal knowledge of his skills and abilities, your experience when you used his services. Before you defame a person, it's probably a good idea to have some personal experience. Whoa! maybe this fellow is worth checking out, albeit carefully! Unfortunately "pedology" is not altogether a formally or highly regarded recognized discipline in all places. Deal with that as you choose! Probably spends on how sore your feet are. If he can help, great! So might good massage ----- and I do not mean that as a snide comment or cheap shot! Yes!!! Check this fellow out. But not only carefully, but experiencially. Do NOT take my word for it. Find out for yourself. Find out why the people who use his health care services continue to do so. Find out why there is not one single patient of his complaining of his skills, abilities, or the results of his work. This is ThaiVisa, right? When people are dissatisfied don't they bitch and moan right here and rather loudly and often? ThaiVisa members are not known for our reticence over mud-slinging. If we are dissatisfied with a service, we shout it from the rooftops. Do you see one dissatisfied patient in any of the threads about this man or his health care service? I don't. I just see people who have never used his clinic complaining about an honorary degree he received for charity work. Ask yourself 'why?' I only wish it was just massage that could have solved my foot problems. The treatments would have been much more enjoyable. The bottom line really is the satisfaction so many people have over getting good quality foot care from this man. No question about it... I'm one of them. What he offers isn't abstract promises of things to come (like some investment scheme.) It's here and it's now, and it's right under our noses. No guessing. No wondering if... Hard facts telling us the end result right at the bottom of our own legs. It really IS hard to dispute something like that once you experience it. First hand experience, rather than secondhand mud-slinging. Edited March 8, 2014 by FolkGuitar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) FG, I have no problem if you are getting satisfaction and relief by going to him, long may it continue. I'm just a bit concerned why someone with a supposedly legit degree, would then buy an honorary degree, which both you and I could buy for $50? My recommendation isn't really for toenails or hard skin etc, though Dr. Tanawat will cut out lumps and bumps. He is an orthopaedic surgeon who spent three years in the USA specialising in foot surgery (according to Dr Paiboon). He also told me that Dr. Tanawat, because of working at Maharaj as well as having his own daily clinic, must see 1,000's of foot problems and would be the best guy to diagnose any serious problems.. Who knows he might even recommend your guy? At his clinic it's not just about broken bones etc, it's about gait problems, pain, but you can get custom made orthotics etc, there too. I had two cortisone injections into a joint in my foot and have been pain free for two years after being in agony I see lots of degrees on Dr's walls and often wonder where they came from? Edited March 8, 2014 by uptheos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wales01 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Credentials were bought and paid for. Stick with uptheos recommendation(s). Yes... in this case he paid with 5 years of schooling in the subject matter. Unless we get scholarships, we ALL pay for our educations one way or another. I'm curious as to why you completely ignore his 5 years of pedology schooling (a subject taught in reputable German schools,) but obsess on his honorary degree? His 5 years of pedology schooling in Germany is far more germane to his work as a pedologist than the honorary degree he received for volunteer charity work performed in Florida. Have you any personal experiential knowledge that you can share with us about his abilities as a health care provider, or is it all just something you read about his paperwork? Please tell us about your personal knowledge of his skills and abilities, your experience when you used his services. Before you defame a person, it's probably a good idea to have some personal experience. Whoa! maybe this fellow is worth checking out, albeit carefully! Unfortunately "pedology" is not altogether a formally or highly regarded recognized discipline in all places. Deal with that as you choose! Probably spends on how sore your feet are. If he can help, great! So might good massage ----- and I do not mean that as a snide comment or cheap shot! Yes!!! Check this fellow out. But not only carefully, but experiencially. Do NOT take my word for it. Find out for yourself. Find out why the people who use his health care services continue to do so. Find out why there is not one single patient of his complaining of his skills, abilities, or the results of his work. This is ThaiVisa, right? When people are dissatisfied don't they bitch and moan right here and rather loudly and often? ThaiVisa members are not known for our reticence over mud-slinging. If we are dissatisfied with a service, we shout it from the rooftops. Do you see one dissatisfied patient in any of the threads about this man or his health care service? I don't. I just see people who have never used his clinic complaining about an honorary degree he received for charity work. Ask yourself 'why?' I only wish it was just massage that could have solved my foot problems. The treatments would have been much more enjoyable. The bottom line really is the satisfaction so many people have over getting good quality foot care from this man. No question