The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- tumor markers
- general otorhinolaryngological examination
- CT scan (on indication 650 €)
- MRI scan (on indication 1200 €)
- biopsy with histology (on indication 2000 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Otolaryngology at the Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department has at its disposal innovative medical technologies that guarantee the best result. The experienced doctors of the department provide the effective diagnostics and treatment of many diseases of the ear, throat and nose, including hearing impairment and speech disorders, snoring, oncological and congenital diseases of the otolaryngological spectrum. The department is headed by Dr. med. Apiradee Snidvongs Na Ayuthaya.
The patients are examined in ultramodern treatment rooms equipped according to the highest international standards. The diagnostic options of the department include otoscopy, otomicroscopy, endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity using a flexible endoscope, endoscopic examination of the paranasal sinuses using a rigid endoscope, rigid laryngoscopy, audiometry, tympanometry, polysomnography for sleep monitoring and many other procedures. The results of high-precision studies are the basis for selecting the most effective treatment.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of ear diseases and hearing impairment
- Diagnostics and treatment of oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of ear, nose and throat malignancies
- Diagnostics and treatment of facial injuries
- Diagnostics and treatment of facial nerve pathologies
- Diagnostics and treatment of allergic reactions
- Surgical treatment of ear, nose and throat diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
- Diagnostics and treatment of snoring
- Diagnostics and treatment of other otolaryngological diseases
Curriculum vitae
- 1994 Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University.
- 2000 Diploma of the Thai Board of Otolaryngology, Medical Council of Thailand.
- October 2011 - November 2011 Certificate in Otology/Neuro-Otology, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Samitivej Hospital Bangkok
About hospital
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the evidence of the top-class medical care at the hospital.
The hospital was founded in 1979. Thanks to its commitment to high quality treatment and the active use of innovations, nowadays it provides its services not only to local residents, but also leads in the field of medical tourism in Southeast Asia.
The hospital provides the full range of services – from primary to highly specialized medical care. With 275 beds, 87 diagnostic rooms, more than 400 doctors and more than 1,200 care specialists, the hospital is a recognized Center for Comprehensive Health Services in Bangkok.
The experienced team of the hospital includes highly specialized doctors and care specialists, has state-of-the-art medical equipment, due to which it can successfully perform both simple and complex surgical interventions, ranging from open heart surgery to liver transplantation.
In addition, the hospital also shows outstanding results in the field of pediatric medical care. The competent pediatricians working at the hospital care about the health and proper development of infants, young children and adolescents. The pediatric medical team consists of 144 experienced pediatricians, pediatric surgeons and specialized doctors, as well as a large number of specially trained nurses and other medical staff. For each of these specialists, the main value is the health of the child, so they use all their clinical experience and knowledge to achieve the well-being of young patients.
The hospital is recognized by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the first hospital in Thailand, which acquired the status of "Baby and mother friendly hospital" in 1999. Other significant awards include the Prime Minister's Award for Outstanding Medical Services in 2004, as well as the accreditation of the Thailand Hospital Accreditation Foundation.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers its patients various accommodation options, ranging from standard rooms to VIP rooms and presidential suites. Each patient room has an automatically adjustable bed (an extra bed is available for an accompanying person), an adjustable table above the bed, a refrigerator, an LCD TV, an electric kettle, etc. The patient rooms are also equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered healthy and tasty three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. If necessary, the patient will be provided with an individual menu. In addition, the hospital has several restaurants serving international and Japanese cuisine, where one can order full-fledged dishes, snacks, desserts and enjoy a variety of hot and cold drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: