The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- liver and pancreas function tests
(ALT, AST, GGT, AP, Bilirubin, CHE, LDH, Lipase) - kidney function test (creatinine, urea)
- lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol,
triglycerides Lip(a), homocysteine) - blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- metabolic status (uric acid, glucose)
- thyroid function test (TSH)
- microbiological smear (from the wound)
- doppler/duplex examination of lower extremities
- contrast CT of lower extremities vessels (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 1700€)
- diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Internal Medicine at the Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of internal diseases, ranging from pulmonology to cardiology, including especially complex and rare clinical cases. The department is proud of the opportunity to provide its patients with the optimal treatment results, which are achieved thanks to the highest professionalism of doctors, state-of-the-art equipment and a friendly atmosphere. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Woraphot Tantisiriwat.
The department has 63 diagnostic rooms equipped with the advanced systems for pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, bone density measurement, mammography, various modes of ultrasound scanning, MRI, CT, radiography and other studies. The technical base serves to establish an accurate diagnosis and develop optimal treatment tactics.
The main activities of the department include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of pathologies of the endocrine system
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the hematopoietic system
- Diagnostics and treatment of malignant diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of infectious diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of kidney diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the nervous system
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the lungs and respiratory system
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the rheumatic spectrum
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system
- Diagnostics and treatment of other pathologies
Curriculum vitae
- 1990 Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
- 1992 Master Degree in Public Health, Mahidol University.
- 2004 Diploma of the Thai Sub-Board of Infectious Disease, Medical Council of Thailand.
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: