Thailand HOSPITAL VISIT (Including Cost) - Chiang Mai Healthcare and Medical Tourism 2023
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Are you wondering how much medical care costs at a Thailand hospital? Join us as we visit a hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a check-up and medical procedures. We break down the entire process for you so you know better what to expect.
Thailand is a great place to get medical treatment, and hospitals here are some of the best in the world. In our experience, we found the care at the hospital in Chiang Mai to be top-notch and easy to navigate with English-speaking doctors and nurses. #medicaltourism #thailandhealthcare
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We had a great experience and were very well taken care of! Thank you so much! 🙂
My experience in Thai hospitals were superior.
I miss those standard's. Much better than in Canada.
I was even in a rural town in southern Thailand and was treated with the utmost dignity and superior customer service.
Technology and standards at par, and even slightly better than what I have available here.
Medical in Thailand are one of the best in the word peoples from middle east always came here to checked up their health once a year some hospital they have personals who can speak Arab too.
I've found medical care in Thailand excellent and rivals anything in the UK, where I'm from - and without the wait!
Dental treatment is also top notch and very affordable.
Hi! We have been very impressed with the care we have received - and the no wait is crazy in comparison to the states. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻
only in the major provinces, if you go anywhere else outside the tourist destination then its literally a hellhole.
@@tarrinpun3798 That's not true. The private hospital in every city throughout Thailand is also good and quite same standard not to mention to the private luxury hospital which is on another level from the one in this video.
@@tarrinpun3798 I assume you live in a rural area with no private hospitals.😂 Every province has a private hospital. And you can't compare it to government hospitals that offer free treatment.
Excellent yes. As long as it's not the public ones. I was about to fainted and still having to wait for a bed. If you have the money never set one foot in Thai public hospital.
In 2015 I had a comprehensive physical exam done at Bangkok General Hospital costing $592.45 where I was diagnosed with pneumonia. A few months later after filing a claim, my Blue Cross affiliated plan reimbursed me $520.92. My final cost was $71.53.
In 2019 a dental crown would cost me $1200 in the state where I live. With my dental insurance, I would pay $857 there. I had my crown done at Bangkok's Thantakit Dental Clinic. With their 10% cash discount I paid $568.93. My dental insurance reimbursed me $332.16 for this 'out of network' service for the crown. My final cost was $236.77.
That's a great price for the colonoscopy, I did mine last year here in Dallas at age 48, insurance was billed $2100 (I owed nothing out of pocket) but that was without any extras as nothing abnormal was found in the procedure. I wished they offered the comprehensive health check package here in the US for a fixed fee, would make things so much easier. I get mine done whenever i'm in India where they have similar packages, in India it costs under $100 and i've had a fantastic experience but good to know it's an option in Thailand as well.
Hi! Aren't the full health check plans great? Sure love the option of going in and not having to be passed from Dr to Dr to get a referral for so many tests. Plus, to have it done at such an affordable price, we were so pleased! Thanks for watching - Cheers 🍻
I have lived in Chiang Mai for 45 years, as an Expat. I regularly use Chiang Mai Ram hospital, it's not like any hospital or clinic in the States. Waiting times for doctors with appointments is no more than 15 minutes. This hospital has all the facilities needed except for Kidney dialysis, which is handled at the Government Hospital, Suan Dork. The only specialty Thailand doesn't have is Podiatrist. Cases that require Podiatrist care are sometimes handled by Orthopedist, but they don't have the rigorous 8 year training needed to operate on ankles and feet.
Thank you for the information.🙏
If you live in Chieng Mai and want to consult a Podiatrist, please go to the hospital of the faculty of Medicine, Chieng Mai U. And as an Expat, if you do not mind, visit the premium clinic for almost every case. It is not expensive, but it is good and fast.
@@wichetleelamanit6195 Thailand does not have Podiatrist at Suan Dork or Siriphat. They have orthopedist, bone doctors, they will not have the skill set that a Podiatrist has, a skill set limited to feet and ankles.
In addition to podiatrists it’s very hard to find a sleep neurologist. I finally found one after two years. She practices in both Chiang Mai and Bangkok. I live in a different city so I travel to Bangkok to see her.
Appreciate the insights!
Excellent.
