giibaht Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Looking to do colonscopy at hospital with up-to-date equipment. At least able to provide digital pics of results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have had this procedure at Chiang Mai Ram, no complaints at all 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giibaht Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have had this procedure at Chiang Mai Ram, no complaints at all How much did it cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diplomatico Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Funny, my minimum would have been "at least able to provide anesthesia". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Chiang Mai RAM is good as is Rajavej. Just to give you an idea of costs: At RAM it's about 20k baht for an endoscopy AND a gastrascopy, Rajavej is 9.5k for a gastroscopy alone. I personally recommend Rajavej because the resident gastroenterology team is very good, Dr Jeerusak is excellent and he's supported by Dr Kanika who is Professor Emeritus of Gastroenterology at CMU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giibaht Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Chiang Mai RAM is good as is Rajavej. Just to give you an idea of costs: At RAM it's about 20k baht for an endoscopy AND a gastrascopy, Rajavej is 9.5k for a gastroscopy alone. I personally recommend Rajavej because the resident gastroenterology team is very good, Dr Jeerusak is excellent and he's supported by Dr Kanika who is Professor Emeritus of Gastroenterology at CMU. This is very useful info for me. Are the equipments at Rajavej reasonably up-to-date? I've been put off on my visits to other hospitals for minor procedures as their equipments seem dated even to my untrained eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Chiang Mai RAM is good as is Rajavej. Just to give you an idea of costs: At RAM it's about 20k baht for an endoscopy AND a gastrascopy, Rajavej is 9.5k for a gastroscopy alone. I personally recommend Rajavej because the resident gastroenterology team is very good, Dr Jeerusak is excellent and he's supported by Dr Kanika who is Professor Emeritus of Gastroenterology at CMU. This is very useful info for me. Are the equipments at Rajavej reasonably up-to-date? I've been put off on my visits to other hospitals for minor procedures as their equipments seem dated even to my untrained eyes. I think you'll find the equipment is current, Rajavey specializes in endoscopies. My wife just has one done two weeks ago which is why I know the costs, it was a painless and easy process and she was very pleased with the doctors and staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giibaht Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Chiang Mai RAM is good as is Rajavej. Just to give you an idea of costs: At RAM it's about 20k baht for an endoscopy AND a gastrascopy, Rajavej is 9.5k for a gastroscopy alone. I personally recommend Rajavej because the resident gastroenterology team is very good, Dr Jeerusak is excellent and he's supported by Dr Kanika who is Professor Emeritus of Gastroenterology at CMU. This is very useful info for me. Are the equipments at Rajavej reasonably up-to-date? I've been put off on my visits to other hospitals for minor procedures as their equipments seem dated even to my untrained eyes. I think you'll find the equipment is current, Rajavey specializes in endoscopies. My wife just has one done two weeks ago which is why I know the costs, it was a painless and easy process and she was very pleased with the doctors and staff. OK, thanks. Is colonscopy one form of endoscopy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saleg Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Had a colonoscopy and upper endoscope procedure at Chiang Mai Ram last week. Dr.Jaruwat Yossombat and his GI team. Basic cost 25000 for the two, additional fee for polyp removal. My costs 28000 including two follow up consultations. Fully documented and photographed reports of colon and esophagus. I also checked the newly constructed Bangkok Hospital near Makro on the Super Highway.The basic cost 1000 Baht cheaper.Dependant on visiting Doctors at this stage. Equipment at Chiang Mai Ram state of the art. My fourth and easily the best by far. Others peformed in Hong Kong,London , and Paris. Worth a visit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giibaht Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Had a colonoscopy and upper endoscope procedure at Chiang Mai Ram last week. Dr.Jaruwat Yossombat and his GI team. Basic cost 25000 for the two, additional fee for polyp removal. My costs 28000 including two follow up consultations. Fully documented and photographed reports of colon and esophagus. I also checked the newly constructed Bangkok Hospital near Makro on the Super Highway.The basic cost 1000 Baht cheaper.Dependant on visiting Doctors at this stage. Equipment at Chiang Mai Ram state of the art. My fourth and easily the best by far. Others peformed in Hong Kong,London , and Paris. Worth a visit . Thanks. I'm sure others will find all this info useful as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrad Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) In July I had a colonoscopy at McCormick Hospital. Painless and out like a light. Photos and detailed results to take along home. 16,500 baht. (Itemization is below.) Here for your enjoyment is a humorous article: http://www.miamiherald.