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Part 1: Finding a Pediatrician in Jakarta- The Jakarta Women and Child Clinic (JWCC)

The Jakarta Women and Child Clinic (JWCC)
Alex was sick few weeks ago when he turned one, hence we weren't able to get him his one year vaccination back in Singapore. We went to Kinder Clinic in Paragon where Dr Kenny Ee is practising. He was Alex' PD since childbirth and has been under his excellent care for the past year.

I told Dr Ee that we were moving to Jakarta and he recommended the Jakarta Women & Children Clinic which is a subsidiary of Kinder Clinic and a Pediatrician called Dr Lineus.

The procedures are pretty similar to Singapore's; Register at the counter, get baby's height and weight measured and wait for your turn.

We asked for Dr Lineus as he was recommended by Dr Ee; he can speak very good english for an Indonesian therefore communication wasn't a problem. He checked Alex quite thoroughly too and asked about his development. He isn't as friendly as Dr Ee and Alex didn't take to him as he did with his former PD so we are probably going to try another recommended PD in SOS clinic for the next time.

Overall, the visit was good- took about 1.5hrs in total including waiting time. Alex had two vaccination jabs for measles and chicken pox and the bill came out to be 1.06million IDR (106USD~).

Alex was being cheeky the whole time.
UPDATE* (Jan 2014)

We went back to JWCC clinic again when Alex got a fever and this time we had another PD- Dr Agung as Dr Lineus was fully booked. I actually like Dr Agung as he was very detailed in explaining the issues and really takes his time to address my concerns on Alex. I think most mothers would appreciate this quality very much as I find too often, some PDs just don't take time to express additional concern to the children.  Perhaps they have the mentality that we, mothers are just freaking out for nothing.

So I am actually happy that we found Dr Agung, and will continue to bring Alex back to him.

UPDATE* (22 June 2014)

 Couple of friends and readers feedback that while Dr Agung is patient with the kids and good for minor illness; he sometimes couldn't diagnose 'out of the norm' or complicated symptoms.

I find that this is not just true for Dr Agung but also for many other Indonesian doctors in Jakarta. Therefore I would urge you to get a second opinion from Foreign doctors based in Jakarta if you feel that something is amiss. Foreign doctors are not allowed to practise in Jakarta however couple of them who are based here can be found through the embassies. Alternatively, pop down to Singapore for a day trip to visit a doctor there.

 You may also want to read about my experience with the gynaecologists/obstetricians in Jakarta here- Part 2: Finding a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician In Jakarta
The Jakarta Women and Children Clinic

  • Jl. Prapanca Raya No: 32A Kebayoran Baru
  • Dki Jakarta, Indonesia 12160

Tel: (021) 72799911


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  1. Chuzai Living6 October 2013 at 19:20

    I used to go to JWCC for my OBGYN during my 3rd pregnancy. Dr. Gozali was very professional and helpful.

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    1. Unknown10 October 2013 at 01:56

      Thanks for the tip, will try him the next time. :D

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  2. Anonymous11 October 2013 at 04:46

    Never been here but stay away from Brawijaya Hospital

    http://www.livinginindonesiaforum.org/showthread.php/39384-Brawijaya-Hospital-and-THIS-IS-INDONESIA

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  3. Anonymous26 February 2014 at 08:35

    Hi.. my wife needs a OBGYN. I speak english, but my wife speaks only mandarin.. I know i can translate for her.. but its still better for her to speak for herself.. as things are lost in translation.. does anyone know if JWWC doctors speaks mandarin.. thanks ...

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    1. Unknown26 February 2014 at 22:39

      Hi there, a lot of expats and Indonesian chinese like going to Dr Robert Aliev and Dr Gozali in JWCC. They are both Indonesian chinese but I am not sure if they can speak mandarin. You can call up the clinic and check, the receptionist speaks good english. :)

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