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Mdl (mdl)
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Username: mdl
Post Number: 794
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 1:45 pm: | 
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hi nez,
normally no 'news'(call) means gd news. Ur oscar results shld be normal/fine. If u're worries, no harm calling up to the clinic & ask =) |
nez (nez)
New member
Username: nez
Post Number: 39
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 3:46 pm: |
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Hi Mdl
Thank u so much! Think I'll call them early afternoon tmr to ask...hee...feel better to know the result  |
Lynda (flowerygal)
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Username: flowerygal
Post Number: 66
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, August 05, 2007 - 10:09 am: |
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hi nez,
Mdl is rite... Dr Ang told me tat if clinic din call tat means gd news. No need 2 worie. He will tell u e results in detailed when u see him nxt appmt. |
Jgal (jgal)
New member
Username: jgal
Post Number: 69
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 1:03 pm: |
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IS thread refering to the same gynea??!??.. i hope not..cos' not only the asst is rude..
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/578191/813514.html?1182960695 |
Jgal (jgal)
New member
Username: jgal
Post Number: 71
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 3:42 pm: |
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hi... those under dr ang.. be warn.. another case of disdiagnose is posted. |
Lynda (flowerygal)
New member
Username: flowerygal
Post Number: 68
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 9:17 pm: |
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Smetimes docs do make some mistakes here and there...and we hv 2 be knowledgeable abt pregnancy in case they 4got. misunderstanding do happen especially if we hv encountered problems and need gynae 2 help us. I guess maybe he's too experienced and too many patients under him so he reali will miss out alot of details. If pregnancy got any problem, perhaps go consult another younger gynae who aint so busy.
Scenario is juz like an older teacher and a younger teacher. Older teacher teaches same subj for so many yrs and got too used to it thus nt innovative enu as compared to a younger teacher. |
Jonathan Junyu (baobaojj)
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Username: baobaojj
Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 12:11 am: |
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My wife got chicken pox at the 20th week and we went to KKH (better equiped) as there is an isolation room and we follow up with Dr Han at KKH. We wanted a senior consultant due to our chicken pox situation. We were seeing Dr Lawrence Ang at sunplaza before the chicken pox but the only advice he gave us was not to go to his clinic during chickenpox and worst, he didn't even follow up or offer alternatives. He forgot this patient in need of help. Please don't go for the cheapo packages as you will not get good response during emergencies. Also, you will always pass by the X-ray room each visit. I am not sure how safe the X-ray machine athough low power? To be safe than to be sorry. Get a more responsible doctor. I think that he had too many patients and forgotten my wife having chicken pox. |
JC (newmomdad)
New member
Username: newmomdad
Post Number: 47
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 11:15 pm: |
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Hi Jonathan
Hope your wife is better. Has she recovered from her chicken pox?
I had bad experience with the same gynae too.
I absolutely agree with you. It is always impt to find responsible gynae. |
Sleepwalker (sleepwalker)
New member
Username: sleepwalker
Post Number: 26
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 6:37 pm: |
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Does anyone know if Dr Ang still has his package? I heard that he no longer has the package but charges by per consultation? Is this true? |
mum-wanabe (mumwanabe)
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Username: mumwanabe
Post Number: 25
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 7:21 pm: |
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ladies, any idea if Dr Ang see patients at TMC? coz sun plaza is really inconvenient for me... |
cakey (cakey)
Member
Username: cakey
Post Number: 1925
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 11:10 pm: |
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hi mumwanabe,
He does see patient at TMC but don't think there's night or sat consultation at TMC |
mngo (mngo)
Intermediate Member
Username: mngo
Post Number: 3257
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 10:33 am: |
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jgal
yes. refer to the same gynae.
i saw him few years ago when i was preg cos is near my place.
if i get preg now or sooner or next time, i will NOT see him |
Ann (jubjub)
Junior Member
Username: jubjub
Post Number: 290
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 11:32 pm: |
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Hi, he is my gynae on my 2nd child, and i have a very bad experience on him..
i've got a heavy bleeding 14 days after pregnancy, this is wat they called Post Partum haemorrage..
And the worst is this is deadly..and till now 16months ago it's cause me so much Nervous breakdown, i've not enuff courage to take care of my kids..
However, ive set it aside now & hopefully i can forget it as the times goes by..
Pls choose a right gynae...
It is not a matter of money, it's a matter of lives... pls think carefully..
God bless!!! |
Diane (lilybud)
New member
Username: lilybud
Post Number: 63
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 2:30 pm: |
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Hi Ann,
so what did Dr Ang do for u after knowing u have heavy bleeding? when u say "after pregnancy" means after giving birth is it? |
New Mommy (qwerty08)
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Username: qwerty08
Post Number: 4
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 11:46 am: |
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I just delivered with Dr Ang last month and found him to be a dr who knows what he is doing. Both my hubby and I feel that he is also very responsible and professional in his dealings with his patients and that we can trust him.
