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MH (munchkukie)
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Username: munchkukie
Post Number: 97
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 24, 2005 - 9:50 am: | 
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Hi! Anyone have experience with her? How is the waiting time at her Tiong Bahru clinic? I am considering going to her as the clinic is near to my working place. |
tnsw (tnsw)
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Username: tnsw
Post Number: 804
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 04, 2005 - 4:32 pm: |
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Woo Bit Wah is a male...my kid was delivered by him when he was in kk... |
MH (munchkukie)
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Username: munchkukie
Post Number: 155
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 04, 2005 - 5:04 pm: |
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hi tnsw, how is he during the consultation? Does he voluntarily provide information on each stage of the pregnancy? |
tnsw (tnsw)
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Username: tnsw
Post Number: 813
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 3:01 pm: |
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To me, he is okay lah...nice man...he sent me a letter after he went to private practice,he is at tiong bahru right..
For me, i was recommended to him when i went to a and e at kkh when i had slight bleeding when i discovered i was pregnant...
now, i am not seeing him not becuz he is no good but because i am hving secondary infertility...and is seeing anothe doctor..
btw, i had a natural delivery for my first kid when he was delivered by dr woo.. |
MH (munchkukie)
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Username: munchkukie
Post Number: 162
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2005 - 4:12 pm: |
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Thanks tnsw for your info. |
tnsw (tnsw)
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Username: tnsw
Post Number: 825
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2005 - 9:48 am: |
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munchkukie, no pblem, i am more active on the ivf/icsi support grp, can join me there if u are around... |
Janet Lee (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 14
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 11:32 pm: |
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I've been under Dr Woo since my son was born 5 years ago at KK. When he sent me a letter telling me he had gone private, I decided to follow up with him. He's a gentle and patient guy. My daughter was delivered by him last Nov.
Oh yes, did I tell you his stitching is perfect ? |
peng (snail05)
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Username: snail05
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 2:20 pm: |
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Hi
Any more comments on Dr Woo? I am thinking of choosing him, but rather not comfortable that he is a guy... How old is he? Ie he very experienced? Is he very through? And provides lots of information?? Any comments on him in the delivery room?? Is his rate resasonable??
Tks alot.. |
Janet Lee (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 151
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 17, 2005 - 9:31 am: |
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Hi snail05, he will answer any queries you have. A quiet guy but can be chatty once you know him better. I didn't ask him much during my 2 pregnacies but he will answer politely & diplomatic when I did.
Personally, I prefer a male for gynae but if you are not comfortable, ask around your friends/colleagues for a female gynae from start.
He should be in his late 30s.
His antenatal package cost $550 from 2nd visit onwards (if i didn't remember wrongly). He is not for C-section unless necessary.
My 1st child was a cleft kid and I was very worried then for my 2nd. When I had to go for my detailed scan at 28 weeks at TMC, he indicated on the form to the sonographer for a more thorough check. After I had given birth, he personally checked the baby in the delivery room before the PD. Then he gave me a thumbs up to say she is fine. |
peng (snail05)
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Username: snail05
Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 17, 2005 - 1:30 pm: |
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Hi janet,
tks for the info.. yes.. i find that he will ans my qns, but provided if i ask.. if i dun ask, he din say anything much.. so maybe as what u have said he is quiet..
oso wonder whether his scanning machine is as good as those in hospitals cos i am pluzzed y at 5mth got to go to tmc to do a detailed scan.. it sounds as if other times the scan is not detailed enough..
hee hee.. 1st time mom, so tend to have lots of confusion.. tks |
Janet Lee (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 156
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 17, 2005 - 9:57 pm: |
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Hi Peng, modern women now surf the net for information on anything & everything. So I guess that's why most gynaes now assume we know by asking around first. Only when in doubt then we ask the gynae, usually the medical stuff.
The scans done every month is to detect the foetus' heartbeat and measuring the growth. At 5 months, it is necessary for most pregnant women to go for a detailed scan at the hospital. This is performed by a trained sonographer for a thorough scan which can detect any defects & overall growth of the foetus. It costs $105 (i think).
I think his staff would have asked you to book the hospital bed. Originally I planned to deliver at Gleneagles but it is more costly than TMC. I had no regrets delivering my baby at TMC.
Have you checked with Dr Woo regarding the PD ie which PD will be assigned to follow up with your baby after delivery ? You can ask him for advice.
I understand Terence Tan is a very nice guy and patient but long waiting time to see him. He's located at Mt Alvernia. |
hot_choc (hot_choc)
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Username: hot_choc
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 4:59 pm: |
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Hi everyone,
We just want to share our personal experience.