Roger
I have nerve damage in my back and last time i was in Bangkok i made an appointment to see a neurosurgeon at the Bangkok hospital. It was amazing i was seen on the very day i made the appointment and offered a MRI the same afternoon the health care is fantastic. I live in the uk and the NHS national health service is not fit for purpose. Its virtually impossible to get a doctors appointment and if you do its a 3 to 4 week waiting time, I've been waiting 12 months to get to see my dentist also Nurses and ambulance staff are constantly on strike at the moment. If you get cancer in the uk at the moment it could well be a death sentence, they really don't care. I'm 53 and i would move to Thailand just for the health care.
The process that we experienced was amazing. In the US we couldn't get testing like that let alone same day results!
Just watched this video a couple of hours ago. Glad you scheduled (and had) the scope done. Am a Thai nurse in the US, and had my 3rd one a couple of months ago. (Hoping to retire there in a few years.) Am thankful it was normal. This is not something anyone should skip. Enjoy your videos. They are respectful, honest and pleasant to watch.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Pooky! I am grateful that I had the scope done. Not something that I had planned on doing. Thank you again for watching our channel!
Cheers!!🍻
I'm Canadian. I got a colonoscopy done in Toronto, Canada recently as part of my annual medical checkup. I paid nothing for the service because it was covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). I'm proud to be a Canadian.
and... that cover overboard ?
Indeed you are lucky and the proof is in the pudding. Canadians live on average about four years longer than do Americans.
I'm also Canadian and my wife has been waiting for hers FOREVER. I'm sure if we could just pay for it, we've done it. Universal Health Care is good, the issue is the wait!
@@erf1971 Yes, the wait is crazy, especially just to see a specialist, we've to wait at least six months, otherwise our OHIP covers almost everything, incl. colonoscopy and mammogram...greetings from Ont.
Yes, you did pay for it. High Taxes
Super helpful!!
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for watching - Cheers 🍻
Looks like fun
Very helpful, thanks for posting!
Thank you for watching!!! 😀
Thanks for this video! Good luck 🍀 Brian!!!
Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻
Very helpful to see how you did the check ups!
Great video, thanks
Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
Thanks for the information.
Thank you for watching!!❤
Great information to have guys thank you 😊
Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!!🍻
Thank you for that video. Your idea of doing this walk through was well worth the effort you two put into it. We have visited Thailand several times and we’re not aware of the quality of the medical services and we’re pleased to watch as you went through the medical. I was blown away at the convenience and speed that the tests were performed. The final costs were a surprise. We are Canadian Snowbirds who rely on the Canadian health system and we wish things would be similar to your experience in Thailand. Excellent video and keep up the good work, we will be watching. As a side question do you guys ever supply the addresses of the Airbnb you use at your various locations.
Hi Ken! We were so impressed with not only the services they provided but also the quality of care. The idea of being able to walk in and get so many tests done so quickly without seeing multiple Drs for referrals was so different from our experiences in the states. Then to have it be so affordable - such a bonus. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻
Interesting statement about how you wished the canadian health system would be similar to their experience in thailand, thank you for your input!
This was excellent. Thank you so much for sharing this experience. This is something I'm very interested in and you guys answered a lot of my questions.
Such good informative videos. Enjoy your format.
Thank you so much! We really appreciate the feedback.
Cheers!!🍻
Great informative video…thanks! Hope you get all your issues sorted.
Thank you, Anita!!
Cheers!!🍻
Really great thank you for sharing. You both are awesome!!
Thank you, Noelle! ❤
Thanks for this information of the medical visit. 👍
Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
A really interesting video. Thanks for posting!
Thank you for watching, Alan!
Cheers!!🍻
Very helpful!
Thank you for watching, Jim.
Cheers!!🍻
Thanks for the video and the information. Would also be interested in hearing about and dental work you might look into while in Thailand.
Hi Jamy! If we do use dental care while here we will definitely cover that. I can say that I have seen so many dental offices near us and they all look very nice. I typically do some research when arriving anywhere new about the medical and dental facilities around us - so in the event of an emergency, we aren't last min looking for a place to go. Many came with top reviews! Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻
Appreciate this informative video, take care from Texas and God bless!
Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
Wishing both of you, having a good health and prosperity. Be safe.
Thank you for choosing Thailand as your destination. Enjoy.
Thank you so much! Wishing you the very best as well!
Cheers 🍻
This is great and really comprehensive. Thank you for finf and sharing. I looked at similar packages I'm Chiang Mai but ended up having care in Malaysia. Completely agree that everywhere I've gotten medical or dental care outside of the US has been as on par (and usually above) what it is in the US.
Thank you, Christine. The dental work that we had done in Portugal and now this we are amazed at the care that we have been given. Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
Fascinating! Glad you are both going to live. 🍻
Us too! Thanks for watching - Cheers 🍻
Thanks for sharing medical cost and adventure in Thailand. It is very useful information. Hoping you a fast recovery.
Thank you for watching, Timothy!
Thank You
Thanks for watching 😊
That was a great video and something I am sure many people will find helpful. I hope the colonoscopy went well and look forward to next week's video.
Everything went well Mark, no issues!! Thank you for the comment and for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
So helpful! Thankyou for your fantastic videos, really informative but entertaining also.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! ❤
Hi there, glad to see you are taking care of yourselves and are doing well (besides Brian's "condition" 🤣🤣). And as always, I appreciate how informative and fun your videos are...thanks for sharing and safe travels!
Yes, all our test results including the colonoscopy came back great! I am working on my "condition" daily!!😆 and those results are positive as well. My winter layer is disappearing!!! It is much easier to eat healthily in Thailand than in Romania and Croatia. 😂
Cheers!!🍻
Great review, I’m going to CNX in Dec and defo will be doing this health checkup.🙏🏻
We are really glad that we did ours. Totally worth it. Thank you for watching and safe travels!
Cheers!!🍻
Love the video. Brian I hope you don’t get the infection too. Take care and Cheers
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Such an informative video! Those prices and timelines are incredible compared to here in the states. 😮. Thank you for all the work you put into making such wonderful videos! ❤️
Thank you, Lorrie! We are thrilled that we did all the testing (and colonoscopy) the peace of mind is priceless!
I'm glad that you will recommend your friends to be treated at Thailand hospitals.🏥
Well done guys. Very useful to see the quality and cleanliness of the hospital. Very reasonable prices. The colonoscopy could be the best $ $ you ever spent in your life Brian. In NZ bowel cancer is our biggest killer, and so curable if found early.
Everyone over 50 should have one, but it will cost $3 - 4000, depending on whether you have polyps removed., probably the same or more in the US.
I have been an endoscopy nurse, and if you don’t have health insurance privately it is difficult to get one as the waiting list is long in the public system. Good luck with the preparation 🤪😂
Hi Louise! Yes, no doubt it's the best money spent! Thankfully it went great and he was a champ with the prep 😊. I think one of the things we were so impressed with was the fact we could just walk in to have so many tests completed right then. Then, to have the results of everything, and actually get to sit down with a Dr after to talk it all through was so nice. Thanks so much for watching!
@@BrianandCarrie I was really impressed with the number of tests you had as well - and offering to schedule your procedure the very next day! Not going to start my usual rant about medical insurance in the US, but will only say that if a GP codes it as a wellness visit with my insurance, (s)he can't do anything else during the appt. Nothing. Otherwise, I'm only allowed to address TWO issues per appt and will have to go back for anything additional! My insurance company literally told me I had to just keep going back until all my questions were addressed two-at-a-time with another copay each visit. I'd always been so efficient with a bullet point list that my previous doctor said we got more done in 15 minutes than any appt the rest of his day. No more. I haven't been sick or gone to the doctor for anything in over four years -- just not worth it here.
Video interessante, grazie
Nothing that another craft beer won't take care of, Brian...stat😁! Nice work, guys!! Great info!
You are absolutely correct!! Thank you for watching, we really appreciate the continued support!
Cheers!!🍻
This video is why y'all are the best channel for full time travelers. Just wonderful information. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! We appreciate the support!!!❤
Happy to see you both being so proactive with your health! Stick close to home once you start that colonoscopy prep, Brian 😂
We did stick very close to home 😂- Happy to say he passed with flying colors. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻
Welcome to Thailand❤👍👍🙏🇹🇭
Thank you!! ❤
Wow…mind blowing! You get the results back in hours, not days…amazing
I know, that was so awesome! And, to actually get to sit down with a Dr. to go over your results, not wait for a letter in the mail or a phone call a week later.
