What Thailand Hospitals Are REALLY Like
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Join me for a Hospital Tour in Bangkok and I'll give you the news on what's going on. I will give you an overview of the Bumrungrad Hospital, one of the more popular options for Medical Tourism in Thailand, providing world class healthcare at reasonable prices.
Yes there are much cheaper (and very good) options for visiting doctors in Bangkok and across Thailand, but this video introduces you to a premier option that does cost more but is still quite affordable.
Bumrungrad Hospital provides ease of use that is tough to match, offering you the ability to get world class health care with English speaking doctors and nurses. There's also Thai Food for lunch.
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Directly Link to Book the exact checkup I had: bit.ly/3Y34o3U
Bumrungrad Hospital: bhx.one/WveFCp
Expat Liaison Office: expatliaison@bumrungrad.com
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Here's the links, as promised:
Directly Link to Book the exact checkup I had: bit.ly/3Y34o3U
Bumrungrad Hospital: bhx.one/WveFCp
Expat Liaison Office: expatliaison@bumrungrad.com
Quick question! From one of your old videos you mentioned about the health insurance. Nomad(safety wing) with recently moving to Bangkok with my wife and 2 kids I went online straight away. Seems like a good insurance but it doesn’t cover heart/cancer/strokes. Can you recommend any other insurances for a family. Cheers Andy
Glad your ok too 👍
Thank You very much Criss
From the great white north, lol
Mario
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Did you get the quack sceens? If yes best to get a D Dimer test. Saw you in the MRT station once. I said hey RUclipsr. Forgot your name.
Thankfully
Last year, I underwent the same checkup at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, including a dermatologist visit. I didn't have any symptoms, but the dermatologist advised taking a biopsy from one mole. I did so, and it turned out to be skin cancer melanoma. Thankfully, it was in the first stage, and they promptly removed it, so I don't need any further treatment. The doctors in Russia failed to identify it. If I hadn't done this checkup, my chances of survival would have been slim, as melanoma is one of the most aggressive types of cancer. Great medicine in Thailand.
Russia medical system aint exactly top of the food chain. *welp* Good thing about Thailand all docs are UK or US board certified. Much more rigorous residency after graduation.
I hope your doctor scheduled you for semiannual return visits to closely examine all of your skin to make sure another melanoma does not occur. Apparently, if you have one your chances of getting another are increased. I had the same thing happen to me and was surprised at how much tissue they removed for a rather tiny spec on my back. I still go back once a year for a head to toe skin inspection by my dermatologist.
@@MrPatrickKelly Sure, I visit the doctor every six months. Recently, we removed a few moles because the biopsy revealed they were precancerous. Thankfully, I was smart enough to buy expat insurance with cancer coverage, and it covers all cancer treatments.
@@andrei200287 Great! Keep your guard up and it sounds like you know what you should do.
It’s hard to doctors as well. Are you sure it was really cancerous. Did you took others hospital doctors advice as well. I don’t believe advise of one hospital doctors. These five star corporate hospitals have targets, in last 20-30 years medical world have changed, guys please take care of yourself accordingly
Insurance companies and hospitals have unholy ties sometimes. Looking at fancy hospitals doesn’t always means world class moral practices as well
Wish you all the best
As a Thai who is now a medical staff in the US hospital. I can tell how lack of caring the western doctors can be due to because of HIPAA restrictions and the risk of EVERYTHING. Insurance premiums decides who lives and who cannot. It’s sad when I thought the US supposed to be the leader in this field as a first world country, but no matter how advanced the country is, it’s nothing worthy if they cannot even put that techs into use.
that's one of the reasons why many Americans are leaving the country.
I live in England, People abuse our system, They are trying to let America take over our NHS,
So true, doctor. All these USA hospitals keep advertizing all the hi-tech they have for various diagnosis and treatments but they do not mention you have to have top health insurance to be able to afford all those tests and treatments. I personally have been to Mexico and so have my neighbors for dental work because the oral surgeon there is super, caring and 1/4th the cost of USA.
Thank you for your testimony!
Check hospitals in Hungary.
Most of them are called as "factory of dead bodies" by people.
Walls are breaking and falling apart. 50+ years old equipment. 6+ months waiting lists.
I unfortunately had to go to the emergency room in Chiang Mai, Thailand two weeks ago. The experience amazes me. The medical staff are ever so friendly. They offered me an interpreter to make sure I understood everything. They even prepared the insurance documentory for me just in case. Luckily my injury was a minor one. I'm thankful to the hospital and the professional treatment they gave me.
I am Thai but I live in Germany now. I can now compare and say out loud that medical service is Thailand is one of the best (if you get it from private hospitals). Doctors are well-trained. Nurses are kind and sympathetic. The cost is much cheaper compared to what you get. Leading hospitals like the one in the clip invest in new technologies regulary as well.
