The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- case history collection
- general clinical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- differential blood count
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- CT/MRI scanners of the complete organism
- needle biopsy of the bone marrow
- biopsy and histological examination of CSF
- examination by experts of:
- cardiology
- otolaryngology
- immunology
- ophthalmology
- one cycle of induction chemotherapy
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Bone marrow biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at the Samitivej Hospital Bangkok offers the highly accurate diagnostics and comprehensive treatment of diseases of the hematopoietic system, solid malignancies in children. The department consults and treats patients between the ages of 1 and 25. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Suradej Hongeng.
The priority of the department's work is stem cell transplant. It is carried out by the experienced team of highly qualified experts, with the use of modern medical equipment and in strict accordance with the international standards. Bone marrow transplant serves for the treatment of such diseases as acute and chronic leukemia, aplastic anemia, various types of lymph node cancer, genetically determined diseases (for example, thalassemia). The department performs various types of bone marrow transplant, including allogeneic transplantation, transplantation from a haploidentical donor, histologically compatible unrelated donors, as well as autologous transplantation. To prevent infectious complications, the treatment rooms are equipped with the cutting-edge positive air pressure HEPA filters.
The department's services (particularly, chemotherapy) are also available for patients on an outpatient basis. In addition, young patients and their parents can discuss the treatment plan with pediatric hematologists and oncologists during special consultations. The department also carries out photopheresis, which is an innovative therapy for the prevention or treatment of graft-versus-host disease. This therapeutic manipulation can be indicated for children from 2 years old and with weight at least 10 kg.
The department's clinical focuses include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of all types of cancer and various blood diseases in children
- Bone marrow transplant
- Allogeneic bone marrow transplant
- Autologous bone marrow transplant
- Transplantation from a haploidentical donor
- Transplantation from histologically compatible unrelated donors
- Follow-up monitoring after bone marrow transplant
- Blood transfusion, iron chelation therapy
- HLA complex determination in bone marrow transplant
- Photopheresis
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
- 1987 Doctorate, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
- 1991 Diploma of the Thai Board of Pediatrics.
- 1993 Diploma of the American Board of Pediatrics.
- 1996 Diploma of the American Board of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
- 1993 - 1996 Fellowships in Hematology and Oncology, St.Jude Children Research Hospital, USA.
- 2011 Professorship, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
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: