Doctors in Chiang Mai

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I put the following list together back in 2012 whilst I was on that other site and I have kept it up to date since then. I'd like to keep it active and alive in some shape or form so I'm going to plonk it here for now and I'll do my best to update it as I find new data, contributions from forum members will of course be most welcome (please PM them to me and I'll update the master list). There's some pretty talented doctors in Chiang Mai and when I've found them I've added them to the list which has served many people well - if ever you find yourself in need of a specialist it's worth looking to see if there's one that fits on the list. FWIW the list below has found its way around the web and now appears on a variety of sites hence it's been useful work for the expat community here.

ALLERGIES & IMMUNOLOGY - (allergic conditions).
None identified yet

ANESTHESIOLOGY - (chronic pain syndromes)
Dr Srirath Chaiyaphruk – (is also a specialist in acupuncture)
Rajavej Hospital, Hospital, 053-801999

CARDIOLOGY (Heart)
Dr Patarapong
Chiang Mai RAM Hospital
053 920300

Dr Tanawat Benjanuwatthra
Rajavej Hospital, and Sriphat 053-801999

CARDIAC SURGEONS
Dr Surin & Dr Weerachai
Sriphat Hospital
053 5394 6900/1

CHIROPRACTOR
Dr Philip Parry BSc Chiro (Hons), MSc Chiro
(Paeds), FCC
Chiropractor (UK & Thai registered)
Tel: 080-8069966
Rajavej Hospital, Hospital CM, check with Rajavej for days/hours which change
Or email for info: drphilipparry@gmail.com.

DENTISTRY (All Aspects)
Dr Varaporn
Chiang Mai RAM Hospital
053 920300

Dr.Chanika Sasomsin,
Prof. Korakot Boripantakul, Dr. Marisa Sukapatte
Grace Dental Care Clinic
45 Soi 11 Nimmanhemin Rd.
053 894 568/69

Dr Apaporn Limpastan
Rajavej Hospital, 053-801999
Dr Chatchai Charoensri
Rajavej Hospital, 053-801999

DERMATOLOGY (Skin)
Prof Dr. Siri Chiewchanvit
119 Moonmuang Road, A Muang,
Chiang Mai 50200. Tel: 053 357085
Also at Suan Dok.

Dr Ekarach Amornrungsun
Rajavej Hospital, 053-801999

CHATBONGKOCH KHEMACHEEWAKUL,M.D
Chiang Mai Ram Hospital

VACHIRAPORN SUJARITWANICHPONG, M.D.
Recommended by several members
Chiang Mai Ram Hospital

ENDOCRINOLOGY (Thyroid)
Dr Ampica
Sriphat Hospital
053 5394 6900/1

EENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Dr Chalermpong Ariyadej
Chiang Mai RAM Hospital
053 920300

Dr Banjong Pusapanich
Chiang Mai RAM Hospital
053 920300

GASTROINTESTINAL
Jaruwat Yossombat
Chiang Mai RAM Hospital
053 920300

Prof. Dr. Kannika Phornphutkul
Rajavej, Hospital
053 801999
(is also a specialist in liver cancer)

Dr Jeerasak Intarukka
Rajavej Hospital,
053 801999

Dr Piset Pisetpongsa
Sriphat Hospital
053 5394 6900/1

GENERAL PRACTISE
Dr Morgan
HCMC Clinic,
Hang Dong Road.
(almost opposite Tesco)
Monday-Friday 08.30-19.30 Hrs
Saturday 8.30 - 13.00 Hrs
053 804405
www.healthcaremedicalclinic.com/

Dr. Tawachai
Loi Kroh Clinic,
62/2 Loi Kroh Road
opposite Wat Loi Kroh
Mon - Fri, 8am - 1pm, 4:30 - 8:30pm / Sat 8am - 1pm / Sun 4:30 - 8:30pm.
053 271571

Dr Teerapat
Chiang Mai RAM II ( Thepanya hospital)
(0)53 85 29 90

CM Mediclinic
155/28 Moo 2,
Jed Yod-Yu Yen Soi 10,
T Changphueak,
A Mueang,
Chiang Mai,
50300.
Telephone: 0805 362362
Website: www.cmmediclinic.com

GENERAL SURGERY
Ass Prof Sandhu Trichak
Sriphat Hospital and at Chiang Mai RAM
053 5394 6900/1