I really miss how fast I can access to medical treatments. In Germany, it takes me weeks or months for any treatment. The saddest part is that I am paying here more than what I paid in Thailand for this lower quality..
Greece has perfect hospitals but private.Seems everywhere medical treatment is bad.Not all German docs are good,almost died from an appendix in Munich 😢😢😢
I'm from New Zealand and have been in 3x Thailand hospitals in my time. I have noticed Thailand hospitals are higher class, more staffed and service compared to my country and other western countries.
I agree with you about hospital in Thailand. Now I'm studying in Wellington. My Asian friends and I had the "difficult" time when we were sick in Welly. This made me think of the hospital in Thailand so much.
I'm so HAPPY Chris ,
This video really is what made me decide to retire in Thailand .
I'm 60 and in very good health for now , i do my best to take care of myself .
This is exactly the video that I needed to see for my final country choice .
Bumrungrad Hospital is as good and even better in many respects than anything I've seen in Canada and the USA
I'm from the Montréal area and will visit Thailand soon .
I'm thinking about Hua Hin as a base to travel to many of the places you showed me over the years from more than 400 videos
Hope to see you to thank you in person for helping me make a good decision for my future happiness
Mario
Hua Hin is an excellent choice for a retirement. Small enough to be comfortable and has all the shopping need of the Western need. I am a Thai and I am heading there in a few years for my retirement.
The Bangkok Hospital is there on the Main Street. And I myself is a practitioner in vibrational therapy (Rife frequency and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy). Currently have an office in Bangkok and will be moving my office down to Hua Hin.
Getting your feet in the sand and having a good swim in the morning at sunrise are exceptionally good feeling.
I am from Montreal too, and 60 years old like you, in Thailand since 2017. I went to BKK hospital in Bangkok, 5 stars service there too, very satisfied of their service. I do not miss Montreal at all, Thailand was the good choice for my retirement, you won't be disappointed. Bienvenue dans ce Beau pays.
@@DuneKraftwerk Merci beaucoup , i will move to Thailand as soon as I sell my 2 houses , land ,cars and everything else
that is cluttering my present life.
Less things = more life
No more tempête de neige.
Welcome to Thailand 🙏
@@mayblp6254
Thanks May bLp , i can't wait to travel to all the beautiful places to see in Thailand .
Bumrungrad has enormous significance for my family. I lived in Bangkok for 5 years from 2001 and it was our go-to medical centre. My wife fell pregnant during this time and gave birth to our twins there, now, almost 21 years later we are soon to return to Thailand for our first visit in many years, with our soon-to-be 21 year old twins tagging along. I can’t begin to explain the memories and emotions stirred up by this video, suffice to say that we are so excited to be heading back there. I share this guy’s love for Thailand and its people, and also hope for nothing but the best for this amazing country. Oh, and I also took the big medical check-up every year at Bumrungrad! That tread-mill is seriously scary…
Thailand warmly welcomes you and your family again after so many years. Your daughters are considered partly Thai as they were born on the Thai soil and raised in their early years here.
Thank you for the love and all the best wishes you have for Thailand. We are sending heaps of love and all the best wishes back to you and your family as well ❤🇹🇭
What was the cost of the health package
@@pwpw8822 thank you for your nice message - actually, we went to the hospital expecting one baby so it was a massive surprise for us to have twins (the best surprise ever). The first baby was a boy and brother to our two sons, then came our little girl. Their first 3 years were spent living in Thailand before I had to move with my job - all my Thai work colleagues loved it when my family came visiting my office. Wonderful memories and part of why Thailand will always be in our hearts.
@@randymontgomery4307 Per their website the (Comprehensive Program "Male") is $841.42 as of 8/21/2023.
The hospitals and medical care in the Philippines is Stone Age, went there and to wait hours before I saw a doctor, everything there is snails pace and still use paperwork, hospitals are in terrible condition, air conditioning doesn't work, I even saw a dog wandering through the hospital.
Did exactly the same check up last May, superb. I've had a Urinary track infection for about 5 years which my NHS doctors in England failed to identify. The hospital referred me to their urology department (seen in 20 minutes!) and 3 days later they had grown a culture and identified I had an e coli infection which if it remained untreated could have been quite serious. Been cured now for over a year.
WTF? Thats insane. Here in the US the quality of doctors has declined and they treat people like cattle. In and out as fast as possible.
How did they know you have had it 5 years?
@@dougdavis8986 they didn't, I told them. They did a thorough diagnosis
How can you have an E. coli infection in your urinary tract for so long unless you’ve been continuously going commando through the back door?
@@heythave I only go by what a qualified doctor told me. Are you qualified? What the hell has e coli got to do with homosexual sex anyway. I am not and you are sick for suggesting that. Go back to playing with yourself behind your keyboard and creating libelous sick comment.
My breast cancer was discovered here in 2001 although I had my treatment in DC, I owe to the nurses and doctors. I ❤️ Bumrungrad ❤
Hello,
please can we talk personally.