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/dave-barry/article1928847.html Oxygen 60, medication 1915, supplies 1390, operating room equipt 2700, operating theatre 3000, nurses 125, hospital fee 50, recovery 130, physician procedures 5264, anestesia 1800 I forgot to include the 897 baht consultation and prep medications prior to the procedure. Medication 592, Doctor 130, Nurse 125, hospital fee 50 Edited October 30, 2014 by MrBrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMNL Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 At Ram you get excellent digital copy of the taken pictures as well as print out in good quality. At Rajavej you get a print out unless they have changed lately. English communication is better at Ram >Stiphat> Rajavej if that matters. Equipment Ram=Sripaht > Rajavej. No experience with Bangkok chiangmai yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/576482-colonoscopy-colon-exam/page-4?hl=%2Bcolonoscopy#entry7418040 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesquite Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Chiang Mai RAM is good as is Rajavej. Just to give you an idea of costs: At RAM it's about 20k baht for an endoscopy AND a gastrascopy, Rajavej is 9.5k for a gastroscopy alone. I personally recommend Rajavej because the resident gastroenterology team is very good, Dr Jeerusak is excellent and he's supported by Dr Kanika who is Professor Emeritus of Gastroenterology at CMU. This is very useful info for me. Are the equipments at Rajavej reasonably up-to-date? I've been put off on my visits to other hospitals for minor procedures as their equipments seem dated even to my untrained eyes. I think you'll find the equipment is current, Rajavey specializes in endoscopies. My wife just has one done two weeks ago which is why I know the costs, it was a painless and easy process and she was very pleased with the doctors and staff. OK, thanks. Is colonscopy one form of endoscopy? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Aj. Piset Pisetpongsa at SriPat. I saw several G'S in CNX. He was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have had this procedure at Chiang Mai Ram, no complaints at all How much did it cost? 12,000 -13,000 Baht I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Aj. Piset Pisetpongsa at SriPat. I saw several G'S in CNX. He was the best. Correction I saw several GI's in Chiang Mai. He is fluent in English. He did his specialist training in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have had this procedure at Chiang Mai Ram, no complaints at all How much did it cost? 12,000 -13,000 Baht I think what is the doctor's name? did he do it both times? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Some useful background perhaps: Dr Pisset at Sriphat, Dr Jeerusk at Rajavej and Dr Jaruwat at RAM were all trained by Dr Kannika at CMU, all four are good friends and have similar knowledge levels and style - Dr Pisset worked previously for Bangkok Hospital at Phuket before moving to Sriphat, at the invitation of his old boss, his status of Assistant Professor was a part of his recruitment so probably best not to get too hung up on titles, they don't mean that much. BTW I've had both ends done at RAM and they no longer make a video of the process, two years ago the cost was 20K for top and bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 15 year health care professional... High recommendation for Ram for ths particular procedure... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have had this procedure at Chiang Mai Ram, no complaints at all How much did it cost? 12,000 -13,000 Baht I think what is the doctor's name? did he do it both times? Thank you. Dr Jaruwat did both, a very competent doctor IMHO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circusman Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 At Ram you get excellent digital copy of the taken pictures as well as print out in good quality. At Rajavej you get a print out unless they have changed lately. English communication is better at Ram >Stiphat> Rajavej if that matters. Equipment Ram=Sripaht > Rajavej. No experience with Bangkok chiangmai yet. You get an excellent digital copy ? And what use is this to you? Perhaps emailed to friends and family ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar2 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 At Ram you get excellent digital copy of the taken pictures as well as print out in good quality. At Rajavej you get a print out unless they have changed lately. English communication is better at Ram >Stiphat> Rajavej if that matters. Equipment Ram=Sripaht > Rajavej. No experience with Bangkok chiangmai yet. You get an excellent digital copy ? And what use is this to you? Perhaps emailed to friends and family ? brilliant from you. so you can consult another M.D. if need be, and also proof of no polyps. get it now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 At Ram you get excellent digital copy of the taken pictures as well as print out in good quality. At Rajavej you get a print out unless they have changed lately. English communication is better at Ram >Stiphat> Rajavej if that matters. Equipment Ram=Sripaht > Rajavej. No experience with Bangkok chiangmai yet. You get an excellent digital copy ? And what use is this to you? Perhaps emailed to friends and family ? I was wondering about that myself. I have another question how ever or I would not bother to post. What is the purpose of this procedure is there a need for it or is it just some thing every one should do on some sort of a regular basis such as getting a check up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar2 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 At Ram you get excellent digital copy of the taken pictures as well as print out in good quality. At Rajavej you get a print out unless they have changed lately. English communication is better at Ram >Stiphat> Rajavej if that matters. Equipment Ram=Sripaht > Rajavej. No experience with Bangkok chiangmai yet. You get an excellent digital copy ? And what use is this to you? Perhaps emailed to friends and family ? I was wondering about that myself. I have another question how ever or I would not bother to post. What is the purpose of this procedure is there a need for it or is it just some thing every one should do on some sort of a regular basis such as getting a check up? yikes. not a brain surgeon eh? everyone should do this every 2 years or so after age 55 or thereabouts to check for polyps, colon cancer. catch it early great. i've known people with colon cancer. one of the most painful and miserable ways to go... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 At Ram you get excellent digital copy of the taken pictures as well as print out in good quality. At Rajavej you get a print out unless they have changed lately. English communication is better at Ram >Stiphat> Rajavej if that matters. Equipment Ram=Sripaht > Rajavej. No experience with Bangkok chiangmai yet. You get an excellent digital copy ? And what use is this to you? Perhaps emailed to friends and family ? I was wondering about that myself. I have another question how ever or I would not bother to post. What is the purpose of this procedure is there a need for it or is it just some thing every one should do on some sort of a regular basis such as getting a check up? yikes. not a brain surgeon eh? everyone should do this every 2 years or so after age 55 or thereabouts to check for polyps, colon cancer. catch it early great. i've known people with colon cancer. one of the most painful and miserable ways to go... Not exactly: an endoscopic exam is recommended every ten years for people over age 50 or more frequently for those at risk, a gastoscopic exam is recommended more frequently based on symptoms. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 At Ram you get excellent digital copy of the taken pictures as well as print out in good quality. At Rajavej you get a print out unless they have changed lately. English communication is better at Ram >Stiphat> Rajavej if that matters. Equipment Ram=Sripaht > Rajavej. No experience with Bangkok chiangmai yet.You get an excellent digital copy ? And what use is this to you? Perhaps emailed to friends and family ? If you need a second opinion, or if you need surgery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 In case anyone missed it, CM RAM stopped producing movies of the camera's travels, about two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 You get an excellent digital copy ? And what use is this to you? Perhaps emailed to friends and family ? I was wondering about that myself. I have another question how ever or I would not bother to post. What is the purpose of this procedure is there a need for it or is it just some thing every one should do on some sort of a regular basis such as getting a check up? yikes. not a brain surgeon eh? everyone should do this every 2 years or so after age 55 or thereabouts to check for polyps, colon cancer. catch it early great. i've known people with colon cancer. one of the most painful and miserable ways to go... Not exactly: an endoscopic exam is recommended every ten years for people over age 50 or more frequently for those at risk, a gastoscopic exam is recommended more frequently based on symptoms. Thanks for the intelligent answer. I very much dislike paranoiac answers. I have it on a list of things to discus with my doctor. Never had either and sounds like both would be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I was wondering about that myself. I have another question how ever or I would not bother to post. What is the purpose of this procedure is there a need for it or is it just some thing every one should do on some sort of a regular basis such as getting a check up? yikes. not a brain surgeon eh? everyone should do this every 2 years or so after age 55 or thereabouts to check for polyps, colon cancer. catch it early great. i've known people with colon cancer. one of the most painful and miserable ways to go... Not exactly: an endoscopic exam is recommended every ten years for people over age 50 or more frequently for those at risk, a gastoscopic exam is recommended more frequently based on symptoms. Thanks for the intelligent answer. I very much dislike paranoiac answers. I have it on a list of things to discus with my doctor. Never had either and sounds like both would be in order. For peace of mind, if you've never had one and are aged over 55, I recommend you have one, it's painless and inexpensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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