No doubt, he may seem to be in a bit of a rush, but he will answer our questions. Of course, if we don't ask, then I guess he presume we already know the answers and I think he is the type who will give just sufficient info unless we ask further.
There was once I suspected I had protein in my urine as there were bubbles. I highlighted it to him and he insisted I do a blood test just in case. Sometimes, there are symptoms which he may not be aware of unless we voice it out. Then I'm sure he will take further action from there.
As my baby was not really a straight forward delivery, I really appreciate him for exercising his good judgement and professionalism in assisting my delivery.
Also, after my delivery, I did not have much problems. Stitching was good, and I saw dr Ang one week after delivery to ensure everything in the womb is properly expelled out. He also follows up with a pap smear about 2 months later.
I think generally, if there is anything we require from the gynea, we need to take the initiative to ask. If not, just trust. |
tika (tika)
New member
Username: tika
Post Number: 47
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 10:48 pm: |
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i had bad experience with dr ang too. i've switched to joycelyn wong from tmc and enjoy my gynae visits more now. i never enjoyed any of my visits with Dr ang as he's always rushing and gets irritated if i have alot of questions. he keeps mentioning he got alot of patients so he's busy. what kind of gynae is that.
go to dr ang if you are confident that your pregnancy is smooth sailing. but if you are more concerned abt your pregnancy, i advice you to find some other gynae cos Dr ang usually wont have the time to ASSURE you and eliminate your worries. |
Geraldine Loh (sarahmama)
Junior Member
Username: sarahmama
Post Number: 114
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 11:12 pm: |
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I agree with New Mommy. I had Dr Ang also. If he is no GOOD, then his clinic would not be so crowd already. Not because of the cheaper package, just purely that he is good. Sometime is the "Gan Cheong"ness that make one feels that he is not so good.
Like New Mommy had said. Unless you ask, else he really got no time to explain further. He usually just give you reading material when the time is right and if you got any further question then ask during the next visit.
I am also a person who bo chiap. So dr Ang suit me. He got no time to tell and Me too bo chiap to know till it is time. |
cakey (cakey)
Member
Username: cakey
Post Number: 1963
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 11:52 pm: |
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I guess mummies who bother to search and read forum are seldom 'bo chiap'
Hence maybe Dr Ang's style doesn't suit some mummies here if you hope that he'll provide info or details.
So it boils down to one's expectation. Don't expect too much info, detail with Dr Ang. |
avon (avon)
Junior Member
Username: avon
Post Number: 189
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 5:41 pm: |
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aiyah, i think not everyone is perfect and the schedules too packed, then i guess they will be frustrated too. n sometimes some MTB too ignorant n wat also ask. cannot really push the blames to the doctor. |
New Mommy (qwerty08)
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Username: qwerty08
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 1:04 am: |
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I would say Dr Ang provide sufficient and necessary info and will answer our questions if any. I find his checks / scans etc. all good enough for me. Maybe I'm the type who never ask him too many questions. Nowadays, antenatal classes, internet and books everywhere also got information. And I also think his package is cheap to make having a child more affordable, not that he really wants to attract more customers through cheap package? But then cheap, will have more pple, more pple, less time for each person, and so goes the viscious cycle. But he still perform his duty as good and responsible dr coz' I eventually delivered safely under him. Also need to give kudos to my epiduralist Dr Lim YC from TMC - me last min then decide to use..Thankfully he very zai too!
Think most important is to find the dr you can trust and relate to. Other than Dr Ang, I think there are also many good and responsible drs out there who cater to the various needs of various pple. And definitely, they would have their own niche / strengths / weaknesses too. Yup, in fact NO ONE is perfect (except God la huh hehe). |
avon (avon)
Junior Member
Username: avon
Post Number: 190
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 11:59 pm: |
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few weeks ago, went to the dentist outside of lawrence ang clinic, then i went to peek inside, dun seems to be crowded on a sat late morning |
New Mommy (qwerty08)
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Username: qwerty08
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 12:12 pm: |
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Did the patients go for their meals? That's what we used to do while waiting. Or was there a delivery scheduled? Otherwise, it is also good, then the wait will be shorter as I still got a post natal appointment with the dr and he will have more quality time to spare now. |
avon (avon)
Junior Member
Username: avon
Post Number: 193
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 1:20 pm: |
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not too sure, i could not have went in n asked y the clinic so empty, could i? |
New Mommy (qwerty08)
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Username: qwerty08
Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 6:48 pm: |
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Well for a noteworthy phenomena and for the sake of one's own curiosity... |
queen (queen)
Intermediate Member
Username: queen
Post Number: 3317
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 4:43 pm: |
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Hello mummies,
Just kaypoing here.