Thanks
My friend worked for the U.S. Dept. Of Defense schools in Japan. She would fly to Thailand and would get the comprehensive health check up there at Bumrungrad. She said it was fantastic. I also flew to Thailand when i was living on Guam to have a skin cancer removed at Bumrungrad. It was walking into a 5 star hotel! Most excellent hospital. Your the best, Chris!
I had the physical done there. “ Head to toe in a half a day”. They found the very beginning of bladder cancer. I brought the info back home and it was confirmed. Removal was done right away. No problems since. They very likely saved my life. I remember that the baht was about 45 to the US dollar, so at that time, the testing was about 300 bucks. I would recommend it to everyone
My US doctor was amazed at the amount of blood work they did. He said there were a number of blood tests that each would cost more than the whole physical if I had them done at home. I chose a 7 am appointment, was done and had lunch around 12 noon, then sat with the doctor to go over everything. Was out by 1:30
My dad just removed his bladder due to a cancer at Chulalongkorn hospital in Bangkok. It's public hospital. He paid est.$9,000 for a surgery and 2 weeks stayed in a hospital. I've no idea how much it'll cost in the US with an insurance.
I went to Bumrungrad last January for a cardiology check. The doctor was a Captain in the Thai navy. Among other checks they did a heart ultrasound and then compared it to an ultrasound made after I had been through a stress ECG. The doctor could observe this in his office. He came in with an image from the original ultrasound and showed me how both were identical. One of the things I find impressive is that they get immediate lab results for cholesterol, blood sugar etc.
Chris, one essential thing you need to do once a year, as a guy over 50, is get a urology exam to screen for prostate cancer.
I had cosmetic laser surgery work done at this hospital 3 years ago. It was my first trip to Thailand. From the check in to check out, it was an excellent experience. Very professional and efficient staff. Better and cheaper than any hospital I have ever visited in the US.
This hospital looks amazing. So modern. So clean. So efficient. Better than most hospitals in the U.S.! Will save this video. Thanks so much. 👍
Better than most? Lol.... Healthcare in the USA is a joke
@@perrykomick9478 I approve this message. It is, a joke.
Better then ANY hospital in the States!
The U.S. medical system, in my opinion, is now comparable to a 3rd World country. Services? What services?
@@gstellpflug well look who they employ. They hire the cheapest labor possible and now they are more concerned with what race people are.
I'm impressed. This type of comprehensive check up here in USA would take several days and visits to accomplish.
Or months since they are backed up for appointments..
I go to VA facilities. Superb!
It took several days in the US? This is interesting info.
Our company in Bangkok provides annual medical check-up to its employees free of charge. I always turned up at the private hospital around 7 am and completed the similar check-up before noon (for 15 years).
Bumrungrad Hospital has always been a topnotch hospital with the latest equipment. I've been there for exams years ago and was always impressed with the high level of professional services provided there. Making an appointment online made getting in quick and easy, and avoiding long lines. I saw a neurologist and had an MRI scan done faster and far cheaper than having it done in the US. As it turned out, I had to be in Thailand anyway.
I've also had a stress test done (in the US) at a heart center. Instead of a treadmill, I was given was a chemical stress test. As I understand, the stress tests are to simulate having a heart attack. It felt like having a full-grown elephant sit on my chest. I thought my heart was going to explode and was very glad when it was all over. The end result was that my heart was very strong and healthy.
The latest equipment is NOT what makes a hospital good; it is what the staff can do with it. You can give a bad cook the best ingredients but his/her meals will always be poor to mediocre. A good cook does not need top-quality ingredients to make a good meal.
@@nieuwegeljo5645 I agree. Having highly skilled staff is vitally important. However, based solely on my own personal experiences and research, the staff at Bumrungrad International Hospital are indeed highly qualified. The hospital and staff have top rated international accreditation. They are highly trained and skilled to use the equipment they have.
That's not to say there aren't other excellent hospitals in Bangkok or elsewhere in Thailand. There are. But in my opinion, I'd say Bum's reputation is pretty much at the top of the heap with regards to highly qualified professionals and the best possible equipment.
I have had that same Heath check almost every year from 2003 until 2020. Excellent facility. Also, I needed some records recently and their response was almost the same day. Incredible hospital. I have also used the Bangkok hospital system. Another great hospital.
Curious on what the cost was? Was it out of pocket or did you have some kind of insurance?
I go there also every year. I fully recommend this great hospital. My doctors are wonderful..
Retired expat from the US living jn Thailand five years.
Now livjng in Trang, near Krabi.
Recently had a physical here at Wattapat Hospital. Beautiful hospital.
First rate. Similar to your tests, maybe a couple less. No treadmill, not needed.
Cost a small fraction of yours.
Don't need Bangkok prices. Got a great checkup for a fraction of the cost here.
