The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical blood analysis
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT)
- pulmonary function test
- blood gas analysis
- biopsy with histological and microbiological examination
- nursing services
- development of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
- Pleural biopsy (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pulmonology at the Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers the high-precision diagnostics and comprehensive treatment of all types of respiratory diseases using state-of-the-art medical technologies. The department is headed by Dr. med. Suchat Jerajakwatana.
The department's specialists have in their arsenal the advanced medical equipment, including endobronchial ultrasound, which is used for the diagnostics of various types of lung cancer and lung infections. To avoid the spread of infections and ensure perfect hygiene, all rooms in the department are equipped with a special antibacterial sterilization system, which destroys bacteria using ultraviolet light.
The experienced team of doctors and highly qualified nursing staff have extensive knowledge and clinical skills for the treatment of such pathologies as bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary emphysema, asthma, chronic cough and hemoptysis. In addition, the department operates a specialized center, within which the patients can undergo treatment and quit smoking.
The key focuses of the department's work include:
- Diagnostic services
- Pulmonary function testing
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial ultrasound scanning for the diagnostics of lung cancer
- Biopsy
- Therapeutic services
- Bronchitis treatment
- Pneumonia treatment
- Bronchial asthma treatment
- Pulmonary emphysema treatment
- Chronic cough treatment
- Lung cancer treatment
- Smoking cessation program
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic services
Curriculum vitae
- 1988 Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University.
- 1994 Diploma of the Thai Board of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
- 1996 Diploma of the Thai Board of Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
- 2006 Certificate, European Respiratory Society Annual Congress in Munich, Germany.
- 2009 Certificate of Attendance in Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance (ISAAR 2009), Bangkok, Thailand.
- 2013 Certificate of Attendance, Thailand International Interventional Pulmonology Workshop.
- 2016 Certificate of Attendance in 21st Congress of Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR 2016), Bangkok.
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: