This is a tool to help you begin to choose your medical providers in Chiang Mai, and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of good practitioners here.  The medical institutions and providers are listed because of ability to communicate in English, and because of the recommendation by both Thai and expat medical personnel.  As always when choosing medical care, each person needs to use judgement when selecting the appropriate provider.   Clinic hours may change (all times were checked March, 2011) so do call ahead to confirm whether a particular practitioner will be there.

General information

Sripot (the private section of Suandok Hospital on Suthep) has specialty clinics on the 13th floor of Sripot.  Dr. Greg Greer, an American family practice physician who has clinic hours M-W-F 9-12 is available for consultation and to make sure that you see the proper specialist. ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 053-946- 700).  VIP discount card available for purchase on first floor of Sripot (where you pay and pick up medications) for B100, and one card is needed per person and very limited items are discounted.  There is an English-speaking contact to help you navigate this hospital (liaison Khun Kesani, (ph# 081-681-1616)  She is also helpful with insurance issues.  Please note that clinic hours for doctors at Sripot may change monthly, so call ahead to confirm when a particular doctor has hours (053-946-900-901).

Ram Hospital (8 Bunruangrit Road) has their general clinics on the first floor and their specialty clinics on the fourth floor.  Most specialist have limited hours, so call for an appointment  (053-920-300—ask for specialty clinic or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )  Ram’s VIP card can be purchased on 4th floor for B100, and is good for 2 years and for the whole family, good for 10% off outpatient medications and 10% of most of the inpatient hospital bill.  This should be bought before a hospital stay.

DOCTORS

Allergy

Dr Chaicharn

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:   053-920-300

10am-12 noon—Saturday and Sunday

Dr Paradorn

Phoom Medical Clinic at Rimping Meechok Tel:   084-099-3165 or 081-563-1727  Mon-Friday 5-8pm Please note—if you have an emergency and want to see or speak to the doctor, he is happy to respond if able.

Cardiology

Dr Krit  (pediatric cardiology)

Sunday 9am-4pm Must have appointment.  Suandok Hospital. Tel: 053-946 909/910

Dr Nuum (professor at CMU)

Chamnong Clinic  257/232 Mahidol Road  Mon-Fri 5.30 - 8 pm  Sat, Sun 8 am to 12 noon  053 282 964, 053 2074 063  It is the first block past Chiang Mai Land, slightly after a small bridge. Next door is a shop that sells granite

Dr Supachai

Lanna Hospital Tel:  053-999 777 Mon-Friday 8am-5pm

Dr Panumade

Suandok Hospital. Tel: 053-946 909/910

Dr Pat (Pattarapong)

Mon.- Fri 9-5pm, Sun. 1-5 pm Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:  053-920-300

Dr Tanawat Benjanuwattra

Comes highly recommended for invasive cardiology procedures.  Monday am, Sat. 2-4, 5-8 pm Sunday 10am-12noon.  Suandok Hospital. Tel: 053-946 909/910

Dermatology

Dr Siri Chiewchanvit

Has clinic at 119 Moonmuang Road Tel:  053-357085       (E-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

5pm – 8pm every evening

Dr Sinee

Speaks little English.  Good for acne treatment.

Dr Sinee clinic, Nimmanhemin Road – almost opposite Amari Rincome Hotel, and 2 doors from Kasem Store.

Monday – Friday 1pm – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm Tel:  053-400-258

Dr Wachiraporn  (update—August 2011—she is currently having a sabbatical—please call to see if she will be there)

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Specialty Clinic  M, F: 9-7pm, Th, Sat,Sun: 9-5 pm Tel:  053-920-300

Dr Charlie

Clinic near Thai Airways office 053-214318

Monday-Thur—5-8pm, Sat. Sun. 9-12noon and 5-8pm.