Plenty of good Healthcare options in Thailand.
you dont need to go to that hospital. It is very, very, expensive compared to other brilliant hospitals in Thailand. I go to Queen Siriraj in Bkk. They treat the Royal Family there, and is highly recommended by doctors. Having said that, you can get the full check up done at any government hospital, and they are absolutely fine. Bkk Hospital, Bumrungrad, great if you have the insurance or budget. For us mere mortals, loads of other places that are absolutely fine
Wow! Incredible care! So much better than in the U.S. You were treated with such respect. Glad that your results turned out overall very good.
You'll beat me on this: it took me 54 years to see a cardiologist 😂 Glad I did, as 3 years later, this September, I'll have a minor heart surgery, in order to avoid potential major heart issues in the future!
Doing this complete health check was sure a great decision you made, Chris!
Thailand has such top shelf healthcare. When we are there we are so comfortable and happy with the services of the hospitals and healthcare. Unfortunately we've had to go often when we are there (wife has some health issues) and it is always super. A major reason Thailand will one of the places we'll be spending significant time once retired in a few years.
I had surgery in a phuket hospital ( piac ) about 8 years ago qnd l could'nt fault a thing .. the doctors , nurses , admin were all attentive and first class ... everything was sqeaky clean ... the attention i recieved was so overwhelmingly professional it left me thinking we here in australia could learn alot ... l have no hesitation in recommending the hospital to anyone contemplating surgery ...
Love Bumrumgrad! I did this last Jan. funny I saw the same doc! She was so nice. I will be doing it again every year. so easy and 1/50th of the cost of the states if you could even get all of those test done.
I had a hip replacement in Chiang Mai last year and the quality of care and services I received were on par if not better than anything in the west. And the price was just on 9,000 AUD for everything. The surgeon was top class and have had no problems in recovery whatsoever. Good as gold now.
Hope your ticker turns out to be ok. Thankfully, we didn’t have to witness a prostate exam.
He went back twice for that one!
Current Health screen price is 29,600 baht (£665 $847) for the comprehensive screening package at Bumrungrad hospital.
The exact same package at Bangkok hospital is 17,800 baht ( £399/ $508).
Pays to shop around guys.
Great you recorded this. I did the same thing at Samitivej Hospital . I think they covered the same stuff, I added a skin test. They also did a dental check up. I hate to think what would of happened if I had not done this. They told me there was something wrong with my heart, and my bladder, I had no symptoms I felt fine. My cardiologist rushed me to the hospital for an emergency stint procedure, all three of my main arteries were block, the LAD (widow maker) was 99% blocked the other were 85 and 70
My Urologist found a tumor in my bladder, its cancer, small and low grade but if left alone it would penetrate my bladder wall and I would have to have my bladder removed. SO I would say this check up saved my life. The total cost with the skin exam was USD 700.00 do it. I plan on doing this every year.
My Favorite Hospital. I’ve stayed 2x for Operation in Bumrungrad Hospital. It is no. 1 for me. But NOT so Cheap. 🙏
Thanks for sharing this, Chris. I have a friend who was in that hospital for about 2 weeks very recently. He was very impressed with the care and service.
Hello Chris P., what a fantastic content and i`m glad you did it and are in good health ! 👍 it is important to make it every year once again, and in this hospital you feel so comfi ! In my travelling years to Thailand i had some experiences in Hospitals, it was always superb ! I am a Nurse (for children) and can give maximum points for this hosp. it is a "WoW" from me !✌
I needed to visit the hospital in Pattaya and was astounded by the efficiency and professionalism with which they operate. The NHS should take note.
I can assure you I will not work for Thai wages. And that is why healthcare is rightly expensive
Wow. I am very impressed. Let's move to the Thailand.
My experience of Thai hospitals is a mix.
Town government hospital not really interested in a farang the emergency room curtains had old dried blood on them and very “grumpy” attitude
Local village medical center was excellent, caring, helpful and informative
Bangkok hospital in Chiang Mai was fantastic and obviously a lot more expensive than the government hospitals
The essential thing you NEED is good medical insurance or deep pockets as without it you are basically stuffed
Good vlog and as usual informative
👍🏼
Went to Bumrungrad hospital in Bangkok yesterday for a cold and congestion. Walked in with no appointment and was in & out in about an hour. Doctor prescribed 4 meds - 5 days of antibiotics, antihistamine, cough suppressent & mucolytics. Cost 4,000 baht.
Did you get your Booosters as well - I heard they're really important 🥕🥕🥕🥕
A cold is a virus which antibiotics do not work for. Antibiotics should only be given for a bacterial infection. Unbelievable that they would give you antibiotics for a cold.
This is the most expensive hospital in Thailand, anyway service is excellent with competence staffs.