Dr. Ekacai Paiboonworachat
Chiang Mai RAM Hospital
053 920300

Dr Khomsan Prachongtat
Rajavej Hospital,
053 801999

Dr Wunchat Pangkreung
Rajavej Hospital,
053 801999

Dr Vinisch Seemakajorn
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

HEAD & NECK SURGERY
Dr Mark Thong (UK trained/educated)
National University Hosp. (Singapore)
(posted here because it's a difficult specialist skill to find)
+65 6772 2002

INTERNAL MEDICINE
Dr Sharin (consultant to RAM)
Savitri-Sharin Clinic
near DK books.
95/2 Kochasarn Road
Hours Daily 9:00AM – 12:00PM and 5:00PM - 8:00PM
53-27-5330

Dr Piyachat Wongyai
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

Dr Jit Jiraratsatit (speaks German also)
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

Dr Phat Jantanopsiri
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

NEPHROLOGIST - kidney diseases.
Dr Wirachat Lertnithiku
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

NEUROLOGY (Brain & C-spine)
Dr Surat Tanprawate, Sriphat
Sriphat Hospital
053 5394 6900/1

Dr Nantawat Lerkittipat
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

OB/GYN (Female Reproductive)
Dr Warachon,
Sriphat Hospital
053 5394 6900/1

Dr Sompong Trungtawatchai
CM Bangkok Hospital
053 5394 6900/1

Dr Suri Simaraks (female)
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

Dr Mungkorn Sawat
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

ONCOLOGY/HEMATOLOGY (Cancer)
Dr. Rattiya Cheewakriangkrai
M.D. Medical Oncologist / Hematologist
Chiang Mai RAM Hospital
053 920300
Dr. Rak Tananuvat, M.D.
Surgery at RAM, teaches at CMU.
Own Clinic:
81 Thannon Chang Phueak
053-213-003
Monday-Friday 5:30PM-8PM
Saturday 9AM-12PM

OPTOMETRY (vision care, frames and lenses)
Vision Center
Rajvitthi Rd. (near to the UN Irish Pub)
(not strictly in the medical arena but very highly rated for all aspects of eye exams and sensible costs of glasses and lenses)

OPHTHALMOLOGY (diseases of the eye and eye tests)
Dr Rungkiat Changwaiwit
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

Dr Wichai Pinthasawad
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

Professor Dr Songsanguan Ausayakhon (MBA Johns Hopkin)
(Specialist in cataract surgery)
Private Clinic on Sridonchair Rd 053449230
And at Sriphat Hospital

Dr Rachada and Dr. Paradee
Chiang Mai RAM Hospital
053 920300

Choeng Jirawison, M.D (Opthalmic Surgeon, UC graduate)
Nakhornping Hospital (?)
Private clinic is at 253/1 Thannon Chang Phueak,
053-215224

ORTHOPAEDIC (Bones/Joints)
Dr Sudhee Sudasna
Now semi-retired but sees existing patients at RAM one day a week.
053 920300

Dr Paiboon
Chiang Mai RAM Hospital
053 920300

Dr Chanakarn Phornphutkul (sports medicine)
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999 and 053 204545
(Orthodpedic clinic opposite the hospital on the other side of the river)

Dr Preecha Chalidapong (Hand and wrist surgeon)
Chiang Mai RAM Hospital
053 920300

Dr. Tanewat Vaseenon Foot & Ankle Surgery (Orthopedic Trauma)
110 Intavaroros Rd, Sriphum Muang (Clinic)
Chiang Mai 50200
1730-2000 Mon-Thu 0900-1200 Saturday
Tel: 053 945 544
Mob: 080 8505087
Available at Sriphat & CM RAM also

Assistant Professor Dr Torphong Bunmaprasert
Orthopeadics and Spine Surgery
Chiang Mai RAM hospital on Saturday 053 920300
Own clinic opposite Robinsons airport, on Hang Dong road, after 5pm
053 284 535

PODIATRIST
Awaiting forum input

PEDIATRICS (Babies/Children)
Dr. Savitri
Savitri-Sharin Clinic
near DK books.
95/2 Kochasarn Road
Hours Daily 9:00AM – 12:00PM and 5:00PM - 8:00PM
053-27-5330

Dr Charlie Phornphutkul
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999 (Note: is also the hospital Administrator)

PHYSIOTHERAPY
Khun Took (and others)
Rajavej Hospital,
053 204545

PSYCHIATRY / PSYCHOLOGY
There is a specialist government run psychiatric hospital in Chiang Mai, located on the South side of the moat, details are here:
www.suanprung.go.th/eng/suanprung.php

Sombat Tapanya, PhD. Clinical Psychology - English speaker and studied US/Canada
155 Soi 6, Moo 10
Ban Suan Luang
Tambon Ban Wan
Hang Dong, Chiang Mai 50230
081 531 9336

PLASTIC SURGEONS
Somboon Chaisrisawadisuk B.Sc. MD. FRCST
Dept of Plastic Surgery, Chiang Mai University
Clinic: 108 Samlan Road, Chiang Mai Gate
A. Muang, Chiang Mai
(It's the second shop house on left as you enter Samlan from CM Gate)
Hours: 1700 - 1900 Mon - Fri and 0900 - 1200 Saturday
Tel: 053 894057

PULMONARY (Lungs)
Awaiting forum input

RADIATION ONCOLOGY - diagnoses and treats disorders with the use of diagnostic imaging, including X-rays, sound waves, radioactive substances, and magnetic fields.
This is undertaken only at Sriphat and Mahraj Hospitals, awaiting specifics

RADIOLOGY
Dr Apaporn Limpatan
Rajavej 053 801999

RHEUMATOLOGIST - stiff muscles and pain in joints and associated structures
Awaiting forum input

UROLOGY (Urinary/Reproductive)
Dr Pruk Kithirathrakan
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

Dr Jamroon Wattanasakult
Rajavej Hospital, 053 801999

Dr. Bunnakit
Sriphat, his own private clinic and occasionally at RAM
053 5394 6900/1

Sriphat is the private wing of the 2,300 bed Maharaj Nakorn Hospital - also known as Suan Dok (Suan Dork) Hospital, a large tertiary government teaching hospital affiliated with Chiang Mai University (CMU). All medical specialties are represented and the hospital is fully equipped to a high standard, including an excellent trauma centre. At Sriphat (also known the “Special Medical Services Center”) it is possible to see many of the most senior physicians affiliated with the CMU Medical School in a private capacity. No other hospital in the area offers the same range of expertise, and it is quite affordable. All of the doctors speak English to a decent standard or better and most of the administrative and nursing staff do also, but to varying degrees. There is also an efficient queuing system in place whereby a new patient can see a medical specialist within very short time scales and subsequent visits rarely involve more than a two hour wait. In this as in many government hospitals, the quality of care is much higher than the hospital’s general appearance and lack of amenities might suggest. Finally, this hospital has extensive 24 hour Accident and Emergency facilities, including an air ambulance.

Ramkamheng (“Ram”) Hospital is a private for-profit institution which is slightly more convenient in terms of language and waiting time, but also more expensive and offering a more limited range of medical specialties. In some cases physicians at CMU also have hours at RAM.

The recently opened Bangkok Hospital is a part of the well-known hospital chain and is located on the Lamphun/Chiang Mai highway, in Chiang Mai. Members have posted various reports of their experiences there, all of which have been very positive.

Rajavej Hospital, Hospital is a private 150 bed for profit hospital that specializes in Orthopedic and Gastrointestinal issues, it is priced between Sriphat and RAM and is staffed and equipped to cover most medical conditions. Rajavej Hospital, has a useful customer liaison function that provides translation and communication between Thai and English and Japanese, however, most doctors there speak English to a good standard.
Another well-known private hospital in the Chiang Mai area catering to the expatriate community is McCormick Hospital. Although private, it is non-profit, with rates that are similar to Rajavej Hospital,.

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Hope you haven't visited all of them cm !
Quite a list you have put together there, a lot of work has gone into that.

Don't know what the McCormick is like now, probably has not changed that much, was very good when our son was born there in 2013. We were very happy with the doctors, staff, service etc.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Likes:	Doctors in Chiang Mai Jul 15, 2017 7:58:30 GMT 7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2017 7:58:30 GMT 7 Very comprehensive list you have got there, well done! I remember my mum visiting Samui once and she knew the doctor there who owns Koh Samui airport. Apparently he's excellent. An expert at cranio facial and world renowned at the art.

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Jul 14, 2017 19:04:50 GMT 7 @micksaraphee said:

Hope you haven't visited all of them cm !
Quite a list you have put together there, a lot of work has gone into that.

Don't know what the McCormick is like now, probably has not changed that much, was very good when our son was born there in 2013. We were very happy with the doctors, staff, service etc.

McC. is a good hospital, it's one of the cheapest around for blood tests and you don't need a doctors referral or consultation, just walk in and tell them what you need and an hour later it's all finished. I also like the feel of the place, the buildings are a bit dated but it actually feels like a place that cares for sick people rather than one that is a business, if that makes sense - there seem to be more English speakers at McC also, maybe it's the Christian side of things where people listen to church services in English, dunno. But I do know that the lady who plays Beethoven on the baby grand in the lobby for a couple of hours each lunch time is red hot on the ivories, nice lady too.

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Jul 15, 2017 7:58:30 GMT 7 @hippity said:

Very comprehensive list you have got there, well done!

I remember my mum visiting Samui once and she knew the doctor there who owns Koh Samui airport. Apparently he's excellent. An expert at cranio facial and world renowned at the art.

Many thanks hippity. To be clear, I started the list, managed it and stayed with it, actively sourcing names on a regular basis and keeping it up to date. But it was the collective expat presence in CM who also contributed to the list very strongly hence the credit for it is shared across many people.

Just for reference and so that your mum doesn't become too trusting of said doctor: Bangkok Airways built Koh Samui airport in 1989 and continues to own it. Thai Airways weren't allowed to use it until 2008 and must pay landing fees to Bangkok Airways for the privilege, which is why Thai Airways tickets to and from are so expensive. www.samuiairportonline.com/

Speaking of quacks, no I don't mean MiD, I've uncovered one or two in my time researching the list. The worst I've come across is a certain assistant professor who likes to steer foreigners towards extremely expensive tests, of which he gets a slice, I'm talking 30/35k tests. He steered me in this way and it was difficult to refuse, he is a professor after all and works for a prestigious hospital. Later I would find out (from him) that he was recruited into that job by his ex-boss and close pal, at the time he was working for a hospital in the islands where they definitely over charge tourists. At first he didn't want to leave the South so he was offered the title of Assistant Professor which obviously appealed to his ego and was the deal clincher. Buyer beware, sick people be even more careful. BTW I took his name off the list.

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I believe it. The heamatologist I see in Australia is good, but I am sure she is getting a cut every time I have to go in for a CAT, PET or MRI scan. Every time I mention having a pain somewhere I am booked in for a scan.

Our boy was sick at Xmas time, took him in to the Ratchavej Hospital in CM, three nights in there, 24-7 service, good doctor, big private room and all but 30k bill at the end of it.

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Jul 15, 2017 9:21:28 GMT 7 @micksaraphee said:

I believe it. The heamatologist I see in Australia is good, but I am sure she is getting a cut every time I have to go in for a CAT, PET or MRI scan. Every time I mention having a pain somewhere I am booked in for a scan.

Our boy was sick at Xmas time, took him in to the Ratchavej Hospital in CM, three nights in there, 24-7 service, good doctor, big private room and all but 30k bill at the end of it.

Rajavej can be very good, I like them for gastroenterology and for orthopedic related issues. The hospital administrator kuhn Charlee (sp) is I believe a pediatrician and is married to Dr Kanika who is Professor Emeritus in gastroenterology at CMU, she's mostly retired now but still consults on a request basis. Their son is the well known Dr Chanakarn who is an orthopedic surgeon who has hours at Rajavej but also has his own clinic just across the river. Another of the big plus points for Rajavej is their international handling team which interfaces between patients and the hospital units and doctors, they compensate for an otherwise lower than expected familiarity amongst doctors and staff to speak and understand English at a good level.

A note on room costs: overnight hospital accommodation can be the biggest chunk of a hospital bill running to 5k a night in many hospitals. Rooms shared by four people are far cheaper and are acceptable to many westerners and present far better value for money. Single private rooms in Suan Dok are excellent value at about 1k per night, despite it's sometimes shabby appearance and lack of western creature comforts, Suan Dok/Mahraj (the regional hospital for Chiang Mai, located on the CMU campus) is an excellent hospital and contains some of the best medical professionals to be found in the North.

