Dr. Joe Chan + ultrasound scan frequency

[sunnysideup]

Hi Chichi, Thanks for giving me even more confidence for Dr. Chan. I did find him very patient and nice.

Just 2 months to go for you! It's nice to know everything is progressing well, isn't it? For me, the clock is ticking so slowly in this 1st trimester. Worries creap in lately as I don't feel sick for 3 days now and can concentrate (less sleepy) on work for a change. But since there is nothing I can do so might as well just try not to think about it and enjoy this time when I can be more productive!

I am happy for you that you are doing well and amnio test came back all good. Fingers crossed for you that you will sail through the last trimester and have a healthy baby soon! Keep me posted!

Sunny

 

[DaDaE]

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I have also put my comments there today.

Wish good luck to all mothers!

DaDaE

 

[rani]

H DaDaE

Can you post your review directly on this thread rather than linking to another site.

Thanks

 

[DaDaE]

I was/am also a patient of Dr Joe Chan. I notice that all the comments are "kind, caring, professional, patient, not commercial ...". Its really really true. I had a complex operation performed by Dr Chan when he was still an Associate Consultant at the Hong Kong Hospital Authority 2 years ago. He's just like a friend visiting me in the hospital when he saw me the next day after my operation. That made me feel much relaxed. For my follow-up medical consultations, he could spend 45 minutes to see see. He had never shown rush and even allowed me to consult him over the phone. That's incredible for a government doctor in Hong Kong, who usually spend less than 5 minutes to see a patient (I am not blaming them as I well appreciate their extreme high workload). I really feel lucky that I have met such a caring doctor who not only looks after me physically, but also psychologically. To me, he's a doctor that can be trusted and relied on. His wife, now works at the same clinic, is also highly praised by other pregnant ladies too. A nice couple.

DaDaE

 

[Ann_hall]

Hi, Sunny, haven't posted to you for a few weeks as I delivered my girl 2 weeks ago. That much earlier than my expected. I broke my water and the girl was in breech. I called Dr Chan in the middle of the night and he actually waited for me in the hospital even before my arrival. I had an emergency C-section by Dr. Chan and everything was fine. I would say Dr Chan's care and surgery were superb. I would certainly recommend him to anybody anytime.
Don't worry, you are in a good hand. Good luck and finger crossed.

 

[sunnysideup]

Many congratulations chichi!! I wish you all the best with your new found motherhood!!

And thanks for the words of confidence on Dr. Chan. It's very reassuring!

 

[newdad]

Hi, I echo with ChiChi that Dr Chan is really wonderful and his services is superb. Dr Chan delivered our little girl a week ago. We phoned him before we went to the hospital. When we arrived, Dr Chan was already there waiting for us. This certainly relieved a lot of our stresses. My wife delievered about 10hours later and Dr Chan came several times assessing the labour progress. To our family, he is a doctor that can be trusted and relied on. I would recommend him to anybody anytime.

 

[Ann_hall]

Hi, Rowena, I had my girl delivered in Feb by Dr Chan. My girl was in breech and C-section was done. I have to say that Dr Chan was very good and his surgery is superb. I recovered extremely well and was able to walk to the toilet the next day!!
Now, my girl is about 5 months old. My scar healed very well, almost invisible. It was below my hair!! Thank god, I used Dr Chan and I can swim with my little girl in Bikini. I would certainly use him again for my second baby.

 

[sunnysideup]

Cost of Amniocentesis.

Hi ChiChi,

I read earlier that you have had amniocentesis done by Dr. Chan and the result was good and you now have a healthy baby girl.....many congratulations to you!

Like you, I believe I will need to undergo amnio testing also due to my age. Can you please let me know the cost of this procedure? Did you have it done at the doctor's clinic or at a hospital? How much, if applicable, did you have to pay the hospital? Also, at which gestation week did you have the amnio?

Apart from Downs, I heard that amnio can also test for other problem e.g. chromosome etc. Did you simply do the test for Downs or others as well? How long did it take for the result to come back.

To be honest I am quite anxitious about the amnio and your posting has been reassuring even though I do know the risk is still there.

Regards,
Summer

 

[Ann_hall]

Hi, Summer, I do hope that I can help relieving you stress and anxiety. I can recall that I could not sleep the night before the test. For our age, although still pretty and charming, we can't afford having any problem during pregnancy, especially miscarriage.

The actually procedure was far better than my imagination. It was done in Dr Chan's office at my 17 weeks. Dr Chan did a detail scan and reassured us (my husband was with me throughout the procedure) that the baby was well and active.

The actual procedure lasted for about 1-2 minutes. Just a little prick and the procedure was finished. I could see the needle on the TV screen!! definitely well away from my baby. As you know, my baby girl was prefectly alright afterwards.

As far as I remember, Dr Chan phoned me the report about 2 days later confirming that my baby was not Down's. There was another report, about 3 weeks later with all the chromosomes tested. The whole cost of the amniocentesis was about $5000-6000.

Summer, do you have any ob? Why not go and see Dr Chan. He is really good. He always listen and answer our questions in great details. His technique is also excellent. Cheers, good luck.