Walk in Clinic - Pattaya

[DrewSpz]

Hi folks,

Any thoughts or recommendations for walk in gen. Practicionarr medical clinics in Pattaya and about how much a visit usually costs?

[francois]

DrewSpz, you really should provide more info as to the reason for visiting a clinic if you wish a good reply.

[Manforallseasons]

Here is a link to Pattaya Bangkok 24 hour clinic it is affiliated with Bangkok Pattaya hospital.......Expect a visit to cost approximately 800 baht. Bangkok Pattaya Clinic

Sukhumvit Rd, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150
038 259 977

https://g.co/kgs/jTfFr9

[scottish-guy]

DrewSpz, you really should provide more info as to the reason for visiting a clinic if you wish a good reply.

Honest Scotty Bookmakers is hereby offering odds of 8/13 on it being Gonorrhea, 4/5 on Chlamydia, Evens on Crabs, 2/1 on Syphilis, and 11/4 on Herpes

Doubles and Trebles accepted. 50% bonus on Accumulator

Oh, and 20/1 on anything that's not sexually transmitted.

[Nirish guy]

DrewSpz, you really should provide more info as to the reason for visiting a clinic if you wish a good reply.

You sound like the receptionist at my doctors surgery, I ring for an appointment and she wants to know what's wrong with me - firstly a) If I knew that I wouldn't be asking to see a doctor and b) its none of your business love you're just a diary filler now shut up and give me the next appointment !

[Blacktouch]

DoctorPattaya near Sunnee Plazer, is a clinic.

But there are loads about.

[dab69]

Hotel recommended a place on north 2nd road because I had gotten so little sleep with all the sun, excitement and jet lag.
Appointment cost 180bT which included 3 days of pills.

Such a cheap price I was wondering if I should have tipped the doctor...

[gerefan2]

There used to be many, many of these little clinics all over Pattaya.
However over the last few years I have hardly seen any.There used to be one just outside Boyztown and one on the edge of Sunee. Both have gone.

[sglad]

DrewSpz, you really should provide more info as to the reason for visiting a clinic if you wish a good reply.

No, he shouldn't. He's already said he's looking for a GP which should tell you that whatever his medical concerns are - which are no one else's business but his - they can be attended to by a GP. We already have four moderators here which, IMHO, is four too many and we really don't need another wannabe moderator acting like some uptight Catholic nun telling people how and what to post.

[Up2U]

Many westerners like Dr Oliver, he speaks several languages. About 700 baht for a visit.

https://www.dr-olivier-clinic.com

[francois]

No, he shouldn't. He's already said he's looking for a GP which should tell you that whatever his medical concerns are - which are no one else's business but his - they can be attended to by a GP.

sglad, you truly are a dumb ass!

[francois]

Hi folks,

Any thoughts or recommendations for walk in gen. Practicionarr medical clinics in Pattaya and about how much a visit usually costs?

If you have a serious medical condition which you do not wish to give any details, then go to Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital and see doctor there.

For a general practitioner at a reasonable cost, you could try the Banglamung Clinic on Pattaya Tai Rd/South Pattaya Road at intersection with Third Road. The clinic is on opposite side of the road from Friendship Market almost at Third Road.

There are two clinics there, one is a private clinic and the other one is associated with Banglamung Hospital. I have used this clinic for routine medical conditions and was satisfied.Cuts, minor infections, vaccines, etc.

[francois]

Cost range from 100 TB to 10000 TB.

[DrewSpz]

Thanks all. Will do.

[sglad]

If you have a serious medical condition which you do not wish to give any details, then go to Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital and see doctor there.

For a general practitioner at a reasonable cost, you could try the Banglamung Clinic on Pattaya Tai Rd/South Pattaya Road at intersection with Third Road. The clinic is on opposite side of the road from Friendship Market almost at Third Road.