about it... I'm one of them. What he offers isn't abstract promises of things to come (like some investment scheme.) It's here and it's now, and it's right under our noses. No guessing. No wondering if... Hard facts telling us the end result right at the bottom of our own legs. It really IS hard to dispute something like that once you experience it. First hand experience, rather than secondhand mud-slinging. Do not even think about going to see this guy. I have seen what he has done to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Credentials were bought and paid for. Stick with uptheos recommendation(s). Yes... in this case he paid with 5 years of schooling in the subject matter. Unless we get scholarships, we ALL pay for our educations one way or another. I'm curious as to why you completely ignore his 5 years of pedology schooling (a subject taught in reputable German schools,) but obsess on his honorary degree? His 5 years of pedology schooling in Germany is far more germane to his work as a pedologist than the honorary degree he received for volunteer charity work performed in Florida. Have you any personal experiential knowledge that you can share with us about his abilities as a health care provider, or is it all just something you read about his paperwork? Please tell us about your personal knowledge of his skills and abilities, your experience when you used his services. Before you defame a person, it's probably a good idea to have some personal experience. Whoa! maybe this fellow is worth checking out, albeit carefully! Unfortunately "pedology" is not altogether a formally or highly regarded recognized discipline in all places. Deal with that as you choose! Probably spends on how sore your feet are. If he can help, great! So might good massage ----- and I do not mean that as a snide comment or cheap shot! Yes!!! Check this fellow out. But not only carefully, but experiencially. Do NOT take my word for it. Find out for yourself. Find out why the people who use his health care services continue to do so. Find out why there is not one single patient of his complaining of his skills, abilities, or the results of his work. This is ThaiVisa, right? When people are dissatisfied don't they bitch and moan right here and rather loudly and often? ThaiVisa members are not known for our reticence over mud-slinging. If we are dissatisfied with a service, we shout it from the rooftops. Do you see one dissatisfied patient in any of the threads about this man or his health care service? I don't. I just see people who have never used his clinic complaining about an honorary degree he received for charity work. Ask yourself 'why?' I only wish it was just massage that could have solved my foot problems. The treatments would have been much more enjoyable. The bottom line really is the satisfaction so many people have over getting good quality foot care from this man. No question about it... I'm one of them. What he offers isn't abstract promises of things to come (like some investment scheme.) It's here and it's now, and it's right under our noses. No guessing. No wondering if... Hard facts telling us the end result right at the bottom of our own legs. It really IS hard to dispute something like that once you experience it. First hand experience, rather than secondhand mud-slinging. Do not even think about going to see this guy. I have seen what he has done to others. That's quite a statement, but means very little without elaboration I'm afraid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) FG, I have no problem if you are getting satisfaction and relief by going to him, long may it continue. I'm just a bit concerned why someone with a supposedly legit degree, would then buy an honorary degree, which both you and I could buy for $50? Why do you assume that he bought it? Just because you or I 'can' buy an honorary degree, not everyone does so... Almost every US President has been awarded them. Should we suppose they bought them too? At his clinic it's not just about broken bones etc, it's about gait problems, pain, but you can get custom made orthotics etc, there too. Yes... I'm wearing a pair that Dr. Dirk made for me based on my gait. I'm quite happy with the way they work. Especially as I walk 10k just about every day for exercise. Edited March 8, 2014 by FolkGuitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Do not even think about going to see this guy. I have seen what he has done to others. Others? As in 'plural?' Pu-leeeezzz! I know the brother of a guy who's wife went to school with the son of.... If you have hard facts, present them. We'll listen and evaluate them on their own merits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 FG, I have no problem if you are getting satisfaction and relief by going to him, long may it continue. I'm just a bit concerned why someone with a supposedly legit degree, would then buy an honorary degree, which both you and I could buy for $50? Why do you assume that he bought it? Just because you or I 'can' buy an honorary degree, not everyone does so... Almost every US President has been awarded them. Should we suppose they bought them too? At his clinic it's not just about broken bones etc, it's about gait problems, pain, but you can get custom made orthotics etc, there too. Yes... I'm wearing a pair that Dr. Dirk made for me based on my gait. I'm quite happy with the way they work. Especially as I walk 10k just about every day for exercise. If I recall correctly, it was from some stupid named place that can only be a degree mill, maybe someone will bother to find the posts. Honorary degrees from reputable accredited