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Dr. Nawat Watanachai is an ophthalmologist specializing in vitreous, retina, and cataract care. He provides comprehensive eye care. He is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

He has published in academic journals. His research covers retinal diseases, outcomes of retinal procedures, and other ophthalmic topics.

Dr. Tasanee Sirikul is an ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea and refractive surgery. She earned her MD with Second-Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. She fulfilled her government service as a medical fellow at Roi Et Provincial Hospital. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Ramathibodi Hospital. She also received certification in cornea and refractive surgery from the Department of Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi.

She is a Visiting Lecturer in ophthalmology (cornea and refractive surgery) at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. She practices cornea and refractive surgery at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

Dr. Nichaboon Chotkajornkiat is an ophthalmologist. Dr. Chotkajornkiat holds an MD from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok.

Dr. Chotkajornkiat completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Dr. Chotkajornkiat then completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the same center.

Dr. Chotkajornkiat is board certified by the Thai Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chotkajornkiat also holds a certificate in neuro-ophthalmology from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand.

Dr. Nantinee Vilainerun is a glaucoma surgery specialist. She provides care in Thai and English.

She completed ophthalmology training at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital. She then finished a glaucoma residency in the glaucoma unit at Ramathibodi.

She is a listed ophthalmologist at Bangkok Eye Hospital (โรงพยาบาลจักษุกรุงเทพ). She also serves as a glaucoma subspecialist at Chulabhorn Hospital and Bangkok Eye Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanin Suwan is a glaucoma surgery specialist. She provides glaucoma, general ophthalmology, and cataract care.

She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Her academic profile is listed on Mahidol University’s research portal.

Her publications cover glaucoma, angle-closure mechanisms, and OCT angiography. These include “Pseudophakic angle-closure from a Soemmering ring,” which describes a rare mechanism of pseudophakic angle closure.

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon with international experience in modern techniques and technology. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital and practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

Her training includes a clinical fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto. She also completed fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, and at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Phramongkutklao School of Medicine. She has published many articles and presented at international ophthalmology conferences.

Dr. Vivat Komolsuradej is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. He continued ophthalmology training with funding from Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University. He completed his residency at Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

He served as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University (2537–39 B.E.). Later, he joined Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital under the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. He headed the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Center and the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit.

He is regarded as one of Thailand’s leading experts in refractive surgery. He has more than 20 years of surgical experience. He served as Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Center at Rangsit University (2563–65 B.E.).

Dr. Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an orthopedic surgeon focused on spine care. He specializes in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, percutaneous screw fixation, epidural steroid injection, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and endoscopic spine surgery.

Education and fellowships: 2006: Medical degree, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok. 2015: Residency in orthopedic surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital. 2022: Fellowship in spine surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital. 2023: Fellowship in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery, Seoul Sangyero Hospital, South Korea. 2023: Minimally invasive and microendoscopic spine surgery training, Wakayama Medical University, Japan.

Dr. Thakoon Poonthananiwatkul is a surgeon. He specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedures. He has advanced training in weight-loss and metabolic surgery. He uses proven methods to improve health and quality of life for patients with obesity and related conditions.

He has years of surgical experience and international training. He provides safe, precise care. He offers support before, during, and after surgery. His care focuses on lasting weight control and better metabolic health.

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Dentistry, 2nd class honors, Prince of Songkhla University

(second honor, Songklanakarin University)

Master of Science in Oral Surgery and Implantology, Srinakharinwirot University

Current Positions

Oral Surgeon at Intrarat Hospital

Dr. Sujit Banyatpiyaphod, M.D.

Education

• 1984 Doctor of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
• 1985-1988 Residency in Thoracic Surgery Chulalongkorn University
• 1992-94 Cardiac Surgery Fellowship, St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, Oregon, USA
• 2005 Robotic Cardiac Surgery Training, East Carolina University, North Carolina, USA
• 2006 Robotic Cardiac Surgery Training, Alliance Hospital, Odessa, Texas, USA

Professional Experiences

• 1994 - 2001 : Chief of Cardiac Surgery Unit, Police General Hospital
• 2001 - 2009 : Cardiovascular Surgeon, Bangkok Heart Hospital
• 2009 - 2011 : Cardiovascular Surgeon, Bangkok Hospital Phuket
• 2012- 2021 : Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Director of Heart Center of Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Pattaya, Thailand

Certifications

• 1988 Diploma of the Thai Board of Thoracic Surgery, Chulalongkorn University
• 1994 Fellowship certification in Cardiovascular surgery, Saint Vincent Hospital, USA

Area of Interest

• Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass surgery (OPCAB)
• Minimally invasive Heart Valve surgery
• Autologous Stem cell transplantation in end stage Cardiomyopathy
• Peripheral blood stem cell and  Mesenchymal stem cell collection, storage and treatment
• Phamacogenomics in personalized cardiovascular drugs treatment
• Personalized anti-aging treatment and lifestyle modification by genetic sequencing

Prof.Somsak Varakamin, MD, Dr.PH.

