Page 2 - Best orthopedists in Thailand: TOP 31 doctors

Dr. Sirinda “Ning” Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist (Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2025) at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. She focuses on neurorehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation. Her expertise includes geriatric rehabilitation, chronic pain management using Western dry needling, and electrodiagnostic and electromyographic studies.

She earned her MD with First Class Honors in 2020 and completed her Rehabilitation Medicine residency in 2025. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Sciences at Chulalongkorn University. Her research includes authorship in JACC (2019) and an abstract in Gut (IDDF 2025). She trained at KNRC in Korea in 2024. She received the MDCU Congress 2023 E‑poster consolation prize. She also completed training in HMS telemedicine, Nature Masterclasses, and focused shockwave therapy.

Dr. Napassorn Khumchum is a board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate, Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2024) at Chonburi Hospital. She provides care in modality, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and electromyography (EMG) clinics. Her expertise includes neurorehabilitation, stroke recovery, and geriatric rehabilitation. She treats chronic pain and performs ultrasound-guided procedures. She also offers robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training.

She helps develop and apply advanced rehabilitation technologies. She also serves as a medical lecturer. Her research on the Ipswich Touch Test was presented at the Royal College of Physiatrists Conference 2024. It was published in The Foot (Vol. 61, Dec 2024). Her advanced training includes AOCNR 2023 and courses in spasticity, pain, and ultrasound-guided toxin injection.

Residency: Rehabilitation Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2024). M.D., Thammasat University (2017). She was an invited speaker at Chonburi Cancer Hospital on swallowing rehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients.

Dr. Thanit Tundamrongpong is a board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate, Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2024). He practices at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital (2024–present) and lectures in rehabilitation medicine.

Expertise includes neurorehabilitation and stroke recovery; geriatric rehabilitation and active aging; chronic pain; robotic and exoskeleton gait training; ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection; and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies. Clinics: Modality, Musculoskeletal Pain, Diabetic Foot, EMG (electromyography), and interdisciplinary care.

Education: M.D., Thammasat University, 2018. Residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 2024. Training: AOCNR 2023; Practical Spasticity; TASP Pain Management; Advanced Imaging and Ultrasound-Guided Toxin Injection Strategies.

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.

Rawipa Khunnarong, M.D. (Dr. Praew), is a physiatrist at Police General Hospital, Bangkok (2025–present). She provides rehabilitation for musculoskeletal pain, neurological disorders, and functional impairments. She works with multidisciplinary teams and teaches and supervises residents.

Education: M.D., Rangsit University/Rajavithi Hospital (2019). Rehabilitation Medicine Residency, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2025). Core expertise includes pain and interventional rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury), dysphagia, and sports and exercise medicine.

Advanced training includes Sports Rehabilitation Beyond Strength (2025), PMK Dry Needling (2025), and the 3rd Musculoskeletal Intervention Course (2025). She also completed a BASEM study visit (2024), Olympus FEES for dysphagia (2024), AOCNR (2023), TRMA (2022), and Viatris programs (2022–2023).

THANYAPAT HIRANRUSME, MD
Permission to Practice Medicine Since 2010

Professional Qualifications

• Medical License: Certified by the Medical Council of Thailand (2010)
• Specialized Expertise: Status certified by the Medical Council of Thailand. 

Education

• Doctor of Medicine: Mahidol University, Thailand
• Diploma in Dermatology: Cardiff University, UK
• Master of Clinical Tropical Medicine

Certifications

• Thai Board of Travel Medicine: First-Class Honours
• American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)

Dr. Sutawadee Sukcharoensin brings over 15 years of expertise in orthopedic and regenerative medicine, specializing in anti-aging and all kind of stem cell therapy. With a profound dedication to advancing patient health, she integrates her extensive knowledge in cutting-edge regenerative treatments to provide tailored solutions that promote healing and rejuvenation. Dr. Sutawadee ’s commitment to excellence in anti-aging medicine and her skill in stem cell applications make her a sought-after expert in her field, ensuring the highest standards of care and innovation for her patients. She is an expert skills and certifications in regenerative medicine doctor.

Dr. Cherdchai Luangwatanapong is an experienced orthopedic doctor with 37+ years of experience, specializing in orthopedic surgery, osteoarthritis and joint replacement, hand and microsurgery, back and spine surgery, endoscopic discectomy and microdiscectomy. His areas of interests include Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and endoscopic spine surgery. He holds a Doctor of Medicine from Chulalongkorn University and a Diploma from Chulalongkorn Hospital and has attended a course on Hip, Spine and Arthroscopy from University of Leipzig, Germany.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a reputed Neurosurgeon with 27 years of experience, specializing in Spine Surgery. He has an MD from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, a Diploma from The Thai Board of Neurosurgery, and a Fellowship from Temple University Hospital. He is fluent in both English and Thai.

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