Endocrinology

Dr Ampika Munklaprauk

13^th floor Sripat Building, Suandok Hospital Tel:  053-946 909/910

5pm – 7pm Monday, 9am – 12 noon Tuesday, 9am – 12 noon Saturday

Dr Kewalee Unajak (Pediatric endocrinology)

Ram 1 Hospital        Saturday 1-5pm Tel:  053-920-300

Dr Supawan

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Specialty Clinic, Saturday 9-12 only Tel:  053-920-300

Ear Nose Throat (ENT)

Dr Charin Waisayanand

McCormick Hospital  Tel: 053-241311

Dr Banjong

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital M,W: 5-8 pm. T,Th: 1-8 pm, Friday 9-5 pm, Sun. 9-2 pmTel:  053-920-300

Dr Nuntigar (Pediatric ENT)

Suandok Hospital. Tel: 053-946 909/910

9-12  Sunday mornings, Tuesday 1-4pm at Suandok Specialty Clinics. 

Gastroenterology

Dr  Jeerasak Intarukka

Rajavej Hospital (053-801-999) –Monday-Wednesday-Friday  9 am-12 noon

Dr Ukorn Sriwat

13^th Floor Sripat Building, Suandok Hospital Tel:  053-946 909/910

5pm – 8pm Monday and Wednesday, 9am – 12 noon Friday

Dr Jaruwat (GI Clinic—does colonoscopies)

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Monday-Friday 8-5 pm. Tel:  053-920-300

General medicine

Dr Greg Greer (Family Practice)

13^th Floor Sripat Building, Suandok Hospital Tel:  053-946 909/910

9am-noon Monday ,Wednesday, Friday

Dr Trevor Smith (also a surgeon)

The Chiangmai Christian Clinic, on east side of Chiangmai-Lamphun Road, just south of  Gawila army barracks

8am – 4pm Monday Tel:  053-241633 and at McKean Rehab clinic most other days (call ahead)

Dr Prasit Iamsuree

McCormick Hospital Tel:  053-921-777

8am – 10am Tuesday, 10am – 12 noon Thursday, 2pm – 4pm Friday

Internal medicine

Dr  Sathit Charuroteskulchai

Rajavej Hospital (053-801-999) –Monday-Friday  8 am-5pm

Dr Wannakorn

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:   053-920-300

 M,W: 8am -8pm, T and Th: 8-5 pm, Friday 8-noon

Nephrology

Dr  Wirachat Lertnithikul

Rajavej Hospital (053-801-999) –Monday-12-7pm Tuesday-Friday  8 am-4pm

Neurology

Dr  Kamornwang Katanyuwong Pediatric Neurologist

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:   053-920-300 Saturday mornings at Ram  (call first)

086 654 8060 mobile  053 945 412 office no.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dr Surat Tanprwater (headache specialist)

9^th Floor Sripat Building, Suandok Hospital Tel:  053-946 350

Dr  Watthana Nawacharoen

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:   053-920-300

5 – 8 pm  Thursday and Friday  (call first)

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Kullapat Clinic (http://www.kullapat.com)

Has a number of doctors from the university hospital and they can do routine things like pap smears or help with complicated issues like infertility.

IVF—Dr. Teraporn is recommended

Dr Pawares Isasiyodom (gyne, no OB)

Chiang Mai Ram Hospital OB Clinic Monday- Friday 8-5pm

Dr. Prapaporn (female), Oncologist (Gynecology).

Associate professor at CMU. Private clinic on Tung Hotel Road. Daily from 5-8 pm. Tel 053246151

Dr Suppachai Sirisukkasen               

Chiang Mai Ram Hospital OB Clinic Mon., Friday  1pm-4pm Tues,. Thurs., 1pm-7pm, Saturday 9-12, Sunday 9am-4pm

Dr Supreeya Wongtra-ngan (female)               

Has evening clinics as follows –

a)  OB-GYN Clinic next to Fuji Xerox building on left hand side of Super Highway (coming from the direction of the Chiangmai-Lamphun Road intersection) just before Airport Plaza Intersection.  Clinic building is almost directly opposite a Caltex station. Tel:  053-282184

5pm – 8pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday

b)  Kullapat  Medical Poly Clinic, 117/26 Liab Khan Khlong, Potaram Rd. (street of Lanna Commercial College) Tel:  053-409 779-80  5pm – 8pm Thursday