4000 baht is about $115 USD. A few years ago, I went to my hospital under my employer's insurance plan for an eye infection in the US. I paid a $50 co-pay before I could see a doctor. After I was seen by my doctor, I paid $15 for antibiotic eye drops, and about a week later, I received a bill for $150! Remember, this is my medical insurance plan through my employer. I pay a $100 premium through my salary deductions every month and my employer covers the difference. Since I didn't meet my deductible of $2K, I had to pay the full cost of the procedure! The insurance doesn't kick in until I spend out-of-pocket $2K per year! Do you think the health care system is broken in the US??? For the same eye infection treatment in Thailand, I probably would have paid $30 USD including the eye drops.
If your insurance covers it then, it's all right. If not, next time just ask for a prescription and only pay for a doctor fee/hospital charges. Normally, private hospitals in Thailand will charge 200%-400% over what sold in pharmacies outside.
Went to the hospital in Bangna and was absolutely impressed! Great care at a super price, better than I would have received in Toronto plus it included medication $100 in and out less than 1 hour. Wait times in TO are easily 4 hours and up.
Thanks Chris, welcome to old age. Get the colonoscopy. Almost everyone has polyps that can turn cancerous. Also, go to the cardiologist and get an echocardiogram. Last week out of nowhere I had Afib for 24 hours in Kuala Lumpur. Stayed in the hospital for 1 night. Nothing wrong with the heart. The echo Cardiogram confirmed it. So you never know when this stuff happens. Good luck on your health journey. Oh, get an Apple Watch. That is how I found that Afib had started.
Cardio will do a heart ultrasound. Check all 4 chambers in-depth. You can hear your heartbeat under various tests really loud. There are 3 tests you shud do - Gastrocopy, colonoscopy, and anaoscopy. From your throat down thru your anus. The entire tube. lol.
@@RedEye3The worst part of a colonoscopy is the prep (evacuation). You won't even get to 3 on a down from 10 count with the propyophol kicking in.
Hope everything works out. This Canadian does it every year and I always have the same doctor. Outstanding programme and well worth the expense.
I underwent a similar checkup at Bangkok Hospital! Excellent service as well. Can't speak highly enough for the private hospital in Thailand. Dental is great as well!
15 years ago I used to go there. I go to Vibraham now in Bangkok. I decided I needed to spend a lot of dough where I didn't need to. Bumrangrad is very expensive. Vibraham is ok.
Take care of yourself Chris!
Great video. Great hospital. My wife and I lived near there for a month while she was getting treatment there. She could go in almost any day if she was having a problem. No long waits. No months long agony to see a specialist like here in the US. The price very affordable and even staying near the hospital for a month was affordable. I highly recommend Bumrungrad.
You had several negative slopes on your ECG (Negative T-waves in III, V1,AVR) which can indicate that there has been a damage to your heart. Thats why she wants you to see a cardiologist. The negative T slopes were not deep which is good but still negative. No ST elevation or depression, no Q waves which is good.
Is that a notched P wave at 11:20?
I think the medical tourism industry isn't covered enough. Thanks for this.
I did this in April 2023 at Bangkok Hospital - diagnosed with fatty liver and 'abnormal' ECG. this was a wake up call to give up alcohol, sugar, and start intermittent fasting. Now i feel and look like i'm in my 20's (i'm 44) - ECG was a bit of a crock, i got a follow up Echocardiogram in my own country NZ and there was 'mild' thickening of the heart wall as opposed to LVH which was diagnosed in Bangkok. The fatty liver that was real though so out goes all the junk food.
Also, watch out for the acceptable ranges they tend to be a bit too high, especially liver, uric acid and a few others. just because you're in the acceptable range doesn't mean you're in the clear.
Keep up the intermittent fasting 👍
Should you go for a third opinion on ECG result? I mean it's an image from ultrasound and each doctor may read the image differently. I used to alternate my annual medical check-up between Bangkok Hospital and Phayathai Hospital. Every time I had my abdominal ultrasound, a doctor at Bangkok Hospital would tell me I had a cyst in my kidney, but when I did it at Phayathai Hosital they said I didn;t. It was like this for 5-6 years. I later didn't do the checkup for 4-5 years. I just start doing again for the past 2 years both at Bangkok Hospital. They didn't detect anything this time. So, either the cyst was gone or one of the doctors just wrongly read the image.
I concur, intermittent fasting does wonders for the body! 👍🏽
Thank you so much for sharing! This looks amazing. I work remote in the US and am seriously considering working a month in Bangkok this November. If I go, I'm definitely making an appointment.
I went there with Bupa insurance for a medical to go offshore. Ended up a day of full exams, had an echography of my ball sack as they believed I had testicular cancer all of a sudden, left with a bill of 80K THB. They saw me coming with private insurance... Now I go to lesser known hospitals and normally I received great service.
I was very happy to see that the hospital has not changed. The wife and I had our lasik surgery, I had gold crowns, and we had several other things including the physicals done in the late 1990s. You are a brave man to let us see your physical. Larry Wharff, San Antonio Texas
The service level at Thai hospitals is top notch. And the pricing us quite affordable too. Very well done, 🇹🇭!