We went to him and I was confirmed to be 3 weeks pregnant. That saturday, I started to bleed and as the bleeding got worse on sunday, we called the emergency line and were advised to see him on monday (2nd visit - week 4) when he did tummy ultrasound scan and prescribed hormonal pills and gave 3 days MC. The bleeding didn't stop and we went back the following monday again (3rd visit - week 5) when again he did ultrasound scan, prescibed hormonal pills and gave 5 days MC. He told us that the pills won't stop the bleeding but are "An Tai Yao" and helps stabilise the pregnancy. We asked for injections but he said pills have the same effect. The bleeding didn't stop and got heavier and heavier and I had blood clots and on our (4th visit - week 6), after a tummy ultrasound, I was told that I had a miscarriage and a D&C is arranged for 3 days later.
The next morning, we went to another gynae for a 2nd opinion. The 2nd gynae first did a cervical/vaginal examination then a tummy ultrasound and said that I was "miscarriaging". His advice is that I had a D&C immediately as my cervix had opened and if there's an infection, my fertility could be affected. We wanted to know why the miscarriage had taken place and showed all the previous ultrasound scan printouts from the 1st gynae to the 2nd gynae. The 2nd gynae told us that from the scan printouts, he could see that the pregnancy was already not developing normally as at week 5, the sac was smaller than it was at week 3. By right, a healthy sac size should be twice that of the ultrasound scan. This observation was not mentioned by the first gynae.
This is our personal experience which we would like to share with others. |
Janet (janet_lee88)
Intermediate Member
Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 3071
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 11:04 am: |
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Hi hot_choc,
That must have been a terrible experience for you. I'm sorry to hear about it. I hope you have a healthy baby the next time. |
zenn (zenn)
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Username: zenn
Post Number: 1518
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 9:42 pm: |
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Any other lady seeing Dr Woo? Any comments? |
Janet (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 5383
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 2:15 pm: |
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Just went to Dr Woo for pap smear this morning. Consultation fees is now $50. |
zenn (zenn)
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Username: zenn
Post Number: 1549
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 2:44 pm: |
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Hi Janet,
You are seeing him for pap smear only or pregnancy? |
Mrs Wong (xyzxx)
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Username: xyzxx
Post Number: 51
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 10:06 am: |
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How much is his package at Tiong Bahru? |
elchwong (elchwong)
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Username: elchwong
Post Number: 33
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 4:56 pm: |
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Heard Dr. Woo is also available at Northen Hope Clinic at Punggol Plaza, is tat true? How much is his antenatal package n from when can we sign up the pkg and wat does it includes? |
livvie (sunshineliv)
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Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 15
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 5:01 pm: |
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elchWong: Yes he is with Northern Hope at Punggol Plaza. You can download the antenatal package from their website but I heard his package is cheaper over at Tiong Bahru.
http://www.northernhope.com.sg/price_list.asp#women_clinic
Click on antental package |
Janet (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 5803
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 09, 2006 - 11:37 pm: |
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Hi Zenn,
Sorry for the late reply. I've been under Dr Woo for close to 7 years already. He delivered both my kids.
Elchwong,
When I signed up for the antenatal package, it started from the 2nd visit. I paid $550. That was in 2004. Includes all the check-ups as well as the vitamins. Blood tests (16 weeks), full scan (20 weeks) and amnio tests not included. |
livvie (sunshineliv)
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Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 21
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 5:16 pm: |
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Janet: you went to the Tiong Bahru clinic? Heard that the package is cheaper there. I am still deciding whether I should go to him or another doctor in Sengkang when my time comes  |
Mrs Wong (xyzxx)
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Username: xyzxx
Post Number: 436
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 12, 2006 - 5:37 pm: |
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I'm seeing Dr Woo at Northern Hope now. Just saw him today. Although now vists are suppose to be every 4 weeks, he is seeing me every 2 weeks and he counts them as part of the package, which means I save alot of $$.
My mum went with me today and even she is very happy with Dr Woo. Kept saying he is very professional in explaining things and very gentle and patient. She has even booked an appt for her pap-smear to be done by Dr Woo.
Price wise is S$840 (w GST) include visits, standard urine tests, U/S and vits. Blood tests, full scan and other optional tests are not included. |
Janet (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 6063
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 10:36 am: |
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Livvie,
I went to his clinic at Tiong Bahru because it's nearer for me. His antenatal package is worth it. The package is worth esp nearer delivery. Really save a lot of $$$. The most expensive test is the amnio but he won't suggest it unless the pregnant lady is 35 and above. |
livvie (sunshineliv)
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Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 23
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 1:06 pm: |
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That means the Punggol one is more expensive...840 from 2nd visit..Thats quite a lot of difference if you ask me. |
Mrs Wong (xyzxx)
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Username: xyzxx
Post Number: 537
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 1:38 pm: |
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Livvie, I signed on first visit and went for extra consulations cos my fetus is v small, so Dr Woo wants to monitor the growth.