universities, are usually issued in recognition of some king of unique service or very large donations, often in the millions by people like Thaksin. For $50 you get what this guy's got. No big deal you're happy, he's happy, I just hope the first diabetic that loses a foot is happy. I'm not going to debate you on this any further as it's a very emotive subject to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Yes, honorary degrees ARE awarded for special service, in his case, volunteer charity work. What makes you assume (and that seems to be what you are doing....assuming,) that it was bought? I'm sorry to say that you are just another person speaking without any facts to back up what you say. Not even any first-hand personal experience. It's too bad that every single one of the detractors have the same creds.... None. I'd love to hear from just one who actually has personal experience... Besides me, that is. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Yes, honorary degrees ARE awarded for special service, in his case, volunteer charity work. What makes you assume (and that seems to be what you are doing....assuming,) that it was bought? I'm sorry to say that you are just another person speaking without any facts to back up what you say. Not even any first-hand personal experience. It's too bad that every single one of the detractors have the same creds.... None. I'd love to hear from just one who actually has personal experience... Besides me, that is. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I refer you to the last line of the post I made at 11:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post northernjohn Posted March 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2014 Credentials were bought and paid for. Stick with uptheos recommendation(s). uptheos has no experience with either of the men in question. I go for the man with experience. Not sure what your experience is here in Chiang Mai with people in the medical field but I have met some doctors with the papers to prove they earned their degree that I would not recommend to my worst enemy in the Ram. In the same hospital the Ram I have dealt with one who I consider to be the most knowledgeable in the field. Just a little old now and has cut back on the operations he used to do. In fact he recommended another doctor to me as he was no longer doing that type surgery he was to old for it. It is beyond me how some people can be so gullible as to think a man with a piece of paper on the wall can do nothing wrong. If they don't have that particular piece of paper they can not do any thing rite. I have seen an eye doctor at Siraphat . I would recommend a witch doctor before I would recommend them. Told me my eyes were fine. I need glasses to read and have diplopia. She also failed to mention that I have cataract's. But she had the piece of paper on the wall. Give me real experience any day over paper. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjay Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Thanks for all the replies and feedback. I appreciate them. My specific problem stems from orthopedic injuries I received 30+ years ago. The problem I have comes from the way I walk, my gait. No matter how skilled the doctor is, whether he be an orthopedic surgeon or a podiatrist... The way I am is the way I'm gonna stay, I accept that. My only solution, as far as I know, is to try a preventive method...one of the products from the Podology Center: http://www.mft-thailand.com/products.htm Specifically: the "special pressure protection silicone tubes". If anyone out there...anywhere in Thailand, has seen podiatry products for sale...please let me know. Thanks in advance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 FG, I have no problem if you are getting satisfaction and relief by going to him, long may it continue. I'm just a bit concerned why someone with a supposedly legit degree, would then buy an honorary degree, which both you and I could buy for $50? Why do you assume that he bought it? Just because you or I 'can' buy an honorary degree, not everyone does so... Almost every US President has been awarded them. Should we suppose they bought them too? At his clinic it's not just about broken bones etc, it's about gait problems, pain, but you can get custom made orthotics etc, there too. Yes... I'm wearing a pair that Dr. Dirk made for me based on my gait. I'm quite happy with the way they work. Especially as I walk 10k just about every day for exercise. If I recall correctly, it was from some stupid named place that can only be a degree mill, maybe someone will bother to find the posts. Honorary degrees from reputable accredited universities, are usually issued in recognition of some king of unique service or very large donations, often in the millions by people like Thaksin. For $50 you get what this guy's got. No big deal you're happy, he's happy, I just hope the first diabetic that loses a foot is happy. I'm not going to debate you on this any further as it's a very emotive subject to me. Well you have hit on a point there that I am interested in. I have neurophpy can't for the life of me figure out how to spell it. It is a nerve disorder in the feet primarily the bottoms I found it very sensitive walking on the beach in Krabi. I had been considering going to see this doctor or no doctor makes no difference to me if he can do the job. I am one of those strange people who cares about their health. If I remember in Folk Guitar's previous posts if he can do nothing for you he will tell you right up front. I admit I have not been to see him but I did see another Doctor