Educational Background

• Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH.) Tulane University, USA
• Master of Public Health (MPH) Tulane University, USA
• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Mahidol University
• Doctor of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
• Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
• Secondary education: Vajiravudh College, Amnuay Silpa, Triam Udom Suksa, Wathana Silpa

Work Experience 

• Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health
• Director of the National Family Planning Project, Ministry of Public Health
• Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences
• Director-General of the Department of Health
• Members of the House of Representatives
• senator
• Present - President of the Thai Cell Therapy Association

Awards 

• Ranked 1st in Thailand in the 8th grade of secondary school in the science stream.
• Outstanding Alumnus of Tulane University, USA
• Outstanding Researcher, National Research Council
• Doctor of Medicine (Honorary), Chulalongkorn University
• Knight Grand Cordon (KGE)
• Outstanding Public Relations Conch Award
• Inscribed in the Hall of Fame, Ministry of Public Health

Academic Works & Publications

• A Brief Look at Thailand’s National Family Planning Program
• health Problems in Thailand
• The Concept and Scope of Family Health
• Interaction between Family Planning and Health
• The postpartum Approach of family planning
• Follow – up Study of Vasectomy Case Performed by Physicians and Paramedic
• Model of Integrated Family Health and Family Planning Services for Rural Areas
• Pilot Study on the Training of Nurses for Postpartum Female Sterilization
• Pilot Study on the Training of Paramedics for mail Sterilization
• Abortion Study: Attitude of Medical Student and Physician Toward Abortion
• A Pilot Project to prevent Uncompleted Abortion Through Contraception Services
• A Report of the seminar on Recent Research on family Planning in Thailand
• Postpartum Tubal Ligation by Nurse- Midwives in Thailand : A file Trial Thailand
• Perception and Acceptability of Norplant Implants in Thailand
• Book: Water for Life ( in Thai)
• Book: Enzyme: The Key of Life (in Thai)
• Book: Food of The future (in Thai)
• Book: The Magic Magnesium (in Thai)
• Book: Beauty Secret ; The untold Story (in Thai)
• Book: Omega-3 Amazing Fish Oil (in Thai)
• Book: King of Herbs (in Thai)
• Book: Stem cell ; Hope for the Hopeless (in Thai)
• Book: Beta Glucan ; The World's Most Powerful Immune Booster Known to Man (in Thai)
• Book : Pomegranate (in Thai)
• Book : Jiaogulan (in Thai)

PLOYPAILIN RATTANACHINNAKORN, M.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Graduated (M.D. From)
Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Certificates

Certificate of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Certificate of specialty in Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Certificate for Doctors Training Program at the 2024 KVPS (Korea V Plastic Surgery Symposium), Demonstrating Excellence in Facelift with Masters Course.

Work History (Experiences)

Member of the Medical Council of Thailand (Memberships)

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand

Current Positions

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON AT INTRARAT HOSPITAL

THANADETH VONGJARUKORN, M.D.

General Surgeon and Minimally Invasive / Laparoscopic Surgeon

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University

Certificates

Certificate of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University

Clinical Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Division of Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Police General Hospital

Training of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery as a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Surgery, Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital, Japan)

Work Experiences

General Surgeon and Minimally Invasive Surgeon at Veterans General Hospital

Member of the Medical Council of Thailand

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand

Current Positions

General Surgeon and Minimally Invasive / Laparoscopic Surgeon at Intrarat Hospital

Dr. Vittawat Ohmpornnuwat, M.D.

Mr. Vittawat Ohmpornnuwat is highly qualified and experienced Surgeon, specializing in general surgery and laparoscopic procedures. He has worked in a range of hospital and private practice environments, and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field. He is also a dedicated, self-motivated professional, with an excellent bedside manner.

General Surgeon and Laparoscopic Surgery Specialist

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University

Certificates

Certificate of General Surgery, Chonburi Hospital

Certificate of Minimally Invasive / Laparoscopic Surgery, Siriraj Hospital

Current Positions

General Surgeon and Minimally Invasive / Laparoscopic Surgeon at Intrarat Hospital

YOSAPHON VICHIENVANITCHKUL, M.D.

General Internal Medicine

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University

Working in general internal medicine treat patients with a wide range of acute and long-term medical conditions.

Certificates

Certificate of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Directorate of Medical Services, Royal Thai Air Force

Current Positions

General Internal Medicine doctor at Intrarat Hospital

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Siriraj Hospital, part of Mahidol University, is Thailand's oldest and most prestigious medical institution. Known for its top-tier medical education, research, and healthcare services, it offers specialized centers in areas like cancer and neuroscience. It serves as a leading public hospital, treating millions annually and has a strong historical and royal connection, further enhancing its reputation.

Specialties 

OB/GYN

Certificates:

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Current Position:

Orasa Teerakul is currently working as Obstetrician and gynecologist at Intrarat Hospital.

Thanakom Sukcharoen, M.D.

Expertise

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist

Graduated (M.D. From)

2012 Doctor of Medicine, Thammasat University

2019 Master of Science in Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University

Certificates

2020 American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), USA

2021 Certificate of Preventive Medicine Specialist, Medical Council

2021 Diploma in Clinical Sexology & Sexual Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University

Current Positions

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist at Intrarat Hospital