Is there an Good Cardiologist outside Bangkok Hospital in Pattaya?

[tangerinehouse]

In the last Weeks i feel very weak and feeling unwell on the whole Left Bodypart ..together with an tingling feeling in the Hand and an unrest feeling.

As in the last days i feel as well some Pain in the Heart and Shoulder Area i think i need to visit an Specialized Doctor.

With an treatment of High blood pressure io was before in BH Pattaya but i feel upset with their overcharged and Highluy Inflated Prices that are even now more expensive than the Hospitals back Home. I know that the overcharge from Farang is an usual Practice here but if possible i try to avoid. For Instance for My Blood Pressure Pills they sold me at an Price for 3600THB /Month that i got in Boots later for 1200/Month (They told me it is not possible to get them outside) for CC Payments they try the DCC Settlement without asking me first(what they must to do) http://www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/dynamic-currency-conversion--robbery-by-choice-20150330-1ma77q.html

So make an long story Short ,my Trust in BH is gone so i hope that someone know an good Cardiologist outside the BH in Pattaya our maybe in Sri Racha or Rayong as well.

[Sheryl]

If you are prepared to go as far as Rayong, could you not come into Bangkok? There is an excellent cardiologist, US trained (UCLA) on the faculty of Chulalongkorn who has private hours at Bangkok Christian Hospital (a non-profit) Cost would be a fraction of BPH and excellent care.

Dr.TAWORN SUITHICHAIYAKUL http://www.bangkokchristianhospital.org/dr-e.asp?page=fs&spid=002-Med#

If your heart checks out OK and you are feeling odd on the entire left side of your body -- hands and feet - then you had best see a neurologist. If on the other hand it is mainly the shoulder arm and hand, could be a problem with the cervical spine or alternately carpal tunnel syndrome (which sometimes radiates up to the shoulder), for which an ortho specialist would be appropriate. But go ahead and rule out cardiac problem first.

Regarding medications, pretty much all BP meds, cardiac meds, antibiotics etc can be bought over the counter at an outside pharmacy. It is only controlled drugs like narcotics, tranquilizers and steroids, that have to be gotten at a hospital. So unless taking one of those, always get your meds at an outside pharmacy, never at a hospital.

Boots while less expensive than a hospital will cost significantly more than Thai pharmacies and also tends not to stock inexpensive generics. Most of the meds you are likely to need are available in local brands at a fraction of the cost of the Western brand name.

Roong Rote pharmacy in Bangkok on on Sukhumvit Soi 77 (On Nut) is a good source of inexpensive generic meds. Coming from Sukhumvit it is on the right hand side about 50 meters into the soi. If you come to Bkk to see the cardiologiost, stop by there and stock up on your BP meds, you will save a great deal. (Ask by the generic not brand name).

[Suradit69]

I regularly see a cardiologist at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. I never felt I was over-charged and my insurance company reimbursed me without comment.

If you do need to make follow-up visits or have an emergency event to deal with later, it would be better to have someone familiar with your medical history close to home. When I went in for unrelated surgery at BHP, the cardiologist I see regularly was available with my records when my BP rose and then dropped rather dramatically before and immediately after the surgery.

[tangerinehouse]

Thanks Sheryl for the good Recommenditiaon..

[ThaiBob]

I seldom buy meds at any hospital in Thailand. My costs at at BHP are usually so cheap I don't bother with filing insurance reimbursement forms. For example, my insurance copayment is $20 (660 baht) and my doctor's visit charge at BHP is 700 baht. And, yes, twice BHP tried the DCC scam on me but I caught it. In fairness, I think these computer systems are programmed to apply the DCC rate whenever they read a foreign cc(when swiped). I always tell the cashier "Thai baht only" whenever I use my foreign cc.

[Naam]

I regularly see a cardiologist at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. I never felt I was over-charged and my insurance company reimbursed me without comment.

If you do need to make follow-up visits or have an emergency event to deal with later, it would be better to have someone familiar with your medical history close to home. When I went in for unrelated surgery at BHP, the cardiologist I see regularly was available with my records when my BP rose and then dropped rather dramatically before and immediately after the surgery.

i think it is a big advantage that any doctor in BPH has access to a patients complete history. i had eye surgery last monday and prepared a list of medication which i regularly take being a heart and lung patient. surgeon said "no need for that" and showed me on his screen all the details.

to avoid DCC payment "Baht charge only" will suffice when handing over credit card.

[Roger Lee]

I see a heart doctor at BPH every three weeks, bloodwork, visit, and meds. Total, about 15,000 baht. If it wasn't for my insurance paying the bill I'm sure I'd be looking elsewhere also.

[Naam]

I see a heart doctor at BPH every three weeks, bloodwork, visit, and meds. Total, about 15,000 baht. If it wasn't for my insurance paying the bill I'm sure I'd be looking elsewhere also.

being a heart patient using BPH since 7 years i "see" your 15,000 Baht with extremely strong doubts

[meatboy]

I see a heart doctor at BPH every three weeks, bloodwork, visit, and meds. Total, about 15,000 baht. If it wasn't for my insurance paying the bill I'm sure I'd be looking elsewhere also.

