Gowri Karunakarakar

I was at the Raffles clinic in January. I have spine problems, a herniated disc, it's still far from surgery, thank God, but it causes discomfort—here it pulls, there it aches, well, those who have such "luck"—understand. I had to look for options. Raffles offered a consultation in the Chinese traditional medicine department. For about 30 minutes, they talked with me in great detail, conducted pulse diagnosis (the doctor immediately identified my main problem, which isn't even related to my back). We had the translator Lyuda with us, who explained everything very well. They immediately prescribed procedures, but I only had 3 free days, so I didn't get the full effect, but after the first procedure, the constant aching pain (the most annoying one) went away, plus they reinforced this effect two more times, I hope. But I understand it won't last long, I should have stayed for 2 weeks and done the full course (they said then I wouldn't suffer for at least a year). They gave me some magical patch, told me to apply it when I feel pain, and I would immediately feel better, but 10 days have passed, and nothing hurts yet. Thanks to the doctor, translator Lyudmila, and the Raffles clinic! Everything was done very promptly! The hospital itself made a very good impression, many foreigners, including Europeans. Singapore itself is a magnificent city.

I am a doctor myself, so I can evaluate Singaporean medicine from a professional point of view.

I have been to Singapore several times and during another visit, I caught a cold somewhere. I decided not to let it run its course and see a doctor. After a brief search, I chose "Raffles"—the center is very well-known, and besides, it was not far from my hotel; I couldn't have gone far in my condition.

The first thing that amazed me was the interior. The hall looked luxurious, as if I had entered an expensive hotel, not a hospital. At the registration desk, I was greeted by friendly girls who took me to the right doctor.

And here I was amazed by the second thing—how thoroughly the doctor examined me to make a diagnosis and make sure that I really had the flu, not some Asian fever. It seems like an ordinary cold, but the doctor approached the matter very seriously!

Fortunately, it was indeed the flu. I was prescribed and immediately given medication, and I saw that the treatment regimen differed from the Russian one. It seemed more rational to me, which I was convinced of the very next morning when I realized I felt much better.