An article was written last year in the local paper about my having to go to Thailand for surgery, due to it being unaffordable here in the states. I am one of those millions who are uninsured. The article did not say as I told the reporter, that I received the BEST MEDICAL CARE of my life in Thailand! I had complications, so once I factor in all the complications and seeing my doctor every day for a month while I was there. The cost here, would probably had been 50 to 60 thousand dollars. My whole trip there - including hotel, food, all medical care, gifts, every single thing. All surgery, medicine, 3 days in the hospital, multiple surgeons (worked on me) everything was a whopping 11 thousand dollars!! That is all!! The hospital here, had quoted me just for 2 nights in the hospital and 1 hour of surgery room 16 thousand dollars! I also had a complete physical and MRI all of those things are already in my trip cost.
link to article: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/aug/18/knox-womans-thailand-trip-leaves-her-stitches---de/
A doctor here, is the one who called the reporter once I got back, I did not want this article done, originally. But if it helps others in anyway - then good. I have gotten lots of calls for the name of the dentist in the article. If a dentist is what you need, you will see at the bottom of the article under comments, I put in his email address.
I will say too, if anyone needs an excellent hospital - considered best in the world - I highly recommend Bumrungrad Hospital.
OH yeah, the Thai Govt. has put me on their website - I found that when I google searched my name! I think it is pretty cool to be on the Thai govt site!
link: http://test.mfa.go.th/web/2645.php?id=20567
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