@@BrianandCarrie yes indeed... very cool
Rajavej Hospital in CM has a similar program called once a year checkup for people over 50, price was similar.. very thorough with all the procedures and a good thing to do..received a booklet and a consultation..compared very well with US and, in fact, found some things missed in US 🙏🏻🇹🇭
It is a great program that anyone over the age of 50 should take advantage of while in Thailand. We had a very positive experience from start to finish. Thank you for watching!
Cheers!!🍻
Hi interesting video, my friend went to a Public hospital to get diagnosed with Dementia. 4 1/2 hrs two doctors CT Scan results paperwork done confirming Dementia on the same day, total cost 4,500 Baht. Very good service polite doctors & nurses Thailand public health treatment is good.
It is wonderful to hear others with positive stories as well. In comparison to what we often experience at home, we were incredibly happy with the service. Thanks for watching ☺️
This was very informative. You mentioned costs and I am assuming that the medical insurance coverage that you obtained separately didn’t cover these costs. One consideration generally for me as Canadian would be looking to keep Ontario health insurance which would cover periodic colonoscopies. This is a practical video useful to anyone thinking about retiring this way. Thanks!
Hi Robert! Our Cigna Global Plan we chose doesn't cover preventative care, so these costs were out of pocket. We intentionally chose the coverage we have knowing preventative care outside the states is typically quite affordable. We are looking at getting coverage in the states that would in the future cover those larger preventative costs like a colonoscopy. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻
Another interesting video, medical care overseas is always something that I want to be able to use/do in the future, but does intimidate me a bit (but I guess so does care in the US for another reason you can probably guess haha). Great to hear you had a good experience.
We have found that medical care is on par with what we had received in the US. It was something that we didn't know before leaving. It is nice to know that we can get checks ups and dental care most anywhere we go.
Excellent video. Thanks for this. You went to one of the higher cost hospitals here and got care for about half in the US. I have a Thai wife so we go to the government hospital here in Bangkok which is also the top medical school in Thailand. The doctors speak English though few nurses do which why it helps to speak Thai. My comparable check is about $60 also in excellent facilities.
Thank you for watching!!!
Nice video...watching from east java 🇭🇰
Thank you!!
Cheers!!!🍻
Great info. Thanks for sharing. I have been spending most of my time in Puerto Vallarta over the last 15 months. I researched the cost of a colonoscopy here. It is 7,000 pesos (about $350US) and any biopsies are 900 pesos each (about $45US).
Wow!! That is more than half of what we are seeing here in Thailand!! Good to know!
Cheers!!🍻
Great info guys…
Thank you, Jack! We appreciate you watching and commenting!
Cheers!!🍻
Thank you so much for this video - lots of great info!! I, as well, would love to know if Cigna Global will reimburse you for any of those costs you spelled out? My husband and I now live in Marysville, WA (after raising our kids in Sammamish - fun to see you guys are from Bellingham!) and are getting ready to go live in Rome for 3 months after years of quicker travel to Europe (did 7 countries in 2 1/2 months last time and it DOES get exhausting moving from city to city every 3-4 days!) Have watched most of your videos and you both have definitely inspired us! Safe and fun travels to you both!
Hi Karen! Such a small world, you being from Marysville 😊. Our Cigna Global Plan we chose doesn't cover preventative care, so these costs were out of pocket. We intentionally chose the coverage we have knowing preventative care outside the states is typically quite affordable. Have a wonderful and safe 3 months in Rome! Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻
Hi Brian and Carrie, I love this video as most TH-camrs don’t really address this subject. Thanks for sharing the cost so your viewers know what to expect in the event they need these tests in a foreign country. Many commented here asking whether the travel insurance would cover these expenses. I personally don’t believe they do since these tests are not as a result of a medical emergency, I could be wrong here. Anyhow, keep up the great work and stay safe.
Hi! Thanks so much for watching and we are so happy to hear you found the information helpful.
The unexpected is always the scariest part, so hopefully, we were able to shed some light that there isn't a reason to be concerned.
Our medical plan through Cigna Global is a full medical plan but doesn't cover preventative care. We intentionally chose the coverage we have knowing preventative care outside the states is typically quite affordable. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻
Why do you use Cigna Global but promote SafetyWing Insurance? What cons of SafetyWings and the pros of Cigna?
Thanks!
in Thailand, when you feel sick just go to the hospital that day(even it's not emergency sick) and you will get treated with doctor in the same day. no need to booking
Hope you two are okay. Knowing that these costs, while certainly reasonable, will be a big "miscellaneous expense" on your monthly budget, I can't help but worry there might have been a more serious reason for the check-ups. I really hope I'm wrong! Be safe you guys, and thanks for sharing your adventures. 🩹
We are doing great!! We just haven't had a well check since we left the states and thought it may be a good idea. The colonoscopy went really well also. We feel that it was money well spent. Peace of mind is priceless!! Thank you for your concern and continued support! 🍻
Hey guys. Just discovered your channel thanks to your Portugal videos. We recently left Chiang Mai after a few months of being there. Hope you are enjoying it as much as we did. This is a great informative video. We had similar health screenings and a colonoscopy done in Penang, Malaysia. The experience was very similar to yours. Very efficient and affordable. Our costs were a bit less, especially for the colonoscopy. Regardless, the prices are amazingly affordable compared to the U.S. and the experience was very pleasant. I also had my shoulder looked at by an Ortho and had an MRI performed. That only cost $260 total. Amazing! We are considering going back to Malaysia for our next health screening this summer. Maybe Kuala Lumpur this time. Thanks for sharing your experience ☺️
This is so great to hear, as there are more options of places to come back to in order to have these screenings done. The convenience of doing it all in one visit and getting results that day is so great. I will totally plan to return and do it again when needed in the future. Thanks for watching 😊 Cheers 🍻
I had pancreatitis in Chiang Mai in 2015. Spent 5 days in the hospital there with private room, meds and doctor for under $1,500. Amazing nurses and care.
We were very pleased with our entire experience. We hope that we never have to experience anything like yours but know if we do we will be well taken care of in Thailand. Thank you for commenting and for watching our channel!
Cheers!!🍻
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. Do they sell health insurance in Thailand to foreigners. Many countries I have visited do. Thank you for being so informative.
They may but we use Cigna Globel for our world health care.
Different hospitals have different costs and levels of service.
The Government hospitals tend like many state hospitals to be underfunded and understaffed, costs are low, waiting is long and indeed not everything is available especially in the rural areas.
Then the non-state hospitals have a low, medium and high level sector which is not saying any are better than the rest but like a hotel it’s a 1, 2, 3, star service choice with waiting time and levels of accommodation being different
Medical insurance is a must in Thailand, without it you pay - no state cover without paying
I go to the Dentist there, last time I had work done for $420aud in Australia they wanted $3500 for the same work.
Unrelated but you mentioned kayaking in a video. If you are still in Chiang Mai go to Chiang Mai Kayaking Center at Fah Ham temple's pier (Google description) where the Fah Ham temple has kayaks for rent or small donation. They only ask for 50 baht per person and doesn’t appear to be a time limit. Encourage you to donate more if you can. Temple is located on Ping river down the road from the popular Riverside and other restaurants. Hope you can check them out.
We are still here and will check it out. We haven't been to that part of the city yet, so it is next on our list. Thank you for the tip!!
Cheers!!!
I suggest looking into a probiotic supplement as the colonoscopy prep can really do a number on your healthy gut bacteria.
Great thinking! We have our fridge stocked with probiotic yogurt with that in mind but may need to do more. Thanks so much for watching. Cheers 🍻
As always, great video. Very smart to have all your medical done in Thailand. Great medical care and very affordable prices. As for me, I now live in Queretaro Mexico and the medical care is second to none. Doctors here also make house calls and will bring in a technician for any test that need to be done. This will cost about $75.00 USD with no health insurance.
This is so great to hear as we plan on heading to Mexico later this year. Thanks so much for watching 😊
@@BrianandCarrie….My husband and I will be traveling through the different cities and Mexico States very soon. We would be more than happy to help out with information and tips on traveling through Mexico when you get here. You can reach me on my TH-cam channel
th-cam.com/video/ko6vV6gmBkg/w-d-xo.html. Thank you for all your valuable information and hard work you put into your videos to make them interesting and fun.
Thank you, Anita. We will be in touch when we start planning!!
Cheers!!🍻
I love how the nurses in Thai hospitals still wear the traditional nurse uniforms. Yes… once a doctor sees you, a blood test, chest X-rays, & other tests go quickly. You’ll be told you’re over weight since they ( or the computer) is use to Asian size bodies.
They do, including the little hats! So, I'm a skinny American, fat Asian? 😂
Hey guys! Glad you’re both fine! When I first saw the heading I thought of Brian😜Thought you had a mishap! Glad that wasn’t the case! Your medical insurance didn’t cover your procedures? Or was that your copays?
Hi Delsia - Yes, all is good! Our insurance doesn't cover preventative care, so these costs were out of pocket. We intentionally chose the coverage we have knowing preventative care outside the states is typically quite affordable. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻
Great overview of your experience! So inconceivable why the USA doesn’t have a similar system of providing comprehensive wellness checks at a reasonable fee. Question regarding your Colonoscopy. I was surprised you were able to schedule a colonoscopy so quickly. Normally, you have to undergone a week long “cleanse” to empty your bowel s of all matter in order to get a “clear” picture to see any growths/polyps. Did your colonoscopy involve a cleanse, anesthesia , etc?
YES!! That was the worst part!!😂 It was a 24-hr. process with medication that was provided. I was also surprised at how quickly they were able to get me in and how smoothly the procedure was. All I remembered was a nurse saying "this will help you sleep" next thing I know I'm in recovery!! 😃Everything went well and I have no issues!! Thank you for watching!
Cheers!!!🍻
Can't wait to show this video to my wife, she will want to move there tomrrow 🙂
We are very happy with the medical care that we have received, including the dentist in Portugal. Again, thank you for watching and commenting! 😀
You guys are the best. I'm David from Tacoma Wa. And my wife and I are so fascinated with your lifestyle choice we are now thinking about retirement early and traveling the world. We are both 51 and ready for a change of pace. Our pensions won't kick in until 62 along with our social security. But with the budget you have shown us I feel we could live quite comfortably off our home sale and 401ks. It's just getting the courage to make the plunge. But with every video of yours, we become a little more knowledgeable, and the idea seems a little less scary. Thank you both for your contribution to living your best life.
Hi, David! That sounds exactly like what we are doing. Sold everything to travel. We just need to make it until we are 59.5 and 62 for 401k and social security to kick in. If you didn't already know we are from Bellingham!! Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
Carrie says, “I’m so excited.” Brian on the other hand looks as if he’d rather be having a 🍺😂I’m so glad this wasn’t a worst case scenario🙏🙏
It wasn't the worst-case scenario, fortunately!! I wasn't looking forward to it but now that it is all over and the results are all good, I am thrilled that we did this. The peace of mind is priceless! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!!
Cheers!!🍻
Dental clinic 's also very good service & cheap too
We will be coming back in late March and get a cleaning done for sure!!
Great, colo in two days. I had a waiting time of 6 weeks, after I had to beg them and tell about my granny going from us that way. I paid 35 bucks or so, on Medicare. But I wouldn't mind paying what you did, if I wanted it NOW. Colo is so important. Best friend of mine, recently passed after never having one, 3 weeks after stage 4 diagnosis. Another chapter is dental, and as we know, not covered in the US by any insurance. I mean, serious dental. A friend of mine had it all done in Bangkok, and she loved it. I had a serious problem, about 8 years back, having grown up with no fluoride in the water, and my teeth were wrecks. Had a set of crowns 12 years earlier, all fused into two pieces, upper jaw. , but they all fell out one day. Went to a dentist on Maui, where I live, they wanted 35K, and 3 months. Friends of mine bought a house for 15K or so in a small Hungarian town, that has 129 dental clinics. and they told me what the best one is. Flew there two days later, they did a perfect job, charging me 3K, and I lived for free in the hotel above the all in house clinic for 5 nights. That's all it took. Still happy all the years later. Any major dental problems, I will on the plane again.
Yes, dental is another huge issue in the states. Kinda one reason we are in Turkey right now. I (Carrie) have a dental appointment for work I need done. Something that costs a insane amount in the US costs a fraction elsewhere. Sad really!! Best of luck on your colonoscopy, it's always a nerve wracking time especially with so much history.
My wife got colonoscopy screening couple months ago . The insurance still wants us to pay the doctor over $4000 saying that the doctor is "out of network" even though we got the doctor name from their website and the doctor office also confirm it. But something fishy is going on here because the doctor office sent in the claim under different service provider. You guys got an excellent deals. We could have gone for vacation and did all that with all they want us to pay.
