Doctors in Thailand — Page 17

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. Plengpana Thongouppakarn is a specialist in family and occupational medicine. She practices at Day One Rehabilitation Center in Bangkok. Dr. Thongouppakarn earned her medical degree from Rangsit University. She previously served as a skill development physician at Ananda Mahidol Hospital.

She treats patients at a nationally accredited addiction treatment center. The facility provides 24/7 care for alcohol and drug dependency. Dr. Thongouppakarn also holds a specialization in geriatric medicine. She supports tailored rehabilitation plans combining therapy and medical recovery.

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. 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. 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. Chen Chaicharncheep is a board-certified surgeon at Dr. Chen Surgery Hospital in Bangkok. He holds a membership with the Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery. He specializes in deep plane face lifting and complex rhinoplasty. Dr. Chen completed extensive fellowship training in France, Italy, and South Korea.

• Certified in facial procedures including eye, nose, and lip surgery from South Korea.
• Performs body contouring, liposuction, and facial fat transfer techniques.
• Treats over 10,000 international patients annually at his specialized surgical center.
• Member of the Medical Council of Thailand Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Bee Thamonwan is an aesthetic and regenerative medicine specialist at Plenary Wellness in Phuket. She focus on natural rejuvenation using stem cells and collagen-boosting biostimulators. Dr. Thamonwan earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Lublin in Poland. She speaks Thai, English, and Chinese fluently.

• Performs advanced stem cell therapy to regenerate skin and support anti-aging from within.
• Specializes in Sculptra and biostimulator injectables for gradual, natural facial volume renewal.
• Provides PRP hair therapy and mesotherapy microinjections for restorative scalp health.
• Collaborates with Prince of Songkla University on wellness research and innovation.

Dr. Pichet Rodchareon has performed 3,000+ aesthetic surgical procedures at Bangkok Plastic Surgery. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in male-to-female and female-to-male sex reassignment. Dr. Rodchareon earned his medical degree from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. He is an international member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

• Completed over 3,000 surgeries including facial feminization and body contouring.
• Active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Performed specialized training in laser resurfacing, hand surgery, and maxillofacial techniques.
• Treats patients at Bangkok Plastic Surgery, a top-ranked cosmetic provider in Thailand.

Dr. Pawak Tungthangthum heads the Dental Department at Bangkok Chiang Mai Hospital. He is a restorative dentistry and implantology expert based in Thailand. Dr. Tungthangthum completed a specialized implantology program at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a certified Invisalign Provider with professional training from the USA.

• Member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Dental Association.
• Specializes in All-on-4, All-on-6, and Straumann dental implant systems.
• Performs bone grafting, sinus lifting, and complex smile makeovers with veneers.
• Practices at Kitcha Dental Clinic, an official Straumann Dental Implant System provider.

Dr. Kitcha Tungthangthum founded the Kitcha Dental Clinic in Chiang Mai. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Chiang Mai University. Dr. Tungthangthum performs a wide range of restorative and cosmetic procedures. He works at a center that treats about 10,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in composite veneers, crown installations, and full dentures.
• Treats patients at a clinic recognized by the American Dental Association.
• Performs complex tooth extractions and restorative bonding procedures.
• Utilizes digital X-rays and 3D imaging for precise dental diagnostics.

Dr. Phimphakarn Tantithummawong is an aesthetic specialist at Siam Clinic Phuket. She holds certification from the American Board of Laser Surgery (ABLS). Dr. Tantithummawong focuses on facial reshaping, body sculpting, and toxin injections. She treats patients at a clinic recognized among the Top 100 Premium Clinics in Thailand.

• Completed specialized thread rejuvenation training at the KLOTHREAD medical academy in Korea.
• Certified in microcanula liposculpture of the abdomen and suture suspension thread lifting.
• Trained in advanced facial lifting techniques using Tesslift Soft.
• Performs aesthetic procedures at a facility with tens of thousands of successful cases.

Dr. Thanakorn Tangwongwarachai is a dental implant specialist at Deezy Dental Home in Bangkok. He earned his dental degree with First Class Honors from Chiang Mai University. Dr. Tangwongwarachai holds dual certifications in dental implantology from Thailand and the University of Hong Kong. He practices at an AACI-accredited clinical network that treats 10,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in All-on-4, All-on-6, and mini dental implants.
• Certified by the Thai Association of Dental Implantology.
• Performs cosmetic procedures including porcelain veneers and Invisalign.
• Provides same-day dental implants and bone grafting.