After years of back pain I flew to thailand to pay for an advanced spinal MRIs, consults and blood work at Bumengrad. You get results immediately because you’re paying cash, and they offer medications likely you won’t get from a Thai hospital as well.
how are the costs for all that? ….dying to know. how much just for a basic checkup
It's great to see how they do the cardiac exams there compared to my cardiologist office. I am older and had these tests once a year since 2008. I am 67 now. I enjoy your channel and learn much and enjoy your humor. I wish can take my Medicare benefits there.
@RetiredWorkingForYou - I got a message, but not sure if from you or a scammer
คุณหมอน่ารักมาก พูดอังกฤษแต่ยังต่อท้ายด้วยนะคะ ❤
This is one of the best hospitals in the world. You went to a five-star hospital. Congrats to you, Chris!!
I’ve heard that this hospital is one of the best in the world!
Smart move Chris. Bumrungrad is a global first rate medical operation and once you have an ID Card, it's easy to return if you need care.
Private hospitals in Thailand always tell you that you need to see another tests or specialist, that happened to me and I had to go back to America to find out if I was exactly being charged for a test I did not need, and when I returned to America my doctor said there is nothing's wrong with you, that's the difference between free healthcare or paid Healthcare.😅😅
You're right on what you say, and for a side note, if you refuse to take those tests your insurance won't pay you because they will claim that it's a pre-existing condition.😮😮
as they say it Thailand, Same same , just different. They all do that everywhere, and when you don't have to pay out, they may say no test needed, when it is , but they don't want to pay either. Stay healthy and go for broken bones, whenever possible. It's just Business, that's all, nothing personal. 😊
This is awkward. I'm living in Thailand, and my wife literally told me we should do a health checkup for me and get some health insurance lol.... Chris, you're putting me in a difficult spot !
A little question about insurance : did you find an insurance that cover this check-up ? I would be very happy to have your regress
Your experience here is far, far beyond night and day to what's happening now in the USA. I recently had my 5th colonoscopy due to my being high risk for colon cancer (my Grandmother died of it). Even though I'm high risk, I had to wait 7 months for the procedure. Even worse, it took almost 4 months for my 'follow-up' visit, in which I found out I now have diverticulosis, as well as the fact that the polyp they removed was an adenoma (I was told I was 'lucky' because it most certainly would have grown into a cancerous tumor). So yeah,, get that colonoscopy, it's no big deal. I guess the only real question for most of us is, how much did it cost you?
Hi Chris, I did the comprehensive exam at Bumrungrad Hospital nearly 10 years ago when I was 45. Excellent service at a reasonable price and this is coming from an internal medicine physician, I recommend it to my friends too. Curious what they saw on your EKG to refer you to a cardiologist, nothing too bad I hope. Wish you the best.
Hello,
please can we talk personally.
Thanks
I'm impressed with Thailand medical services. I get checked annually in California and have had everything you've had but it's done at different places. I like Thailand's way better. Should cost about 600? You left that out. I have great coverage here but will get extra coverage when I'm living in Thailand. Double coverage 👍
I had an emergency situation in 2009 and I was surprised how inexpensive it was.
Bumrungrad is the most expensive hospital in Thailand. It was acquired by Arabs years ago and they renovated the hospital and made price adjustments to target westerners. You are basically paying low-end USA prices. Their surgeries cost more than top USA university hospitals. Even this comprehensive test should be no more than $1-200 more in the west. And forget Samitejiv as well, they are the second most expensive. If you came to Thailand just to get lower cost treatments, I suggest Bangkok Hospital.
I just shared this video with my personal FB account for all of my friends and family back home. It will interesting to see what they think. My wife and I just did those comprehensive packages last March, when we snapped a photo of you at Cloud 9. We both were really impressed. Thanks for showing the process. I guess I could have shown it too but I ain't no professional like the esteemed Chris Parker. 🙂 Thanks for your previous Dentist video too because we will be going there next week upon you recommendation.
Better service and seems more thorough than an American hospital. And the food! Unheard of here in america - you get a rock hard muffin if you're lucky!
Ya if lucky for sure especially after you spent $50 on that muffin!
Yea good luck getting a full physical that thorough in Canada. Another reason to sadly have to leave the country I was born in.
@@DeusExMachina50 This is true.
After 15 months of my radical prostatectomy surgery in Florida we went back to Bumrungrad since the pandemic had terrible bladder leakage from the surgery low libido no energy did a physical as I use to got referred to the men’s health clinic at Vitalife did three weeks of treatment on the Telsa chair approved in EU but not USA been totally dry saw my surgeon a month later gave him the results of my Thai doctor who started me on HRP USA doctor continued the treatment worth the trip and the money to feel good again been going to Bumrungrad for 20 years
Bumrungrad is great! I have been getting check up there for about 15 years. I have also had two surgeries there. Great place!