Oncology

Dr  Rattiya Cheewakriangkrai

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:   053-920-300

Radiotherapy and Oncology Clinic M,W Th,F 8 am-4 pm Tuesday 5-8pm, Thursday 8am-8pm, Sun. 9-12

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr Chanakarn (arthoscopic and general ortho)

0896361155  Does arthoscopic surgery, teaches at CMU.  He works with team of 16 ortho Drs. who specialize in sports medicine and can refer on to other ortho doctors   Rajavej Hospital (053-801-999) -Friday  by appt only 4:30-Clinic hours Mon-Fri 4:30-7:30 pm (closes earlier if no patients)  on Chiang Mai Lampoon Road across from Holiday Inn 407/2 Charoenprathet Rd., T. Changklang, Tel. 053 204 545

Dr Jack Samran (hand specialist and general ortho)

Only Sunday 12-8pm at Lanna Hospital Tel:  053-999 777 Can contact by cell (089-851-1819)

Dr Olaan Arpornchaianon

13^th Floor Sripat Building, Suandok Hospital Tel: 053-946 909/910  Mon. 5:30-7:30pm, Tuesday appt only, Sat. and Sun. 9:30-11:30am Chiang Mai Ram Wed-Thurs 5-8 pm  # below

Dr Paiboon

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:  053-920-300  M.W,F 12-5 pm, Tues./Thursday 8-12.30pm

Dr Preecha or Dr. Kanit (hand specialists)

 Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:  053-920-300

Tues. 5-8 Sat and Sunday 9am-1pm(Preecha)

Monday and Saturday 5-8 pm (Kanit)

Dr Sudhee Sudasna

38/4 Chiangmai – Lampang Road, opposite Wat Jet Yod , Chang Phuak Tel: 053-214139

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5pm – 7pm, Sunday 9:30am– 12noon

Has his own x-ray tech and physiotherapist in attendance.

Ophthalmology

Drs Derek and Prapatsorn Phatikulsyla

Chaksu Clinic, outside moat near Chiangmai gate. Tel:  053-274131 5:30-8pm, Sat. 9-12noon

Dr Janejit Choovuthayakorn (recommended for cataract surgery)

13^th Floor Sripat Building, Suandok Hospital Tel:  053-946 909/910

Fri. 1:30-4pm, Sat. 8:30am-12noon.

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:   053-920-300    1:30-3 pm  Sunday

Dr Rachada

M,W,F: 9-5 pm . T,Th: 9-3 pm Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:  053-920-300

Dr Suphaa

2 Rajwithi Road.  (Entrance is round the corner in soi next to Somphet market (east side of moat).

5pm – 7pm Monday – Friday, 9am – 12 noon Saturday Tel: 053-214 825

For vision checks and glasses – The Vision Center

18/2 Rajwithi Road Tel: 053-418336 or 053-214916

8am – 6.30pm Monday – Saturday, closed on Sunday

St. Peter’s Eye Hospital on the ring road near the Mae Rim intersection also has a good reputation.

8am-5pm Monday-Saturday, 9-12 noon on Sunday  Tel:  053-225-011-5  www.st.peter-eye.com

Pediatrics

Dr Nisachon Morgan (Family Practice)

Clinic 275 Moo6 Chiang Mai0Hod Road (on opposite side of road before reaching Lotus) Monday-Sat 9am-5pm 053-804-405 or 083-579-857 www.healthcaremedicalclinic.com

Dr Somporn Chotinaruemol

Chief of neonatology, Suandok Hospital. Tel: 053-946 909/910

Also at private pediatric clinic inner moat, Bamrungburi Road.  Tel:  053-206616

5.30 – 8.30 Monday and Thursday evenings, 9-12  Saturday and Sunday mornings. 

Dr Watcharee Tantiprapa

Suandok Hospital. Tel: 053-946 909/910

Also at private clinic inner moat, Bamrungburi Road.  Tel:  053-206616

5.30 – 8.30 Monday and Wed. evenings, 9-12  Saturday and Sunday mornings. 