So far I been there 3 times already and if I paid ala carte, it would have came up to S$300+ already. And I'm still halfway in the first trimester
It depends very much on when you sign. For that price plus the waiting time (there is practically no waiting time), I think it is worth it.
Each consult he takes his time to scan and explain any of our queries, no rush. And we don't have to wait to see him. I prefer this over having to wait 1+++hour just to see the gynae for few minutes at other private gynaes (esp the SK ones)...
When we go for appts, we are done within 45 minutes. From registration to consult to urine tests, all it took was 45 minutes |
Janet (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 6081
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 3:21 pm: |
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Mrs Wong,
His antenatal price would have gone up for sure since my girl was delivered in 2004. At Tiong Bahru, the package is $500 then. Understand that Thomson group has just got listed.
It's not because I've been his patient for so long that I'm saying this, but I think it doesn't make sense to see a super popular gynae and wait hours (even with appt) to see him for that few min. Dr Woo is equally competent. |
Mrs Wong (xyzxx)
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Username: xyzxx
Post Number: 542
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 4:04 pm: |
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Janet, I agree! I have made appts with other 'popular' gynaes who were slightly cheaper and waited for 2 hours although I made an appt!!
My mum feels that S$800 is worth it cos during their time, dun have such packages
And if Dr Woo can make a fussy old woman like my mum feel secure, I think he is good.
I like the nurses at Northern Hope also. Very friendly and warm environment |
livvie (sunshineliv)
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Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 24
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 5:02 pm: |
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well, I cannot comment yet because I havent been to see him. I actually made an appointment to do a PAP smear with him to see if I am comfy with him but my menses came so I couldnt see him. I will decide after I have seen him Waiting time is one of my considerations so I will definitely put that in mind. Its not actually the price. I mean , I can afford the 800+ but it doesnt make sense if he has two clinics but I gotta pay 300 more for the other one. Anyway I am not preggie yet so will decide in due time heh. |
Janet (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 6086
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 5:37 pm: |
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Mrs Wong,
I've not been to Northern Hope before, because it's too far for me. Actually, all gynaes are the same. But I will never see a female one. When I delivered my 2nd one, I chose TMC because it's cheaper than Gleneagles. I must say the experience was good. |
Mrs Wong (xyzxx)
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Username: xyzxx
Post Number: 546
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 10:36 pm: |
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Livvie, the environment and equipment at Northern Hope is really different. Once you experience it, you will understand the price diff
Plus they delibrately space the appointment timings as far as possible so that you will have enough time with the gynae.
I know of certain clinics where appts are made 10 minutes apart and people gotta wait almost 2-3 hours just to have a rushed consultation.
I gladly paid the extra S$290 cos it saves me alot of waiting time. Imagine your boss already unhappy that you are preggie and have lower productivity, if keep having to take so many off days just to see gynae, I think if I'm the boss I will also be pissed. Northern Hope did not even have any waiting time though I went in the evening around 8pm. Just walk in, tell the nurse I'm there, go drink some water and in I go.
Btw, I checked with someone who is going to the TB clinic, she says that the package might be cheaper at TB clinic, but it does not include alot of things...after adding everything up, it is slightly more exp than Northern Hope
Janet, all my cousins and frens praise TMC and rec'd me to go there I wanted RH, but I hated the long waiting time at the gynae...plus the journey to RH from my place is quite far and inconvenient, TMC is nearer |
Janet (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 6096
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 10:58 pm: |
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Mrs Wong,
Northern Hope was set up to serve the needs of residents staying in N-E area. Thus, the facilities are comprehensive.
I wanted to deliver at Gleneages as it is nearer home but was advised that it is more expensive than TMC. I signed up for a 4 bedder but was upgraded to a 2 bedder as the wards were full. At TMC, you are treated like a hotel guest more than a patient. However, if you need epidural, have to wait for one to come unlike KK. |
Mrs Wong (xyzxx)
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Username: xyzxx
Post Number: 547
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 11:27 pm: |
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Janet, if you have pre-agreement to take epi, the wait is not long at all. My couz opt for epidural and told her gynae during her 20th week Her epi was administered to her once she reached TMC
I will most likely be opting for epi too. Cos my hubby is worried that I might faint at the pain and can't continue pushing. |
Janet (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 6099
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 8:55 am: |
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Mrs Wong,
I was induced at midnight as I couldn't tahan anymore false alarms. Told the midwife who gave me the pessary that I wanted an epidural even before I was dilated. Really kiasu. Even with epidural, I felt that 'push' as my girl was coming out. But didn't feel any contractions before actual delivery. |
livvie (sunshineliv)
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Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 25
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 4:53 pm: |
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Mrs Wong
I have been there to see the doctor when I was down with medicine allergy the other time I understand what you are saying. The entire place is just like a mini hospital and the people there are quite nice. I didnt see many patients there so I figured it will be pretty quick too. Like I mentioned, I will make an appointment to go see Dr Woo before I decide. Thanks! |
Janet (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 6282
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 23, 2006 - 12:07 am: |
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One thing about Dr Woo is, he is not in favour of pregnant mummies going overseas unless necessary. I wanted to go away for a few days when I was 6 months pregnant to join my hubby. But he discouraged me because food might not be very clean. If suay suay kena diarhoea, then got problem. |
Mrs Wong (xyzxx)
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Username: xyzxx
Post Number: 597
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 23, 2006 - 12:15 am: |
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Janet, it is true that if preggie kena food poisoning, it will be very tedious cos overseas healthcare might not be as good, or it might be too expensive for foreigners.
