Newly pregnant - advise on OB
- Thread starter CindyHKG12
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Hi Cindy,
Great advice a friend of mine gave me when i first found out I was pregnant and realized I didn't even have a clue which doctor to go to was to not panic as I would have 9 months to find the perfect doctor. The ob-gyn listed on this site are some of the best so good to check them out. It also depends on what you're looking for in terms of personality, language skills, pricing etc. This IS the person you'll be seeing alot of and really needing when you're in labour so best to try as many as you need until you find the one you're happy with. Don't take too long though if you are planning to deliver in a private hospital as space is very limited.
I'm seeing Dr Alex Doo and think he's great. Pleasant bedside manner, very open, friendly, gives you an overview of the various options etc. He only goes to Sanatorium, Adventist or Matilda though.
Hope this helps and good luck!
Great advice a friend of mine gave me when i first found out I was pregnant and realized I didn't even have a clue which doctor to go to was to not panic as I would have 9 months to find the perfect doctor. The ob-gyn listed on this site are some of the best so good to check them out. It also depends on what you're looking for in terms of personality, language skills, pricing etc. This IS the person you'll be seeing alot of and really needing when you're in labour so best to try as many as you need until you find the one you're happy with. Don't take too long though if you are planning to deliver in a private hospital as space is very limited.
I'm seeing Dr Alex Doo and think he's great. Pleasant bedside manner, very open, friendly, gives you an overview of the various options etc. He only goes to Sanatorium, Adventist or Matilda though.
Hope this helps and good luck!
coffeebeenz
New member
Hi Cindy,
I am with Arabinda Ghosh, of Veritas medical clinic and will deliver at Matilda. I moved to HK a few months ago and am with him on the recommendation of a number of friends here who had him as their Ob Gyn. I am very happy with him.
Veritas Medical Practice
BANK OF AMERICA TOWER
SUITE 2902
12 HARCOURT ROAD
CENTRAL, HONG KONG
Tel. (852) 2877 3118 Fax (852) 2877 3113
Others I have heard good things about are Lucy Lord
3rd Floor, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell Street,
Central,
Hong Kong
Telephone: 2824 0822
Dr Lucy Lord and Associates
Philip Ho.
Room 701, Hing Wai Building,
36, Queen's Road,
Central
Tel: 2899 2293
My understanding is that all these doctors are very ex-pat friendly and have a western approach to maternity care etc. if that is what you are looking for. To avoid paying lots of money in consultation fees, why don't you just put a list together of your 3 or 4 main questions and concerns and ask to speak to one of the doctors or one of their nurses/staff by phone before booking the consultation.
I am with Arabinda Ghosh, of Veritas medical clinic and will deliver at Matilda. I moved to HK a few months ago and am with him on the recommendation of a number of friends here who had him as their Ob Gyn. I am very happy with him.
Veritas Medical Practice
BANK OF AMERICA TOWER
SUITE 2902
12 HARCOURT ROAD
CENTRAL, HONG KONG
Tel. (852) 2877 3118 Fax (852) 2877 3113
Others I have heard good things about are Lucy Lord
3rd Floor, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell Street,
Central,
Hong Kong
Telephone: 2824 0822
Dr Lucy Lord and Associates
Philip Ho.
Room 701, Hing Wai Building,
36, Queen's Road,
Central
Tel: 2899 2293
My understanding is that all these doctors are very ex-pat friendly and have a western approach to maternity care etc. if that is what you are looking for. To avoid paying lots of money in consultation fees, why don't you just put a list together of your 3 or 4 main questions and concerns and ask to speak to one of the doctors or one of their nurses/staff by phone before booking the consultation.
Celine just pregnant
Hi everybody,
I m french and in HK for 1 year. I just found out I'm Pregnant for 1 month, like you Cindy. It was not previous in the schedule so I dont have insurance to cover the maternity it means a lot of money!!!
I'd like having a doctor to follow me for 9 months and delivery in a public hospital to save money but I don t have any friends with baby so that s erally difficult for me to know where I have to go. I m so afraid because I hate the hospital and I m not in my country. I just have my husband to help me so.....
