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Post by bumper » February 22, 2013, 4:05 pm

Same for me excellent service



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Post by semperfiguy » February 22, 2013, 5:11 pm

There's no doubt that the cost of meds in the private hospitals is a major profit component for them. Just last week I was visited by a friend who had just left Bumrungrad Hospital in BKK and was prescribed a locally produced generic pain killer at 2900 baht for 100 tabs. I took them to my favorite Udon pharmacy and purchased the exact same med for 2 baht per tab, or 200 baht for 100, so they got ripped for 2700 baht at Bumrungrad. No prescription was required at the Udon pharmacy. If you're looking for convenience, or just too intimidated to insist on buying your meds outside the hospital, then be prepared to pay the piper!
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Post by pienmash » February 22, 2013, 5:27 pm

Never been over enthused by the Bkk hospitals ,,,,,,,well thats an under statement really ,, i would let them apply hemeroid cream in case they put it on the wrong place ,, then charged me 5 times more than the government hossy.

We all have different views on Thai hospitals in their different guises ,,, my antiness for the Bkk chain is purely from my own personal disasterous experiences with them ,,and the AEK as Doas mum was totaly and massively miss diagnosed there .. others may have had a better experience so we are all free to choose where we go for treatment etc .
Semper ,,, agree never buy meds from the hospital its a rip off .

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Post by Barney » February 22, 2013, 5:43 pm

I would rather have then put hemeroid cream in the wrong place then let them put deep heat where the sun don't shine. OIMHO. Agree with the hospital ripoffs, tell them you do not have the money and take the prescription to the pharmacy.

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Post by bumper » February 22, 2013, 6:06 pm

Well private hospitals are in business to make money. But, you can cut the cost on Pharmacy items. The Dr's. visit at 110 baht seemed more the fair to me.

Gave the pharmacy a try I will get the prescription next time. So far never had a Dr. tell me no.

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Post by rick » February 22, 2013, 9:49 pm

I've been visiting Bangkok hospital a lot recently (Dentistry). The standard 110 baht fee seems to be charged anytime services are rendered (although a couple of times no charge, because it took 2 visits for one 'action'). Sometimes charged a hundred baht for medicine, just paracetamol and Ibuprofen (which i could buy for 20-30 baht) and antibiotics once at a few hundred. Not going to make a fuss at that price but would opt out if the bill was bigger.

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Post by KHONDAHM » February 23, 2013, 2:18 am

This hospital and the franchise have received the highly coveted KD Family Gold Seal of Approval.

You do get value, BUT if you ain't got insurance, you'll be in for a shock. The 4 of us have BUPA Ruby (?) for ~100k /year. The BKK franchise does a great job of maxing coverages out or at least going over what we pay in premiums. Some years we don't visit enough and BUPA keeps the free profit, but most years (and now that they are in Udon) services exceed premiums and I feel great that none of our premium has been wasted. Over the life of our BUPA coverage, they've made a profit, but nothing obscene.

What I like and appreciate most about the franchise is they confirm that everything is correct and complete, they have a broad base of service providers/doctors, and (so far) they have no problem or hesitation about pushing things up the ladder if the service provider is unsure of his/her initial diagnosis. Oh - and all service providers we've encountered have been sufficiently fluent in technical English. I am understood when I say something like "periodic inability to defecate without intestinal discomfort" and don't have to dumb it down to "hurt here" or be misunderstood when explaining in Thai (my medical technical Thai is kinda weak).
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Post by fdimike » February 23, 2013, 5:49 am

Everyone complaining about the highcost of meds at hospifal should understand that not all meds here in Thailand are not the same quality/efficacy.
To site a quick example: prednisole is available here from about 5 different manufacturers. The efficacy of this med is based on where the active ingredient comes from (not where it's made). Consequently you may bepaying less at the pharmacy but also getting less. In this case the med with the highest raging has ingredients from Japan/US, next from Taiwan, then India, and lastly China. Additionally, meds do not keep well when stored in a high temp enviorment like what may be encountered in Udon pharmacy. You only get what you pay for and nothing more. I would rather pay more and be assured that the med is a quality product. Buying medicine here in LOS is not the same as buying it in a weztern country.
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Post by papaguido » March 2, 2013, 6:49 am

I recently stayed overnight at BKK hosp for a broken toe and treated for scrapes and bruises as a result of a motor bike accident. My wife transported me to the emergency room about 17:00. On arrival I presented my BUPA (PA) insurance card and drivers license to get the process started. I was immediately treated for minor scrapes and seen by the duty doctor and after a few questions & answers I was headed for radiology for x-rays.

X-rays completed and returned to the emergency room and another doctor was present, this time an orthopedic surgeon to explain the situation. The x-ray revealed a broken "pinky" toe and his recommendation was to surgically insert a temporary pin to help stabilize the toe after it was set (after about 3 or 4 weeks the pin will be removed).
The procedure would only require a local anesthetic and one night in the hospital.

Anyway, long story short...I was given a private room, no long waits for anything and found the hospital staff (orderlies, nurses & doctors) to be very attentive and able to communicate in English, fair to very good. The bill was about 37K and was covered by my insurance without any hitches.

Having been previously treated for medical/health issues at AEK hospital and now in comparison I prefer BKK hospital.

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Post by bumper » March 2, 2013, 12:03 pm

Me, too. AEK's status on cash upfront really helps Bangkok Hospital.

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Post by Tracechain » March 6, 2013, 4:09 am

Just spent the night and was administered the silver bullet (Colonoscopy) exam. No problems with the staff or services performed. Perhaps a tad bit of excess drama in preparation for the process, but very reasonable in the pricing.
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Post by danchatka » March 6, 2013, 10:55 am

I'm shopping for a doctor/hospital to do a collar bone operation. Bangkok Hospital in Udon gave me a written estimate. And their International Department staff were quite helpful, especially with medical insurance billing.

However, I was disappointed when they told me the titanium plate I request was not available in Thailand, when it is. Just because they have a hard time getting it, doesn't justify them saying it's not available at all. I think they can improve their professionalism in this area.

I also visited Aek Udon to get an estimate. They created and showed me an estimate, but would not let me leave the hospital with a copy of it! This seems strange and suspicious. In my opinion, Aek Udon is hurting their reputation with this policy. It shows that short sighted business decisions are interfering with patient first medical care.

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Post by bumper » March 6, 2013, 4:49 pm

AEK yes they are. That is what drove me to Bangkok Hospital. It's sad really good Hospital. But, I don't pay for insurance to end up with a cash up front deal. The last time my wife was there over might I had to pay cash and they wouldn't even help with the insurance billing.

So I will pass on them.

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Post by KHONDAHM » March 6, 2013, 8:48 pm

To blazes with Aek Udon. Nothing but the worst experiences there. Everything from poor antiseptic and hygenic practices to incompetent "doctors" to billing rip offs. It was so bad, we commuted all the way to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital for care for the 2-3 years before Bangkok Udon Hospital was established and got up to speed. Now it's Bangkok Udon for us all the way!
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Post by semperfiguy » July 3, 2013, 2:59 pm

I must take a moment to brag on the new Bangkok Hospital Udon. I have to admit that I have purposefully shied away from this hospital for fear that they might be too proud of the new remodeling job and it would be reflected in their new pricing schedule. After getting totally fed up with the growing contempt and indifference toward farangs at the Military Hospital, I decided to call up John in the International Patients Dept. at BKK Hosp to ask if he could recommend a good doctor to consult with me on a possible neurological disorder. He suggested I call back and ask his assistant, Sheena, to make an appointment for me with Dr. Pimwimon Jansang who is a Neurologist that transferred to Udon from Bangkok. Sheena is a fluent English speaking Filipina and a jewel of a gal. She made the appointment and called me back immediately with the details. When I arrived at the front of the hospital on Monday I was given VIP covered parking just beside the main entryway and Sheena was waiting to guide me back to the waiting area to see the doctor. I was immediately taken back for a quick BP and weigh-in check and then escorted in to see Dr. Jansang.

