Good hospital in Bangkok for back op'

[Mickmac]

My mate in Australia needs to have an operation on his back (L5-S1) and is thinking about having it done in Thailand, for a number of reasons. Can anyone recommend a good hospital in Bangkok that does back operations ? I contacted the Bumrungrad Hospital over a week ago but they have not replied yet, (how unusual)
Does not have to be Bangkok, anywhere in Thailand will do.
Thanks,

[Aussie Tigger]

Why would he not have it done in OZ?
I am guessing he is on a wait list with only basic Medicare cover?

[Mickmac]

He has been told he could have to wait 5 years and if he wants it done sooner the cost is way out of his league.

[Loy Toy]

Bangkok Nursing Home in Soi Convent is one of the best for these type of things.

[baldrick]

while on this topic

what are the recommended dentists in the central bangkok area ?

[crocodilexp]

while on this topic

what are the recommended dentists in the central bangkok area ?

The way most small dental clinics work here is that dentists/specialists don't work for a single place, but have a rotating schedule and visit several places. Therefore, recommending a clinic not so useful, quality depends on the dentist on duty.

There are several dental clinics in Siam Square area (e.g. along Phaya Thai rd across from MBK). I had some work done in 2 of those, good English, clean place & thorough work (held up for 3 years so far), good English spoken. Neither particularly expensive nor cheap.

[VocalNeal]

Might be worth a call to Bangkok Christian. It depends on the surgeon.

I didn't have back surgery but...

If HE is paying it is worth a day trip to Chula Teaching Hospital for an exam. If they can do it the surgeons likely work at Bumrumgrad or BNH also. So same expertise, cheaper care.

[DJ Pat]

Try Siriraj Hospital, across the river, Professor Montri personally realigned my nose for a mere 15,000Baht in 2003.

[Lostandfound]

I hear good things about Thai hospitals like BNH and Bumrungrad, but also some less flattering stories. I guess the deal with medical care in Thailand is when it goes well you save $$$ and get nice foot massages and scores of smiling, pretty nurses. When it goes wrong you are on your own.

Personally for a major op I'd find the money for an operation in a good private hospital back home even if it meant moving to a smaller house to pay for it.

Hootad Binky has an interesting thread on TD about that somewhere.

[Mickmac]

Thanks for the feedback, have contacted some of the hospitals mentioned above and now waiting to hear back from them.

[billy the kid]

When it goes wrong you are on your own.

yes that will be in the small print.