Psychiatry

Dr Bill Hoppe

Cornerstone Counseling Foundation Tel:  053-262-136   E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dr Jaroon Cittiwuthikarn

103 Siphum Road, at Chang Phuak Gate intersection Tel:  053-2239266pm – 8pm Monday – Friday, 9am – 2pm Saturday

Dr Orawan

Pediatric psychology and development; sees children only.  A patient must first be seen in Room 28 and from there may be referred on to see Dr. Orawan.  Sripat building, Suandok Hospital Tel: 053-946 909/910 (no regular schedule)

Dr. Pairat  

Adults with ADD/ADHD. He transfers children to his wife, Dr. Orawan (above).  Clinic: 113 Huay Kaew;  5 to 8 PM most weekdays and 9 to 5 on Saturdays  and Sundays.  Although he doesn’t have a day off, he often travels, so it is recommended to contact the clinic for an appointment.  Office: 053-223-060  Mobile: 081-716-3444

Dr. Chawanun Chansin
 
Suandok Hospital, M-W-Th-F, 9 am-12 noon, 053-947-000—calls to this number will  be transferred to Psychiatry Dept.

Dr Suttipan  (Child psychiatrist)
Not taking new clients, as of July, 2011.  Chiang Mai Ram I,  Specialty Clinic, 4^th floor Tel: 053-920-300 Monday – Friday 9-4 (Tuesday 9-noon only), Sunday 9-12  (call for appointment)  Please note—Dr. Sutiipan is no longer accepting new patients as of August, 2011.

Rheumatology

Dr Worawit

199 Chang Phuak Road  Tel:  053-218950

5pm – 8pm Monday – Friday, 9am – 12 noon Saturday and Sunday

Respiratory Medicine

Dr Chaichan Pothirat

Fri. 10am-12 noon Sripat building, Suandok Hospital  Tel:  053-946 909/910 and at Ram on Saturdays and Sundays

Surgery

Dr Seree Senaratana

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:  053-920-300

M,Th: 12-5pm. Tuesday 5-8 pm, Wednesday & Saturday 8-12, Friday 12-8 pm

Dr Anon Choterosniramit

13^th Floor Sripat Building, Suandok Hospital       Tuesday morning  Tel:  053-946 909/910

Dr Somchareon Saeteng   

13^th Floor Sripat Building, Thursday morningTel:  053-946 909/910

Urology

Dr Bannakit Lojanapiwat (urologist and urosurgeon)

13^th Floor Sripat Building, Suandok Hospital            appt. only on Tuesday  Tel:  053-946 909/910

Ram I  Hospital    Wednesday  5-6 p.m., Sunday 12 – 1  pm   Tel:  053-920-300

Vascular Surgery

Dr Kittipan

Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Specialty clinics—Saturdays only 1-3 pm (call first) Tel:  053-920-300

DENTISTS

Class One House of Dental Care

95 Moo 1 huaykaew Rd 053-217-845-6 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dentaland Clinic

7 Nimmanhemin Soi 17 Tel: 053-224-578 (pediatric and adult dentistry)  www.chiangmainews.com/dentaland/

Grace Dental Clinic

45 Soi 11, off Nimmanhemin Rd., connected to Sirimangkalajarn Rd. Phone number: 053-894568-9 Fax: 053-894570. E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -  www.gracedentalclinic.com

Empress Clinic

Located along canal road between Koolpunt 7 and Night Safari Road 0864316955

Ruamchok DentalClinic

Recommended is Dr. Nattawaan Located along Chiang Mai-Phrao Road  053-854-360

Dr Suthipong

At Mukmai Dental Clinic, Tel: 053-416 328  (M 08-9757417411/3-4 Jaban Road, behind Three Kings Monument

9am – 8pm Monday – Saturday

OTHER INFORMATION

Accident and Emergency Call

In most cases, it is quicker to put the injured person in your car and drive to the hospital.  Remember though to never move someone who has suspected neck or back injuries.  “191” is the emergency operator. Also 1669 (not hospital related service—“ambulance” ala pick-up truck service) can be called.

