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Simp (simp)
Junior Member
Username: simp
Post Number: 133
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 7:45 pm: | 
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Hi,
Can i check on the full name of Dr Chan as i saw that there are many Dr Chans around? Does Dr Chan handle high risk pregnancies meaning those having higher risk of miscarriage and those with fertility problem? |
Jane (jywy2000)
Junior Member
Username: jywy2000
Post Number: 197
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 1:07 am: |
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Dr Chan Kon Hon
Yes, he is a very experienced gynae. |
Jgal (jgal)
New member
Username: jgal
Post Number: 98
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 10:15 am: |
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Simp : Dr Chan only delivers in GlenE and the supporting team know him very well. Heard from my friend.. he also goes to SGH for research also.
The problem with high risk preggy, is that you need a doc that wont panick under sudden happenings and make accurate diagnose and prescribe the correct treatment. ** remember , it 1 thing to know what is wrong and experience,knowledge and guts to treat**:P |
Simp (simp)
Junior Member
Username: simp
Post Number: 140
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 11:05 am: |
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Hi Jgal,
Ya i agree wih you. I am already scared of having cesarean because of my laparoscopy done this year. I am concerned about infection and implications etc. So need a experienced gynae.
How old does dr chan look like? |
tempura76 (tempura76)
Member
Username: tempura76
Post Number: 783
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 3:51 pm: |
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Hi Simp,
Im delivered by Dr Chan last june 07 thru c-section, i can only say 'Thumbs up" for him! Not only its not painful after the effect of anaesthesia..*(my threshold of pain is very very low) my stitches was nicely done up..one straight line..and believe anot, i got out of my bed the nxt day and walk around!
I guess Dr Chan is not only good in child birth but also good in fertility and other related pregancy issues..
I think Dr Chan is around late 50's?? not very sure but dun worry, your choice is right with him. Im planning for a 2nd one soon..and im sure that im goin back to him..  |
Simp (simp)
Junior Member
Username: simp
Post Number: 142
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 7:41 pm: |
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Dear Tempura76,
Thanks for the info. I am relieved to learn that both gynae i am considering are in their 50s. They must really be experienced and skilled. Ok i can discuss with hubby and try to decide soon. |
tempura76 (tempura76)
Member
Username: tempura76
Post Number: 784
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 12:32 pm: |
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Hi Simp,
u r most welcome! Good Luck! |
Veriblur (veriblur)
New member
Username: veriblur
Post Number: 21
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, August 26, 2007 - 9:47 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
Just to share, i'm in my 34weeks now with Dr Chan.
I also considered quite long before signing him cost he is really on the ex side.
200+ for each appt before signing of package @750 (if i don remember wrongly.)
Checking via v is only for the first visit & 33 weeks for Strep B culture), after that will be via tummy.
Pros about Dr Chan is his scanning skill are really great (of course the equip plays a great part too). Esp for the 4D scan, u can see the baby so clearly :-)
Cons are his nagging on the weight issue (but for own good though) & long waiting time.
Cheers! |
mama to 5Js (blessedmommy)
Member
Username: blessedmommy
Post Number: 905
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 26, 2007 - 10:58 pm: |
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just to share...
my 5th child was delivered by dr chan. my 4 kids were delivered by another gynae. i switched to dr chan after my gynae retired and under the "heavy" recommendation by friends.
indeed, he is v different. most importantly his stitching is superb! with my ex gynae i still feel the pain after birth, gotta sit down and walk slowly. but amazingly with dr chan, i can literally jump out and onto the bed right after birth, as if i forgotten i just given birth! i asked him why this is so and he told me his sticthing is different from other gynaes thats why i feel less / dun feel the pain.
veriblur
i agree! he is v naggy abt weight issues! haha.. |
winwin (vine712)
Junior Member
Username: vine712
Post Number: 112
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 11:50 am: |
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yes yes....i agree that he is very naggy on the weigh...in fact make me quite stress sometime heheh but of coz he meant to be good also lar...
i am 27th week already and so far very happy with Dr Chan... |
Mrs Yap (oneboyonegirl)
New member
Username: oneboyonegirl
Post Number: 19
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 11:13 pm: |
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hi gals.....does anyone go to Dr chan for removal of fibroids? how was his skills on this?
