Local hospital reviews here

[jackvale]

1) Bkk Pattaya.

2) International.

3) Memorial.

4) Pattaya City.

5) Banglamung.

Where have you been, what did you get fixed or removed, how much did you pay, what did you get, value for money, overall experience, would you go elsewhere, and any other details?

Thank you.

[d2g]

Sirikit(Sattahip) is the best of the lot in most categories but is not on your list.

Good medical care for a cheap price-which means you have to que.

Speaking Thai is a plus-Drs speak English but staff less so

[craigt3365]

I go to Sri Racha.

[WitawatWatawit]

Such a vague and ambiguous post. Did you not think about spending an hour or two checking the Pattaya forum? Arming yourself with some knowledge and asking more informed questions might encourage better responses. Can you be a bit more specific about what you want? That would help.

[loppylugs1]

1,2 ,3 are expensive ,4 is only a look up and see a doctor..... 5 full blown state hospital can be ok but basic. If you want anything done on a major issue,try elsewhere than Thailand Malaysia or India only a couple of hours away

[i claudius]

Sirikit(Sattahip) is the best of the lot in most categories but is not on your list.

Good medical care for a cheap price-which means you have to que.

Speaking Thai is a plus-Drs speak English but staff less so

Very good hospital ,unfortunatly to far if your in the middle of a heart attack ,but for anything else i always use it ,best to go when you are ok and register .

[BruceMangosteen]

I don't think Pattaya City Hospital is full service yet. Memorial seems to be full all the time which I guess means it is good, fair, and competent. Their outpatient care is always prompt but they did increase the Doctors fee to 800baht last year which is a bit over the top for Thailand. They also got an old CAT Scan machine but I don't think they have an MRI machine.

[loppylugs1]

I don't think Pattaya City Hospital is full service yet. Memorial seems to be full all the time which I guess means it is good, fair, and competent. Their outpatient care is always prompt but they did increase the Doctors fee to 800baht last year which is a bit over the top for Thailand. They also got an old CAT Scan machine but I don't think they have an MRI machine.

Of Russians

Memorial is just about there with the other two. Doctors fee 900Baht for letter,told the receptionist to keep it. Not going into detail but they will do anything and everything to bump up the bill ie switching oxygen bottles half full for full ones if in patient,tablets by the barrow load on discharge,almost £2000 for a nights stay (friend of mine) extortion

[jackvale]

What is the standard doctor's fee at Banglamung? Any reviews from the living or ghosts? Thank you.

Edited August 24, 2014 by jackvale

[loppylugs1]

What is the standard doctor's fee at Banglamung? Any reviews from the living or ghosts? Thank you.

Been a year or two ago,think about 100 baht. Take means of identity and register, get there about 9 ish wait in queue. Probably not seen by doctor but intern at first

Again depends if you want surgery,I know others suggest out of town hospitals but travel an hour or two by air,see how good (and cheap) it gets then

[Rimmer]

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[Halfie]

If you want decent care you pay for it. My kid was ill so we took her to Pattaya City. The doc didn't listen to my boyfriend and yelled at him for moving a chair. Next day take her to Banglamung and she's in for three days. A few weeks later we figure out she has a battery up her nose. If I had the income i'd go to Bangkok Pattaya, Sattahip, or Sriracha.

[bellabenji]

What we have discovered is its not so much the hospital as it is the doctor you deal with.

Sure some hospitals cost more than others but many doctors also work in more than one hospital.

Just food for thought!

We have history with BKK Pattaya Hosp, SiRacha Hosp. .....Pattaya Int'l Hosp....BHN in BKK,

King Chulalongkorn in BKK, and Bumrungrad in BKK.

[moonseeker]

Have experience with all hospitals + Sirikit on the list. As a prior post mentions, the doctor makes most of the difference. For major trauma or heart I would only consider BPH locally. Also must add, that I brought a friend with head trauma,amnesia & confusion after a serious fall during diabetic shock to Memorial. 7 nights ICU inc. several scans etc. , treatment all incl. 255'000 Baht. Excellent, friendly & caring service, even when patient got rebellious, due to his confusion.

Good medical service is expensive in most of the countries, unless Gov. subsidized. This is what insurance is for. A serious cancer, a heart surgery or similar can ruin even a well-off person in a few months time. Another friend, just after having cancelled his "too expensive" insurance at age of 73 came down with stage IV lung-cancer a few months later. Survived it for 7 months in/out of BPH. His savings of roughly 200'000 Euros were just about gone by the time of his death, no surgeries involved. Banglamung is basic, but obviously the choice for people without insurance or big savings. Overall treatment not bad, as long as it is not some "special" case. Bouakao Hospital outpatient still limited availability of specialists, emergency open, but very limited services with often only 1 doctor present.