Chiang Mai Ram I                 053-895-001 (Free Ambulance Service 24 hours in the city if out of Amphur Muang will charge per 20-40 bath/kilometer, will go to your hospital of choice)

Suandok Hospital                 053-946-900-1(ask for the "Hawng Chuk Churn" (emergency room) and for an ambulance after 8:00 pm the number is 053-946-234

McCormick Hospital             053-921-777 ext. 338 or 339 (after 8pm ext. 329)

Lanna Hospital                      053-999-777, 357-227 ext 191

Klaimor Hospital                   053-200-002

Blood List

Chiang Mai Community Church maintains a listing of potential blood donors, which can be especially useful if a need arises for Rh Negative blood type.  Contact the church office ( 053-244-820) or the church administrator, Margaret Ukosakul (053-131-234 home or 081-992-4665(M) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

Chiropractic

Dr Krit

99/16 Sri Don Chai Road, Changklan, Amata Services. Mon-Fri-9am-5:45pm plus a map and more information on his website at www.kritdc.com His phone number is 081-496-9143 or 082-002-2082-or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Immunizations

Suandok, Chiangmai Ram I, Lanna and McCormick Hospitals all provide most of the vaccines which we require.  Overall McCormick Hospital may be cheaper for vaccines, but it often runs out of Typhoid vaccine and Lanna Hospital does not stock Typhoid vaccine. All four hospitals will sell vaccines to be taken away for administration elsewhere.

For Travellers going to Africa, yellow fever vaccine is required, and Nakorn Ping Hospital (located directly across from Suripwong Bookstore)  is the only provider in town who can give the vaccination and the international certification as it is an official international vaccination site.  Go directly to room #5, anytime from 8:30-noon Monday-Friday only.  Cost in 2011 is B550, and certificate of vaccination good for 10 years.  Please bring your passport as well.

Investigations

a.      Audiology

Services at Ram and Suandok, (must have a referral from doctor.)  Siam Hearing Care Center (053-282-933) also does hearing tests and makes hearing aids, but uses technicians, not physicians, but will do a test without a referral.  They are located at 257/1 Suthep Road directly across from the Chiangt Mai Provincial Public Health Office near the intersection of Suthep and Nimmanhaeman. Open 8:30am -1pm.

b.      Laboratory  tests

Chiangmai Ram I, Suandok, Lanna and McCormick Hospitals all provide good services. 

Chiangmai Ram I Suandok, and Lanna Hospitals provide Hepatitis Bs Antibody results with titre, but McCormick Hospital does not. 

Rabies Antibody testing with titre is available at Ram I Hospital (blood is sent to Bangkok).  Cost 900 baht.  Result available in 3 weeks.

Lanna Labs (not affiliated with the hospital) does blood work quickly and inexpensively (for example, a CBC is B50).  No doctor order is needed, but you need to be able to identify exactly what test you need.  Open 8am-8pm.  Located off Mahidol Road about 100 meters after the river heading to Airport Plaza- Go past the salmon colored building and take left into a small muubahn, (there is a sign in Thai).  The lab is about 100 feet into the muubahn on the right with a sign in English on the building.  Another hint to find--it is almost directly opposite Chiang Mai Land.  129/255 (053-275-131)  They will also email lab results to you, which is handy especially if you are sending results on to another care provider.

c.      X-ray, Ultrasound, ECG, Lung Function Tests

Good services at Ram I, Suandok, Lanna and McCormick Hospitals.  It is best to take a doctor’s letter/form requesting the specific tests.

One of the best radiology and ultrasound services is said to be provided by Dr Pim, Ram I Hospital.  Bookings should be made through X-ray Department, Ram I Hospital.

d.      Mammography

Highly recommended is Dr Malai, Sripat Building, Suandok Hospital. 