There are two clinics there, one is a private clinic and the other one is associated with Banglamung Hospital. I have used this clinic for routine medical conditions and was satisfied.Cuts, minor infections, vaccines, etc.

Reasonable suggestions but I would have taken a more sensible approach. If I was seriously ill or having a medical emergency, I wouldn't be asking questions on this board and would have gone straight to the A&E or ER. Therefore I don't think the OP is seriously ill or having a medical emergency.

However, if I had a medical ailment, known or unknown, that is not a medical emergency, I would consult an experienced GP like Dr Olivier as suggested. If he could treat whatever it was I had, then I wouldn't need to go any further. But if he recommended further investigation and/or treatment beyond his expertise, then I would let him recommend the relevant specialist/hospital and ask for a referral letter. After all, I don't know Pattaya let alone its doctors and medical specialists. But someone like Dr Olivier with his experience and contacts would know and would be able to refer me to a doctor who was an expert on my condition and to a facility that fitted my budget.

Going straight to an expensive facility like Bangkok Hospital could be counterproductive. Firstly, if I went directly to the A&E or ER, I might be clogging a system that is already busy and depriving someone else of urgent medical attention. In Singapore we impose a financial penalty on non-emergency patients who clog up the A&E when they could have easily gone to their neighbourhood GP for their problems.

Secondly, if I walked over to the general reception area of a hospital (not the A&E or ER), I would likely be attended to by a triage nurse or, worse, a general clerk who would likely refer me to whatever specialist on duty based on my reported symptoms. If the specialist I was assigned could help me with my medical problem, then well and good. My only inconvenience is that I would probably have to pay more than what I would pay at a GP. However, the triage nurse or the general clerk could interpret my symptoms wrongly leading to dire consequences as happened to my friend's grandmother in Chiang Mai. She had suffered persistent back pain over 24 hours and was taken to a well-known private hospital by a visiting relative.The receptionist on duty assigned her to an orthopaedic specialist and there was a long wait. But what was really happening was that my friend's grandma was having a slow heart attack and her only symptoms were the back pain and some stomach upset. She collapsed while waiting to see the specialist. Later they found out that women tended to have different symptoms to men during a heart attack. Had my friend's grandma gone to see her regular GP who knew her medical history, she would probably have been rushed to to the A&E sooner. The point is, it might be a better idea to establish a relationship with a GP especially if you're a resident or a regular visitor to Pattaya, instead of being assigned a random doctor every time you visit a hospital.

[Nirish guy]

You did all get that the OP has already posted that it is / was nothing serious and he just needed something to help him sleep as he'd been enjoying himself so much and burning the candle at each end and the middle etc right ? ( Im paraphrasing his non medical condition there btw somewhat :-)

[sglad]

You did all get that the OP has already posted that it is / was nothing serious and he just needed something to help him sleep as he'd been enjoying himself so much and burning the candle at each end and the middle etc right ? ( Im paraphrasing his non medical condition there btw somewhat :-)

I did get the impression that the OP wasn't suffering from anything serious from his opening post in this thread as he only asked for a GP recommendation. I didn't know about his sleep issues and it doesn't really matter and is none of my business anyway. I decided to elaborate on the path I would take when francoise complicated things by demanding to know what the OP's health concern was and inferring that it was something serious. Still no harm done; the information posted so far, if not useful to the OP, might be useful to somebody else. I hope the OP gets well soon. :)

[scottish-guy]

Nirish - I'm puzzled - the OP has said nothing of the sort.

You've had me examining the whole thread at least 3 times before posting this as I was sure I must have missed something but no - he hasn't said any of that.