Could you give me some advice about good gynecologist and a good hospital I can feel safe
tks a lot:flower:
Here you have my email adress: [email protected]:yeah2
Hi everybody,
I m french and in HK for 1 year. I just found out I'm Pregnant for 1 month, like you Cindy. It was not previous in the schedule so I dont have insurance to cover the maternity it means a lot of money!!!
I'd like having a doctor to follow me for 9 months and delivery in a public hospital to save money but I don t have any friends with baby so that s erally difficult for me to know where I have to go. I m so afraid because I hate the hospital and I m not in my country. I just have my husband to help me so.....
Could you give me some advice about good gynecologist and a good hospital I can feel safe
tks a lot:flower:
Here you have my email adress: [email protected]:yeah2
celi, congrats! don't worry, the public hospitals take good care of their patients, because they need to keep up to the government's regulations! i'm alone in hk with only my husband and his family, too. i saw a private ob/gyn and also went to the MCHC's for check-ups. delivered at a public hospital in july. everything went fine! this way, you will also spend very little money, and with the money you save (about 100k?!), you can enjoy many other things afterwards with your baby. i would say go for public and don't be afraid. do pm me if you need to ask me questions.
haniikwok
Registered User
Hi there, I just saw Canossa's comprehensive maternity package ($28,000 incl. all antenatal visits, delivery and post-natal visits). Just called up to enquire, with this package you can choose the first class room and one of their ob/gyn specialists: Amelia Wong, Catherine Cheung and Wilfred Wong.
What's Catherine Cheung like? Is she ex-pat friendly?
What's Catherine Cheung like? Is she ex-pat friendly?
I gave birth yesterday at the Matilda Hospital and Dr Alex Doo delivered my little girl.
It was my third baby, in as many years, so I was hoping for a short and sweet labour. Turned out to be 15 hours long but I put that down to having to be induced. To cut a long story short (literally) I went from 4cm to 10cm in 10 minutes! Even after receiving an epirdural, I began to get breakthrough pain as I dilated so quickly.
Dr Doo raced in to the delivery room as soon as they told him I had dilated from 5 to 10 in 10 minutes.
He delivered my baby in 2 pushes without any tearing or cuts and he truly is an amazing Doctor.
If you are looking for the best Obstetrician in Hong Kong to deliver your baby, then look no further than Dr Alex Doo. You can find him at his clinic in Central, at The Women's Clinic in Central Building (3rd Floor).
Thanks Dr Doo, you're the best!
:thanks
Hayley
It was my third baby, in as many years, so I was hoping for a short and sweet labour. Turned out to be 15 hours long but I put that down to having to be induced. To cut a long story short (literally) I went from 4cm to 10cm in 10 minutes! Even after receiving an epirdural, I began to get breakthrough pain as I dilated so quickly.
Dr Doo raced in to the delivery room as soon as they told him I had dilated from 5 to 10 in 10 minutes.
He delivered my baby in 2 pushes without any tearing or cuts and he truly is an amazing Doctor.
If you are looking for the best Obstetrician in Hong Kong to deliver your baby, then look no further than Dr Alex Doo. You can find him at his clinic in Central, at The Women's Clinic in Central Building (3rd Floor).
Thanks Dr Doo, you're the best!
:thanks
Hayley
jaceesperanza
Registered User
dr. doo plus matilda
Does anyone have any idea how much a c-section (heart problem) will cost if I have it done in Matilda and with Dr. Alex Doo. Including hospital fees and the professional fee. I'm currently 30 weeks pregnant already and my husband has decided for me to give birth there in H.K.. We are planning to go there this coming wednesday for a doctor's consultation and a choice of hospital to where I'm gonna give birth to. Please advice and recommend tnx
Does anyone have any idea how much a c-section (heart problem) will cost if I have it done in Matilda and with Dr. Alex Doo. Including hospital fees and the professional fee. I'm currently 30 weeks pregnant already and my husband has decided for me to give birth there in H.K.. We are planning to go there this coming wednesday for a doctor's consultation and a choice of hospital to where I'm gonna give birth to. Please advice and recommend tnx
I'm not sure if it changes according to the obstetrician but i had a c-section 20 months ago at the Matilda, stayed in a private room and it cost $115,000 or thereabouts all in. Am due to have another c-section in 5 weeks so anticipating a similar if not higher charge. Thankfully we have great insurance.
jaceesperanza
Registered User
who's your doctor? and is it still possible for me to get a slot in matilda?