My boy is 2.5 years old now and was delivered by Dr Ang. Just to share my experiences...
Visits
A lot of people at the clinic. I always have to wait an hour or so on weekday evenings. Sat early mornings or weekdays afternoons are good timings. Usually within half an hour can see him.
Consultations are quite standard. Scan. measure blood pressure etc. Usually upon reaching the next trimester, he'll explain a bit on what to expect. But for most visit, he will go through all the necessary motions and answer whatever question you may have. It's true that he will not volunteer much information. But then, I do not expect him to provide info without me having to ask.
A few weeks before EDD
Dr Ang was concerned that my blood pressure was low and wanted me to go for induction immediately cos my boy was not putting on weight for some time and he was worried that my boy was not thriving in the womb. I was swamped with a lot of work at that time and needed to settle a few things so I asked Dr Ang if I could delay the induction for a week. He said ok, but wanted me to go back to the clinic to do CTG (to monitor BB's heart rate) every alternate days.
during labour
I was to be induced, but as fate would have it, my water bag broke early in the morning before admitting into TMC for induction (supposed to check in at night). I went to see Dr Ang at his clinic and told him that water bag broke. He asked me if I was having contractions, I said not yet and then he hesitated a while and decided not to check my cervix for dilation as he was afraid of bringing infection (cos water bag already broke). He said it's up to me whether I want to check into TMC at that point since going there would just be waiting for full dilation. Me and HB decided to wait at home.
Contractions set in around noon and progressed quite fast. by 3pm, me and HB didn't know what to do and cannot decide whether to check in or not. So we went back to Dr. Ang's clinic and told the nurse that we wanted to see Dr Ang immediately cos I was having contractions about 5-10 mins apart. But I was made to wait like more than 30 mins before I can see him. I was quite unhappy about that. Anyway, when I finally got to see him, he checked for my dilation and I had show and he told us to go to TMC immediately. He then told his nurse that he needed to go and asked her to hold off all the appointments.
So me and HB rushed to TMC.
Now on the hindsight, I think me and HB were quite stupid, we should have just gone directly to TMC instead of going back to Dr Ang's clinic.
at TMC
I was admitted to labour ward immediately. My contractions are now like 3 - 5 mins apart and was already 8-9cm dilated. I kept telling the nurses that I need to push and Dr Ang was still nowhere in sight. It was quite drama, hahah, at least it felt dramatic to me. I kept thinking to myself whether my baby will come out before Dr Ang arrives, and the nurses kept reassuring me that they had called him several times and he was on his way. Just when I thought I cannot hold out anymore, Dr Ang burst into the labour ward.
during delivery
My pelvic size turned out to be smaller than expected and even though my boy is very small (2.4kg), I couldn't push him out even after pushing several times. Dr Ang did not suggest emergency C-sect. Instead he tried his best to use his hand, suction cup and forceps to get my boy out while monitoring my boy's condition at the same time. My HB told me that all through the process Dr Ang seemed very calm, confident and assured. And the process, though appears to me to last forever, only lasted 20 mins or so. Later when he's alone with me and sewing me up, he told me that my delivery was one of the hardest natural deliveries he has done for the year. And he told me that for my next pregnancy, whomever that I decided to go to, I should let the gynae know that if the baby is expected to be more than 3kg in size, I would have to go for C-sect.
General impression
Dr Ang is a very nice guy. Easy to talk to, patient during consultations and when I call him. He is always contactable off-office hours on his HP. He's more of an efficient gynae rather than those who will sit with you and give reassurances and information. I do find that he's a bit 'garang'. But then, I guess his 'garangness' does make him seemed like a skillful doctor during delivery. What I like about him is that he does not encourage C-sect & push for epidural (though he said it's up to mummies).
He even told me during post delivery checkup that there is no need to go to PDs for routine checkups if baby is doing fine generally. He said a good GP will do just as well!
I'm planning to TTC for 2nd one end of this year. I think I would still go back to him.
That said and having read some of the posts on the bad experiences with Dr Ang. I would say that he is not PERFECT. Whether he is good enough, I guess it really depends on the experiences each individual has with him. He was good enough to me for my 1st pregnancy.
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New Mommy (qwerty08)
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Username: qwerty08
Post Number: 11
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 8:50 am: |
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http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/578191/1248371.html?1210552939 |
WoodlandsMummy (woodlandsmummy)
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Username: woodlandsmummy
Post Number: 12
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 7:45 pm: |
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Hi Sleepwalker, yes Dr Ang still have his package. I just signed the package with him last week.
