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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.

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. 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. Pojjanun Jomkho is an aesthetic medicine physician. He has been licensed since 2012. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Thailand, in 2012.

He practiced in the Aesthetic Medicine Departments at Lerdsin Hospital (2015–2020) and Mahasarakham Hospital (2020–2023). He currently works at Angthong Hospital (2023–present).

His research includes SBface for facial paralysis evaluation (Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2021) and ICG fluorescence angiography of clavicle flaps (Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2022). He received the Silver Award for Medical Research Presentation from the Department of Medical Services, Thailand, in 2019.

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. 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. Nattaradee Kiatprungvech, MD

M.D.,Dip of thai Board of Urological Surgery.

Certificate of Diploma in Sexual Medicine, Thammasat University. 

Certificate of Sex Therapy, Thammasat University.

Certificate of Fellowship in cosmetic gynecology, International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology (ISAGSS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2014 : Faculty of medicine, Prince of Songkhla University

2022 : Diploma of Thai Board of Urology,  Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital,  Mahidol University.

2022 : Laparoscopic Surgery of the Upper Urinary Tract, AUSTeg, Thai Urological Association.

2023 : Diploma in Sexual Medicine, Thai Association for Clinical Sexology and Sexual Medicine, Thammasat University.

2023 : Fellowship in cosmetic gynecology, International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology (ISAGSS), Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2024 : Advanced Course for Sex Therapy Certificate, Thai Association for Clinical Sexology and Sexual Medicine, Thammasat University.

2023 : American Board of Cosmetic Gynecology, American Aesthetic Association.

2023 : Congresses on Dermatology and Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, IMCAS ASIA

2023 : Cosmetic Gynecology Conference and Hand-on Work Shop, Ramathibodi Hospital 

Thanet Narula. General Practitioner. (English, Thai Speaking). With on-going specialist training in Internal Medicine, Dr. Thanet is a skilled physician

Education

Honours Graduate, MD, Faculty of Medicine, MAHSA University, Malaysia, 2019

Certifications

Currently a Resident in Internal Medicine, Lerdsin Hospital Bangkok

Languages spoken: Thai and English

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 2022

Certifications

Certification of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine from The American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)

Certification of Nutritional Wellness from The American

Naturopathic Certification Board (ANCB)

Clinical Focus

General disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as wellness care

Languages spoken: Thai and English

2002 – 2008 – Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University

2008 – 2013 – Department of Internal Medicine, Rajavithi Hospital

2013 – 2015 – Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine Rajavithi Hospital

2019 – 2020 – Cardiology Intervention, Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine Rajavithi Hospital

Languages: English and Thai

Dr. Gun Keorochana specializes in spinal interventions and minimally invasive spine surgery. His expertise includes MIS TLIF, LLIF, MIDLF, endoscopic spine surgery, and vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty. He received his Doctor of Medicine with First Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 2000.

Dr. Keorochana completed orthopedic surgery training at Srinakarin Hospital, Khon Kaen University in 2004. He then joined a spinal surgery program at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University in 2006. He continued his training with a spine fellowship at UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center from 2008 to 2010. In 2010, he also completed a visiting fellowship in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery at the Desert Institute for Spine Care in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Gorpong Koowattanataworn, MD, is board-certified in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine (A4M/ABAARM). He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. He holds a Master’s in Management in Health and Preventive Medicine from Mahidol University. He also holds a Master’s in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine from Mae Fah Luang University. He has a Diploma in Occupational Medicine from Burapha University. He is certified in Practical Stem Cell Therapy (Thai Association of Cell Therapy) and in Chelation Therapy.

Specialties: anti-aging and regenerative medicine; preventive and lifestyle medicine; aesthetic dermatology; cell and stem-cell therapies (MSCs for knee restoration, exosome/MSC therapies); hormone management and bioidentical HRT; cancer immunotherapy (NK cell boosters); weight management; personalized compounded supplements; gut and immune health; men’s sexual health; chelation therapy.

Dr. Phlengphana Thong-Upakarn is a Family Medicine Specialist. She earned her medical degree from Rangsit University. She worked as a Skill Development Physician at Ananda Mahidol Hospital. She now practices at Police General Hospital.

Dr. Thong-Upakarn completed a two-month course in basic occupational health for doctors at the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. She has experience in general practice, occupational medicine, and geriatric medicine.

A plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, practicing since 2004. Specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Focus areas include facial rejuvenation—face, neck, and brow lifts—forehead surgery, and rhinoplasty. Known for body contouring and precise liposuction of the abdomen, waist, back, hips, thighs, calves, arms, face, and chin. Also performs fat transfer, tummy tuck, and breast augmentation.

Accreditations include an MD from Srinakharinwirot University (1998). Completed General Surgery training at BMA Medical College & Vajira Hospital. Completed fellowships in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery at Mississippi Premier Plastic Surgery and Saint Dominic Hospital. Also trained in Plastic Surgery and Burn at the University of Tennessee at Memphis. Has served as an instructor in Plastic Surgery and has experience across leading hospitals.

Dr. Chareenun Chirapapaisan is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She specializes in cornea and refractive surgery.

Her credentials include a medical degree and an ophthalmology residency at Siriraj Hospital. She completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Siriraj. She later completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University. This was a Certificate Fellowship. She also completed a clinical fellowship in refractive surgery at Boston Laser Institute, USA. In addition, she completed a lamellar keratoplasty course at SNEC, Singapore.

Dr. Varintorn Chuckpaiwong is an Associate Professor and Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand. He specializes in cornea and refractive surgery.

He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Ramathibodi Hospital. He then trained in cornea and refractive surgery through fellowships at Ramathibodi and the Emory Eye Center, Emory University, Atlanta. He also completed a certificate fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University, Boston.

Dr. Sabong Srivannaboon is a Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Thailand. He specializes in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds a clinical fellowship certificate in cornea from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

He earned his medical degree with honors at Siriraj and completed his ophthalmology residency there. He completed a clinical and research fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at EENT Hospital, Tulane Medical School. He also finished a family medicine training program with the Medical Council of Thailand.