I usually do a similar thing in India (which is also pretty well known for Medical Tourism). This hospital truly looks amazing and I will try is perhaps some time in the future. I wish they had such checkup packages for a reasonable price here in the United States, it would really improve healthcare outcomes.
If anyone is wondering this checkup cost 29,660 Baht or $856 USD. A few years ago, I went to my hospital under my employer's insurance plan for an eye infection in the US. I paid a $50 co-pay before I could see a doctor. After I was seen by my doctor, I paid $15 for antibiotic eye drops, and about a week later, I received a bill for $150! Remember, this is my medical insurance plan through my employer. I pay a $100 premium through my salary deductions every month and my employer covers the difference. Since I didn't meet my deductible of $2K, I had to pay the full cost of the procedure! The insurance doesn't kick in until I spend out-of-pocket $2K per year! For example, if I break my arm and it cost $8K to fix it, I have to cover the first $2K before the insurance will pay for the remaining $6K! Do you think the health care system is broken in the US??? For the same eye infection treatment in Thailand, I probably would have paid $30 USD including the eye drops.
Thanks for giving the cost.. I don't know why chris wouldn't say
@@robertpilling3863 Perhaps, the hospital wasn't paying for the sponsorship so why bother.
@@robertpilling3863 he said to click the link in the description to see the price.
Reasons why US Healthcare is a MESS: 1) High Labor costs. Just think how much the people at this hospital make per day. 2) Litigation Costs. Just think how lawyers and medical practice lawsuits are filed. Does anyone think a foreigner can file a medical practice lawsuit in Thailand? The US heath care system never change. Only way would be to eliminated 50% of lawyers int the US.
@@robertpilling3863$_$ referral $, just Business, I guess. 😮 But also, final costs are unknown depending on insurance etc
Too many variables except for the basic cash price without insurance, which is also constantly changing upwards.
Hey Chris, thank you for doing this videos for us. I recently had an annual physical with same results. Never change your life style. Only adjust. Take care yourself.
I used to live about half a mile away from there and have been there at least 100 times. Amazing place! I've been to many different types of doctors and they are all top notch. The food center has excellent food, too. I always buy a lot of take away food and stock up my fridge when I go. It's BUM-RUNG-RAAD by the way. (not GRAD at the end).
Excellent video the medical side of Thailand should be covered more I have always have had positive experiences.
Just stayed at a resort next to that hospital this week. Certainly a busy place. Meet a Canadian man at our resort going in tomorrow for a hip replacement at that hospital. Looks impressive. That’s for sharing Chris.
1:01: The hospital is known as the Cadillac of hospitals in Thailand.
1:53: The speaker made an appointment online and there is an expat liaison center for direct service.
2:43: The speaker had to fast for 12 hours and underwent various tests including blood samples, EKG, and more.
4:59: The speaker's blood pressure was high and they are nervous about the upcoming procedure.
5:25: The speaker is impressed with the service and friendly staff at the facility.
6:43: The speaker is about to undergo a series of medical tests including an ultrasound and EKG.
10:42: The speaker's heart rate stays below 100 BPM for the first 6 minutes.
11:12: The speaker reaches an average heart rate of 100 BPM after 11 minutes.
12:08: The speaker receives good health news and plans to eat healthier.
Recap by Tammy AI
Great Message Chris, you also might add DON'T SMOKE!!! The old ticker hates it.
I want to really thank you for your content. I have been watching for years and your content really demystify so many worries for me! This video alone calms my worries so much! Thank you.
Quite a good exam and price at only $865 for this exam. I'm not sure I've seen this extensive of an offering in the US anywhere. It certainly would not cost this good. It's cheaper to fly to Thailand and get this exam than to do all of this in the US without heath insurance. Thanks for sharing.
well my insurance in USA covers me for a doctor's preventative health check every year, and they do all that same bloodwork. Cost for me is $25 per visit. Now they don't do the x-rays or ultrasounds or running stress test unless you mention an issue and then they send you to a specialist, which I have done for prostrate, cervical discs, lumbar discs, shortness of breath working out at gym etc....cost was just $40 a visit. The downside of seeing these specialists though is that they are usually booked up so you might have to wait weeks or even more to get a slot. But I think it's great he could do most of that in a few hours and that was a good price with no insurance.
Great video, I have been there a couple of times myself for family members and the service and treatment provided was brilliant. I am surprised after saying you need to change your shirt so you will be able to run faster they haven't asked you back for a psych evaluation 😂 maybe next time ?
Great informative video 👍😎
Chris bamurangrad is a great hospital but with your Heath Ledger Joker voice narration it just makes it even better better to watch.
Thai hospitals are amazing !
Been to Bumrungrad Hospital many times and I have to say its exceptional in every way. Great video!
Personal experience.