I did post my personal experience with Dr Ang at the link provided by New Mommy (gwerty08). |
Vivien Teo (eviangal)
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Username: eviangal
Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 5:29 pm: |
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I lived in Sembawang too. Is it better to sign up with clinics like Dr Ang or to visit hospitals like KKH for pregnancy check up?
This is my first child and I am 6 weeks pregnant. Havent done any scan or anything yet.
Appointment with Woodlands polyclinic in 2 weeks. |
Bluegal (bluegal)
Junior Member
Username: bluegal
Post Number: 210
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 9:10 pm: |
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Hi All Mummies,
both me and hubby have been ttc for half a year but still no news. Does he help to do check up? How should i approach him? How early must i make appointment with him? Sorry am really new to this thread. |
ixwong (ixwong)
Intermediate Member
Username: ixwong
Post Number: 2321
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 9:43 pm: |
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Bluegal
I actually would not recommend Dr Ang for TTC. He specialises more in pregnancy and delivery. His clinic is always packed and checks tends to be rushed which i feel is not conducive to couples seeking ttc advice. Both my kids are delivered by him, but for ttc, i saw Dr LC Foong at Gleneagles. There's a thread on Dr Foong. However Dr Foong is more expensive but he's good. |
Bluegal (bluegal)
Junior Member
Username: bluegal
Post Number: 211
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 10:49 pm: |
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Hi ixwong,
Thanks for your fast response. Roughly how much does he charge for the checkup? I have friend with Christopher Chen? Dr LC Foong or Dr Christopher Chen is better? |
Jasmine (sbb)
New member
Username: sbb
Post Number: 21
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 9:46 pm: |
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Hi can i know if for normal visit, normally how much is the charges?
and what is the packages like? can we choose hospital? i think im 5 weeks pregnant. |
Pauline (makubex)
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Username: makubex
Post Number: 22
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 6:54 pm: |
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i delivered my baby 9 weeks ago. i switch from another gynae to him, i guess those gynae are abt the same if they are busy, will not offer much info unless u ask. i don mind he rush because i dont like long waiting.
i find him quite experience, he say i am going to have a smooth delievry the day before i deliver. after he burst my water bag for me, he predicted that i'll deliver in 2-3 hrs time, and i really did. throughout the whole process, i find him very calm and stitching was ok too. |
Valerie Kuan (valkuan)
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Username: valkuan
Post Number: 5
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 5:57 am: |
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Hi, I am selecting gynae and is 16 weeks now. Wonder if anyone can tell me the cost / fees for Dr. Ang. Also does he deliver at Mt. Alvernia?
Thanks |
Ayukie (ayukie)
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Username: ayukie
Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 4:58 pm: |
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i went saw dr ang yesterday ..
he told me he also deliver at mt e cause his price is for mt e and tmc ..
I was wondering to stay with dr ang and deliver at tmc good or find a snr consultant at kkh and deliver there .. more my brother gives me advice more confused i am  |
Ayukie (ayukie)
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Username: ayukie
Post Number: 9
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 5:01 pm: |
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bluegal erm i went to him a mth before i got pergnant for a checkup and erm he gave me some folic acid and advice then i dunno conincidentally i got pregnant lor about a month later after i saw him ... |
Jinnous (jinnous)
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Username: jinnous
Post Number: 25
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 5:17 pm: |
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Meaning Dr. Ang better for delivery? If about TTC leh? |
Tan (jacrudo)
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Username: jacrudo
Post Number: 45
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 7:48 pm: |
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i just delivered my baby just 9 days ago...
i am staying in sembawang so i find it convenient to see dr ang.. and i delivered at tmc...
so far i found him okie... |
Missy (jillian9)
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Username: jillian9
Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 1:28 pm: |
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Can u share ur bill from TMC with me?
I am thinking of delivering at TMC as well. |
Yaya (kenix)
Junior Member
Username: kenix
Post Number: 398
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Friday, May 22, 2009 - 6:00 pm: |
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I had my 2 delivery with him. he is very experienced Dr. but I just felt he controlled my delivery date in his convenience.
I usually have my routine check on Sat. when approaching the delivery date, he asked me to go to see him on one weekday. I went there and he checked if my cervix dilated, right after I arrived home, I had contraction and then rushed to TMC and delivered. this happened in my two delivery. Every time when I gave birth, there were about 6-7 mummy delivering there under him and he had to rush one another. In the end I was told by nurse not to push as Dr was still busy with other mummies.
Any mummies with same experience with him? |
bAbYqwert (qwerty08)
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Username: qwerty08
Post Number: 56
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 12:16 am: |
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I think even for other Drs, right back to my aunty's time (15 years ago), she was also told not to push as the dr is not here yet.
