We were looking forward for a good 1st trimester visit with Dr. Wong at Sunway Medical Centre (SMC)
but came out truly disappointed with the visit. Here's the reason why,

1) When I ask about 1st Trimester "test", he recommended the RM 2000+ procedure from the US with a higher accuracy to detect down-syndrome.
I was aware about a "cheaper" test albeit lower accuracy (85% vs 95%) which is around RM 500+
I asked him about it and the cost for this "cheaper" test in SMC and to my surprise he answered,
"I have no idea how much, you can go out and ask"... Seriously? An experience Gynae like himself doesn't know an estimate price range
for the "cheaper" test yet know the price for the more "expensive" one?

2) He has a rush attitude. His mode of communication = Ask 1 question, get 1 answer.
Folding arms while talking, his body language explains everything.

3) During the Scan, he mention nothing unless asked. Come on Mr. Wong, is it that hard to at least explain and
put some effort in showing some interest in our 3 month old fetus.

4) When I told him I wanted to do the test now... He said the fetus was not in position... and ask us to return.
Really? Please let me know if this is true.. from my research and feedback from other Gynae, this doesn't seem true.
I hope he isn't Lying...

5) Cost... his consultation fee is RM 250+.. bringing the total cost of 1st time visit in SMC to approx RM 450.
Even more expensive then both Prince Court (RM 340+) and Desa Park City (RM 320+)

Just wanted to vent and share my experience with this doctor... it was such a distasteful and expensive
experience that I just have to let it out.

Avoid..

Thanks for the heads up

thanks for the heads up

it is true.

i did some googling.

found this doctor review in many places.
Some say OK, some say NOT OK.
Some say he is not helpful, some say he explains well.

I guess he has his moods.
This is not good though.

sounds like doctor got mood swing as well LOL

yup.

perhaps a personal problem?
perhaps didnt get it from the wife or maybe got into a fight or something.

but nonetheless, a professional should not let his personal affairs affect his work.

try Dr. Sharad (Klinik Pakar Wanita OB-GYNAE WOMEN'S SPECIALIST) at SS15 Subang

if you choose to deliver by him it's at Colombia Asia Bkt Rimau

I like his attitude, easy going and very assuring.

We choose Selayang Hospital but went to him for check up, can be quite expensive (200+ per visit)

This post has been edited by bearbear: Nov 9 2017, 04:35 PM

I don't like this kind of doctor. I always will go consult another doctor until one that I am comfortable with.

wtf dr is that
i go pantai no issue.. the dr even explain to us thoroughly and friendly oso..
the down-syndrome test take around rm700 at pantai
my 1st time visit only rm250

Suggest Dr. Jason Lim if you still prefer sunway medical

recommend dr chua from tung shin..
very patient dr..and explain most of the things...
u wont regret..but the queue is long

This post has been edited by sunami: Nov 9 2017, 05:43 PM

Thanks all for other Gynae recommendation, we may likely stick with Dr. Tan from Prince Court.. so far he's been good.

i went to bangsar pantai, dr chew, he said need to jab for every week, cost around 600-900 per visit (consultation, supplements and jab) he said because my wife miscarriage last year, so got to jab to help extra secure my bb. after 1st tri i shifted to tungshin dr bux.

Dr Chew bee bee very famous there, but i prefer dr bux and edson cheah.

You may try Dr Raja junaidah columbia puchong

how are the charges like?

may i know who is the dr at pantai? thanks..

dr balwinder

Wife just delivered our 1st child at sunway medical under Dr Siw Tong Seng last month, i would say fantastic, really good gynae recommend to all. But he only do C-cea, all bills end up below 9K. Doctor appointment / check up within Rm80- 130 every visit , sunway woh...


This post has been edited by shawnny: Nov 15 2017, 03:14 PM

I would recommend you to go to Dr. Mak in Kuchai Lama. Friendly gynae

I would recommend Dr Ng Soon Peng of Columbia Asia Puchong. He is from Penang kampung boy. Very good attitude and explain everything. You can ask questions too.

thanks for sharing.

where and what is alternative doctor you look for? is it good?

I didn't know there are such thing as doctors who only do c-sec. A lot of babies delivery in Malaysia are moving towards C-sec because the doctors want to make more money and it is less hassle and less time than going natural. This is a very unethical thing to do which are not practiced in developed countries like US and UK. Doctors would only do C-sec when it is really necessary.

This is getting rampant in Malaysia as nobody actually complains or aware of this.

yup. a lot of them wants to get more money from it.

the one who delivered for my wife is really good though.

even waited for my wife, didnt go back, buka puasa buy from gerai because wait for my wife.

then my wife start pushing, 1 hour plus still baby not come up, but because baby still healthy she dont respect our wish to deliver naturally.
usually if more than half an hour, either doctor will go c-sect, or just cut bottom to assist delivery.
my doctor? never cut anything besides the umbilical cord. huhu.

it depends lo.

primigravida(first pregnancy) or pseudoprimigravida(first baby born per vaginally) usually can allow up to 1 hour in 3rd stage of labour(when the cervix is fully dilated) before getting the specialist attention/decision.
if baby heart beat is still showing good pattern then can continue push
if baby is not big usually can push
if baby head is low enough and there's progress(getting lower) can push

yup, but most doctors, nak cepat saje. settle is as soon as possible.
actually at 1 hour 15 minutes my doctor wanted to cut, (my wife dont want), so we ask doctor to let her try again, and last push OK.

Currently i also visiting this doctor in Columbia Asia Puchong, very friendly, patient and well attitude

he won't add those extra checking or charge extra for unnecessary test unless really required.

Each time visit around 200-230 with baby scan and medicine

i got the same treatment from my doc.

only charge rm70.

damn cheap right?

Thanks for the good info.

we always go dr chia and loo at bdr puteri...
both doctors are very friendly an willingly to tell even you don ask!

Thanks for the heads up