any feedback is appreciated |
gervynne (gervynne)
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Username: gervynne
Post Number: 58
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 9:36 am: |
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i intend to sign up with Dr Chan for his package as he is one of the best gynaes I have seen! Now into my end of first trimester, I feel that I am in good hands. His charges are on the high side though but so far, he has been very detailed in his scans!
anyone on his package knows when it is started? his nurses said it will start on the 4th month so which week is that? |
starry70 (star70)
New member
Username: star70
Post Number: 80
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 11:10 am: |
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Hello
You can only sign up package upon 20 weeks gestation. The nurse will inform you. |
Vitamin (vitamin)
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Username: vitamin
Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 2:08 pm: |
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Hi,
I heard alot of good comments on Dr Chan. Can anyone comment if Dr Chan is pro-natural birth, ie discourage epidural? Will he explain things slowly and not rush through the session? And how old is he? Thanks alot for sharing |
winwin (vine712)
Junior Member
Username: vine712
Post Number: 159
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 2:32 pm: |
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Hi Vitamin
I m 33rd week now and have not discuss abt birth method with Dr Chan...will ask him next week when i get to see him...
he explain very patiently and never rush thru any session.....so far quite satisfy with him...guess he is late 50s? not too sure heheh |
Chicken Little (little_pony)
Intermediate Member
Username: little_pony
Post Number: 3913
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 3:14 pm: |
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Hi Thumbs up for Dr Chan. Both my kids delivered by him. My colleagues also goes to him.
He is recommended by my dr in company. He is good. Even my family GP's 3 kids all delivered by him. I think he is just late 40 near 50, hair white only.
The nurses at GEH full of praises for him. I had both induced labour with epidural. First baby delivered at 10 am, 12 pm i walking around. SEcond baby at 3 pm, they have new rule that I was on epidural must stay in bed but 10 pm, I beg them to let me down. Aiyo no pain, and his stitches are realli good.
For Epidural, first baby I ask him if I should try natural without epidural, he told me what for. Ha ha so i go for epidural. If you ask me , my delivery is painlss man, even after delivery nurse keep asking if I need painkiller I find them mah fan.
You know he has the passion in looking at the babies when he do the scan for you. I enjoy all my visits even my daughter he explain to her when I am expecting my son.
Enjoy and be assured you are in good hands under Dr Chan |
Jane (jywy2000)
Junior Member
Username: jywy2000
Post Number: 260
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 11:26 pm: |
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Hi winwin,
I absolutely agree with Chicken Little. Both my kids were delivered by him and I can gladly say that he has your best interests at heart. When I decided to go for amnio test, he was very reassuring that everything would go smoothly. I almost could not feel the pain when the needle was drawing the fluid. His hands were very steady and he was quick and precise during the precise.
His charges are high, but u r paying for his expertise. The only grouse I have is that he is very particular about weight gain, till I was also paranoid before the scheduled visits. |
Jeddie (jeddie76)
Member
Username: jeddie76
Post Number: 598
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2007 - 12:17 pm: |
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Hi
I have just delivered my girl under Dr Chan as well last Monday. Natural with Epi. And true enough, his stitches are so good that u dun even need any painkillers at all....but of course u are paying a premium for his expertise. But i decided its worth it... |
starry70 (star70)
Junior Member
Username: star70
Post Number: 101
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 11:15 am: |
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Hello Jeddie
Can you share your hospital bills? |
Jeddie (jeddie76)
Member
Username: jeddie76
Post Number: 608
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 2:20 pm: |
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starry70
here's the breakdown:
2 bedder (normal delivery w epi) : $1595
Dr Chan's Fees : $2180
Epi Doc Fees : $325
PD Fees : $214
Total charges : $4314
Medisave : $1800
Cash : $2500 |
starry70 (star70)
Junior Member
Username: star70
Post Number: 103
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 4:07 pm: |
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Tks Jeddie
Very useful - Dr Chan's fees is really high eh...haha
Which PD did you use? |
winwin (vine712)
Junior Member
Username: vine712
Post Number: 172
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 19, 2007 - 5:42 pm: |
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Hi Jeddie
How many time did Dr Chan visit u? btw who's ur PD?