Forget about proper / up to date & free or affordable cancer treatment or major surgery of any kind in Thailand Gov. hospitals.

Better head back home. In several cases we opted for Bangkok General or for cancer Wattansoth, next door. A bit less Farang oriented and probably a bit cheaper, with excellent service. Bumrungrad now off my list for a few years, as overrun by Arabs.

Another good option nearby is Pyathai in Sriracha, with Gavin , the director of Int. Department always being great help and very straightforward. He will tell you, if you should make another choice. I try to pick doctors with some years abroad and good E knowledge. How will a doctor without E keep up with the constant changing medical world. Even European doctors often are handicapped to keep up with all medical developments and treatments. O.c. this goes for more difficult cases, like rare cancers or such. Good luck to all and stay healthy! Sorry, this post got a bit longer, mixed up and could go much deeper. MS>

Edited August 24, 2014 by moonseeker

[mataleo]

Which one for pregnancy? Any recommends? Price and gear.

[mataleo]

I don't think Pattaya City Hospital is full service yet. Memorial seems to be full all the time which I guess means it is good, fair, and competent. Their outpatient care is always prompt but they did increase the Doctors fee to 800baht last year which is a bit over the top for Thailand. They also got an old CAT Scan machine but I don't think they have an MRI machine.

Of Russians

Memorial is just about there with the other two. Doctors fee 900Baht for letter,told the receptionist to keep it. Not going into detail but they will do anything and everything to bump up the bill ie switching oxygen bottles half full for full ones if in patient,tablets by the barrow load on discharge,almost £2000 for a nights stay (friend of mine) extortion

Wow good to know

I was about to send there pregnant gf

[Ling Kae]

Have experience with all hospitals + Sirikit on the list. As a prior post mentions, the doctor makes most of the difference. For major trauma or heart I would only consider BPH locally. Also must add, that I brought a friend with head trauma,amnesia & confusion after a serious fall during diabetic shock to Memorial. 7 nights ICU inc. several scans etc. , treatment all incl. 255'000 Baht. Excellent, friendly & caring service, even when patient got rebellious, due to his confusion.

Good medical service is expensive in most of the countries, unless Gov. subsidized. This is what insurance is for. A serious cancer, a heart surgery or similar can ruin even a well-off person in a few months time. Another friend, just after having cancelled his "too expensive" insurance at age of 73 came down with stage IV lung-cancer a few months later. Survived it for 7 months in/out of BPH. His savings of roughly 200'000 Euros were just about gone by the time of his death, no surgeries involved. Banglamung is basic, but obviously the choice for people without insurance or big savings. Overall treatment not bad, as long as it is not some "special" case. Bouakao Hospital outpatient still limited availability of specialists, emergency open, but very limited services with often only 1 doctor present.

Forget about proper / up to date & free or affordable cancer treatment or major surgery of any kind in Thailand Gov. hospitals.

Better head back home. In several cases we opted for Bangkok General or for cancer Wattansoth, next door. A bit less Farang oriented and probably a bit cheaper, with excellent service. Bumrungrad now off my list for a few years, as overrun by Arabs.

Another good option nearby is Pyathai in Sriracha, with Gavin , the director of Int. Department always being great help and very straightforward. He will tell you, if you should make another choice. I try to pick doctors with some years abroad and good E knowledge. How will a doctor without E keep up with the constant changing medical world. Even European doctors often are handicapped to keep up with all medical developments and treatments. O.c. this goes for more difficult cases, like rare cancers or such. Good luck to all and stay healthy! Sorry, this post got a bit longer, mixed up and could go much deeper. MS>

Don't be sorry, you are a very valuable member to this forum, particularily for us older folks. Thank You for your summary.

[moonseeker]

Have experience with all hospitals + Sirikit on the list. As a prior post mentions, the doctor makes most of the difference. For major trauma or heart I would only consider BPH locally. Also must add, that I brought a friend with head trauma,amnesia & confusion after a serious fall during diabetic shock to Memorial. 7 nights ICU inc. several scans etc. , treatment all incl. 255'000 Baht. Excellent, friendly & caring service, even when patient got rebellious, due to his confusion.