I had requested an early afternoon appointment because I wanted the doctor to be able to devote the necessary time to our consultation, which is something she may not have been able to do with a large number of morning patients to see. Dr. Jansang was extremely polite and respectful and is perhaps the most cordial and engaging Thai that I have met in my three years in Udon. She spent over one hour with me to discuss my symptoms, history, lifestyle habits, etc., and I have to say that she is the most sincere and caring doctor that I have met in my 65 years. She made a thorough diagnosis of my problem and I am 100% confident that she has me on the road to recovery. I had expected that I would be “sold” some additional services and medication that perhaps I didn’t need, but Dr. Jansang was a perfect lady who allowed me to make all the decisions about my treatment...with no pressure...and was genuinely concerned for my well-being.

When the doctor visit was concluded, a nurse escorted me to the cashier/pharmacy where I was introduced to a pleasant English speaking clerk who promptly prepared my final bill. The total was 637 baht…127 for meds, 110 for the BP and weigh-in check and 400 for the doctor visit. I was pleasantly surprised and thrilled all at the same time with the low cost of my visit and the value that I received.

In closing I have to say that every employee with whom I had contact, from the time I entered to the time I left, was extremely courteous and respectful and greeted me with a cheerful wai. As of now the BKK Hospital is definitely my hospital of choice in Udon.

Please note that I have not been paid for promoting BKK Hospital Udon. Those of you who are familiar with Semperfiguy know that I am generally extremely critical, cynical and negative….but thoroughly discerning. For me to give this kind of a recommendation has to mean that my experience far exceeded my expectations. But, it’s well deserved and I commend BKK Hospital for going out of their way to make me feel like a VIP and not just another nuisance and/or two-legged ATM machine walking through their hospital.
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Post by bumper » July 3, 2013, 4:53 pm

Ya and they will except Health Insurance with out a cash deposit. Years ago I may written the same thing you just did about AEK. But I will second what you have written. I have a a great experience. Wife just got back from an out patient surgery 1,700 baht.

We only carry in hospital coverage so very pleased all and all.
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Post by bumper » July 23, 2013, 11:20 am

Went into to see the Dr, today. The original one was not there he is off sick. The verdict one kick butt flu. It was serious enough that it ended my my wife in ICU a week ago. What they did worked and that is the most important thing. Trust me not like any flu I had ever had before. If you haven gotten sick yet, maybe a flu shot?
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Post by semperfiguy » July 23, 2013, 7:50 pm

On July 3rd I reported on this thread a very favorable first experience with the new BKK Hospital, but this past week it was my wife's turn for treatment. She had just completed an annual physical exam at the Military Hospital (blood work, pap smear, chest x-ray and EKG...all for only 1530 baht) and the glucose, cholesterol and liver tests all came back with abnormally high readings. The young doc there didn't seem to be too concerned and suggested that it may all be cholesterol related and to come back in three weeks for updated tests, but then he threw in the word Hepatitis which scared the crap out of us. My wife was inconsolable at that point, so the following day I took her to see Dr. Juckrit, a Gastroenterologist, at BKK Hospital. He immediately suggested testing for Hepatitis A and C (B was done at Military Hospital and was negative) and undergoing an upper GI ultrasound exam. All tests came back negative and we were of course thrilled that the problem was nothing serious, and he confirmed that it probably is in fact related to just high cholesterol, so she is now taking meds to bring it under control.

Again, all of the staff from start to finish were extremely cordial, respectful and professional and the ultrasound equipment was modern and first class. Of course, the bill was more than I expected, but for that level of care and the peace of mind that it afforded, it was well worth it. We're both very pleased with the service that we received, and Dr. Juckrit in particular did an outstanding job as he reassured us and made recommendations.
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Post by Sakhonnick » July 24, 2013, 12:55 am

Ofcourse none of us want to die or see our loved ones die, but there is one thing for sure nobody gets a free get out of jail card in this life we will all die one way or other

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Post by trubrit » July 24, 2013, 6:10 am

Sakhonnick wrote:Ofcourse none of us want to die or see our loved ones die, but there is one thing for sure nobody gets a free get out of jail card in this life we will all die one way or other
Of course . You can even elaborate that by saying, from the moment we are born we are dying . :lol: Have a nice day. \:D/
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