Looking for a good dermatologist

[Farang two dot zero]

Looking for a good dermatologist for my girlfriend thai, if you have good addresses in Pattaya ?

[JSixpack]

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/852654-dr-anna-jaruwarn-bph-dermatology-thank-you/?p=9803361&hl=dermatologist

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/848879-a-dermatologist-you-recomment-in-pattaya/?hl=dermatologist

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/784644-dermatologist-for-sun-damaged-skin/?hl=dermatologist

[JESSVANPELT]

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL DR. Waraporn Klanwarin, She is excellent and has been around for years.

Consultation appointment 300 Baht.

[Farang two dot zero]

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL DR. Waraporn Klanwarin, She is excellent and has been around for years.

Consultation appointment 300 Baht.

Thks a lot

[Baboy]

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL DR. Waraporn Klanwarin, She is excellent and has been around for years.

Consultation appointment 300 Baht.

A big plus one on the doc. I see her every 6 months for a check up. She is great , very professional & helpful. Has cut a fair amount of stuff off me & no complaints from me what so ever. Actually find the whole of the dermatology dept there very good.

[johnnybgood]

Visited Dr Anna this week.

1500 baht for a 10 minute visual assessment of my skin blemishes.

190 baht for hospital services ( I never solicited... nor got any service).

Glad to get out of there with my wallet intact

https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=7&c=1&depid=2

[giddyup]

Visited Dr Anna this week.

1500 baht for a 10 minute visual assessment of my skin blemishes.

190 baht for hospital services ( I never solicited... nor got any service).

Glad to get out of there with my wallet intact

https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=7&c=1&depid=2

Took my partner to Dr Anna several times (after seeing her recommended here), all up cost more than 20,000 baht including medication that made not the slightest difference to her rash. It appeared to me that the skin clinic at Pattaya/Bkk hospital is just another money-making enterprise that's designed to spin out treatment for as long as possible. My partner's rash cleared up eventually with medication recommended by a local pharmacist.

[champken]

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL DR. Waraporn Klanwarin, She is excellent and has been around for years.

Consultation appointment 300 Baht.

A big plus one on the doc. I see her every 6 months for a check up. She is great , very professional & helpful. Has cut a fair amount of stuff off me & no complaints from me what so ever. Actually find the whole of the dermatology dept there very good.

Thanks for the recommendation guys. I have what looks like a basal cell cancer on my ear which I am hoping to get treated. I have enquired at several clinics but none of them seemed to really know what they were talking about so I had almost decided to go and see Dr Anna at BPH but have been reluctant to step foot inside that hospital for fear of being made bankrupt by the time they finished extracting every last baht out of me.

So I will go and pay my 300 baht to see this Dr Waraporn and see what she has got to say

[Farang two dot zero]

So I will go and pay my 300 baht to see this Dr Waraporn and see what she has got to say

Great waiting your feedback dude

[Swiss1960]

Visited Dr Anna this week.

1500 baht for a 10 minute visual assessment of my skin blemishes.

190 baht for hospital services ( I never solicited... nor got any service).

Glad to get out of there with my wallet intact

https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=7&c=1&depid=2

Took my partner to Dr Anna several times (after seeing her recommended here), all up cost more than 20,000 baht including medication that made not the slightest difference to her rash. It appeared to me that the skin clinic at Pattaya/Bkk hospital is just another money-making enterprise that's designed to spin out treatment for as long as possible. My partner's rash cleared up eventually with medication recommended by a local pharmacist.

Sorry about your bad experiences.

I visited her with a terrible hurting rash on all my back, got injections, cream etc and all gone within 5 days (pain almost immediately after injictions).

So I can recommend this doctor

[loppylugs1]

Visited Dr Anna this week.

1500 baht for a 10 minute visual assessment of my skin blemishes.

190 baht for hospital services ( I never solicited... nor got any service).

Glad to get out of there with my wallet intact

https://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=7&c=1&depid=2

Amen to this Bro

Not this one,but close by ,but then all the same-same Encouraged to have skin check -up. Yes the same price of check-up doubled while there,up to 1800 baht,quick exam 10 secs or so,eureka,blemish found back of ear,4000 baht please. Now I instantly smelt a rat,not only that,but was looking at one too, wearing a white coat.

Informed him I did not believe him and escorted from hospital after paying the 1800 baht..

Shortly after visited another dermatologist,same area nothing,but 23 other areas found,now covered in purple pox marks where liquid nitrogen or whatever it is was applied...200 baht

For a farang now will be in for a right royal hosing,not enough showing up through experience,pity the hapless soul that makes his way there

[MaeJoMTB]

Thanks for the recommendation guys. I have what looks like a basal cell cancer on my ear which I am hoping to get treated. I have enquired at several clinics but none of them seemed to really know what they were talking about so I had almost decided to go and see Dr Anna at BPH but have been reluctant to step foot inside that hospital for fear of being made bankrupt by the time they finished extracting every last baht out of me.

