Doctors in Thailand — Page 14

Dr. Chayanee Potivongsajarn is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO). She specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at Laser Vision @ Bangkok Eye Hospital. She graduated with First Class Honors from the prestigious Siriraj Hospital medical faculty. Dr. Potivongsajarn treats vision conditions using AI and robotic diagnostic tools.

• Performs LASIK, LASEK, and IntraLase laser eye surgery.
• Treats cataracts with phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implants.
• Expert in corneal ring implantation and presbyopia treatment.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital with over 100,000 successful surgeries.

Dr. Sasi Yaisawang is an ophthalmologist at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She presented her work at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the world's largest eye conference. Dr. Yaisawang specializes in vision correction and cornea surgery. She graduated with first-class honors from Chulalongkorn University.

• Performs ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and laser eye surgery.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implants.
• Authored medical textbooks and research articles in her field.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital with over 100,000 successful surgeries.

Dr. Ekktet Chansue is the pioneer of LASIK and ReLEx eye surgery in Thailand. He serves as the Medical Director at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center. Dr. Chansue was the first Southeast Asian ophthalmologist invited to Project ORBIS International. He completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and external disease at Washington University.

• Served as the Field Medical Director for Project ORBIS in New York.
• Former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital.
• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE, femtosecond laser, and presbyopia treatment.
• Practices at the ISO 9001:2015 certified TRSC Eye and Vision Center.

Dr. Rattalerk Arunakul is a spinal surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in endoscopic and reconstructive spine surgery for adults and children. Dr. Arunakul completed fellowships at Yale School of Medicine and UC San Diego. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat scoliosis and osteoporosis.

• Completed clinical training in spinal surgery at Yale School of Medicine.
• Served as an International Fellow in Pediatric Spinal Deformity at UC San Diego.
• Performs endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Practices at Thailand's first dedicated AACI-accredited orthopedic hospital.

Dr. Ornicha Thititagul is a geriatrician and lifestyle medicine specialist in Bangkok. She authored Thailand’s first case report on abacavir hypersensitivity. Dr. Thititagul serves as a lecturer at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She creates specialized treatment plans for aging adults at Siriraj Samut Sakhon Center.

• Certified by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
• WHO–SEARO Master Trainer for the Integrated Care of Older People.
• Expert in stroke rehabilitation, dementia care, and chronic pain management.
• Treats patients at PYONG Rehabilitation, a specialized neurorehabilitation facility.

Dr. Gerald Raphael Tur is an osteopath and regenerative medicine specialist at Vega Clinic in Bangkok. He serves as the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada. Dr. Tur is certified by the Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. He also holds acupuncture certification from the Chinese Republic.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques and knee-chest table procedures.
• Treats neurological and orthopedic conditions with umbilical cord stem cell therapy.
• Member of the Swiss Medical Register and the International Osteopathic Association.
• Certified in Chinese pharmacology, nutrition, and psychiatric protocols.

Dr. Aritaj Aiumtrakul (Dr. Taj) leads hair restoration at Vega Dermatology & Wound Care Unit. He treats androgenetic alopecia, diffuse thinning, and scalp conditions. He offers transplantation and regenerative care, including Follicular Signalling Enhancement (FSE).

He develops protocols that combine surgery with supportive therapies. These aim to improve follicular signalling, preserve native hair, enhance graft survival, and maintain long-term density.

Education: Bachelor of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. License: Medical Council of Thailand. Training and certifications: ISHRS courses in complications and in medical and cellular therapies; FUE and megasession FUT (TGHC); megasession FUT (Gujrat Aesthetic); Long-Hair FUE; Master Class (TLJ); training with Dr. Rana Irfan and Dr. M. Jawad Chaudhry.

Dr. Thawat Prasitathikun, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon. He diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders.

He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. He is a Diplomate of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

His expertise includes bone and joint conditions, fractures, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, and trauma. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered orthopaedic care.