I m at 34th week now....my turn soon |
Chicken Little (little_pony)
Intermediate Member
Username: little_pony
Post Number: 3955
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 4:13 am: |
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Jane
Agree. Ha ha my first pregnancy, I worried so much every time i visited him. My hb even vouched for me dunno why the weight gain up so much even tho i never eat much. Even after pregnancy check, annual check, he will still ask you to lose weight. |
Jeddie (jeddie76)
Member
Username: jeddie76
Post Number: 612
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 12:14 pm: |
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starry, winwin
I used Dr YY Yip coz he was my son's PD as well.
As i delivered at 12 plus, Dr Chan visited me around 6.30 pm on the delivery day. Then on the second and third day, he visited me once in the morning about 9 am. |
winwin (vine712)
Junior Member
Username: vine712
Post Number: 201
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 09, 2007 - 3:28 pm: |
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my gal was delivered by Dr Chan on last sat...must say his stitches skill damn good..i can sit up very soon after delivery and hardly feel any pain since then guess the "higher" doc fee is all worth it |
Chicken Little (little_pony)
Intermediate Member
Username: little_pony
Post Number: 4109
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 09, 2007 - 4:14 pm: |
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Ya man it is damn good right.
You know all the nurses in the ward sing praises for him. I recommended all my fren who needs referral to him. Never regret going to him. |
starry70 (star70)
Junior Member
Username: star70
Post Number: 121
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 09, 2007 - 5:01 pm: |
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Congrats winwin
So happy to know he's skilled..hehe..are stitches indefinate? meaning we will definately go through episiotomy? or the stitch is result of a tear?
Does he advocate us to use epidural ah? I was thinking i am more scared of the big needle than the pain..hmmm |
winwin (vine712)
Junior Member
Username: vine712
Post Number: 202
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, November 11, 2007 - 9:51 am: |
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hi starry70
Dr Chan is a believer of epidual...and after my experience, i m now a believer of epidual too...i think it helps to reserve energy for the real push (rather to fight with the pain)...btw the epidual put on during contraction time..so the injection pain is nothing compare to contraction pain...Dr Dicky Tay did the epidual for me and he is damn good just like Dr Chan |
baby_blessed (baby_blessed)
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Username: baby_blessed
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 11:57 am: |
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dear mummies/ mummies to be,
anybody is currently with Dr Chan? I read many positive comments about him in this thread..but just would like to seek recent opinions. thanks |
Chicken Little (little_pony)
Advanced Member
Username: little_pony
Post Number: 5108
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 12:02 pm: |
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baby_blessed
Wat do you need to know about Dr Chan. My fren just delivered her son under him on 28 Dec. me not expecting but still do my annual check with him |
baby_blessed (baby_blessed)
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Username: baby_blessed
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 12:28 pm: |
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Hi chicken little,
Thanks for replying so fast. Does he take time in explaining things to us, or is he just a rush type and doesn't comment much? Does his stitching skill still very good? Overall, does your friend happy with Dr Chan's service?
hehe..paiseh..so many questions. TIA |
sunflower78 (sunflower78)
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Username: sunflower78
Post Number: 9
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 11:54 am: |
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Baby_blessed,
I am currently with Dr Chan.
He is that kind of gynae that will manage yr worries to the least.
And yes, he is concerned over weight gaining issue and always will wan mum to be to exercise more. |
gervynne (gervynne)
Junior Member
Username: gervynne
Post Number: 248
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 8:20 pm: |
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i just delivered my son via c section last week and amazingly the wound does not hurt at all and i was already up walking in the ward on the 2nd day, and even when i went to remove my stitches 2 days back, there was no pain or keloids.
i definitely will go back to Dr Chan for my 2nd child and yes agree with sunflower, he's the healthy kind of doc so he would always nag at me to exercise more otherwise cannot push baby out, but that was before i opted for c section as he is rather pro-natural. |
Elynn & Jack (jack_in_the_box)
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Username: jack_in_the_box
Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 9:54 am: |
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Hi all,
can someone give me some feedback on Dr. Chan in terms of his service, attitude, beliefs, etc? Is he attentive during each visit, is he liberal, etc?
Thanks! |
starry70 (star70)
Junior Member
Username: star70
Post Number: 327
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 3:48 pm: |
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hello Elynn & Jack
i just delivered in Feb by Dr Chan
he's a rather professional doctor, gives good but frank/direct advise. he's particular abt weight gain, n quite pro epidural (no nonsense person)
dutifully answers your question, yup liberal doc, his staffs r super friendly. overall good service though not cheap |
jack_in_the_box (jack_in_the_box)
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Username: jack_in_the_box
Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 7:25 am: |
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Thanks Starry70..Congratulations to you!
I just found out i am pregnant and am hoping to find a gyane that i am comfortable with, and not the old fashioned school thought doctor...
I have made appointment to see him on Monday...so hope all will go well! |
meira (meira)
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Username: meira
Post Number: 15
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Friday, May 23, 2008 - 4:41 pm: |
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my experience with dr chan is not so gd:
1) his charges expensive
2) long waiting time
3) Sometimes i ask him question n he comment it is stupid
4) consultation seems rush
5) I personally dun wan epidural, but during my visit wif him on my 39th week he say if i dun take epidural then i hav to get another gynea !!
6) the only thing he can comment during each visit is abt my wt n nothing else.
7) He told to induce plus epidural, in the end the induce not successful baby in distress n i hav 2 go 4 emergency c-section.
8) Total charges for the delivery (doc fee plus hospital (2-bedded) comes up to close to S$ 10,000
9) During routine check after delivery i ask dr chan if I move 2 vigoursly will my wound torn, dr chan simply look at me n comment this is a stupid question... i ask cos im in so much pain. my room mate is shock at his answers.
The only good points abt him is his advance scanning machine (clearer scan )n competent nurses team. He is no doubt a v.experience gynea but i will never go back to him, cos I think wat im paying is simply not worth it.
Im expecting my 2nd baby n i now wif another gynea, charges r more reasonable n gynea more patience n sincere n respect ur decision. I personally feel that Dr Chan is pro-epidural. if u wan 2 try an all natural birth then don't go to Dr Chan. |
Bubbleteahut (bubbleteahut)
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Username: bubbleteahut
Post Number: 17
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 2:04 pm: |
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Hi Meira,
Can you pm me? I want to check with you for gynae contact. Thanks in advance. |
Karen Ko (kkyko)
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Username: kkyko
Post Number: 72
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 13, 2008 - 2:05 pm: |
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Hi guys,
I'm also a patient of Dr. Chan and did recommend a number of friends to him. All my friends are happy with him.
I have to admit the waiting hour is long but I always arm myself with my favourite novels/magazines/DS games for the visit. Actually I make it as a time to catch up with all my reading. And it's a great excuse to get out of the office early... hahahaha...
The nurses are very good/nice! Both doctor and nurses speak Cantonese. Because I'm from HK, I prefer to converse in Cantonese which this makes me and my hubby very comfortable.
And everytime, I'll write down all the questions that I want to ask and he'll patiently explain everything to us.
Dr. Chan operated on me last year because I found quite a number of fibroids inside the wound. No pain after the op. And according to my colleauge/friends who had Dr. Chan delivered their babies, all of them said no pain afterwards. I guess that's the MOST important thing.
But then, if you are not comfortable with any doctor that you see, better find someone else. It's very important that you can rely on someone or have faith in the person that deliver your baby. =)
Hope my comments help. |
Joanne Khi (khijoanne)
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Username: khijoanne
Post Number: 7
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2008 - 11:11 am: |
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Hi can anyone give me the number to making appt with dr chan kon hon? thanks!! |
sunflower78 (sunflower78)
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Username: sunflower78
Post Number: 95
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2008 - 11:31 pm: |
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Dr Chan K.H
Suite #03-15 Geln E
Tel : 6474 3228 |
treestar (treestar)
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Username: treestar
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 1:26 am: |
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I also hav bad experience wif Dr Chan. Cos he insisted for me to go on Epidural, when i wanted to try if i can take the pain w/o epidural he told me that if i dun take epidural then i can go find another gynea, this is wat he told me on my due date...how to find another gynea.?! haiz
I think he is experience but his charges is really high. if u prefer a all-natural birth then Dr Chan is not suitable |
BabyS (babys)
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Username: babys
Post Number: 44
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Monday, December 01, 2008 - 6:43 pm: |
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hi.. i wouldlike to find out more about dr chan..
is he really very pro epidural?.. and i called the clinic they said his packages start from week 15, and its $888.. so how much are his consultations b4 a package then?