Her clinic hours are Tuesday and Thursday 5-7 pm Tel: 053-946542 or 053-946 546 for appointment.  Cost 2,800 baht. (includes ultrasound)

Mammography is also available at Ram 1 Hospital on Monday – Saturday until 7pm.  Dr Pim is said to provide the best service here.  Tel: 053-053-920-300for appointment.  Cost 2,000 baht.(includes ultrasound)

Medicines

Medicines prescribed by hospital or clinic doctors can be bought at the hospital or clinic dispensary.  Otherwise medicines, including “prescription medicines” can be readily bought over the counter at many pharmacies, eg Boots, near Night Market; Siam Drug in the Chiang Inn Plaza; Minimart Pharmacy, opposite Diamond Riverside Hotel; Pharma Choice in basement of Central Department Store; Pharma Choice almost opposite McCormick Hospital; pharmacy in Makro; Changmoi Pharmacy, Changmoi Road (Naworat Market, opposite Bangkok Bank).

Please note—the Pharmachoice on Kaownavrrat is able to order medications they may not stock, usually within 5 days.

Mental Health-Member care

There are several options for counselling available in Chiang Mai.  Check out these sites for more information:

• Cornerstone Counselling Foundation  http://www.cornerstonecounseling.in.th/index.html  see web site for information and detailed directions (behind the Big C by Super Hwy)
• The Well Member Care Center www.thewellcm.com  see web site for detailed info and directions.  Chiang Mai Lampang Super Hwy across from Big C.  Also does debriefings, seminars and trainings
• Eating disorders—Grace Shim (counsellor with Cornerstone) is accepting some clients with eating disorders, and consults with Pam Davis as needed.

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Ram (5^th floor) has special needs department for children—. Chiangmai Ram I Hospital Tel:   053-920-300 x5501 Open Tues.-Friday 1pm-8pm and 2pm-6pm Sat. and Sun.  You must call for an appointment.  This department has several OTs and special Ed teachers.  Ram (4^th floor specialty clinics) has OT for adults.

Mind, Brain and Body Child Development Center

At Kad Farang in Tarndong Village Khruu Ton, Khruu Im  053-443-098 Tues-Friday 1pm-7pm Sat-Sun 9am-6pm closed Monday

Physiotherapy

• Good physiotherapy services are provided by Dr Apichanaa, Phyisotherapy Department, Suandok Hospital, and the Physiotherapy Department of McCormick Hospital.
• Physio dept. at Rajavej Hospital 2^nd floor 9-6, M-F (need to have doctor referral—about B200/session)
• Physio dept. at Ram Hospital 4th floor 9-6, M-F (need to have doctor referral or so ortho doc at Ram to get a treatment plan before starting—about B300 session)
• Mae Ping Physio Therapy (053-404-541 in SaHaSriPhum Place near Computer Plaza) Walk-in treatment with therapist Khun Yong Yut (B200/session)
• Dr Sudhee Sudasna, Orthopedic Surgeon, has his own physiotherapist in attendance at his clinic.
• McKean Hospital has a PT department.  While the therapists don't speak much English, they are very kind and thorough.  You would have to see Dr. Trevor Smith first (clinic across from hospital) and then after a plan is made, you just set up your own appts.  Cost is about B80/session, with some additional costs if you do hot/cold therapy, ultrasonic treatments.   They can also make orthotics if needed.
• Northern Project Family Planning Clinic, (053) 249-406, (053)-262-859. 200/3 Bamrungrat Rd., near the British Council  Charge is B2000, must call for appointment

Websites

Websites can be helpful in understanding a medical situation or in checking medications and dosages.  Some recommended sites:

• Nhsdirect.nhs.uk (National Health Service in UK)
• Mayoclinic.com
• Webmed.com
• Wrongdiagnosis.com
• cdc.gov
• Drugs .com      
• Merck.com (Merck Manual online--medications)
• Bnf.org  (British National Formulary--medications)
• Pregnanttraveller.com

Another site that can be useful is from the Pollution Control Department (PCD) which graphs air quality in Chiang Mai:

http://www.pcd.go.th/AirQuality/Regional/Graph/QueryGraph.cfm?task=graphsite  choose Chiang Mai as the site under “graph by Particular site”

For a good site for tracking storms in the region  http://tsr.mssl.ucl.ac.uk/tracker/dynamic/main.html

For flood levels, check out http://www.hydro-1.net/

If you have a health-related question, send your enquiry to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and the Health Network volunteers will work to find an answer.