I was not in BKK as a medical tourist. I had a genuine illness. I went to the hospital (I dont remember which one) and had the best service and attention. I would feel very safe if it happened again.
Did this 2 months ago up here in Chiang Mai where I live.. 10 days later I was operated on and they performed a quintuple by-pass on me.. They were amazed that I hadn't already had a heart attack or stroke.. Am working every day now at recovery and coming along nicely with the new plumbing in place..
Get the test done.. It may save your life as I am sure it just did mine. Hopefully your test will not turn out like mine did as a heart bypass hurts more than one would like to have happen for a few weeks, but all good that ends well. I don't look when they are drawing blood either..😂😂
Hope you are recovering soon, it is so scary for heart surgery.
Glad you're better mate, curious what age are you?
$900 is not inexpensive, but the service seems great.
Wonderful content, mate! The price is less than half a year of Medicare Part B premiums in the USA. Just the premiums!
Wow, Looks like they gave you a very comprehensive check up Chris. I go to Bangkok Hospital every year for my check up. They do a good job also.
Great Info I always wanted to see that place. I go to Bangkok hospital for both dental and everything else. There is a Bangkok hospital in most cities all I have been to. Now you know why the west seems third world and Bangkok has it all, first, second, third and, emerging markets. Say thank you to the Muslims in Canada!
Firstly, your friend John is a good friend and he may just have saved your life. Most people around their 50s will get their first experience in a hospital due to a serious medical condition that in many cases could have been avoided, or at least detected early, by preventative checks like these. This is a brilliant report and superb health care set up there. I'm amazed they allowed you to film it.
From my own experience, I would recommend you take that medical advice to get a colonocopy done - or at the very least a stool sample test to check for colon cancer.
ECG results, again from my own experience, are worth having looked into by a cardiologist. They may or may not put you on medication, hopefully it might just be some lifestyle changes they'll recommend to you. Mine told me to cut out salt and exercise more regularly, lose a bit of weight and in my case some medication too. I'm 64 now, so I need to take care of myself better - nobody else can do it for me!
I have abnormal EKG as well. I feel perfectly normal with no symptoms. No worries. Your fine 👍
Good for you Chris. I also was advised that I had an abnormal resting ECG or EKG. Went to a cardiologist and did nuclear stress test, but nothing showed up as anything to be concerned about. I had to repeat the process 5 years later for an International work assignment medical exam, same result. So hopefully your experience will be the same, nothing to worry aboot ; )
Nothing like charging for more tests to keep the bosses happy. Just in case. Then bring in the super specialist, for your Xtra safety, and, $_. But they sure are nice in Thailand. 😊
I lived in Bangkok for a little over three years recently. Retired. Originally from the states. I had some medical issues during my stay. I also have ongoing medical issues which are treated by medications.
The majority of the time I went to Bumrungard Hospital. I saw my primary doctor there and necessary specialists. I didn’t use any of the packages since my health insurance paid for it. I did have to have surgery there to have a kidney stone removed.
Bumrungard is an excellent hospital. Earlier during my stay I went to Samitivej a handful of time
It’s just like everywhere else. Some doctors are better than others. During my stay I changed doctors a handful of times. But the majority are excellent. So are the staff.
โรงพยาบาลนี้ดีมากๆค่ะ ดีทุกแผนกเลย การบริการเยี่ยม คุณหมอก็ใจดี ค่ะ(รอดตายหลายครั้งแล้วเพราะ ร.พ.นี้)
They charge a lot, sliding scale based on your passport. No joke
BNH in Bangkok is 5 star and wonderful also!
Wow it's good to know they have good communication skills and hospitality in that hospital. Very good for emergency instances for tourists.
That was a great video in the sense that they so kindly allowed you to video.
Some Bangkok hospitals are just amazing and beautiful and *expensive*😢
I've been to 4 Bangkok hospitals that i remember.
My favourite is the cheap acupuncture wing in Hua Chiew Chinese hospital in Bobae. Been so many times and they really helped me.
Also got my check ups done at one of the most expensive Samitivej Srinakarin.
Like you I was so happy to get to the canteen and took many photos of my yummy fruits and salad.
But when they handed me the bill i paid then took the elevator to the prayer room to recover the shock of how much i paid 😂
I stayed near Bumrangrad more recently but didn't enter because i couldn't afford to.
It's really beautiful in your video.
Good to hear your health is mostly great 👍
Thanks for sharing and thanks to the hospital and staff for the hospitality.
I have been a patient at the Bumrungrad hospital for 20 years. I have had 3 operations and it was always a very professional and successful experience. I do not however recommend the heart stress tests. These IMO are designed to give you a heart attack, and to therefore create an issue where there was none. Imagine taking your car and driving it as fast as possible, for a sustained period, when it is designed for only small bursts of speed. The great thing about the Bumrungrad Hospital is that you can be treated for any condition virtually immediately. Of course it helps if you have full health insurance or a big bank balance.