


TransArterial MicroEmbolization (TAME) in YOUNIFY Clinic
About the clinic
TransArterial MicroEmbolization (TAME) is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic pain available at YOUNIFY Clinic in Bangkok, Thailand. This advanced procedure targets abnormal blood vessels to treat conditions like frozen shoulder and plantar fasciitis without traditional surgery. Patients benefit from a procedure led by specialized interventional radiologists that typically allows for same-day discharge.
YOUNIFY Clinic holds a 5.0 rating based on 15+ patient reviews. The medical team uses precise imaging to identify and treat the root causes of persistent joint and tendon pain. By focusing on blood vessel overgrowth rather than just masking symptoms, the clinic helps patients find lasting relief from long-term discomfort.
How TAME Works for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain often involves the growth of tiny, abnormal blood vessels alongside nerves. These vessels feed inflammation and keep pain signals active. TAME works by blocking these specific vessels to stop the inflammatory cycle. This method is effective for several conditions, including:
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Plantar fasciitis
- Chronic elbow pain
- Chronic base of thumb pain
The Procedure and Recovery
The treatment uses a tiny catheter about 0.6 mm in size. A doctor inserts this through a needle-sized entry point while using real-time X-ray or ultrasound guidance. Most patients only need a local anesthetic during the process. Because the entry point is so small, there are no large incisions or stitches required.
The technical success rate for this procedure is around 97%. Most patients go home the same day as their treatment. Serious complications are very rare, with less than 0.5% of cases requiring hospital stay. Over 80% of appropriately selected patients report significant improvement in their pain levels following the intervention.
Expert Care at YOUNIFY
Dr. Thanakrit Mongklapaiboon leads the interventional radiology treatments at the clinic. Dr. Thanakrit Mongklapaiboon holds a fellowship in Body Interventional Radiology and is certified by the Thai Board of Diagnostic Radiology. With specialized training in musculoskeletal interventions, Dr. Thanakrit Mongklapaiboon focuses on advanced non-surgical image-guided treatments like nerve blocks and embolotherapy.
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YOUNIFY Clinic: more details about the clinic
YOUNIFY Clinic is a physician-led Healthy Aging & Wellness Center located on Silom Road in Bangkok, Thailand. As a multispecialty medical center, it provides coordinated, evidence-based care across weight management, chronic pain, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, women's health, sleep medicine, and preventive healthcare.
The clinic's approach is built on the principle that many health conditions are interconnected. Rather than treating individual symptoms alone, its multidisciplinary team develops personalized treatment plans that address mobility, metabolic health, function, and long-term well-being. Whenever appropriate, the clinic prioritizes minimally invasive and non-surgical treatments to reduce recovery time while maintaining clinical outcomes.
Academic Foundation & Medical Expertise
YOUNIFY Clinic was founded in 2026 by Dr. Noppachai Siranart, who completed post-doctoral research fellowships at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Mayo Clinic. His academic background shapes the clinic's commitment to evidence-based medicine, minimally invasive innovation, and multidisciplinary patient care.
The clinic's multidisciplinary team includes specialists trained at medical institutions in Thailand, including Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University, and Phramongkutklao Hospital. Gastroenterologists have completed advanced fellowships in interventional endoscopy, while interventional specialists provide image-guided, minimally invasive treatments for chronic conditions. Facial, breast, body contouring, and reconstructive procedures are performed by board-certified plastic surgeons.
Weight Management & Metabolic Health
YOUNIFY Clinic specializes in weight management using personalized treatment pathways designed around each patient's health goals.
Services include:
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) — a minimally invasive, non-surgical stomach-tightening procedure performed through the mouth without external incisions.
- Physician-guided medical weight loss
- GLP-1 and anti-obesity medications
- Nutritional counseling and lifestyle coaching
- Hormonal and metabolic assessment
For patients requiring surgical intervention, the clinic also provides:
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Intragastric Balloon
- Bariatric Revision Procedures (APC & TORe)
Patients receive ongoing metabolic monitoring, behavioral support, and long-term follow-up to help achieve sustainable weight loss.
Joint & Pain Medicine
The clinic's interventional pain specialists provide minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for chronic musculoskeletal conditions that help patients regain mobility while avoiding major surgery whenever possible.
Services include:
- Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis
- TransArterial MicroEmbolization (TAME) for chronic tendon and joint pain
- Image-guided interventional pain procedures
- Knee rehabilitation programs
- Neck and back pain management
Many procedures are performed through micro-access techniques using tiny pinhole entry sites without traditional incisions, allowing patients to return home the same day with minimal downtime.
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery
The clinic's plastic and reconstructive surgery team provides personalized facial, breast, and body procedures focused on restoring natural balance and proportion.
Services include:
- Breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, and revision surgery
- Liposuction and body contouring
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Rhinoplasty
- Facelift and neck lift
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- Facial fat grafting and contouring
- Reconstructive and revision procedures
Every surgical plan is individualized according to the patient's anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals.
Women's Health & Healthy Aging
YOUNIFY Clinic offers women's healthcare across every stage of life.
Services include:
- Hormonal assessment and optimization
- Menopause management
- Intimate wellness treatments
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Preventive health screening
- Labioplasty
Programs are designed to support hormonal balance, bone health, metabolic health, sleep quality, and overall well-being during healthy aging.
Sleep Medicine
The clinic's sleep medicine program evaluates and treats conditions that affect restorative sleep and overall quality of life.
Services include:
- Chronic insomnia assessment
- Sleep-related breathing disorders
- Restorative sleep programs
- Autonomic nervous system modulation (including Stellate Ganglion Block where appropriate)
Improving sleep quality is often an essential component of metabolic health, pain management, hormonal balance, and healthy aging.
Gastroenterology & Preventive Health
Preventive care is an important part of YOUNIFY Clinic's integrated healthcare approach.
Services include:
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Gastrointestinal disease management
- Cancer screening programs
- Annual health checkups
- Athlete-specific health screening
- Vaccinations and preventive medicine
Every screening program is personalized according to age, family history, lifestyle, and individual risk factors.
International Patient Services
YOUNIFY Clinic welcomes patients from around the world. The clinic's international patient team provides support in English, Thai, and Mandarin Chinese, assisting patients from initial consultation through treatment planning, travel coordination, and post-treatment follow-up.
The international patient team coordinates care and communication throughout each patient's medical journey in Thailand.
Muslim-Friendly Medical Care in Bangkok
YOUNIFY Clinic provides services for Muslim patients and families from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and around the world, with consideration for each patient's faith, privacy, modesty, dietary requirements, and personal preferences.
Upon request, the international patient team can assist with halal-friendly food arrangements, information about nearby prayer facilities, private consultation needs, and preferences for same-gender healthcare professionals where available. The team can also help coordinate appointment times and treatment arrangements around religious practices.
The clinic's central Bangkok location provides access to halal restaurants, mosques, hotels, shopping areas, and transportation.
Philosophy
YOUNIFY Clinic's approach to healthy aging extends beyond treating disease to preserving movement, restoring balance, improving confidence, and supporting long-term vitality.
Through integrated, physician-led care and minimally invasive treatment options, the clinic aims to support patients' health and quality of life.
Additional services
What treatments do patients most often ask for?
- Chronic pain
What procedures do patients have most often?
- TransArterial MicroEmbolization (TAME)
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323 Si Lom Rd, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
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