Does he have a lot of hidden charges? |
sunflower78 (sunflower78)
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Username: sunflower78
Post Number: 149
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 12:11 am: |
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Yes he quite pro epidural cos he believe you got more strength to push.
I cant remember how much I paid for before package but my case abit special as I got spotting so he monitor me quite closely and I need to pay for additional medicine for the baby. But definitely cheaper to sign a package.
What you mean by hidden charges?
The package consists of scanning, consulation and vitamins. Additional test need to pay. Eg. I did a heartbeat test for my baby 2 weeks before delivery cos my baby's weight was below average. That got to pay. |
Che Abad (chepot)
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Username: chepot
Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 06, 2009 - 4:55 pm: |
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Baby S,
Without package here's the charges:
Consultation: 128
Scan: 128 (2D)
if you want 3D scan its 255. |
starflower (starflower)
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Username: starflower
Post Number: 102
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 9:59 pm: |
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I'm w Dr Chan & currently in week37. So far i'm very happy w the overall experince, i like the cheerful nurses and totally agree on him nagging about excercising (easier to push on delivery day). I like the fact that he's one of the 5 gynaes in Spore that has a 4D machine, which means every month we can collect/take a 3D print out home every month and see our bb on the 4D scan machine every month. (so u can see bb's face every time, without having to wait til delivery day). From other mummies, his stitching skills is also supberb and i think its ok to pay that extra so long as i dont have to suffer the pain after birth |
choco cat (choco_cat)
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Username: choco_cat
Post Number: 53
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 2:53 pm: |
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Totally agree with meira.
Dr.Chan seems to have mood swing at times also.
For complications, he really can't give good suggestion or treatment (it made my condition worsen), then he just told me to have surgery. So now I switched to another gynae and my illness was treated without any need for surgery.
And I was quite unhappy that HE WAS LATE for my scheduled GA C-section! according to his nurse, he was explaining another op with a patient over the phone (that sound not urgent at all right?)
My poor HB was waiting for me outside the OT, worrying and dunno why it took us sooo long!!!
One more thing I was not quite happy is many pple jump Q. Not that these pple had reached there earlier, but these pple are fierce to the friendly nurses and saying they have waited in the cafe bla bla... hey, the rest of the pple also waited very long in the clinic. Sometimes up to 1.5 hours!
Yes, his charges is very high. My bill was 8k+ in 2 bedder ward. |
choco cat (choco_cat)
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Post Number: 56
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 9:02 pm: |
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ok, my HB said my msg here was too fierce. He is not that bad in my HB's opinion, so I give him a 50/50.
Well I should not forget to mention that, he has encouraged me a lot about coping with post-natal blue during the hospital stay and my 1st return check up. He also visited me in the morning and also in the evening before he knock-off from work (he didn't charge me for that 2nd visit I think), because i was too worried and stressful so he actually paid extra attention to me after my c-section.
That's what I make the conclusion that Dr.Chan has mood swing :P sometimes very nice and sometimes very fierce |
Chicken Little (little_pony)
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Username: little_pony
Post Number: 8758
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 03, 2009 - 9:23 pm: |
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choco_cat
so far me, sil and my colleagues are very happy with Dr Chan. Both my kids delivered by him and we are very comfortable with him.
Of course these are very subjective because what one is comfortable with does not necessary means the others will enjoy too.
So gynae consultations I feel are very personal, you gotta to find a gynae you trust and feel good with. If not just change.
FYI, he is very well known among doctors and nurses. He is always their choice of gynae. I am from a medical assistance company, and he is referred by my dr in office. My own family's GP's 3 sons are all delivered by him too. When you are at the labour ward, dun you feel that all nurses are always singing praises about him. |
CatiKa (jacquetlc)
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Username: jacquetlc
Post Number: 2236
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 5:57 pm: |
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Dr. Chan? - White hair old man? ...
My first child was delivered by him... BUT I'm VERY disappointed with him.