My betting odds still stand except that Crabs has crawled up from Evens to 5/4 whilst Gonorrhea has oozed from 8/13 to 8/15

[Nirish guy]

I do apolgise, you are quite correct ! I confused Dabs for Drewspz as I read down and when I read the tiredness part of dabs post put two and two together and make 5 it seems, my mistake, do all feel free with your aliments guessing game if you desire too (or not as it is of course no one's business but the Op's and his Doc's)

But hey if we're taking bets.....ok I'm going to 500/1 outside bet of it being a syphilitic big toe ! :)....and before anyone say's "You can't get that" I'll have you know that I once had it for over a month and it was a bitch to get cleared up ! ......... (I AM joking of course.....well, probably.... :)

[frequent]

Nirish - I'm puzzled - the OP has said nothing of the sort.You've had me examining the whole thread at least 3 times before posting this as I was sure I must have missed something but no - he hasn't said any of that.Sadly NIrish is now "channeling" paborn

[arsenal]

Your endless stalking of Paborn has not gone unnoticed but like all bullies you cry like a baby when someone deals with you in your own way.

[Kenny]

With reference to the OP...
I previously attended Chanya medical clinic in Jomtien with a UTI.
It is located on Jomtien Second Road near the junction with Thappraya Road.
The cost of the consultation, antibiotic injection and 5 day course of antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin) was 600 baht.

[poshglasgow]

You sound like the receptionist at my doctors surgery, I ring for an appointment and she wants to know what's wrong with me - firstly a) If I knew that I wouldn't be asking to see a doctor and b) its none of your business love you're just a diary filler now shut up and give me the next appointment !

A guy went to the surgery and the stony-faced receptionist looked up at him and said, "Can I help you?"
"I need to see the doctor."
"And what seems to be the problem?" she asked.
"I've a problem with my willy."
All heads in the waiting room where the average age was 60+, spun around and stared indignantly in his direction.
The receptionist brought her finger quickly to her lips. "Shhhh! Everyone is looking at you. Please, have a little decorum. Now listen," she said softly, "what you need to do is come in and then when asked what the problem is make up a little lie; just say that you have a problem with your thumb. It's a kind of code among receptionists; we'll know what you really mean."
"Okay," said the guy, so he went outside and came in again, with all heads in the packed waiting room still staring in his direction. He walked up to the receptionist.
"Good morning, can I help you?"
"I need to see the doctor."
"And what seems to be the problem," she asked.
"I've a problem with my... thumb."
"And what exactly is the problem with your thumb?" she asked, playing along.
"I can't piss out of it!"

[poshglasgow]

I can thoroughly recommend Dr. Mongkol across the road from the Jomtien Complex in the square where the buses depart for the airport. The clinic is in the corner of the square. I was bitten by something (or someone with a pass key) in the Cafe Royale some years ago and my leg needed an urgent repair job. He was superb. Worked in the USA during his career.

Name of Clinic: Medical clinic
address : 316/19 Thap Phraya Nong Prue Banglamung Chonburi
Description : Mon - Sat 11.00-19.00
category : Banglamung Chonburi
Telephone Number: 038-252152

[frequent]

I can thoroughly recommend Dr. Mongkol across the road from the Jomtien Complex in the square where the buses depart for the airport. The clinic is in the corner of the square. I was bitten by something (or someone with a pass key) in the Cafe Royale some years ago and my leg needed an urgent repair job. He was superb. Worked in the USA during his career.

Name of Clinic: Medical clinic
address : 316/19 Thap Phraya Nong Prue Banglamung Chonburi
Description : Mon - Sat 11.00-19.00
category : Banglamung Chonburi
Telephone Number: 038-252152

Is he a thumb specialist?

[DrewSpz]

Thanks all. This info was very helpful. Went to Dr Olivier and he was fantastic!

And yes... for those taking odds... you were spot on. Hahhhaaha.

[scottish-guy]

Thanks all... .. for those taking odds... you were spot on. Hahhhaaha.


Honest Scotty Bookmakers is hereby offering odds of 8/13 on it being Gonorrhea, 4/5 on Chlamydia, Evens on Crabs, 2/1 on Syphilis, and 11/4 on Herpes

Doubles and Trebles accepted. 50% bonus on Accumulator

Oh, and 20/1 on anything that's not sexually transmitted.