So I will go and pay my 300 baht to see this Dr Waraporn and see what she has got to say

Normal price to fix this would be in the 500-1,000bht range.

(assuming small enough for nitrogen or laser)

[Spaniel]

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL DR. Waraporn Klanwarin, She is excellent and has been around for years.

Consultation appointment 300 Baht.

A big plus one on the doc. I see her every 6 months for a check up. She is great , very professional & helpful. Has cut a fair amount of stuff off me & no complaints from me what so ever. Actually find the whole of the dermatology dept there very good.

Thanks for the recommendation guys. I have what looks like a basal cell cancer on my ear which I am hoping to get treated. I have enquired at several clinics but none of them seemed to really know what they were talking about so I had almost decided to go and see Dr Anna at BPH but have been reluctant to step foot inside that hospital for fear of being made bankrupt by the time they finished extracting every last baht out of me.

So I will go and pay my 300 baht to see this Dr Waraporn and see what she has got to say

Keep in mind, Buy cheap, buy twice! Let us know how the visit went.

[moonseeker]

Can only recommend Dr. Anna BPH, which is one of the most experienced dermatologists in Thailand. She literally (with others & my quick & informed actions) saved my life, by reacting very fast & professional, even delayed her vacation trip for 1/2 day to organize emergency scan etc. after melanoma and signs of lung cancers /metastases detected. I am aware the BPH is in the upper cost bracket, but having lived in the USA, Switzerland and other countries, where excellent care costs serious money, I have always had first class insurance and never expect good care to be free &/or paid by ANY government / taxpayer, my own or foreign.

Dr. Anna is not much interested in cosmetic surgery and such, she cures disease and has an excellent background. Can't speak about others mentioned on this forum, but heard good about Pattaya International. Hard to believe a standard visit is almost as cheap as a public hospital visit for foreigners. Anyway, let me use this opportunity to renew my advise for sun-lovers to get regular skin check-ups. Melanoma KILLS and it kills fast. I don't want anybody to go through my experience. I was an informed beach-idiot and supposed to have died exactly 1 year ago! :-) Best of luck and regards. MS>

[moonseeker]

+ 1 :-)

I am mostly a very critical guy and disillusioned & frustrated about the culture here, but overall I have made more good experiences in all hospitals here than bad ones. This includes 2 in Sriracha and several big ones in BKK. I am talking serious accidents, serious emergencies and serious illnesses (friends & people I helped out). Yes, they do have their limitations here and the most important part is to pick the right Dr. There are experts here, that measure up with the first-world top people, but you gotta find them. Forthis you might need friends with some kind of experience in the field.

Thailand is one of the few countries, where I can get diagnosed in the morning and having an non-scheduled PET-scan a few hours later. Try this in Europe. Even as cash-payer or being top-insured you might have to wait your turn, which could be weeks.

I am aware we have many Brits on this forum and I am not knowledgeable enough about the GB healthcare-system, I just keep hearing it is all free and I head back there if I get ill. Why should I pay costly insurance? But I also keep hearing about long waiting-lists and annoying bureaucracy. And what you gonna do if you are hit by a truck and need immediate trauma-surgery her? Wanna get this in Banglamung or City Hsptl.?

In my personal case with 2 serious cancers I have opted to fly to Europe for treatment and I could not have been more happy and satisfied. Perfect care from A-Z. Saved my life and got me an extension on life.

My insurance paid every single dime above a 1'000 Euro deductible and my total bill for 3 surgeries, rehab etc. amounted to about 130 K. Euro, which is just about my lifetime premiums for quality insurance. I don't mind I helped financing other people during my younger years. That is how it works and I can tell you, once you get diagnosed with C and many of us will, you will be so happy not to have to worry about how to pay mounting bills.

Specialized treatments, here & abroad can go into the Mio of Baht. A friend of mine spent 8.5 Mio within 1 year, incl. 60 days in ICU on a respirator, he had just cancelled his expensive insurance 2 years prior at age 65, despite warnings from all his friends. Wanted to save some money!

For now, lets hope we all stay as healthy as possible, there is a parallel world out there, with illness and sadness, which many of us are not aware of.

Let's hope it stays that way. Have a nice day and enjoy the sunshine. MS>

[johnnybgood]

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL DR. Waraporn Klanwarin, She is excellent and has been around for years.

Consultation appointment 300 Baht.

A big plus one on the doc. I see her every 6 months for a check up. She is great , very professional & helpful. Has cut a fair amount of stuff off me & no complaints from me what so ever. Actually find the whole of the dermatology dept there very good.