After 8 years, thinking back what he had done and the procedures and lack of 'EQ', I'm still fuming and my emergency C-Sect and package.... costs me a total of S$10K+... |
Chicken Little (little_pony)
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Username: little_pony
Post Number: 8777
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:11 pm: |
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Catika
what happen ? Me ok with him woh |
starflower (starflower)
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Username: starflower
Post Number: 297
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 10:11 pm: |
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I've delivered in March by Dr Chan. Totally enjoyed my birth experience. Was natural, with epidural and forceps. Not much pain and i felt very reassured all the way. Right after the next day i was able to get up and go, tho nurses didn't really let me coz epidural hasn' t subsided yet.Just did my post birth 2 mths checkup, all smooth sailing. Will definintely go back to him if i have a second one again |
pista (pista)
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Username: pista
Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 5:28 pm: |
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My daughter was dellivered by Dr Chan. She is coming to 4 now. I was very happy with the whole process. I've been trying for my 2nd but with no luck.
So thinking of doing and IUI. At the moment i'm not staying in spore so i only be here for 2 months. So i was wondering how is Dr Chan expertise in fertility?
Anybody have done an IUI with Dr Chan before?
did he give you any ovulation medication or jab before the IUI?
Or should i find a fertility Dr since i only have 2 months to try.
Tks.
Tks |
daylin&dylan (botanist)
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Username: botanist
Post Number: 5827
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 12:05 pm: |
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I just delivered in Dec with Dr.Chan. Extremely excellent stitching skills.. i was up and walking on the same day and did not even need to take any painkillers. He's can be rather err naggy with your weight but all for your own good. Otherwise an excellent and very experienced doctor. |
crystal (crystalsnow)
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Username: crystalsnow
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2010
| | Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010 - 12:32 pm: |
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can anyone advise on the latest package from dr chan?
my next appmt with him will still be in my first tri and i want to know how much his latest package is cos every visit is quite expensive without package. |
qingling (star70)
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Username: star70
Post Number: 1653
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010 - 1:00 pm: |
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hi, its $888 when i signed up last Oct. |
crystal (crystalsnow)
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| | Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010 - 4:12 pm: |
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hi qingling,
thanks. can i enquire when does the package starts? issit from wk 16 or wk 20? |
qingling (star70)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 9:02 am: |
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15 weeks onwards |
crystal (crystalsnow)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 11:05 am: |
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Hi Qingling,
Thanks. I'll be going to Dr chan in my week 11 so.. i guess i can enquire on the package then. i do like dr chan just the individual scanning is really expensive. |
apple (greenapple)
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| | Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 9:02 pm: |
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Anyone has latest package price of Dr Chan? |
Hellgar Lee (hellgar)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 11:25 am: |
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hi apple, dr chan's latest package price is $1,600 starting from week 20. This includes the scans and prenatal vitamins, but excludes the DHA supplement ($55 for 60 tablets). |
apple (greenapple)
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| | Posted on Friday, September 17, 2010 - 11:03 pm: |
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Hellgar, huh? I thought the package is $880 and starting from week 16? Pre-natal package at $1600 is vv pricey! Nvm..will see him soon, shall update once I gotten the package price |
Elly Amel (bixerk)
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| | Posted on Monday, December 06, 2010 - 4:27 pm: |
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hi apple.. have u see dr chan? so how much is the package? |
apple (greenapple)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, January 05, 2011 - 9:54 am: |
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Elly, paid $888 for the package. |
Athena_09 (athena_09)
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| | Posted on Friday, January 28, 2011 - 10:46 pm: |
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Emmy, I delivered in jan 2011. The package price is $888 exclusive of delivery charges of $1300. I was shocked to be charged another $1500 for the inpatient visit by dr chan when I was in hospital for 3 days 2 nights. He charged me a total of 6 visits (morning and evening a day) at $250 per visit. I was totally upset about the high hidden cost which was not communicated clearly to me that the standard visit for inpatient is twice a day. I paid abt 3k just for delivery and inpatient attendance (excluding package, hospital charges and other doc's charges). |
kaysee (kaysee)
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Hi mummies, I am very overweight (85kg before baby is conceived), is Dr Chan the type who will ask me to do a lot of tests (blood tests, high blood pressure etc)?
Does he nag about the mother gaining weight, or the baby gaining weight? Or does he nag about NOT gaining weight?
Any updates on the recent charges for Gleneagles single bed? |
gervynne (gervynne)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 7:30 pm: |
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kaysee, dr chan is VERY particular over weight issues and you may find it abit stressful if he nags at you every week. Even for me who is rather skinny before pregnancy, he is also quite concerned when I put on too much weight during pregnancy. So for people who cannot take his criticism, they have to take note of this.