For me, he was around even before the baby crowned/ I started any pushing. I think it all depends on how popular the birthday of our babies are! |
loinky (loink)
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Username: loink
Post Number: 64
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Monday, July 13, 2009 - 1:07 pm: |
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Does he still have the package? |
chloe (thngs)
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Username: thngs
Post Number: 40
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 12:15 pm: |
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how come oscar scan is stated on the list of his package, but when i call up the nurse says its not. Anything dat are bold are not included. |
Lucida (lucida)
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Username: lucida
Post Number: 1646
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 10:06 pm: |
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I'm also under Dr Ang. Just enter my 3rd trimester. However, I just realised that it is a must to take calcium supplement. Dr Ang didnt mentioned anything abouot this so I wasn't aware. I did not even take for my first pregnancy as well... Do you all take calcium supplement? Will this affect my baby? |
bAbYqwert (qwerty08)
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Username: qwerty08
Post Number: 114
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 6:14 pm: |
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it is a must? i din take for both my preg...but i make sure i drink lotsa milk...need to ensure we have enuf calcium to supply to our bbies' develping bones...mayb he see u dun need, so din mention? but u can ask him abt it...i did hear dat if calcium too much will also b passed out / not good for health. |
bAbYqwert (qwerty08)
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Username: qwerty08
Post Number: 115
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 7:05 pm: |
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bbs r like parasites so they will absorb sufficient calcium fr mummies 4 their growth one..but means dat mummies' bones may suffer if really very lackin in calcium..but most normal women shld b lackin according to dat anlene advert which says dat asian women often only take 50% of the calcium they need daily...ya so we muz drink more milk even when not preg hee... |
weishy (hlmommy)
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Username: hlmommy
Post Number: 2540
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 8:34 pm: |
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hi ladies congrats to those goign to becoma a mommy
choosing a suitable gynea for "yourself" is very important cos u are the one facing him when the crucial moments comes...though alot of mommies would probably say...."just get my bb out plssss" ehheheh
DR ang delivered my 2nd boy in august 09.it was a c sec , compared to the 1st c sec....hsi skills is much better..."why"???? cos aftermath of it was almost painless! i can walk the first day....can pee the next day n no need pain killers from 2nd day onwards n even chk out 1 day earlier= savings to me
consultation days~think he know sthere's a long Q always outside so he tries to accomodate all of us.as in speed up his consultation time.
if 1st time mommy...with a lot of enquires n uncertainty of urself....not advisable to see him la.u need to pay more for these type of services heheheh..
those popular docs.....may nt be as professional as him ( due to hi s confidence when in the threatre.) so far his deciscion making is good.as well as the stitching part according to few friends whom also deivered by him.
nurses:yup agreed they can be quite expressionless but well........think they also hv so many of us to handle each day.....
dr ang highest record to deliver in a day think 20+ bah.....heard from him :P
and one thing for sure he's straight forward.btu due to his ever expanding patients n tiny clinic.......he tends to forget.....we as patients also must try to call n chk with the nurses again bah.....cos unlike others...they probs will send sms or call to remind u of the appts. |
kavitha (thocat)
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Username: thocat
Post Number: 52
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 4:15 pm: |
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hi plp.
would like to check regarding abt tcm services? are the nurses good and nice? i have heard some bad remarks and cant find any thread on tcm services. |
Lucida (lucida)
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Username: lucida
Post Number: 1718
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 11:25 am: |
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I;m also with Dr Ang since 1st pregnancy. Now i'm 36 weeks into my 2nd pregnancy. I think he's ok. However, I'm now extremely irritated by certain things he does without asking me first.
During my first pregnancy, i recalled him doing a check with his finger in the vagina and next thing he tell me is that i can check into the hospital at 10pm. I was about 37 weeks than. True enough, at night i started to have contractions. I suspect he did a membrane swap but i didn't ask him as i was too busy with being a new mother.
Yesterday, (i'm 36 weeks now), I went for a check up. I tot he's doing a routine check but yesterday night i started spotting. Called him. He say so long no cramp it's ok. But I'm now very irritated and wonder if he did the same thing again - to get the labour going. I dun want my baby to be out so early!! I want the baby be out when she wants to so long as it's not late pregnancy and no risk involve. At least he should have asked me. Anyway, now i could be jumping into conclusion. I'm still waiting for him to call me back to see if it's really the case.