But I will still be going to BKK for my shopping trip. Just that no road hawkers this time, only restaurants or hotel food. |
zenn (zenn)
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Username: zenn
Post Number: 1852
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 23, 2006 - 10:54 am: |
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Janet, oh issit? I asked Dr Woo abt travelling and he mentioned no problem leh. |
Janet (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 6325
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 4:47 pm: |
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Mrs Wong,
He didn't give me the 'passport' because my stomach is sensitive. Kena food poisoning when overseas esp really jelak. For one thing, can't self-medicate. |
catherine lee sammi (lisammi)
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Username: lisammi
Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 14, 2006 - 3:49 pm: |
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hi , all ... i think Dr woo is great , although he is gentle and tend to speak less .. but so far still so good lor ..i have been seeing him at tiong bahru when i was carrying my first boy at 2002 , both my boys are delivered by him at TMC . the package is $550 , quite worth it . He is quite patient too |
zenn (zenn)
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Username: zenn
Post Number: 2313
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 2:14 pm: |
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Anyone deliveried by Dr Woo at TMC recently? Trying to find out how much is the est bill for single n how much cash should we prepare? |
ariesgal_76 (ariesgal_76)
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Post Number: 4
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 11:43 am: |
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hi,anyone seeing Dr Woo lately? Is his package still $550 or $840 now? Also, what's the total cost of delivery to be expected? |
Janet (janet_lee88)
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Username: janet_lee88
Post Number: 10267
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 11:09 pm: |
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Hi Catherine,
I paid $550 for my antenatal package too. Like yourself, both my kids were delivered by him. Super patient guy. |
krex78 (krex78)
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Username: krex78
Post Number: 29
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 11:40 am: |
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Hi,
Does Dr Woo deliver at Mt Alvernia? Any comments on Dr Brenda, who's also from Northern Hope? |
Wander_Mum (wander_mum)
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Username: wander_mum
Post Number: 18
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2006 - 3:23 pm: |
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Ya, he also deliver at Mt A. |
cheerie pie (cheerie)
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Username: cheerie
Post Number: 8
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 2:35 pm: |
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Lucky i came upon this thread.
i am staying 10mins away from Punggol Plaza...never knew of Dr Woo but now i know i will go for him when i am going for 2nd one. $800 is worth it considering that i will have to pay for transport and take time off to my previous gynae in town...then boss wont be happy. |
Ling76 (ling76)
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Username: ling76
Post Number: 458
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, January 13, 2007 - 11:53 am: |
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Hi,
Just wants to reconfirm your antenatal package?
If see Dr Woo at Tiong Bahru, package will be $550. And if see him at Northern Hope, it will cost $800? Wah.. so much diff between both of them |
miorei (miorei)
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Post Number: 37
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 1:20 pm: |
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yes, dr woo's pkg at TB is oni $550.
not sure abt northern hope's. |
happylittledot (happylittledot)
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Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 7:29 pm: |
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Hi, first time and needed advise..
What does the $550 includes and how much does he charge for delivery..
thanks! |
miorei (miorei)
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Post Number: 149
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 9:06 am: |
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hi happylittledot
i think the pkg oni include scans performed at the TBP clinic and basic blood test. excludes vitamins / medication which is prescribed based on the result of your visit.
delivery wise, it varies from hospital to hospital as dr woo can deliver at any of the 6 private hospitals in SG. hope that helps. |
happylittledot (happylittledot)
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Post Number: 2
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 10:31 pm: |
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thanks Miorei.