I just spent 5 days in BIMC Bali hospital (great hospital - really nice for a hospital) with gastroenteritis, the bill came to $5,500 Australian dollars & that is what travel insurance is for. Hoping my next adventure doesn’t include any hospital visits, but great video. I’m binging on your trips at the moment 😂
We are hoping that this voluntary visit was our last. It was a good experience, but we can think of other ways to spend our time and money. 😆 Thank you again for watching our videos!! We very much appreciate the support!!🍻
Good video, do you guys have some kind of international health insurance? Do you have health insurance for the US? Maybe just major medical or something.
Thanks
Thanks! We do, I use this one: safetywing.com/?referenceID=brianandcarrie&Ambassador. Another other option is Cigna Global and you can add on US coverage. Cheers!!
Thanks- very helpful. Additionally do you have any insurance? Seems like the costs are extremely low cost. I just had a colonoscopy recently and the total costs at a surgery center (out patient) were about USD 8,000_ but with my insurance Copay I only was billed USD245.
We do have insurance; however, this is all considered preventative. Our Cigna Globel is a major medical plan, we will submit our paperwork in hopes that some may go towards our deductible but not counting on it. Medical care is much less expensive outside the US. Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
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Wow! Super cheap vs here! James's last roto rootn costs about $650 and that was WITH our good insurance!
Roto rootn!!! 😅😂
Brian, I had a endoscopy and colonoscopy at the Ram hospital a couple of years ago. It was my first time having the procedures and I was a bit nervous. The doctor was excellent and the procedure went very smoothly. They even called me a couple of days later to see if I had any discomfort. ...having said that, the stuff you have to take to clear you out is horrid.
The worst part of the process was clearing out your system!!! The procedure was the easy part!! 😅
@@BrianandCarrie exactly
Not sure if he is the same doctor as mine, I was a patience of old doctor at Ram for endoscopy and colonoscopy too and yes that 2 jug of liquid that we have to take is horrid lol.
Pretty interesting info. It must be super hard eating healthy when you’re on a permanent vacation. I’m in Canada and for all of those tests, my cost would have been free. The prescription I just filled, with coverage was just over $7. Wait times, however, is Canada’s number 1 issue. 2 weeks to see the doctor if you have one. Many don’t. And months to get a colonoscopy unless there are red flags. Plus, my husbands doctor recently told him they used to recommend colonoscopies at 50 but don’t anymore. Snack packs or coffee…lol…awesome service! Curious about the 2 types of mammograms though? I’ve never heard of that. Take care!
Hi! We are finding it easier here in SE Asia to eat healthier as the portion sizes are smaller and there are plenty of veggie options. But the night markets and the street food options are hard to pass up all the time - moderation is key 😂.
It is sad how it seems to be the standard of testing recommendation seems to be changing - I've heard that about a few tests that used to be standard at a specific age. Makes you wonder if that all comes down to cost? As for the mammograms, I wanted to have the regular one as well as an ultrasound. This is something I've needed in the past to rule out any issues and I just felt I would be more comfortable having that here as well. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻
The original is a 2D mammogram, and the latest is 3D (for dense tissue, I think?)
Correct, there is a 2D and 3D. I believe the one I had was the 2D but I also wanted the ultrasound.
I just went to the vet today because my dog had a cold/congested and it cost me over $100 for the exam and meds and that was a cheap visit. Crazy how expensive things are in the US!
It has become difficult to do anything in the US besides work until you are 67 years old! 😒
That's cheap when compared to have all these done in the States!!!! You probably got better treatments from the staffs too!
Really enjoyed this video guys and very much appreciate the info you presented. Of course, as Americans we’re sitting here marvelling at the fantastic pricing and amazingly FAST RESULTS omgoodness!! Thanks for sharing this experience with us.
Hey guys!! The amazing part to us wasn't only the fast results but we didn't even need an appointment, just show up! And, to schedule, a colonoscopy for the next day or two was honestly shocking!
Did your Cigna Global insurance help cover any of the out-of-pocket expenses you had?
Hi Lance! Our Cigna Global Plan we chose doesn't cover preventative care, so these costs were out of pocket. We intentionally chose the coverage we have knowing preventative care outside the states is typically quite affordable. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻
To elect to go to a hospital, without being injured or ill. Sounds horrendous! Glad you found it was useful for you both.
