Hospitals in Chiang Mai – health care and doctors
Hospitals in Chiang Mai are very good for a provincial city, with a some international private hospitals as well as many competent government hospitals and speciality clinics. The best private hospital in town is Chiang Mai Ram I, while Maharaj Hospital is one of the top government hospitals. At these Chiang Mai hospitals the facilities and health care is reckoned by expats to be on a par, sometimes better than what they receive at home.
Whether you are tourist with an outpatient need – a rented motorcycle exhaust burn perhaps – or an expat resident or retiree needing hospitalisation, you’ll find the facilities top notch and service first class, and even the very best services are affordable. The staff are noted to be hospitala dn professional and most speak decent English. These hospitals are now also catering to a growing demand for medical tourism services such as cosmetic surgery, heart operationsand dental work.
Health care in Chiang Mai
Medical care in Chiang Mai is second only to the capital, Bangkok, with several excellent private hospitals and cheap prices. Many have English-speaking staff, up-to-date facilities and all kinds of services and procedures available for visitors. In Chiang Mai health care treatment ranges from heart bypasses to dental surgery and ear, nose, and throat procedures. Affordable check up plans are also available in Chiang Mai hospitals, along with excellent baby care and tailored packages.
Doctors in Chiang Mai
Many of the top doctors in Chiang Mai have leaned their trade in Western countries and are among the most competent in the region. Chiang Mai’s best hospitals have websites where you can check out a doctors’ credentials online, choosing the one you prefer before making an appointment. All speak English and many are very experienced with some specialists and surgeons.
Medical insurance in Chiang Mai
Travelling to Chiang Mai with medical insurance as a back up is a must and there are several good local companies that can offer extensive cover for those staying long term. These include Thai Health and AIA Thailand, while BUPA Health Insurance is also popular. Alternatively you should make sure your travel insurance (UK site) is in order before you leave. Thailand health care isn’t super expensive but you never know when you might have an costly accident. Local hospitals are used to dealing with travel insurance policies and re-imbursement.
BUPA Health Insurance
56/22, Chiang Mai/Lampang Road, Tambon Changphuak, Chiang Mai 50300
Phone: +66 53 218 222
Website: www.bupathailand.com
Email: Chiangmai@bupa.co.th
Chiang Mai hospitals
Chiang Mai Ram 1 Hospital
The best hospital in town has excellent services, doctors, facilities and location. The rooms are three-star hotel standard while staff all speak some English. Prices here are higher than elsewhere in Chiang Mai, yet much lower than similar quality hospitals in Bangkok or in developed countries.
8 Boonruangrit Road, Suthep Road, Chiang Mai 50200
Phone: +66 53 224 851
Website: www.ramhospital.com
Email: chiangmairam@chiangmairam.com
Lanna Hospital
Lanna Hospital is one of the cheaper private hospitals in Chiang Mai, coming with 180 beds and two-dozen full-time doctors. The obstetrics and gynecology services are particularly good here and most doctors speak English.
103 Chiang Mai/Lampang Road, Tambon Patan, Chiang Mai 50300
Phone: +66 53 999 777
Website: www.lanna-hospital.com
Email: lanna@lanna-hospital.com
Rajavej Hospital
Rajavej is a medium-priced Chiang Mai hospital that is able to deal with foreigners. It is located opposite the four-star Westin Hotel on the Ping River and is good for check-ups, skin care, general surgery, and cancer treatments.
316/1 Chiang Mai/Lamphun Road, Nong Hoi Road, Chiang Mai 50000.
Phone: +66 53 801 440
Fax: +66 53 801440
McCormick Hospital
A popular hospital in Chiang Mai with a Christian-ethos and highly-skilled English-speaking doctors. McCormick has outpatient clinics and an inpatient ward able to deal with skin disorders, eye problems, and offering breast cancer checkups and Thai massage.
133 Kaewnawarat Road, Chiang Mai 50000.
Phone: +66 53 921 777
Website: www.mccormick.in.th
Email: mchosp@yahoo.com
Chiang Mai Neurological Hospital
Chiang Mai Neurological Hospital treats a range of neurological issues in its eight-storey wing. Specializes in treating stroke victims.
130 Suthep Road, Chiang Mai 50200.
Phone: +66 53 222 285
Fax: +66 53 217 703
Feung Fah Clinic
Dr Witoon Wisuthseriwong is an accredited plastic surgeon who has been practicing cosmetic and plastic surgery for 30 years or more. He has clinics in Chiang Mai as well as Bangkok and performs all manner of treatments, including liposuction, breast enlargement surgery, and face lifts.
1, Sriwichai Road, Tambon Suthep, Chiang Mai 50200, tel: +66 53 216 439, consult@witoon.com.
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