Overview

One-Stop Health Checkup Service at Health Design Center

Annual checkups are important to your health as they can help reveal if the body is functioning correctly and can also lead to early detection of diseases before any symptoms develop allowing treatment to begin sooner. The center also provides medical consultation with regards to Lifestyle Modification such as nutrition and exercise, as well as how to detect symptoms.

Our physicians are experienced and supported by advanced medical technology to monitor your health, enabling early detection and solution of health problems. We offer strategies for staying healthy, including ways to be active and strong. Our goal is to partner with you, helping you achieve a fuller, healthier life.

The Health Design Center has received Hospital Accreditation and service and quality certification from the Joint Commission International. We also work closely with the Oregon Health & Science University, known for their expertise in occupational medicine.

Our Services Include

• Individual Health Checkup

• Health Checkup for Corporate Clients

• Health Check-up for aviation personnel 

• Driver’s licenses

• Health insurance

• Work permits and visa applications

• PADI courses

• Off-shore employee health screening

In order to facilitate prompt and efficient service the centers has developed an OPD Patient Flow System

You Can Expect The Following On Your Initial Visit

• Registration: For first time visitors please contact the registration desk and bring identification such as national ID or passport.

• Contact Health Design Center

Individual Patients contact 5^th Floor R-Building

Occupational or corporate clients please contact 5^th Floor, R-Building

• you will complete a questionnaire detailing lifestyle, medical history, and family history

• one of our knowledgeable staff will help you choose the check-up program that best meets your needs

• your height, weight, and eyesight will be checked

• your blood will be taken and sent to the laboratory for tests

• any other necessary tests will be completed – a nurse will guide you through each step of the process

• while waiting for your results, you may enjoy a complimentary snack from our coffee corner

• You will meet with your physician, and have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns regarding your test   results.  These results will be given to you in English, and will be printed in an HPC booklet for your records and use on your next visit.

Important: Pre-Checkup Preparation

• Avoid food and drink for 6-8 hours before checkup. Water is allowed in tests that do not require use of a camera or other special tests such as gastrointestinal endoscopy and computer X-Ray

• Bring your medication and inform physician of what you are currently taking

• For women: it is important to note that during menstruation a urine test cannot be conducted. Any checkup should be done 7 days after menstruation.

• Make an appointment at the Contact Center. If you are unable to make the appointment or would like to reschedule please inform the Contact Center.

• Bangkok Hospital reserves the right to change program prices without prior notice

Preparation For Health Check-Up Specific To Occupational Risk Factor

1. For 48 hours before the appointment, avoid exposure to loud noise such as going to the pub, and listening to loud speaker.
2. Avoid diving and hiking in the mountains for 48 hours before your check-up.
3. If you have a cold within 2 weeks before your check-up, please let your doctor know.
4. If you travel by plane within 48 hours before your check-up, please let your doctor know.

Preparation For Health Check-Up Specific To Chemical Hazards

Preparation for Benzene and Toluene tests

1. Avoid any exposure to smoke at least 5 days before the test.
2. Avoid taking food with preservatives at least 5 days before the test.

Preparation for Arsenic test

• Avoid taking seafood, seaweed, and herbs at least 5 days before the test.
• Avoid drinking tea at least 5 days before the test.

*The hospital reserves the right to change prices at any time without prior notice.

Health Check-Up Process

1. Register at the registration counter if you do not have any medical records at Bangkok hospital before. You will need an ID card or a passport for the registration.
2. For individual health check-up specific to occupational risk factor, please contact Occupational Health Center on the 5^th floor, R building
3. Fill in your health, lifestyle, and personal information in a questionnaire.
4. Take height and weight measurements. Visual acuity test will also be performed.
5. Take a blood test.*Our nurses or advisors will give you the details of each procedure.
6. You will receive the health check-up result from a doctor and have the opportunity to discuss your concerns or questions.

Remark: There are snacks and drinks available for check-up patients while you are waiting for the result.

Preparation For Health Check-Up

1. You are required to fast from food and beverages for at least 6-8 hours before the appointment. Only water may be taken for patients who have had no endoscopy, barium enema, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, or CT-scan in the program.
2. Bring all your current medications so your doctor could review them.
3. For women, menstrual blood can contaminate a urine sample. It is best to take the urine test one week after their period.
4. Please make prior appointment via our contact center: 1719. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call our contact center: 1719.

*The hospital reserves the right to change prices at any time without prior notice.

Health Check-Up Process

1. Register at the registration counter if you do not have any medical records at Bangkok hospital before. You will need an ID card or a passport for the registration.
2. For individual health check-up, please contact Health Design Center on the 5^th floor, R Building
3. Fill in your health, lifestyle, and personal information in a questionnaire.
4. Our nurses or advisors will recommend a suitable check-up program.
5. Pay for your check-up program at cashier’s office located on the 5^th floor, R Building
6. Taking height and weight measurements. Visual acuity test will also be performed.
7. Taking a blood test.
8. You will receive the health check-up result from a doctor and have the opportunity to discuss your concerns or questions.

Remark: There are snacks and drinks available for check-up patients while you are waiting for the result.

Source: https://www.bangkokhospital.com/en/center-clinic/health-screening-check-up/health-design-center?info=overview