Let's hope, for Drew's sake, nobody won the Accumulator bet!

:drink:

[Nirish guy]

:clapping:

So the above emojo isn't the ONLY one with the clap then eh ! :-) lol

oh well, that could be any of us I guess.....thankfully not - and lets face it that's mainly just just by the grace of Dog (according to the dyslexic :-) for the most of us !

[DrewSpz]

Of course the cost was 3000 baht, but I decided to throw the 10 minute HIV test in there while I was at it.

[scottish-guy]

Well, get another HIV test when you get home - if you were unfortunate enough to pick that up at the same time (and let's hope you weren't) it's won't have shown on a test taken just a few days later.

It's too late now but PEP taken within 72 hours after possible exposure to HIV is very effective (not 100% tho)

[DrewSpz]

Yeah but at least I know I’m negative up till now. Hahaha. Will retest in January when I come back to Thailand.

[scottish-guy]

Yeah but at least I know I’m negative up till now. Hahaha. Will retest in January when I come back to Thailand.

All you actually know is that 2 months ago you were uninfected with HIV - if there's been any infection between then and now it's possibly still undetectable.

Don't wait till January - having said that I waited 35yrs to get tested, so I can't preach, but it certainly was a relief to get the OK

:drink:

[DrewSpz]

I work on a ship so jan is the soonest possible. Hahaha

[poshglasgow]

Let's hope, for Drew's sake, nobody won the Accumulator bet!

:drink:

The popular custom of rubbing noses, among the eskimos, has led to an epidemic of......sniffphylis!

[francois]

Eskimo is an offensive term in Canada.

The word Eskimo is an offensive term that has been used historically to describe the Inuit throughout their homeland, Inuit Nunangat, in the arctic regions of Alaska, Greenland and Canada, as well as the Yupik of Alaska and northeastern Russia, and the Inupiat of Alaska.

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/eskimo/

[Nirish guy]

So are we now calling that the E word then and adding that to the list of never again words to be spoken I wonder ......even though it too is, just a WORD?

[francois]

Up to You; I am only providing info seeing that the topic is beginning to wander into jokes.

[gerefan2]

Eskimo is an offensive term in Canada.



Crickey, you lot have caught a really bad dose of racism!

[francois]

Wrong, gerefan, it was poshglasgow who posted the "Eskimo" joke, not I.
I was just posting some insight on how the Canadian government views the term "Eskimo" . Is that wrong of me??

[gerefan2]

posh made a joke. I giggled. There was nothing racial in it.

There is more than enough of this PC crap to go around. No more,thank you.

I'm sorry I don't speak much French, so I hope you understand.

[arsenal]

I accept that the different people's decided they didn't like the word Eskimo but did like the word Inuit. However in terms of stigma and history it doesn't compare to the words we've all agreed (I hope) have no place here. It's still used on ice cream bars and sports teams even if it makes the Inuit a little miffed.

[frequent]

I accept that the different people's decided they didn't like the word Eskimo but did like the word Inuit. However in terms of stigma and history it doesn't compare to the words we've all agreed (I hope) have no place here. It's still used on ice cream bars and sports teams even if it makes the Inuit a little miffed.True and in that context it wasn't that long ago* that the Thais re-branded a very popular brand of toothpaste "Darlie". The logo remained the same, so the original branding is still blatantly obvious

* 20 or 25 years maybe

[scottish-guy]

This is political correctness gone mad - I intend to continue to use the word Eskimo at every available opportunity (of which, admittedly, there are not many).

[frequent]

This is political correctness gone mad - I intend to continue to use the word Eskimo at every available opportunity (of which, admittedly, there are not many).You never recite the Ballad of Eskimo Nell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ballad_of_Eskimo_Nell)?

[scottish-guy]

Only at Hogmanay - and I follow it up by singing The Ball of Kirriemuir in the style of the inimitable Kenneth McKellar