Thanks for the recommendation guys. I have what looks like a basal cell cancer on my ear which I am hoping to get treated. I have enquired at several clinics but none of them seemed to really know what they were talking about so I had almost decided to go and see Dr Anna at BPH but have been reluctant to step foot inside that hospital for fear of being made bankrupt by the time they finished extracting every last baht out of me.

So I will go and pay my 300 baht to see this Dr Waraporn and see what she has got to say

Keep in mind, Buy cheap, buy twice! Let us know how the visit went.

Keep in mind, Buy cheap, buy twice! Let us know how the visit went.

Ahhh.......... you like the warm feeling you get when things are reassuringly expensive?

[johnnybgood]

A thread like this starts out being so informative....

Can we hear about various Doctors' ability in dermatology

and costs of various treatments in the Pattaya area.

Can we hear about helping fellow expats in dermatology who (like myself) are well insured

however not for out-patient stuff.

[Rimmer]

Multiple off topic troll posts by the same person once again attempting to hijack a topic about Health Care have all been removed.

[champken]

Well guys, i have just come back from PIH and was quoted an initial 1000 baht consultation fee by a receptionist at the hospital which I think is pretty much the standard price you will pay at this hospital.

I then went up to floor 9 which is where the dermatology department is to see if I could get an idea of the cost for treatment of this smallish basal cell cancer that I am convinced i have on my ear and was told that including a biopsy that I would be looking at between 8-10,000 baht which was quite a bit more than I was expecting, so I said I would go away and think about it.

At the end of the day if it is going to cost me 10,000 to get treated then so be it but before I commit to anywhere then I may go up to BPH to see if I can get an idea of cost there and may even consider going to Queen Sirikit too.

If any of you can suggest any other options then please I'm all ears.

[balo]

Well guys, i have just come back from PIH and was quoted an initial 1000 baht consultation fee by a receptionist at the hospital which I think is pretty much the standard price you will pay at this hospital.

I then went up to floor 9 which is where the dermatology department is to see if I could get an idea of the cost for treatment of this smallish basal cell cancer that I am convinced i have on my ear and was told that including a biopsy that I would be looking at between 8-10,000 baht which was quite a bit more than I was expecting, so I said I would go away and think about it.

At the end of the day if it is going to cost me 10,000 to get treated then so be it but before I commit to anywhere then I may go up to BPH to see if I can get an idea of cost there and may even consider going to Queen Sirikit too.

If any of you can suggest any other options then please I'm all ears.

I would just visit Dr Ann at BPH , she is the best dermatologist in Pattaya, if not Thailand. no hidden costs there as long as you avoid the "extra service" by making a direct appointment with her. Maybe 10000 baht in your case but it's worth it.

[champken]

Well guys, i have just come back from PIH and was quoted an initial 1000 baht consultation fee by a receptionist at the hospital which I think is pretty much the standard price you will pay at this hospital.

I then went up to floor 9 which is where the dermatology department is to see if I could get an idea of the cost for treatment of this smallish basal cell cancer that I am convinced i have on my ear and was told that including a biopsy that I would be looking at between 8-10,000 baht which was quite a bit more than I was expecting, so I said I would go away and think about it.

At the end of the day if it is going to cost me 10,000 to get treated then so be it but before I commit to anywhere then I may go up to BPH to see if I can get an idea of cost there and may even consider going to Queen Sirikit too.

If any of you can suggest any other options then please I'm all ears.

I would just visit Dr Ann at BPH , she is the best dermatologist in Pattaya, if not Thailand. no hidden costs there as long as you avoid the "extra service" by making a direct appointment with her. Maybe 10000 baht in your case but it's worth it.

Sorry balo I'm not quite with you when you say avoid the extra service and make a direct appointment with Dr Anna?

[moonseeker]

Well guys, i have just come back from PIH and was quoted an initial 1000 baht consultation fee by a receptionist at the hospital which I think is pretty much the standard price you will pay at this hospital.

I then went up to floor 9 which is where the dermatology department is to see if I could get an idea of the cost for treatment of this smallish basal cell cancer that I am convinced i have on my ear and was told that including a biopsy that I would be looking at between 8-10,000 baht which was quite a bit more than I was expecting, so I said I would go away and think about it.

At the end of the day if it is going to cost me 10,000 to get treated then so be it but before I commit to anywhere then I may go up to BPH to see if I can get an idea of cost there and may even consider going to Queen Sirikit too.

If any of you can suggest any other options then please I'm all ears.

Shows that prior posts on prices in that hospital are way off. Always good to double check individual posts, especially in the Pattaya forum. :-)

MS>

[moonseeker]

Well guys, i have just come back from PIH and was quoted an initial 1000 baht consultation fee by a receptionist at the hospital which I think is pretty much the standard price you will pay at this hospital.