Other than that I think he is great as a gynae. |
ChengChengMummy (chengchengmummy)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 11:58 pm: |
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Hi kaysee, yup dr chan is definately gonna stress u out for gaining too much weight BUT I believe he has both your bb n your interest at heart. He mentioned to me if bb is too huge, its gonna be tough on mummy opting fo natural birth. |
kaysee (kaysee)
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| | Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2011 - 7:18 pm: |
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Hi gervynne n chengchengmummy, thanks for letting me know.
Oh dear, he sounds like a great gynae but I am really worried about getting too much stress regarding the weight. My previous gynae keeps asking me to go for high blood pressure and other tests though I am perfectly fine. Hopefully Dr Chan does not do that. |
RainBabe (rainbabe)
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| | Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 12:26 am: |
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Hi kaysee, agree w chengchengmummy. Dr. Chan's emphasis on optimal wt gain can only benefit you so tt you cn hv more birth options & baby will hv good headstart in good health. He surgically removed my fibroids in Dec '09 & I had minimal pain! I am now 35wks & hv enjoyed my pregnancy & chkups so much (cos I get to see my baby in 3D every mth!) tt I might consider hvg a 2nd one! ;) Plus, I hv an underlying medical condition but Dr. Chan is always encouraging. He is worth every cent we pay cos it's like paying for insurance.. just in case things go wrong. Hubby n I hv peace of mind. His expertise & straight talking hv won many patients' hearts..;))) |
baby starry (baby_starry)
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| | Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 4:09 pm: |
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Hello mummies, I am considering doc chan for my first pregnancy. I am 35 this year and wonder if he will insist I do the amnio test?
Personally, I prefer the ultrasound and blood tests to assess the risks first.
Can anyone advice their experience with him on this matter? Thanks in advance |
snowball123 (snowball123)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 3:28 pm: |
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hi baby starry
are we talking abt Dr Chan Kong Hon? Both my kids were delivered by Dr Chan, the 2nd one just last year Dec. As i was 37 last year when i delivered my 2nd son, Dr Chan did the Amnio test(drawn out a sample of the amnio liquid) for lab testing. He would insist you to do the test but he will advise, of cos the decision is up to you whether you want to do the amnio test or not. But i think Amnio test is more accurate. its is rather 'normal' to do amnio test for above 35. you cannot assess the risk just by ultrasound and blood test is not accurate |
baby starry (baby_starry)
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Thanks snowball for sharing! Yes is Dr Chan Kong Hon I am referring to. Ok, I will see what is his advice for me.
Do you mind sharing how much did you spend for your 2nd child with Dr Chan? |
snowball123 (snowball123)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 2:20 pm: |
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2nd child was more expensive than the 1st cos the 1st child was 8 years ago, the higher rates is due to Dr Chan's fee is up and due to my age (above 35) and need to do extra test like amnio test and detailed scan etc. The bill for my 2nd child (caecerean) is abt 10k for 2 bedded (3 days 2 nites) and less off medisave, need to pay abt 6k. By the way I had pay extra 1k for Dr Chan fee as i had chosen a prefered day and time. |
doraKid (dorakid)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 6:24 pm: |
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Snowball123,
Can share your experiencce of Dr Chan doing amnio? is he steady/confident? i am with Dr chan and 35 years old. |
doraKid (dorakid)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 7:06 pm: |
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Snowball123,
Did u opt for detailed scan or doctor's advise? |
snowball123 (snowball123)
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| | Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 1:08 am: |
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hi dorakid
Dun worry, Dr Chan is a very professional and experience doctor, you can see from the babies photos all over the walls in his clinic and the no. of patients in queue to see him. Kaypo abit I saw Mark Lee's photo on the wall, think her daughter was also delivered by Dr Chan.
Ok back to amnio test, the amnio test is done over in less than 3 mins, a needle will be 'poke' under your abdomen (avoiding the baby) and a tube of amnio fluid will be drawn out for lab test. Dr Chan will chat with you to distract you abit and you just 'relax' and concentrate on the ultrasound screen, before you know it is done and over with.
Did someone ask me about the charges for amnio test? i think all in all the amnio test is abt 2k. The 10k hosipital bills is solely bills for caecarean delivery excluding all these amnio test, detailed scanned, consultantion before signing packing etc.