We just figured we should be responsible!! 😀
@@BrianandCarrie Never done that, I leave that sort of thing to my wife! Safe travels!
Did you use your Cigna Global for any part of the check up/treatments? Or, is that more for unexpected health related expenses?
The care that we received in this video was considered preventive, we are not covered for preventive health care.
@@BrianandCarrie Thank you!
As travel seems to be opening back up, cross fingers, another medical bargain is updating your vaccinations if going off the beaten track a bit. Thailand is a great for updating vaccinations at 1/5th the cost of US prices. Cocktail DPT (or Tdap), typhoid hepatitis, meningitis, pre rabies, etc. Note they do not have the latest shingles vaccine in Thailand.
Hi, Don. This is a great idea. We did all of our vaccinations in Croatia at, like you say, 1/5th the cost of the US. We did our shingles vaccine when we still had US medical insurance before we left and that was free. Thank you for adding this to the channel!!
Cheers!!🍻
Nice touch for the medical center to offer you a snack box and coffee after you finish with your fasting required blood work. I wish we have at least coffee and cookies at the waiting room in the US like they have while waiting for your car oil change. 😂 at the dealership.
Very true, you would be lucky to get a cup of orange juice!! 😂
I've not seen any of the boughten insurance cover preventive care outside of the usa and they also are different in that they don't cover preexisting, you can get the insurance to cover a colonascopy if you happen to see a little blood in your stool and go to the doctor and they'll prescribe further testing but ya no preventive unfortunately, also all these higher end hospitals in every major town are all first class and very inhouse with all departments and extremely quick in comparison to the states where your booked out months to just get a checkup and it takes forever for the most basic procedures and the cost here is pennies on the dollar compared to the states as you showed..
You guys going to any beach town next in thailand or ?
You are correct on the insurance Rick. We are going to submit all of our paperwork and see if anything will go to our deductible. If not, we feel it was still money well spent. As you say, pennies on the dollar.
We plan to head to Vietnam for a month and then back to Koh Samui. Thank you for the comments!!
Cheers!!🍻
I just had a full medical full package top level in a Private Hospital at Luz Hospital (Portugal) then a follow up with variours doctors once the results come in about 1 week cost was 700 euros, I'm 59 years old all results were good. On the other hand I've been to Thailand many times and been in a Private hospital for 1 week due to food poisoning cost 9,608 USD OR 323,043 Baht expensive luckly i had travel insurance.
Portugal has great health care, glad all was good for your check up! Yes, very lucky you had insurance here in Thailand. We are thankful we have a global health plan to help cover situations like that. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻
Great info > no need even for translator services > is it fair to assume being the nurses are fluent in English, the Drs for the most part are as well there?
The nurses spoke enough English to communicate, the Drs were fluent. All the care we received was very professional and equal and, in some cases, better then western care that we have received in the past.
My recent road accident cost me over 100,000 baht at Chiang Mai Ram Hospital. In the UK there would have been no charge. (I did have insurance - AIG - but they refused to pay after a while..) In CM, Ram and Bangkok are the best hospitals, but the costs for the former have rocketed exponentially in the last few years.
I agree. I remember when CM Ram committed to medical service for foreigners, prices blew up in the next year or so. Lanna Hospital was a good alternative without the excessive prices, but McCormick Hospital was a practical and Thai-driven prices. I moved elsewhere 4 yrs ago so my feedback may be outdated.
Why did your insurance not pay?
Wow, the doctors in Turkey have never checked my blood pressure (I'm on medication for high bp), nor have they ever listened to my heart and lungs, I've never actually seen a doctor here with a stethoscope. I've seen three doctors and have been to the hospital for infection. I'm 72 years old.
Hi. Quick question. You mentioned you had Cigna coverage before. Do you still have it? Why didn't Cigna covered all this testing?
Hi Orlando! Our Cigna Global Plan we chose doesn't cover preventative care, so these costs were out of pocket. We intentionally chose the coverage we have knowing preventative care outside the states is typically quite affordable. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻
Thank you for the awesome information. Is it possible to get the hospital name or the link?
Thank you for watching!! Here is the link www.chiangmairam.com/
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