Good medical service is expensive in most of the countries, unless Gov. subsidized. This is what insurance is for. A serious cancer, a heart surgery or similar can ruin even a well-off person in a few months time. Another friend, just after having cancelled his "too expensive" insurance at age of 73 came down with stage IV lung-cancer a few months later. Survived it for 7 months in/out of BPH. His savings of roughly 200'000 Euros were just about gone by the time of his death, no surgeries involved. Banglamung is basic, but obviously the choice for people without insurance or big savings. Overall treatment not bad, as long as it is not some "special" case. Bouakao Hospital outpatient still limited availability of specialists, emergency open, but very limited services with often only 1 doctor present.

Forget about proper / up to date & free or affordable cancer treatment or major surgery of any kind in Thailand Gov. hospitals.

Better head back home. In several cases we opted for Bangkok General or for cancer Wattansoth, next door. A bit less Farang oriented and probably a bit cheaper, with excellent service. Bumrungrad now off my list for a few years, as overrun by Arabs.

Another good option nearby is Pyathai in Sriracha, with Gavin , the director of Int. Department always being great help and very straightforward. He will tell you, if you should make another choice. I try to pick doctors with some years abroad and good E knowledge. How will a doctor without E keep up with the constant changing medical world. Even European doctors often are handicapped to keep up with all medical developments and treatments. O.c. this goes for more difficult cases, like rare cancers or such. Good luck to all and stay healthy! Sorry, this post got a bit longer, mixed up and could go much deeper. MS>

Don't be sorry, you are a very valuable member to this forum, particularily for us older folks. Thank You for your summary.

Thank you for this nice comment. BTW, has this link been published, if already, my apologies. This might help some people without insurance. Thailand Travel Shield: http://www.tourismthailand.org/ThailandTravelShield/ You all have a nice day. MS>

[moonseeker]

Which one for pregnancy? Any recommends? Price and gear.

If you can afford it or have insurance. BPH. Excellent service, but be aware in any hospital here, many doctors love to do a cesarean. Often they pre-announce this even. Get a second opinion if your wife prefers natural birth, to make sure it is a medical necessity and not just a doctors' mood. A friend walked out of the just mentioned place and went to a public hospital near BKK for exactly that reason. He was told then, there was ZERO need for a cesarean. But overall you will get excellent service for around 50'000 Baht all incl. @ BPH. And it is always good to be in a well equipped place, if something goes wrong. Happy parents & Good luck! MS>

[gmac]

Which one for pregnancy? Any recommends? Price and gear.

My wife had ours at Banglamung Hospital. Crowded and noisy but got the job done with no problems. 4000 Baht tip to make sure we had a doctor from local clinic overseeing the birth and something under 2000 for 1 night stay in a private room after the birth. Not perfect by any means but no complaints......you get what you pay for.

[mataleo]

Which one for pregnancy? Any recommends? Price and gear.

If you can afford it or have insurance. BPH. Excellent service, but be aware in any hospital here, many doctors love to do a cesarean. Often they pre-announce this even. Get a second opinion if your wife prefers natural birth, to make sure it is a medical necessity and not just a doctors' mood. A friend walked out of the just mentioned place and went to a public hospital near BKK for exactly that reason. He was told then, there was ZERO need for a cesarean. But overall you will get excellent service for around 50'000 Baht all incl. @ BPH. And it is always good to be in a well equipped place, if something goes wrong. Happy parents & Good luck! MS>

Thx

She went once for usg to BPH

Was like 4000 thb inc. some pills..

I think its best choice even its expensive

We went once to Sirikit in sattahip but so much ques just to register was 1.5h

I know about cesarian..

Isnt it easier and quicker?

My gf said she prefer natural

I thought cesarian is quick easy and complications.

Is it not good if not needed?

Then wait doc. And we left...

Thx

Edited August 26, 2014 by mataleo

[luudee]

When a hospital starts caring more about profits than providing the best care for their patients, it stops being a hospital.

Some of you may know me as a big supporter of BPH. Both my kids where delivered there, and I have always went there for anything major.

However, over the last 6 months my wife was very sick. As we thought treatment at BPH, it has become clear that their services have shifted from being a Health-care provider to a money making machine. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind paying good money for good service. That was the reason I was supporting BPH over the years. But I feel now they have crossed the line and deteriorated to a point where I can no longer recommend them.