You know how much is his delivery package? |
miorei (miorei)
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Username: miorei
Post Number: 151
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 10:53 am: |
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not sure leh... u may wish to call him up. chose him bcos of convenience but nvr checked if pkg was within my budget or not. :P |
XiaoZhu (piglet00)
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 9:11 pm: |
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Hi there, just visited Dr.Woo in TB Branch. His fees for the packages have increase as at July '07. Now the Antenal package cost $650. First time consult is $50. Scanning is $30. He is quite patience. The nurses also very helpful in answering my queries abt the package. :-) |
Kea (kearea)
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Post Number: 1200
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 2:14 pm: |
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hi anyone seeing Dr Woo
Can i have comments abt him as in he encourage natural delivery? and will he give alot of supplements? |
miorei (miorei)
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Username: miorei
Post Number: 238
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 10:43 pm: |
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i am seeing now. he should be considered as "pro-natural" delivery but wld leave the choice up to u instead.
supplements-wise, i'm getting multi-vits, calcium n fish oil (additional on top of pkg) from him. HTHS. Cheers. |
Ston's mama (stonston)
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Post Number: 2232
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 6:33 pm: |
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Dr Woo is 'pro-natural'
Supplements wise he just give standard ones. will not ask u to buy anything extra.
instead, i'm the one tt keep bringin supplements to get his 'go-ahead'. and he will patiently look at the supps in details and advise which one is ok, which one is not |
Jane Wong (soryee77)
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Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2008 - 1:59 pm: |
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hi MTB,
i just found out tat i was pregnant while using the test kit... so now my next step is to go to gynae to confirm and stuff like tat....
considering Dr Woo as I just went to him for my PAP Smear test last mth... but does anybody knows how will be charge if we are closer to delivery... assuming we wish to deliver at TMC so how will Dr Woo charge the transporation?
can anybody advise? |
Babystarlet (babystarlet)
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Post Number: 34
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 1:47 am: |
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hi,i wan to ask for those mummies who signed up the Antenal package, how many visits are we limited to? is it really more worth to sign up the package? |
kermitpiggy (kermitpiggy)
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Post Number: 88
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 10:28 am: |
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i signed up Dr Woo's package at Tiong Bahru last year for my 1st baby. package will take care of the normal checks, usually more frequent during the first trimester,i think about every 2-3 weeks. If he asks u to go back for check up it is usually covered under the package. I cant remember his delivery charges at TMC but total bill was around 3000 plus including his charges |
meira (meira)
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Post Number: 20
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 4:55 am: |
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Dr Woo is really good... I have a very good experience with him. find him patient n never rush thru consultation. His stitching is perfect. |
Fion Tan (fiontan)
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| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 4:23 pm: |
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Anymore mummies with Dr Woo before? Need advice. Next week will be my second visit to him, not sure whether to sign with him a not. So far from all the comments seems like not bad. I'm seeing him in Tiong Bahru and I find that the waiting time is very long, for my first visit i waited for 1+ hrs b4 seeing him. One good thing is he got evening clinic and near to my house. |
kermitpiggy (kermitpiggy)
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Post Number: 132
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 4:46 pm: |
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he delivered my first baby, quite good, and professional. Evenings usually have to wait long as it is a popular time. Try to schedule for the earliest one or last one, if you stay nearby the nurses can call you when it is your turn. His mornings are usually not so crowded. |
corvette (corvette)
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Post Number: 43
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| | Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2008 - 1:03 am: |
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Hi, anyone here has your amniocentesis test performed by Dr Woo? I'm going for the amnio test soon and was quite surprise to find out it was performed by him, coz heard that for KKH it was usually done by panel of doctors that are very experience in amnio test. Also quite suprise to find out that cost of amnio at KKH cost around $650+ compare to $900+ by Dr Woo. |
Ms Vain (ms_vain)
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| | Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 - 9:31 pm: |
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Hi, anyone knows if Dr Woo only delivers in TMC?
Tks. |
BabyS (babys)
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Post Number: 166
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2008 - 4:53 pm: |
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hi Ms Vain, he can do delivery at any private hospital in SIngapore (I am not sure about raffles hospital though), but got extra cost..
but his TMC and Mt A charges are the same.
i'm seeing dr woo now. |
happymrskoh (happymrskoh)
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| | Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 10:42 am: |
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Hi, anyone knows the delivery charges for Dr Woo? I will be seeing him for the first time this coming Thur and would like to find out more about his charges.
Also, Would like to find out if he is pro natural?
Thanks so much. |
unsure (unsure2009)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 6:01 pm: |
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just share my experience:
i just seen dr woo yesterday, i just pregnant about 4 week. that was my 1st check with woman doctor.
for my experience, he is soso. talk officially, wont give you so much opinions. only wait for you to question
maybe my purpose for see him isnot really good. i have mind want to abort the bb, because i am uncerstain my husband and i can afford the bb or not. i still have 2weeks time to decide to keep the baby or not. i have asked him aboutthe safty for the abortion, he just answer if not inflame than should not be a problem
he gave 2 month folic acid 5mg and 10days "an tai yao" duphaston. total charge is $128+, and no receipt. |
**Janet** (janet_lee88)
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Post Number: 20117
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| | Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 7:28 am: |
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Dr Woo is pr-natural. I wanted to go for C-section for my 1st kid bcos I was worried about long labour (actually had long and back labour) but he refused. Instead he advised me the disadvantages of opting for C-section. |
lim ting (oricule)
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Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 9:53 pm: |
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hihi,
can anyone share with me what's dr woo anatenal package at tiong bahru now? when does it starts from?
does it include consultation, ultrasound, urine test, blood test, supplements etc?? |
**Janet** (janet_lee88)
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Post Number: 20122
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 10:47 pm: |
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Dr Woo is under the Thomson group, so he would advise parents to go to TMC which is cheaper now than b4.
During my 2nd pregnancy (2004), his package included consultation, ultrasound, urine test and supplements like calcium/iron. However, the detailed scan is excluded as well as delivery package.
His stitching is good...meaning to say that mummies who just delivered do not have that 'tight' feeling after giving birth. |
Shirlin (shirlin_h)
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| | Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 5:13 pm: |
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hi Lim Ting,
Not too sure if you ardy got your answer but I have just went to see dr woo and asked abt his package. Generally, i think its okay.. the consultation package is now 650 but after delivery can claim 450 for it. den the delivery + hospital package also reasonable for TMC. Ard 2900 for 4 bedded b4 deducting medisave lor... |
yaya (laura_yaya)
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Post Number: 36
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2009 - 12:10 pm: |
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i went to see him as 1st visit to gynae because he is near my house.
i find that he not really into showing concern to his patient (me).. maybe he has too many patient off hands and waiting to see him than to tend to me when i am still at v early stage.
so i go to my sis in law gynae instead and find her attentive and comfortable with her too. at least, she is patient and willingly to explain more and chat more despite she has quite a few patients waiting for her.. |
Small Foot (nylecrush)
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Post Number: 38
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| | Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 12:18 pm: |
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Hi
Would like to check if his stitching is good?
What are the total charges for Dr Woo inclusive of package and delivery? When does his package starts?
Does he have the privilege of having free upgrade from 4-bedded to 2 bedded for his patients at TMC & Mt A?
Thanks! |
coolqoo (coolqoo)
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Post Number: 209
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2009 - 9:59 am: |
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hihi... would also wanna check his delivery charges at TMC.
I booked a 4-bedder at TMC, my edd is early august.. does anyone have any recent bill to share?
Many thanks |
jolene (mrs_tann)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 10:35 am: |
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may i know what is TMC? is a hospital? anyone seen/ check out dr fong yang also at jln membina? how is it? |
Jasmine Chua (jcsqr228)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 3:55 am: |
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May i know if Dr. Woo's clinic provide any 3D ultrasound scan? |
kamy (kamy)
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Post Number: 461
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 2:39 pm: |
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yes, it does. every visit he will do the scan for you. so you get to see baby everytime. basically the package charges are all inclusive, except the fish oil. |
griny (griny)
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| | Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 4:02 pm: |
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Hi! Does Dr Woo open during weekends and weekday evenings at his TB clinic? Do I have to make the appt early if i want to visit him during these timings? Thanks. |
BabyS (babys)
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Post Number: 2235
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 1:28 pm: |
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dr woo's clinic at tiong bahru has a 3d machine? oh.. cos when i was seeing him last year aug he didnt have that...
griny: he has weekday evening clinics (not every evening) and saturday morning clinics.. must make appt... |
littlepigpig (littlepigpig)
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| | Posted on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 10:08 am: |
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hi, do you know if dr woo's charges are considered expensive or average? I called the nurse, she told me the first consultaion plus scan will cost abt $200! Wow. |
Arte (arte)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 9:48 am: |
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Hi
I was told consultation is $80 and scan is $40?
How to add to $200?
Btw, how much is his delivery costs?
Many mentioned about Antenal package only but delivery charges is the expensive one.. |
april1 (april1)
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Post Number: 270
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| | Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 9:27 pm: |
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I'm with Dr Woo for the first two and now preg with my 3rd one and still with him. he is great but something has changed...... the nurse!
I used to be handle by Grace, she is great but now there is this girl i think her name is Joyce or something like that.... she is terrible. she does things her own way, her own convenient.
she changed my appointment date twice without telling me and only call me on the re-schedule date 
and i'm requesting to book OSCAR at a certain timing but she just couldn't be bother and tell me all the bull-story.