I then went up to floor 9 which is where the dermatology department is to see if I could get an idea of the cost for treatment of this smallish basal cell cancer that I am convinced i have on my ear and was told that including a biopsy that I would be looking at between 8-10,000 baht which was quite a bit more than I was expecting, so I said I would go away and think about it.

At the end of the day if it is going to cost me 10,000 to get treated then so be it but before I commit to anywhere then I may go up to BPH to see if I can get an idea of cost there and may even consider going to Queen Sirikit too.

If any of you can suggest any other options then please I'm all ears.

I would just visit Dr Ann at BPH , she is the best dermatologist in Pattaya, if not Thailand. no hidden costs there as long as you avoid the "extra service" by making a direct appointment with her. Maybe 10000 baht in your case but it's worth it.

Just done full melanoma check-up. Removal of 2 small basal cell cancers in face , biopsies for both and several lesions nitrogen treated. Total: 15'000 Baht which I consider perfectly fair. You can tell Dr. Anna, that you pay out of pocket and if she can avoid any fees and medicines not necessarily needed.

She is a Dr. that cares and plenty of people would not visit any other dermatologist. Best of luck. MS>

[balo]

Well guys, i have just come back from PIH and was quoted an initial 1000 baht consultation fee by a receptionist at the hospital which I think is pretty much the standard price you will pay at this hospital.

I then went up to floor 9 which is where the dermatology department is to see if I could get an idea of the cost for treatment of this smallish basal cell cancer that I am convinced i have on my ear and was told that including a biopsy that I would be looking at between 8-10,000 baht which was quite a bit more than I was expecting, so I said I would go away and think about it.

At the end of the day if it is going to cost me 10,000 to get treated then so be it but before I commit to anywhere then I may go up to BPH to see if I can get an idea of cost there and may even consider going to Queen Sirikit too.

If any of you can suggest any other options then please I'm all ears.

I would just visit Dr Ann at BPH , she is the best dermatologist in Pattaya, if not Thailand. no hidden costs there as long as you avoid the "extra service" by making a direct appointment with her. Maybe 10000 baht in your case but it's worth it.

Sorry balo I'm not quite with you when you say avoid the extra service and make a direct appointment with Dr Anna?

I always try to avoid the extra fees , that normally private hospitals like this charge. When you enter the building the nurses want to check your blood pressure and weight, I just say no and tell them I'm waiting for Dr Anna. 500 baht saved. I also buy my medication at the local pharmacy to save the over charge which is up to 6 times higher if you pay at the hospital . Just ask the doctor which tablets or cream you need and buy them at the local pharmacy. Maybe 2000 baht saved in some cases.

Any other treatment that has to be done at the hospital you pay for as normal . Dr Anna will not over charge you . I paid 1600 baht last time to check on my moles.

.

[moonseeker]

Well guys, i have just come back from PIH and was quoted an initial 1000 baht consultation fee by a receptionist at the hospital which I think is pretty much the standard price you will pay at this hospital.

I then went up to floor 9 which is where the dermatology department is to see if I could get an idea of the cost for treatment of this smallish basal cell cancer that I am convinced i have on my ear and was told that including a biopsy that I would be looking at between 8-10,000 baht which was quite a bit more than I was expecting, so I said I would go away and think about it.

At the end of the day if it is going to cost me 10,000 to get treated then so be it but before I commit to anywhere then I may go up to BPH to see if I can get an idea of cost there and may even consider going to Queen Sirikit too.

If any of you can suggest any other options then please I'm all ears.

I would just visit Dr Ann at BPH , she is the best dermatologist in Pattaya, if not Thailand. no hidden costs there as long as you avoid the "extra service" by making a direct appointment with her. Maybe 10000 baht in your case but it's worth it.

Sorry balo I'm not quite with you when you say avoid the extra service and make a direct appointment with Dr Anna?

I always try to avoid the extra fees , that normally private hospitals like this charge. When you enter the building the nurses want to check your blood pressure and weight, I just say no and tell them I'm waiting for Dr Anna. 500 baht saved. I also buy my medication at the local pharmacy to save the over charge which is up to 6 times higher if you pay at the hospital . Just ask the doctor which tablets or cream you need and buy them at the local pharmacy. Maybe 2000 baht saved in some cases.

Any other treatment that has to be done at the hospital you pay for as normal . Dr Anna will not over charge you . I paid 1600 baht last time to check on my moles.

.

+ 1 MS>

[champken]

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL DR. Waraporn Klanwarin, She is excellent and has been around for years.

Consultation appointment 300 Baht.

I am curious to know how you managed to get a consultation with Dr Waraporn at PIH for 300 baht?