As for the detailed scanned, as i was over 35 so doctor advised me to do the detailed scanned, being the 2nd pregnancy and an 'obedient' patient, i just heed the doctor's advise. |
doraKid (dorakid)
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| | Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 10:32 am: |
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snowball123,
Thanks for your advise. I was told amnio test is about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Did he apply numbing cream or anything before poking?? By the way, was Dr can accurately tell you the baby's gender?
I am thinking if I will be asked to do detailed test esp Dr chan machine is so advance already (3D + 4D)This is my 2nd pregnancy too. I think most likely also C-section cause 1st one is c-section as well(but done by another doctor). Can the amnio test be deducted from medisave or cash upfront?
I also kaypo and saw Mark Lee's photo onn the wall. hehe |
snowball123 (snowball123)
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| | Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 3:24 pm: |
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dorakid
oh isit they told you amnio test is abt 30mins to an hr? maybe 30 mins includes the consultation? But in any case the process of extracting the amnio fluid is the most less than 5 mins. just poke, extract and done. Of cos Dr Chan will apply anaesthetic before he 'poke' the needle on you, otherwise it will be painful isit it? As for gender by 3rd mth i had already know the gender cos my boy little birdie shows on the ultrasound so its almost 100% sure its boy.
Detailed scan is optional, up to you, if you want Dr Chan will write a referral letter and you hv to go to Thomson Medical to do the detailed scan by another doctor, there after bring the report back to Dr Chan for his review. My 1st pregnancy is emergency caecerean so 2nd one Dr Chan advise to do caecerean to avoid any risk. Amnio test cannot be paid be medisave, its cash upfront. But the package $888 that you booked with Dr Chan can be claimed from medisave when you do the admission with gleneagles when you due soon. |
doraKid (dorakid)
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snowball123,
Sounds like I am in safe hands. Will be doing it next month.
How's his stitches for c-section? |
snowball123 (snowball123)
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| | Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 6:27 pm: |
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Dorakids
I dunno how to comment on stitches, but for Dr Chan he is not using those thread that will dissolve by itself. U need to go back 10 days after the delivery to remove the thread. But the removing part is painless. |
doraKid (dorakid)
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| | Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 10:49 am: |
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snowball123,
So must go visit him during confinement.. The last time my gynae remove everything in the hopstial.
Did u manage to get out from the bed to walk the second day after your c-section? |
snowball123 (snowball123)
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| | Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 10:20 pm: |
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Yes hv to go back 10 days later to remove the stitches.
You are advise / encourage to get downthe bed to walk the next day, but it's very pain lor. The pain gets lesser in the fourth day. By the way the hospital pkg is 4 days 3 nites, I wrote wrongly in my earlier msg. |
fleurfleur (fleurfleur)
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| | Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 6:56 pm: |
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I am diagnosed with PCOS but the current gynae i am seeing doesn't give me confidence. She seems more interested in chatting abt frivolous things other than my condition and i have tried for 2 months for a baby but still negative.
Also i don't get much insight on my problems
Can anyone pls share if you have PCOS and went to Dr Chan?
Also how much are his consultation |
fleurfleur (fleurfleur)
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| | Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 11:05 pm: |
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Is he good for treating PCOS and helping women to get pregnant |
doraKid (dorakid)
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| | Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 7:45 am: |
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Fleurfleur,
In Dr Chan's name card, there is a mention that he is specialise in infertilty. Is that PCOS? |
fleurfleur (fleurfleur)
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| | Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2011 - 11:17 pm: |
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Hi I finally went to see him. I am so glad i changed GYNAE and he has given me a peace of mind and confidence.
Similarly he is so conscious abt weight that within the first 3 mins alrdy talk abt WEIGHT. Ask me if i anorexic (which i'm not lah) and said I need to put on more FAT in order to get preggy
Its funny coz for other patients i read above is more on asking them ctrl their weight so i tot heng maybe i dun get such nagging but on contrary he is also particular abt skinny
But I have friends who are skinnier than me and still get preggy. Nonetheless i believe all that he wants is the best and optimal for the pregnancy |
Claris (freshbaby_78)
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| | Posted on Monday, October 17, 2011 - 1:50 pm: |
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hi can any one share on Dr Chan fees ? Antenatel package and delivery fees ?
Thanks in advance! |
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