In anyway, i think need to let dr ang knows what exactly you want instead of same treatment for everyone. |
bAbYqwert (qwerty08)
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Username: qwerty08
Post Number: 129
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 1:56 am: |
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what's a membrane swap? And 36 weeks is a bit early lei to "induce" the preg...won't it be risky if he tried to get the bb out in week 36? i always tot 37 weeks onwards then is considered full term. |
jkids (jkids)
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| | Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 10:46 am: |
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i also want to know whats a membrane swap?
i had 2 deliveries under him, and both times, after he checked me, i got spottings, and both times, i delivered by the next day for my 1st one, and same day for my 2nd one.
but it neber croseed my mind that he purposely trigger the deliveries! i juz thought it was time for me to deliver! my kids were delivered at 38 weeks and 37 weeks. |
bAbYqwert (qwerty08)
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| | Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 11:21 pm: |
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what i tink is membrane swap muz b a really hi tech way too advanced method with the use of one or two fingers which even google doesnt have the answer hehe..coz i tried googling for it la hahaha.
I guess if the bb doesnt want to come out no matter wat e dr do also no use. But if its time, n the dr tink will reduce risk..tink we have to trust his judgement.
Bb out too late sumting happen, also not gd. Out too early, premature, also not gd. So im juz thankful dat both my bubs r out well n gd. e dr also takes a risk in all e decisions he makes i guess. |
WoodlandsMummy (woodlandsmummy)
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| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 3:21 pm: |
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well my 2 kids were delivered by dr ang...the 1st one cos i chose natural birth, he chk using his finger around 37 or 38 wks (cant remember le cos was five yrs back)...but nothing happened. My boy was 'overdue'..40wks still dun wan to come out. |
Vivian Lin (pinkygal13)
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| | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 - 10:07 am: |
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Hihi,
I just tested positive and will like to see Dr. Ang for my first consultation. Can anyone share with me the opening hours of his clinic at sun plaza? Also, does he deliver at mount a? |
bAbYqwert (qwerty08)
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| | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2010 - 1:41 pm: |
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hihi. mon wed fri r generally full days. tue and thu r half days. do call the clinic no. which u can find on the web. somebody will pick up your call tho sumtimes i tink they too bz no time. then u juz keep callin ba haha. after clinic hrs, the dr will pick up. betta to make appt first if not gotta wait / dr may not b in. he delivers in mt a. |
Leereiner (reiner)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 2:14 pm: |
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my colleague told me he has another clinic @ bt panjang eh... confirm bo? if yes, please give contact number... thanks. |
bAbYqwert (qwerty08)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 7:35 pm: |
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hmm...tink its another gynae. |
Juz Us (dimension)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 4:59 pm: |
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membrane swab - "its a vaginal examination where the midwife will feel your cervix....then she will sweep around the edges of your cervix to stimulate prostaglandin release" |
Meizl (meizl)
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| | Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 12:34 pm: |
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i went to Dr Ang for my 2nd pregnancy and I really regretted doing so.
1) Always very gang cheong during the consultation and makes me nervous.
2) Same as one of the mummy, I went for a checkup at his clinic in the afternoon at week 37 and i guessed he did a membrance swab which trigger contraction. Started almost immediately i left the clinic. I called the nurse at 5-6pm wanting to speak to the doctor if I need to be admitted. I waited very long for him to return call and he doesn't seem to be concern with my condition and say it's up to me whether to admit.
3) Admitted to hospital tat nite and Dr Ang came to check and claimed labour time will take more than 10 hrs, hence i opt for epidural. But my cervix dilate quickly after 5 hrs and my bb has irregular heartbeat. Dr Ang rushed over at 2am and my bb arrive shortly. Wrong estimation of labour time and weight of my bb too
4)Dr Ang came to my ward for routine check up the next morning and again with his finger in my vaginal again. Imagine with stitches on?!! I'm really pissed off and he kept apologising.. My first gynae never do this to me...
5) Went to him for check up a week later and again with finger!! I had enough and swear that I will not go for him anymore! Is he not experienced enough that he need to use his finger everytime? My first gynae didn't do that everytime.. |
Bam (bamster78)
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| | Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 10:43 pm: |
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Meizl: jus curious.. why didn'y u go back to your 1st gynea in the first place? |
Meizl (meizl)
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| | Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 11:11 pm: |
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cos my 1st gynae's clinic is at Mt E and I don't like to "visit" the hospital so often with my elder daughter and parking over there is not cheap, plus ERP.... |
bAbYqwert (qwerty08)
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| | Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 12:10 am: |
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He also checked me w finger to see if the stitches were well done n won't come off the 2nd day after I delivered. I did not recall it being pain as it was pretty quick. At least after he test can b quite sure the stitches are strong n won't snap when I get home?