A note on medication costs: many if not most hospitals surcharge their patient pharmacy costs by between 100% and 300%, most are also used to foreign patients declining a doctors prescription and buying their pharmacy at much cheaper local pharmacies - many hospitals pay the prescribing doctor a percentage of the pharmacy costs.

A note on doctors places of work: Large numbers of doctors work at the Regional Hospital AND teach at CMU but also have hours at private hospitals in order to make some money, those same doctors may also have their own clinics where they can be consulted privately. The only difference in seeing those doctors in different locations is price, their own private clinics being the cheapest.

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Jul 15, 2017 8:28:33 GMT 7 chiangmai said:

Jul 15, 2017 7:58:30 GMT 7 @hippity said:

Very comprehensive list you have got there, well done!

I remember my mum visiting Samui once and she knew the doctor there who owns Koh Samui airport. Apparently he's excellent. An expert at cranio facial and world renowned at the art.

Many thanks hippity. To be clear, I started the list, managed it and stayed with it, actively sourcing names on a regular basis and keeping it up to date. But it was the collective expat presence in CM who also contributed to the list very strongly hence the credit for it is shared across many people.

Just for reference and so that your mum doesn't become too trusting of said doctor: Bangkok Airways built Koh Samui airport in 1989 and continues to own it. Thai Airways weren't allowed to use it until 2008 and must pay landing fees to Bangkok Airways for the privilege, which is why Thai Airways tickets to and from are so expensive. www.samuiairportonline.com/

Speaking of quacks, no I don't mean MiD, I've uncovered one or two in my time researching the list. The worst I've come across is a certain assistant professor who likes to steer foreigners towards extremely expensive tests, of which he gets a slice, I'm talking 30/35k tests. He steered me in this way and it was difficult to refuse, he is a professor after all and works for a prestigious hospital. Later I would find out (from him) that he was recruited into that job by his ex-boss and close pal, at the time he was working for a hospital in the islands where they definitely over charge tourists. At first he didn't want to leave the South so he was offered the title of Assistant Professor which obviously appealed to his ego and was the deal clincher. Buyer beware, sick people be even more careful. BTW I took his name off the list.

Yes I'm sure there's a few rogues in the medical world. The doctor on Samui , I won't mention how she knows him , does own the airport. He also is a major owner of Bangkok airways. How much of the airline he owns I'm not certain. Could be all of it for all I know.

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Jul 15, 2017 10:15:52 GMT 7 @hippity said:

Jul 15, 2017 8:28:33 GMT 7 chiangmai said:

Many thanks hippity. To be clear, I started the list, managed it and stayed with it, actively sourcing names on a regular basis and keeping it up to date. But it was the collective expat presence in CM who also contributed to the list very strongly hence the credit for it is shared across many people.

Just for reference and so that your mum doesn't become too trusting of said doctor: Bangkok Airways built Koh Samui airport in 1989 and continues to own it. Thai Airways weren't allowed to use it until 2008 and must pay landing fees to Bangkok Airways for the privilege, which is why Thai Airways tickets to and from are so expensive. www.samuiairportonline.com/

Speaking of quacks, no I don't mean MiD, I've uncovered one or two in my time researching the list. The worst I've come across is a certain assistant professor who likes to steer foreigners towards extremely expensive tests, of which he gets a slice, I'm talking 30/35k tests. He steered me in this way and it was difficult to refuse, he is a professor after all and works for a prestigious hospital. Later I would find out (from him) that he was recruited into that job by his ex-boss and close pal, at the time he was working for a hospital in the islands where they definitely over charge tourists. At first he didn't want to leave the South so he was offered the title of Assistant Professor which obviously appealed to his ego and was the deal clincher. Buyer beware, sick people be even more careful. BTW I took his name off the list.

Yes I'm sure there's a few rogues in the medical world. The doctor on Samui , I won't mention how she knows him , does own the airport. He also is a major owner of Bangkok airways. How much of the airline he owns I'm not certain. Could be all of it for all I know.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prasert_Prasarttong-Osoth

Are we there yet??

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For those people living in Chiang Mai and just North: CMU has a medical outreach centre in the Mee Chok Plaza at Ruamchok. They offer health checks and all manner of blood tests at prices you wont see anywhere else, the samples are sent to the CMU lab (which is certified) and takes about two days - the centre also offers physical therapy for stroke and related cases. A full blown blood series for over 65's, plus urine/stool and chest xray comes in at about 3k baht, excellent value.