INR.blood test private lab. 200bht.

blood presure tabs AMLOPINE 180BHT.100TABS.

WARFARIN 480bht. 100tabs.x3mg.

and there's more korat.

[Roger Lee]

I see a heart doctor at BPH every three weeks, bloodwork, visit, and meds. Total, about 15,000 baht. If it wasn't for my insurance paying the bill I'm sure I'd be looking elsewhere also.

being a heart patient using BPH since 7 years i "see" your 15,000 Baht with extremely strong doubts

I could be off a thousand baht or two, but close. They're just soaking my insurance company for sure.

[Roger Lee]

I see a heart doctor at BPH every three weeks, bloodwork, visit, and meds. Total, about 15,000 baht. If it wasn't for my insurance paying the bill I'm sure I'd be looking elsewhere also.

being a heart patient using BPH since 7 years i "see" your 15,000 Baht with extremely strong doubts

I could be off a thousand baht or two, but close. They're just soaking my insurance company for sure.

And I meant every 3-4 months not weeks.

[Naam]

I see a heart doctor at BPH every three weeks, bloodwork, visit, and meds. Total, about 15,000 baht. If it wasn't for my insurance paying the bill I'm sure I'd be looking elsewhere also.

being a heart patient using BPH since 7 years i "see" your 15,000 Baht with extremely strong doubts

I could be off a thousand baht or two, but close. They're just soaking my insurance company for sure.

And I meant every 3-4 months not weeks.

3-4 months sounds reasonable especially if you pay through your nose for any medication supplied by the hospital. another problem with private hospitals is that they tend to overcharge once they are aware that you have insurance.

[Roger Lee]

I see a heart doctor at BPH every three weeks, bloodwork, visit, and meds. Total, about 15,000 baht. If it wasn't for my insurance paying the bill I'm sure I'd be looking elsewhere also.

being a heart patient using BPH since 7 years i "see" your 15,000 Baht with extremely strong doubts

I could be off a thousand baht or two, but close. They're just soaking my insurance company for sure.

And I meant every 3-4 months not weeks.

3-4 months sounds reasonable especially if you pay through your nose for any medication supplied by the hospital. another problem with private hospitals is that they tend to overcharge once they are aware that you have insurance.

I believe the Vitoryn, a cholesterol drug is probably the kicker, the other two drugs being generic.

[Naam]

I believe the Vitoryn, a cholesterol drug is probably the kicker, the other two drugs being generic.

i'm not an expert on costs Roger that's why i asked the Mrs who procures all my medication. generic cholesterol lowering drugs are available in Thailand. i am taking Atorvastatin manufactured by the renowned Swiss company Sandoz 15mg daily. monthly cost ~1,500 Baht. a big difference when compared to Lipitor manufactured by Pfizer (who's patent on Atorvastatin expired four years ago) which is more than double the price.

but even the 1,500 Baht seems like highway robbery when you compare the price in U.K. or U.S. which is ~300 Baht for the same quantity.

similar story as far as beta-blockers are concerned!

[lostoday]

I believe the Vitoryn, a cholesterol drug is probably the kicker, the other two drugs being generic.

i'm not an expert on costs Roger that's why i asked the Mrs who procures all my medication. generic cholesterol lowering drugs are available in Thailand. i am taking Atorvastatin manufactured by the renowned Swiss company Sandoz 15mg daily. monthly cost ~1,500 Baht. a big difference when compared to Lipitor manufactured by Pfizer (who's patent on Atorvastatin expired four years ago) which is more than double the price.

but even the 1,500 Baht seems like highway robbery when you compare the price in U.K. or U.S. which is ~300 Baht for the same quantity.

similar story as far as beta-blockers are concerned!

Liptor's patent ran out in 2012. Isn't not about the same price as Atorvastatin?

[Naam]

I believe the Vitoryn, a cholesterol drug is probably the kicker, the other two drugs being generic.

i'm not an expert on costs Roger that's why i asked the Mrs who procures all my medication. generic cholesterol lowering drugs are available in Thailand. i am taking Atorvastatin manufactured by the renowned Swiss company Sandoz 15mg daily. monthly cost ~1,500 Baht. a big difference when compared to Lipitor manufactured by Pfizer (who's patent on Atorvastatin expired four years ago) which is more than double the price.

but even the 1,500 Baht seems like highway robbery when you compare the price in U.K. or U.S. which is ~300 Baht for the same quantity.

similar story as far as beta-blockers are concerned!

Liptor's patent ran out in 2012. Isn't not about the same price as Atorvastatin?

Pfizer is still high and mighty and sells Lipitor and especially Viagra for a fancy price even though generics are cheaper and in the case of Sildenafil (the only active ingredient of Viagra) the price is a fraction.