Doctors in Thailand — Page 11

NAVAPHAN VAWKLANG — sports medicine / orthopedics, Pacific Garden Hospital.

Dr. Chatchai Fonglertnukul, M.D., is a General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon (Medical License No. 43834). He is board-certified in General Surgery at Rajavithi Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery there.

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. Expertise: general surgery, advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, and bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.

Dr. Kiraphat Bhiromkraipakdi is a plastic surgeon at DGB Clinic in Bangkok. He specializes in facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Dr. Bhiromkraipakdi completed fellowships in plastic and hand surgery at Saint Dominic Hospital and the University of Tennessee.

• Performs precise liposuction across the abdomen, waist, back, and hips.
• Specializes in complex facial surgery including forehead, neck, and brow lifts.
• Completed general surgery training at BMA Medical College and Vajira Hospital.
• Works at DGB Clinic, which is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand.

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakol is an orthopedic surgeon at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He diagnoses, treats, and performs surgery for many musculoskeletal conditions, serving local and international patients.

Education and accreditation: Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. Orthopedic Surgery, Thammasat University. Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedics. Expertise: General orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul is an orthopedic surgeon at EDNA Wellness in Bangkok. He graduated with first-class honors from Mahidol University’s Siriraj Hospital. Dr. Naputt specializes in sports medicine and regenerative orthopedic care. He has performed over 250 surgical procedures. He treats conditions like ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, and knee osteoarthritis.

• Completed a specialized Sports Medicine Orthopedic Fellowship at Lerdsin Hospital.
• Published research on hip fracture recovery and elbow dislocations in JSEA Orthopedics.
• Uses stem cell therapy and PRP to treat chronic joint pain and sports injuries.
• Works at an ISO-certified center partnering with national stem cell laboratories.

Atip Kongklam, M.D. (License No. 55924), is an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Therapy, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

His advanced training includes visiting fellowships at Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital in Japan and Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar. He also completed the ASEAN Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Instructional Course in Singapore and the LARS Cadaver Lab and Advanced Workshop.

Accreditations include the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, the IOC Drug in Sport Certificate, the FIMS Team Physician Development Course, and the AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Regional Course.

Clinical expertise includes arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He also treats upper extremity and peri-knee injuries, sports injuries, and general orthopaedic conditions.

Ronnarith Singhpru, M.D., is a urologist. He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Urological Surgery from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.

He is a naval medical officer in the Royal Thai Navy. His rank is Group Captain (Captain). At Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital, Naval Medical Department, he serves as an attending physician and clinical instructor in the Urology Division. He also provides specialized consultations as a part-time visiting physician at MALI Interdisciplinary Hospital.

Dr. Nivit Karla is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon at PrimeCare Bkk in Bangkok. He specializes in minimally invasive heart procedures and bypass surgery. Dr. Karla trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital. He provides bilingual care in English and Thai for adult and pediatric heart conditions.

• Performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and cardiac valve plastic surgery.
• Treats complex cases using radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Offers stem cell therapy for heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducts heart check-ups and diagnostic imaging at a multi-specialty medical center.

The doctor holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, earned in 2022. The professional practice is centered on general disease diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive wellness care.

The doctor maintains specialized credentials, including certification in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine from the American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), as well as certification in Nutritional Wellness from the American Naturopathic Certification Board (ANCB). The doctor is proficient in both Thai and English.

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. Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an orthopedic spine surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He completed fellowships in endoscopic and microendoscopic surgery in South Korea and Japan. He specializes in minimally invasive spine procedures to reduce recovery time. Dr. Sutantavibul treats degenerative spine disease, scoliosis, and osteoporosis.

• Performs vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and percutaneous screw fixation.
• Expert in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Trained at Seoul Sangyero Hospital and Wakayama Medical University.
• Works at AACI-accredited KDMS, Thailand’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital.

Dr. Nawat Watanachai is an ophthalmologist at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital. He specializes in vitreous, retina, and cataract surgery. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Mahidol University. Dr. Watanachai treats complex retinal diseases and vitreous body destruction.

• Performs vitrectomy and phacoemulsification with IOL implantation.
• Uses femtosecond laser technology for precise surgical outcomes.
• Published researcher in retinal disease outcomes and ophthalmic medicine.
• Works at an AACI-accredited facility with over 100,000 successful surgeries.

Dr. Yanin Suwan is a glaucoma surgery specialist at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mahidol University. Dr. Suwan treats glaucoma, cataracts, and general eye conditions. She performs surgery for complex cases like pseudophakic angle-closure. Her clinic holds AACI accreditation, ensuring US-based safety standards.

• Specializes in glaucoma surgery and cataract procedures.
• Researches angle-closure mechanisms and OCT angiography.
• Published findings on rare mechanisms of eye pressure.
• Works at a center with 100,000+ successful eye surgeries.

Dr. Tasanee Sirikul is an ophthalmologist at Laser Vision International LASIK Center in Bangkok. She specializes in cornea and refractive surgery. She earned her medical degree with honors from Mahidol University. Dr. Sirikul holds specific certification in cornea and refractive surgery from Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Acts as a Visiting Lecturer in ophthalmology at Mahidol University.
• Performs SmartSight, ReLEx SMILE, and IntraLase laser eye surgeries.
• Treats cataracts and provides presbyopia correction and corneal pachymetry.
• Practices at an AACI-accredited hospital with over 100,000 successful surgeries.

Dr. Sunarida Munketwit is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist at Sampran Hospital in Nakhon Pathom. She has been in this role since 2025.

Her credentials include a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2023–2024). She completed an internal medicine residency there (2018–2020). She worked as a general medicine physician at Sampran Hospital (2021–2022). Earlier, she was an internist at Sampran Hospital (2016–2017) and Nakornpathom Hospital (2015–2016). She holds a master’s in pulmonary medicine from Chulalongkorn University (2024) and an MD from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2014).

Dr. Santikorn Gorsagun is a Thai obstetrician-gynecologist. He is board-certified by the Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RTCOG). He earned his M.D. (Second-Class Honors) from Chulalongkorn University. He completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Prince of Songkla University. He holds Medical Council of Thailand license No. 71610. He also holds a Longevity Medicine 101 certificate.

He serves as an obstetrician-gynecologist at Thonburi Rajyindee Hospital. He provides general obstetric care and specialized treatments. He is also training in aesthetic gynecology.

Publications: Pregnancy outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus treated before versus after 24 weeks: comparison of Carpenter-Coustan and IADPSG criteria (International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics); Bleeding risks in cancer-associated pulmonary embolism: an endometrial carcinoma case study (Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India).