Ultrasound

[donaldinho9]

Hi All,

Need to get an ultrasound done on my neck/lymph nodes. What is the best/most reasonably priced hospital/clinic I can go?

Thank you!

[lopburi3]

That would depend on where you are and who is treating you currently.  Most government hospitals would be the cheapest but subject to queues and need language skills at most for such visit.  Plus they would want to treat anything found and probably not want to release much in way of paperwork.  Finding a good specialist could also be an issue.  Next would be the not for profit private hospitals (mostly Christian religious types) and then the more expensive private hospitals (not cheap private hospitals designed as holding rooms for accident victims).

As ultrasound is not extremely expensive at most hospitals I would use your current facility if your doctor concurs.

[Langsuan Man]

Might help if you tell everyone where you are located, no reason to send you to a hospital in CM when you might live in Pattaya 

[donaldinho9]

Hi Guys,

Sorry I thought I posted this in the Bangkok forum!
Am in BKK...

Thanks!


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[Sheryl]

Who recommended the ultrasound and what is the diagnosis or suspected diagnosis 

You can't just ask for an ultrasound, you will have to consult a doctor of the relevant specialty...who would often perform the ultrasound themselves.

[donaldinho9]

I have already had one back home, my family doctor wanted me to get another one in 6 weeks time aka now.


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[dddave]

I had a chronic leg pain a few years ago and got a requested ultrasound as a walk-in at Sukhumvit Hospital in Ekkamai.  They did insist I consult with a neurologist but I got the ultrasound.

Turned out to be a useless consult and ultrasound though I have to accept responsibility for demanding the ultrasound in the first place.  I received much better testing and diagnosis at BNH.

[theguyfromanotherforum]

I had the exact same ultrasound done a year ago in an expensive private hospital. For your reference the cost was 3000b

[Sheryl]

9 hours ago, donaldinho9 said:

I have already had one back home, my family doctor wanted me to get another one in 6 weeks time aka now.


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Yes, but for what problem/suspected diagnosis? It makes a difference as to what type of doctor you need to consult. For example, if it is suspected blockage of the carotid arteries, you have to see a neurologist.

[donaldinho9]

I had a chronic leg pain a few years ago and got a requested ultrasound as a walk-in at Sukhumvit Hospital in Ekkamai.  They did insist I consult with a neurologist but I got the ultrasound.
Turned out to be a useless consult and ultrasound though I have to accept responsibility for demanding the ultrasound in the first place.  I received much better testing and diagnosis at BNH.

What's BNH?


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[donaldinho9]

Thanks guys, its for enlarged lymph nodes ("persistent swelling in anterior cervical and submandibular area" is the clinical indications from my initial ultrasound report (Thyroid Sonogram). Says I need "Sonographic reassessment in 3 months, which is around now. I had the initial ultrasound done 6 weeks ago at the request of my family doctor back home. He wanted me to follow up and get another to see if they've gone down/what's happening now.


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[donaldinho9]

I have the report with me so I can bring it. Thanks very much for all of your help and feedback!


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[lopburi3]

7 hours ago, donaldinho9 said:

What's BNH?


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Bangkok Nursing Hospital - the oldest privately run facility in Thailand I believe - normally has same quality of top doctors as the other major hospitals and also in same high price category.  But it is the doctor rather than the facility that is key in any medical care.

[Sheryl]

OK, now that we know it is a thyroid issue - you need to see an endocrinologist. Bear in mind that the skill of the person performing and reading the sonogram is all  important, simply getting a sonogram done doesn't accomplish anything. It has to be done in a thorough manner, with the probe placed in the right areas by someone who understands the differential diagnosis, and read by someone skilled in looking at ultrasounds of the neck area.

 

Two excellent endocrinologists are Dr. Rossannee and Dr. Jun at Bumrungrad, though this is not the least expensive hospital. Consultation will run you about 1500 - 1800 baht (inclusive of doctor fee and hospital add-on), sonogram probably a few thousand more.

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Rosanee-Valyasevi

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Jun-Srimanunthiphol

 

If you want the least expensive option and do not mind it involving waits and repeat trips, go to the after hours clinic at Chulalongkhorn Hospital (13th floor, main OPD building) and make appointment with Prof. Sarat Sunthornyothin.  You have to go in person to make the appointment and there may be a wait list. When you go to see the doctor, likewise expect long waits. But cost will be much less.  You should if at all possibel have a Thai speaker with you on the first visit - the doctor will speak fluent English but the nurses and admin staff will not. You need to first register and get a hospital number on the 1st floor, then go up to the 13th at around 3:30 PM to see about booking an appointment.

[donaldinho9]

Thanks very much!


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