with a piece of paper on his wall who told me there was two things he could do for me. One was give me pain pills and two was order me a custom made set of insoles. I chose the insoles and am awaiting them as I type. He said it was a two to three week time for them to be made. I had to leave a pair of shoes for them to be fitted into. I might add this doctor was recommended by my family doctor whom I have implicit trust in. If she thinks I should see a specialist she tells me so and she has a record from all of them. In short she has my complete medical file all in her folder. I still have in mind trying Folk Guitar's suggestion. When you are in pain and some one recommends a different approach than the people with a piece of paper on their wall say they have no real answer other than pills you tend to be a bit more open minded. It is easy to talk when every time you take a step it does not hurt but when every time your foot hits the ground you get a different perspective on it. I admit I am overly sensitive on the issue as I knew a fellow back home who had both his legs cut off below the knee as a result of this disorder. I am fairly sure he did nothing to stop it. But I will and am trying to at least stop it from getting worse. In closing I would like to remind one and all of the paper lovers that their was a time when the person with the paper on the wall would never recommend penicillin. that was because the paper on the wall is not a guarantee that they know every thing and there is no other way but what they know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Thanks for all the replies and feedback. I appreciate them. My specific problem stems from orthopedic injuries I received 30+ years ago. The problem I have comes from the way I walk, my gait. No matter how skilled the doctor is, whether he be an orthopedic surgeon or a podiatrist... The way I am is the way I'm gonna stay, I accept that. My only solution, as far as I know, is to try a preventive method...one of the products from the Podology Center: http://www.mft-thailand.com/products.htm Specifically: the "special pressure protection silicone tubes". If anyone out there...anywhere in Thailand, has seen podiatry products for sale...please let me know. Thanks in advance. Podiatry Product.jpg See your inbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepool Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Northernjohn Neuropathy ! Go to this reputable site for information http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/basics/definition/con-20019948 Ask the foot "dr" if he is licensed/registered to practice in Thailand. Secondly ask exactly which university the "degrees" were obtained from. Unsatisfactory responses to either of these questions would be a reason to exercise extreme caution ! Edited March 8, 2014 by thepool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Northernjohn Neuropathy ! Go to this reputable site for information http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/basics/definition/con-20019948 Ask the foot "dr" if he is licensed/registered to practice in Thailand. Secondly ask exactly which university the "degrees" were obtained from. Unsatisfactory responses to either of these questions would be a reason to exercise extreme caution ! Thanks for the link had never considered the thyroid gland could be involved. Several times in my child hood I had trouble with my thyroid. I will be asking my doctor for a check up on this. It is unfortunate that we don't have a doctor here in Chiang Mai that specializes in diabetes. I know that most of them know and treat it but seems there are extending circumstances that can change the over all picture. thyroid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepool Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Northernjohn Neuropathy ! Go to this reputable site for information http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/basics/definition/con-20019948 Ask the foot "dr" if he is licensed/registered to practice in Thailand. Secondly ask exactly which university the "degrees" were obtained from. Unsatisfactory responses to either of these questions would be a reason to exercise extreme caution ! Thanks for the link had never considered the thyroid gland could be involved. Several times in my child hood I had trouble with my thyroid. I will be asking my doctor for a check up on this. It is unfortunate that we don't have a doctor here in Chiang Mai that specializes in diabetes. I know that most of them know and treat it but seems there are extending circumstances that can change the over all picture. thyroid I have no knowledge of what services are available in Chiang Mai, however a quick Google search produced detail of this chap http://www.chiangmairam.com/NEW%20CMR/Physician%20Th/CV%20th/Kaset.pdf To manage the diabetes an Endocrinologist would be the best choice. There must be more than this one gentleman. If the neuropathy is troublesome an Endocrinologist may advise a consultation with a Neurologist. Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 If anyone out there...anywhere in Thailand, has seen podiatry products for sale...please let me know.Thanks in advance. Podiatry Product.jpg Thanks for posting this! I never looked at his website before, and didn't realize that he sold these silicone tubes for fingers (I never needed them for my toes, so never thought to ask.) One of these might be of benefit to me when playing sports as I often raise a blister on my finger when fencing for several hours at a stretch. This would be better than a band-aid plaster. My specific problem stems from orthopedic injuries I received 30+ years ago. The problem I have comes from the way I walk, my gait. No matter how skilled the doctor is, whether he be an orthopedic surgeon or a podiatrist... The way I am is the way I'm gonna stay, I accept that. Do NOT accept that! My problems stem from injuries from 30 years ago too. Both in the way my nails grow, and in the way I walk. Both of these are in the process of correction, and both are progressing very nicely! When I began treatment, he said that injuries from 30 years ago are not corrected overnight, and that it would take about one year. It's now 6 months into the treatments, and I can actually see the line in my toenails showing where the old nail was screwed up and the new nail is growing in correctly... exactly half way along. One thing I've come to learn about this man; when he says something, he means it. If he says he can do something, he does it. If he can't do it, he'll admit to that too. Quite refreshing to find in a country famous for "Yes! Can do! Can do! Where is my hammer...." I think it's almost time for someone with 11 previous posts to show up to tell us about his 'personal experience' with Dr. Dirk... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Northernjohn Neuropathy ! Go to this reputable site for information http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/basics/definition/con-20019948 Ask the foot "dr" if he is licensed/registered to practice in Thailand. Secondly ask exactly which university the "degrees" were obtained from. Unsatisfactory responses to either of these questions would be a reason to exercise extreme caution ! Thanks for the link had never considered the thyroid gland could be involved. Several times in my child hood I had trouble with my thyroid. I will be asking my doctor for a check up on this. It is unfortunate that we don't have a doctor here in Chiang Mai that specializes in diabetes. I know that most of them know and treat it but seems there are extending circumstances that can change the over all picture. thyroid I have no knowledge of what services are available in Chiang Mai, however a quick Google search produced detail of this chap http://www.chiangmairam.com/NEW%20CMR/Physician%20Th/CV%20th/Kaset.pdf To manage the diabetes an Endocrinologist would be the best choice. There must be more than this one gentleman. If the neuropathy is troublesome an Endocrinologist may advise a consultation with a Neurologist. Good luck ! Thank you once again. I would never have suspected these other fields as it is almost all the time to my knowledge associated with diabetes and I have never heard of some one seeing a specialists in another field for it. I will defiantly bear these things in mind although I unfortunately have preconceived ideas that it is really incurable. But can be held in check. So far the vitamin B shots and a B complex have stopped it from getting any worse. Looking forward to my custom made insoles. I do hope my preconceived ideas are wrong. Also going to check out acupuncture and Tok Sen. As I attempted to say and did a bad job of it when every time your foot hits the ground and you feel pain you tend to have a different outlook on things. Also I am always aware of it just sitting or laying down. I guess I am fortunate that it has not progressed to far yet and I do keep up with the Vitamin B shots once a month plus a B complex every day. My doctor tells me that if It was to bad I could get another shot every two weeks. No problem My son in law has experience in giving shots and she coached him a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Ask the foot "dr" if he is licensed/registered to practice in Thailand. His Thai license is right on the wall when you walk into the clinic... Right along side photos of him being honored by the Royal Family. The fellow is real. Anyone who has actually been to his clinic or been a patient knows this. None of the detractors has ever been, or we certainly would have heard that by now, what with several long threads about him. Not one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 FG, I have no problem if you are getting satisfaction and relief by going to him, long may it continue. I'm just a bit concerned why someone with a supposedly legit degree, would then buy an honorary degree, which both you and I could buy for $50? Why do you assume that he bought it? Just because you or I 'can' buy an honorary degree, not everyone does so... Almost every US President has been awarded them. Should we suppose they bought them too? At his clinic it's not just about broken bones etc, it's about gait problems, pain, but you can get custom made orthotics etc, there too. Yes... I'm wearing a pair that Dr. Dirk made for me based on my gait. I'm quite happy with the way they work. Especially as I walk 10k just about every day for exercise. "Dr. Dirk" LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepool Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Ask the foot "dr" if he is licensed/registered to practice in Thailand. His Thai license is right on the wall when you walk into the clinic... Right along side photos of him being honored by the Royal Family. The fellow is real. Anyone who has actually been to his clinic or been a patient knows this. None of the detractors has ever been, or we certainly would have heard that by now, what with several long threads about him. Not one... Where did the license come from ? Is it written in Thai or English ? What does it say ? Who signed it ? Is it a Khao San Road "special" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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