It does feel like he is operating a factory at times coz he can deliver so many pple in one nite be it planned by him or not..I really pei fu him got so much stamina! |
bAbYqwert (qwerty08)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 10:34 am: |
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Lucida, I think quite a no. of bbies have gone thru forceps. So it shld not cause brain damage ba...guess there r risks eitherway? if he was going to use forceps he will usually tell u n give some reason as to y he needs to use it. Mayb u can try asking now n see if he remember y he used...i tot he will go for vacuum first... Hmm...shld have asked him the day u got ur bill. |
Belle Phang (sagit1203)
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| | Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 - 3:05 pm: |
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I will say, please go with the gynae that you are comfortable with. Not every doctor will be liked by everyone or sastify everyone's expectation.
Me, my self, my husband's younger sister, and 3 of our friends' babies were delivered by Dr. Lawrence Ang in these 3 years, and we all very happy of his skill & judgement.
yes, most of the exam appt he's rushing cos of too many patients, but he'll answer each time for our shorts questions. Sometimes, he might sound impatient during the call, but i think it's minimal problem to me, as he's busy & sometimes might feel tired, he's not robot anyway.
He tried to save most of the $ for new parents to be... He very encourage mommies not to tk epidural during delivery as will have some side effect.
I had bleeding & water bag burst end of 37th week, but dilation was only 1cm from morning till 10pm and no contraction at all. He asked whether I wanted to have natural deliver, my answer was 'yes', he replied 'good, then always keep that in mind that you can deliver naturally & safely wihtout epdiural.' and followed by induce me.
I sufferred for about 10 hrs contraction without epidural (my husband said I talked a lot of nonsence during the pain but i couldn't recall, :p) then delivered my son safely by experienced Dr. And & caring midwife.
If we have 2nd baby in the future, I will surely go back to him... |
Kyin17lim (kyin17)
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| | Posted on Monday, December 13, 2010 - 11:58 am: |
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Hi All, can share the opening hours for Dr Lawrence Ang?
Thanks! |
Clarin (09mumtobe)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 9:13 am: |
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Hi all,
just to share my experience with dr. Ang. My first daughter was delivered by her. He was a very caring and responsible gynes. Everything was smooth, good and well. Just that he had too many patients and when he delivered my baby on that morning 9am, he told me he had delivered 9 babies that morning, mine is the tenth!!
It sound like a mass production and a chop chop thing, mine was a natural delivery with epi. my baby had to be vacumm out. Everything is good and well.
im having the second one now (2 month)and thinking of finding another gynes. Dr. Ang is extremely busy and at times i afraid he may neglect some details. i tried the one in AMK hub. Very disappointing, the gynes does seem to welcome me and ask me to see dr. Ang in my next appointment, i was loss for word. She is v unfriendly to me, maybe because i was walk-in, did not make any appointment. Her charges is $150 for my first time.
Tried the one in Sengkang, but his opening hour is very short, just open for a few days a week and first visit is $180!!
i have slight spotting recently, i call dr. Ang clinic, to my surprise, it was pick up by dr. Ang (because that evening does not have evening clinic and the number was diverted to his cell phone) he was at hm with his kids, can hear his kids laughing, i told him abt my condition, (actually i know spotting was normal but i just want to check again to make sure my baby is still doing well), he immediately call me to go to TMC and he will do a check. But i told him, i cannot as im already on my way back home. He told me to see him next day early morning but i cannot take leave so urgently because i still have work project on hand. So i told him i will discuss with my hubby and call him again. i did not tell him my name yet.
To my surprise, he called my number on that very night (11pm) to check if im okay. But i was sleeping and when i see my handphone the next morning, it was a unknown missed call.
then on the morning, which is this morning (7am), he called again and tell me my case was urgent and tell me to see him at 7pm in his clinic, he said his appointment is totally full but he can still squeeze me in. I was very very touched by his responsiblity and impressed on his passion for work!!!!
i never thought that he will call back, because i told him i will call him after i work out my time. But he is like more concern than myself!And his charges is like $550 for all consultation til delivery, the cheapest and cheapest in singapore. And with this kind of remarkable service which i can find nowhere. i think i will go back to him, haha!
BTW, he will be on leave from Dec 10 to 20 this year, so those babies whose ETD is around that period, he will not take in....
just my two cents... |
dreamer (mybabydream)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 8:51 am: |
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hi
it seems that Dr Ang's operating hours haven shorten? he seems to be seeing less patients now... |
elizabeth chan (chan)
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| | Posted on Sunday, July 03, 2011 - 12:15 pm: |
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Hi All,
I had a really bad experience with Dr. Ang. I went through natural birth and was in intense pain since I was discharged for the first week. I was in so much pain that i wasnt able to sit on the bed,sit on the toilet bowl or breastfeed. Initially I thought it was normal thus i beared with it however I couldnt bear the pain and called Dr Ang wanting to drop by. He replied that its normal and ALL his patients went through such pain and mentioned that since he'll be seeing me next week then he'll do a check-up.