I'm gonna see Dr Woo again this few days and definately gonna complaint to him! |
JY (janeys)
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| | Posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 - 3:39 pm: |
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Hi,
I just went to see Dr Woo last week. It was my first visit. I paid about $170 which includes consultation, ultrascan, some pills and GST.
His package starts from 2nd visit @ $650. Have read other threads and seen that most doctors' packages start from week 12. My next visit with him will be my week 8, so i think his price is reasonable.
I think he's ok but since he's the only gynae i've seen, i'm not too sure how he is compared to the rest too. I'm considering if i should sign up the package with him. 2 good things are 1) The clinic is very near to my place 2) He has night clinic, so don't have to take leave. |
Esth3r (by_his_grace)
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| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 3:53 pm: |
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Hi Janeys,
I went to see Dr Woo last 2 week and will see him again next week (wk 9).
I paid $170+ too. This was my first visit.
the reason i choose him is same with u .
I'm also considering whether should sign the package. we can sign the package from 2nd visit but it's just our 2nd visit, very confuse whether should sign up or not. tried to find more info abt him...
How did u know him? I got to know him from the thread.
how many weeks r u now? |
JY (janeys)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 4:50 pm: |
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Hi Esther,
I have the same thoughts as you! I'm seeing him again next week - it's my 8th week then. I also dunno whether to sign the package them but hubby said to just sign.. I suppose if everything's ok when i see him next week, then i will sign with him ba.
I popped by the clinic 2 weeks ago just to confirm if i'm pregnant. Then i did some research about him when i'm home. I think he's okay ba. My fren heard about him and said he's okay.
I think location is very important.. plus he has night clinics which most other docs don't. |
Shirlin (shirlin_h)
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| | Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 4:20 pm: |
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Hi janeys and Esther,
Dun worry.. Dr Woo is a GOOD gynae.. My girl was delivered by him.. He's a quiet man but as long as u prepare your qtns to ask him, he will answer de.. And his stitching is good too~ We actually save alot as he allow us to sign the package from 2nd visit onwards~ =) |
piglet81 (piglet81)
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| | Posted on Friday, October 22, 2010 - 3:09 pm: |
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I second Shirlin that Dr Woo is good Just that he's not the v.chatty type. But friendly!
He delivered my 1st in May this year. Good stitching skills! hahah |
Sheryl Ang (pooohy)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 5:41 pm: |
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I totally agree that Dr Woo is a good gynae. My first was delivered by him and his stitching is fanastic. Will certainly go back to him for my next pregnancy. |
) (creamdonut)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 10:38 pm: |
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hi any recent reviews on dr woo? am thinking of taking him up so would like to ask ard first. the clinic is closed for cny so i had not had a chance to ask the nurse anything yet. |
#1_EDD 6/10/11 (creamdonut)
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| | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2011 - 12:37 pm: |
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y is it so hard to talk to someone from the clinic?? the line is always engaged or no1 picks up, during their working hours! |
mrswee (14feb)
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| | Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 1:50 pm: |
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Hello all, this is my first time here.
I have been seeing Dr Woo for two visits. This is my first pregnancy & the reason why I chose him for the 1st visit was of convenience - his clinic is near my place.
Now, I'm wondering if I should continue with him, or switch to a female gynae.
For those who have been with Dr Woo, I wanna find out from you how's the experience with a male gynae. I imagine that I will feel rather uncomfortable with a guy near my intimate parts (to say the least!). So far, I have just done two ultrasound scans & he explained basic do's and do-nots. Wondering how it will be like when the pregnancy progresses.
Hope someone will be able to answer my questions! Thanks! |
Mama_J (mama_j)
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| | Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 2:33 pm: |
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I was with Dr Woo and i find it hard to communicate with him cos he is too quiet. esp with 1st time pregnancy, i think it's better for gynaes to explain more? instead of waiting for us to ask him questions.
Anyway, after which, i gave birth prematurely at 23 wks.. tried to reach him via emergency call on that night when i was bleeding. He didn't had much response and just told me to go to KKH A&E instead of TMC, citing reasons of costs as it will be mucher cheaper in KKH for emergency cases.
I was v disappointed as after delivering, i didn't receive any calls of him asking abt my condition.. and 2 weeks after i delivered, his nurse even called me to ask y i didn't turn up for my appt?! I was really angry at that pt in time.
I dont think i'll go back to him again for my next pregnancy. |
cookie & cream (cookie__cream)
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| | Posted on Friday, September 16, 2011 - 11:19 am: |
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Dr Woo is a good gynae, he is not those gynes whom will talk alot but he is willing to listen, friendly, give necessary advice during your pregancy.