Recommendations in Bangkok

For doctors at Bumrungrad Hospital, you can schedule an appointment at their website (www.bumrungrad.com) or call for out patient appt. 02-667-1555

Chiropractors

Dr. Sankiat (US trained) practices at Holistic Health Systems  438/13 Ekami   (Sukhumvit 63)    (If you go north from the Ekami BTS), there is  a bridal shop on the right side between Ekamai  Soi 26 & 28.   Turn right into the lane, and the chiropractor is in a town house on the right side.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.thailandchiropractor.com  02 711 5102    081 27 312  The person recommending reports: “His approach to chiropractic is different than any I’ve experienced in 40 years and numerous locations.  Dr. Leoni employs several assistants.   I think they might be physiotherapists.   They were under his direction to do massage, ultrasound, stretching, heat or cold as needed.   As a result, the body is relaxed and prepared so that the actual adjustment is far more gentle than any other chiropractic treatment I’ve experienced.  The initial appointment is 1.5 hours, and subsequent appointments are 1 hour, so you can see that they really take the time to work with each patient.  Dr. Leoni also offers direction on exercise to correct problems.  The receipt that is issues is for ‘physio therapy services’.   Some insurance companies are more inclined to pay for physio rather than chiropractic.”_

Gyneocology

Dr. Mark Leoni (American) recommended for thorough gyne exams, at Bumrungrad Hospital’s Women’s Center M-F.  Good at scheduling all tests so that someone can fly down in the morning, and return the same evening.

Obstetrics

Dr. Sankiat (US trained) practices at Samitivej Hospital, good recommendations for VBAC success, Samitivej also has capacity to do water birth, Hospital also comes with kudos for good breastfeeding support (Dr. Buppha is a neonatal doctor with lactation certification, and Khun Meena is the lactation consultant._

Orthopedics

Dr. Panya Wongpatimachai Arthoplasty, Arthoscopic sugery , sports medicine and injury  Sees patients M-F and Saturday mornings at Bumrungrad.

Dr. Phinit Phisitkul (studied sports medicine in US) Arthoscopic Sugery, foot and ankle surgery, limb deformity correction.  Sees patients Tuesday, Fri.- Sun. at Bumrungrad Hospital

Dr. Wicharn Yingsakmongkol (US-trained and English is excellent)

Bangkok Nursing Home Spine Center—02-686-2700 and ask for the spine center, Has his own pain specialist as well.

 (Editor’s note—the following is not a recommendation, but just to inform what is available in Bangkok.)

Testing for ADHD, ADD, Austism, etc.

Mr. Ali Khaphoor Reed Institute ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  02-391-0107 Only English, 1 day of testing (reading writing, observation) and recommendations B35,000. www.reed-institute.com

Additional resources

Recommended practitioners:

**Kullapat Clinic ultrasonologist is Dr Wannee. She works part-time at Sripat too.

**Consultant cardiologist for electrical (heart rhythm problems)

Ruth Kam Heart and Arrythmia Clinic

Mouth Elizabeth Medical Center

3 Mouth Elizabeth #08-06  Singapore 228510

Tel 6333 6866   After office hours: 6535 8833

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Birthing classes—

Four expat nurses offer a series of child birth preparation classes for first time parents or a 2 hour refresher courses for others.  Classes are free of charge.  Contact Lori Rowe ( 053-839-343    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) for more information.  We also have a large collection of maternity clothes and books (and some baby things) for you to use--just let Lori know your needs.

Nursing home care

Dok Kaew Gardens is located in the McKean compound, with services ranging from post hospital recovery to hospice care, semi independent living to dementia care.   Aides are on call 24 hours a day. For those requiring physical or occupational therapy, McKean’s highly regarded rehabilitation room is a short wheelchair ride away. Dok Kaew has 25 rooms, all air conditioned and fully furnished.  Three meals a day are served, both Thai and “farang” food.  Contact Beth Roadarmel (English or Thai) at 053-124-430 or 053-124-263 ext.139.  E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.