Hong Kong Orientation Guide

Doctors, Clinics and Pharmacists

Warning:

ThequalityofcareinHongKongisexcellent.There isawidechoiceofhighlytrainedlocaland expatriate physicians who practiceWestern medicine. Many have been trained in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia. It is customary here for doctors to prescribe drugs from their own pharmacies.This is certainly convenient, andmeans you do not have to bother having theprescription filled ata pharmacy. However,bygoing toachemistyouwillusuallygetthedrugscheaperthanatyourdoctor’soffice and it iseasier to check expiry dates.If you do,be sure to purchasedrugs fromchemists of good repute, as there is some risk of being sold counterfeit products here in Hong Kong.

Drug trademarked names vary between countries, often due to translation problems. Ifyoutakeamedicationthatyoucannot findhere,itmaybemanufacturedunder another name. Ask the pharmacist to check their reference guide. It’s important to notethatcertainbirthcontrolpillsarenot available inHongKongso those are best brought from your home country. Reputable pharmacies includeMannings andWatsons, their stores can be found in many locations.

Youwillfindthatmanyprescriptiondrugsusedinyourhomecountryareavailablehereover thecounter.

Mannings

Asthma and Children’s Respiratory Specialists/ Pediatricians

www.mannings.com.hk

Watsons

Dr. Adrian Wu

Dr. Alfred Tam

www.watsons.com.hk

Room 818, 8/F, Central Building 1 Pedder Street, Central Tel: 2526 6223 Emergencies Tel: 9737 8627

Immunology and Allergy Suite 1428, Prince’s Building 10 Chater Road, Central Tel: 2818 0180

Dr. Stephen Hui

Unit602-603FairmontHouse No. 8CottonTreeDrive, Central Tel: 2526 5556

Cardiologists

Some of Hong Kong’s best cardiologists are affiliated with Adventist Hospital.

Dr. Carl Fung

Dr. P. King

Suite 1508 Prince’s Building 10 Chater Road, Central Tel: 2523 4150

City Health Room1527, Prince’s Building 10 Chater Road, Central Tel: 2526 1144

Dr. Archie Lo

306 Central Building 1-3 Pedder Street, Central Tel: 2827 4311

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