I totally agreed with other mummies, he has very good stitching skills, this really helps wound recovery faster, no pain coming from wound/stitches where i can actually walk around freely hours after natural birth[2times]. [i heard too much stories about poor stitching which causes pain & infection after birth] |
Melody (melody_yv)
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Post Number: 132
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2011 - 3:02 pm: |
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hi all,
Agree that Dr Woo is a good gynae, i m a first time mummy n he was ok for me. He doesn't give un-necessary medicine and is willing to listen. Very friendly person, do not feel uncomfortable thou he is a guy, very assuring.
Agreed with other mummies, he has good stitching skills, can get off the bed, wound doesn't hurt much. |
lim (ltrista2001)
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Post Number: 140
Registered: 10-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 4:08 pm: |
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hi all
i have been seein dr woo for my 2nd pregnancy, agree tat he doesnt speak much, strick in giving hl, bit i agree tat he really goodin stitching. bcos my 1st delivery, the stitch pain lasted ard 2 weeks, more pain than breast engorgement.
thankfully now only few days after deliver, i can walk well |
tanny_angelbaby (tanny99)
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| | Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 11:21 am: |
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hello all. i heard of dr woo from my fren and she says he is not bad. is he still affiliated to tmc?
he is strict in giving hl? how about mc? i wld think i need mc whenever i go for scans if possible.
how often do we need to see him for our 9 months?
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spidyqueen (spidyqueen)
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| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 10:31 am: |
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Hi,
Noticed this thread has been inactive and i thought i should share my experience. So here goes.
Being a first time mother, i decided on Dr Woo for 2 reasons, one being fairly decent reviews from this forum, and proximity, i could walk to Tiong Bahru from where i live, and even if my hubby couldn't make it i still can manage on my own since we don’t drive
His package is quite flexible. I paid $700 from my 2nd apptment (I was about 10 weeks pregnant) onwards and it included US for every visit, consultations etc. It also allows you to see him for sickness, as long as you make an appointment. The nurses are also very helpful and friendly. Another plus point is he has evening clinics too
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I have 3 bad encounters with him and they were enough for me to give up my package and sign with another gynae. Hopefully you ladies will never experience it.
#1
I was throwing up most of the time during first trimester, and there was one weekend it got so bad I was throwing up sips of water. I called the emergency hotline stated on the appointment at 1130pm, hoping for some advice. To my surprise it was an operator line and she got Dr Woo to call me back. He sounded very frustrated and impatient, and when I asked him at which point I should be going to the hospital, or how I could relieve myself from the excessive vomiting, all he said was ‘I dunno, I cannot diagnose you over the phone. If you want you can check in to KKH or TMC now’. So I asked if I could think about it and let him know, he simply said ‘you don’t have to tell me, if you want me to be there you have to pay $600 - $700.’ Before I could reply, he hung up on me. In the end, I called KKH’s Ask-A-Nurse helpline and the nurse said to try eating small bites of biscuits, and water, and if I’m still throwing up in the next few hours, I have to be admitted in case of dehydration.
Fair enough that he might not be able to diagnose me accurately over the phone, but I’m not asking too much for him to take 2 minutes to dispense advice. I was prepared to let it go till the hubby, who is usually the patient one, asked if I wanted to switch gynae if he was so rude.
#2
We went for a short vacation during the 20th week, and I realized I was dripping bright red blood in the toilet, and freaked out. Was sent to the International Hospital and naturally I thought I might be losing the baby since I was experiencing slight cramps. The gynae was very helpful and thorough with the scans and diagnosed placenta previa, but I was also told it will move up later into the pregnancy. With the report and scans, I saw Dr Woo the week I came back, and without even looking at the scans he said MOST GYNAE WILL TELL YOU IT’S LOW PLACENTA, so how did he help me? NOTHING. He didn’t even do a check.
While I get that he doesn’t say too much, properly because he doesn’t want us to worry unnecessarily, he answers our every question with ‘it’s normal, it will get worse’. That is not helpful at all.
#3
i was running a temperature 38-40 without flu symptoms for 4 days before I decided to see him. Upon seeing me, his first question was ‘why are you here today’. So I described how my fever was going up and down, and I had no flu symptoms and I was worried if there is an infection. He said ‘so what do you want me to do? Just eat panadols, there’s nothing I can do for you’. He was so adamant I was having flu that he accused me of having phlegm when I cleared my throat. I had to insist I was not sick apart from the flu, and he was only convinced when he used his stethoscope to prove that my lungs were clear. Still, throughout the consultation, he didn’t test whether I had a temperature. No ultrasound to make sure baby was ok too, and I had to remind him for an MC.
While I’m not looking for a gynae to mother me, I expect him to be professional and be able to answer my queries to the best of his abilities and not brush me off with a ‘it’s normal it will only get worse’, how would I know what is normal since every mother experiences different problems.
Needless to say, I forfeited my package and never went back; Google is more helpful than him. |
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