I was in too much pain that I immediately went to the nearest clinic and was diagnosed that there was a gap in between the stitches and I was already having an infection. I didnt went back to Dr Ang for the first appointment after delivery, likewise none of his staff called to ask if I was fine. Although the wound healed, my vaginal opening was quite huge and my discharge kept flowing out and caused alot of disturbance.
I was helpless and went to Kandang Kerbau Hospital for a check-up and was informed that the opening is bigger than usual and was advised to undergo a pelvic floor repair day surgery (opening the stitches again & re-sew) if i was concerned about it. It caused disturbance to both my daily and marriage life. Most importantly the physical & emotional distress I've obtained.
This time round, I didnt fix an appointment. I went to his clinic and told his staff that I needed to see him.
I told him what happened and his reply was that he'll check and undergo the surgery for me. I told him after his negligence I wasnt comfortable with it and I intend to seek Kandang Kerbau Hospital help instead.
He tried gaving excuses like "your baby is fine now, she was delivered and I didnt cause any brain damage..."
I underwent the day surgery and went through all the pain again after I gained conscious. The wound recovered and indeed I didnt suffer as much pain compared to the first surgery.
I was really upset, why can he be termed as the best doctor when he have such a bad attitude towards his occupation? Shouldnt doctors be there to help and moreover despite that I lived in Bedok, I went all the way to Sembawang for each medical appointment as I've heard that he's professional and good when my friend gave birth 3 years ago and yet this is the way to treat his patient?
I reasoned out with him and told him that yes I thank him that my baby is delivered and healthy but that doesnt give him the right to shirk off his responsibilty by saying that he didnt cause any brain damage to my child.
His facial expression changed after I told him that I'll seek Medical Association's help and he told me "How much you want?"
I seriously feel that its not ethical for a Doctor to say such things despite his busy schedule. Otherwise he should just receive lesser patients. Till now, Ive not had the courage to have another one and I will never ever recommend him to any of my friends and would like to share my bad experience so that the others won't go through all these distress and pain. |
jkids (jkids)
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| | Posted on Saturday, January 07, 2012 - 9:27 pm: |
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hello...anyone with low plancenta managed to deliver naturally under Dr ang? pls share your experience. |
paradise80 (paradise80)
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| | Posted on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 1:02 pm: |
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Hi all, I would like to share my unpleasant incident with Dr Lawrence Ang which I hope to serve as a warning to everyone who is deciding or already enagage him..
My wife is at week 20 and her EDD is at 15 Dec and our gynae is Dr Lawrence Ang. During our last visit to him which is just last week, he informed us suddenly he cannot take us as his patients anymore as he will be going overseas on the 8th of Dec. Me & wife were caught totally unprepared for this sudden shocking news as he promised us on week 12 that he will only be going overseas on 18 Dec and he definitely can help my wife give birth.
We asked him if there is another replacement doc if during his absence he say dont’t have. He told us if we insist to continue his package he will have to induce the baby out the day before he goes on leave which is totally unacceptable to me ~!!
We have visited him in total 3 times and paid him $480, actually we just need to top-up another $90 to enjoy his full package till my wife give birth in Dec which I believe all his patients do the same if sign package with him.
In the end, Dr Ang refused to let us continue his package as he say it’s unfair to him to let us continue for checkups according to the package price as he cannot earn any money from us if the baby is not given birth by him..!! Now we have to search for a new gynae from scratch and probably sign a new package from them and spend more $$ again as my wife is already week 20 now and other gynae package usually starts from week 12 =(
Just wanna check if anyone here have similar situations like me under Dr Ang (FYI he goes overseas twice a year) & if am I possible to get back at least a small sum of $$ back from him ? =( |
Kacie (mylove)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - 2:20 pm: |
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paradise80, So sad to hear that.He is such a irresponsible doc. He should just leave the medical field. Heard alot of negative feedback from others regards to this Doc. |
paradise80 (paradise80)
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| | Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 6:45 pm: |
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Hi Kacie,
I dare not say he needs to leave the medical field as I have friends given birth by him. You can see from the past forum threads since 2007 he has very good reviews, but I guess now you have to see your 'luck' if you hope to get good service from him. We never expect a popular gynae like him will handle our situation so unprofessionally.
Me and wife should have trust our instincts not to continue engage him as our gynae during our first appointment with him after waited 1 hour at his clinic and see him in less than 3 mins.
Anyway we have move on with a new gynae. Hope sharing my story here will warn new mummy & daddy to be about engaging him. When I was at his clinic, he keep repeating that he is the cheapest in SG. After this incident I was thinking about his words, so what you are the cheapest when you cannot provide the most simplest act of being a caring gynae throughout the difficult pregnacy period. |
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