Doctors in Thailand — Page 12

Dr. Kultinee Klinpoon is a physical therapist and the founder of Sanpiti Rehabilitation Center in Bangkok. She has performed over 5,000 procedures throughout her career. She specializes in stroke recovery, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury rehab. Dr. Klinpoon graduated from Mahidol University. She previously served as a National Team physical therapist for Thailand.

• Expert in the "Intensive Active Rehabilitation" method for neurological recovery.
• Treats stroke patients during the critical three-to-six-month recovery period.
• Performs specialized treatments like Bobath therapy and occupational therapy.
• Works at Sanpiti, a clinic licensed by the Thai Ministry of Health.

Dr. Thanapol Wangrattanapranee is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in hand surgery, microsurgery, and orthopedic trauma.

He earned his MD with Second Class Honors from Khon Kaen University in 2012. He completed a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in 2019. He then completed a fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery at the same institution in 2020.

Dr. Suwit Tangcharoenwathanakul is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine disorders. He has subspecialty training in spine surgery.

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University (2010). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Hatyai Hospital (2015). Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Lerdsin Hospital (2020).

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.

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

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. Chatchai Fonglertnukul is a board-certified general surgeon at the General Surgery Center. He earned his MD from Thammasat University. He holds a certificate in minimally invasive surgery from Rajavithi Hospital. He completed visiting fellowships in minimally invasive surgery at Kyushu University Hospital in Japan and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital in South Korea.

He taught Basic Laparoscopic Surgery for Residents at Rajavithi Hospital in 2021 and 2022. He served as faculty for the 17th Hands-on Cadaveric Surgery Workshop (LEST-CMIS) for residents in 2022. He participated in the 7th Bariatric Surgery on Tour (MNRH) and the Bariatric Surgery Workshop at Rayong Hospital. He also attended The Ultimate Laparoscopic Hernia Repair 2026 at Rajavithi Hospital.

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. 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.

The doctor is a highly trained aesthetic physician specializing in body contouring and advanced VASER Liposuction techniques. Holding a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, the doctor has completed specialized training in office-based liposuction and facial fat transfer. Expertise includes precision fat removal, ultrasound-assisted body sculpting, and advanced facial rejuvenation procedures.

The doctor is proficient in Ultraformer III and Micropulse technology for skin tightening, as well as advanced Korean rhinoplasty and lower face correction. By utilizing evidence-based techniques, the doctor focuses on delivering balanced, natural-looking aesthetic outcomes through personalized treatment plans.

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. 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. 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. Sitthipphan Limphanudom is a diagnostic radiologist trained at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He earned his M.D. with Second-Class Honors in 1999. He completed a Higher Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Diagnostic Radiology). He obtained the Diploma of the Thai Board of Diagnostic Radiology in 2005. He completed a subspecialty fellowship in Advanced Diagnostic Body Imaging.

Special expertise: Diagnostic Radiology; Advanced Diagnostic Imaging; Advanced Diagnostic Body Imaging.

Dr. Jakkarin Phunphakchit is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement. He earned his MD from the College of Medicine, Rangsit University. He completed fellowships in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement at Thammasat University Hospital.

His practice focuses on robot-assisted knee and hip replacement. He also performs direct anterior approach (DAA) hip replacement, primary hip and knee replacement, and revision joint replacement. He is experienced in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Dr. Athip Kongklam is an orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He focuses on the knee, shoulder, and hip. He completed his residency at Vajira Hospital (2024). He finished subspecialty training in sports medicine at Siriraj Hospital (2025). He also completed international training at Aspetar (FIFA Centre of Excellence, Qatar), Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (Catholic University of Korea), Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, and in Singapore. His expertise includes ACL/PCL and multiligament knee reconstruction. He performs meniscus, rotator cuff, and labral repairs. He also provides fracture care.

He holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (2025). He completed IOC Drug in Sport (2024), AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti‑Doping (2024), and the FIMS Team Physician course (2023). He is an orthopedic and sports medicine specialist at Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital and the Sports Clinic, Department of Physical Education (2025–present). He served as Team Physician at Bangkok Open 2024. He was a Sports Physician at the Ju‑Jitsu World Championship 2025 in Bangkok. His awards include TOSSM 2025 Best Paper. He presented at the HKOA 45th Annual Meeting 2025. He received the Resident’s Choice and Highest Knowledge/Performance/Attitude awards (2024). In 2023, he won the resident paper award and achieved the highest summative exam score.