My impression has been that procedures are being selected based on profit and not patient benefits basis. Simple tests and procedures are replaced with more complex and involved procedures, even if there is zero benefit to the patient. Doctors are making quick and oftentimes incorrect assessments without checking the facts. Patient well being is no longer first priority. May be it never was - it's a business after all.

Everything is now quick quick quick ... no more than 3 minutes with a doctor ...

And on top of everything, anything that is more than a doctors visit requires pre-payment in full. I asked 50% deposit, and was told "No", must pay in full in advance !

I think all my future doctors visits that are not an emergency will be in Bangkok. Emergencies I will try to take to Pattaya International ....

Disgusted,

luudee

[mataleo]

When a hospital starts caring more about profits than providing the best care for their patients, it stops being a hospital.

Some of you may know me as a big supporter of BPH. Both my kids where delivered there, and I have always went there for anything major.

However, over the last 6 months my wife was very sick. As we thought treatment at BPH, it has become clear that their services have shifted from being a Health-care provider to a money making machine. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind paying good money for good service. That was the reason I was supporting BPH over the years. But I feel now they have crossed the line and deteriorated to a point where I can no longer recommend them.

My impression has been that procedures are being selected based on profit and not patient benefits basis. Simple tests and procedures are replaced with more complex and involved procedures, even if there is zero benefit to the patient. Doctors are making quick and oftentimes incorrect assessments without checking the facts. Patient well being is no longer first priority. May be it never was - it's a business after all.

Everything is now quick quick quick ... no more than 3 minutes with a doctor ...

And on top of everything, anything that is more than a doctors visit requires pre-payment in full. I asked 50% deposit, and was told "No", must pay in full in advance !

I think all my future doctors visits that are not an emergency will be in Bangkok. Emergencies I will try to take to Pattaya International ....

Disgusted,

luudee

Ahh

Still cant decide where send pregnant gf.

I thought BPH But u ruined my hopes

[GaryB1263]

BPH as long as I can afford it.

[KittenKong]

I think all my future doctors visits that are not an emergency will be in Bangkok. Emergencies I will try to take to Pattaya International ....

What is wrong with Pattaya International for non-emergency visits? Bangkok seems a long way to go.

[WitawatWatawit]

BPH - 2,300 baht to have my waxed up ears cleaned out, about double what I would pay in NZ. The Medical Council's ethics committee needs to take a serious look at this hospital and it's extortionate practises.

[loppylugs1]

BPH - 2,300 baht to have my waxed up ears cleaned out, about double what I would pay in NZ. The Medical Council's ethics committee needs to take a serious look at this hospital and it's extortionate practises.

'ang on, pigs are flying Barber shop do a good ear cleaning exercise 70 baht

[craigt3365]

BPH - 2,300 baht to have my waxed up ears cleaned out, about double what I would pay in NZ. The Medical Council's ethics committee needs to take a serious look at this hospital and it's extortionate practises.

'ang on, pigs are flying Barber shop do a good ear cleaning exercise 70 baht

Really? How do they do it? Last time I had a problem I went to PIH. I was in bad shape. Took almost an hour. I think it was close to 2k Baht also. Had to lay down on a bed for the whole time and the doctor took great care in dealing with this.

[loppylugs1]

BPH - 2,300 baht to have my waxed up ears cleaned out, about double what I would pay in NZ. The Medical Council's ethics committee needs to take a serious look at this hospital and it's extortionate practises.

'ang on, pigs are flying Barber shop do a good ear cleaning exercise 70 baht

Really? How do they do it? Last time I had a problem I went to PIH. I was in bad shape. Took almost an hour. I think it was close to 2k Baht also. Had to lay down on a bed for the whole time and the doctor took great care in dealing with this.

It is quite good . Lie back in chair,they take quite a while doing it too,no pain,I virtually fall asleep while it is being done,it is dry wax that is the problem ,either heat or humidity just escalates away.

Soi B virtually on the bend opposite R Con 70 baht.

Bet you did lie on the bed too for at least 50 minutes ,then the doctor came in for the last 10 minutes. PIH is a money making machine,they all are now. Anything serious high tail it to Malaysia or India ,now they do care there

[MrJ]

got overcharged at BPH - 2.700 for international calls (not used the phone at all), double pricing in medicamentation, nurses, doctors and room were great though, food awful

the problem is there is no other propper option in Pattaya, Sri Racha ok but not convenient, Samitivej and Phyathai get better reviews, highso Thais go there instead of BPH, even they belong to the same group/owner they seem to be better managed