Best ophthalmologists in Thailand: TOP 27 doctors

President of Thailand's Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club – Dr. Naripthaphan combines national leadership with 28+ years of surgical expertise.

• Performed 900+ cataract procedures
• US-trained in LASIK and advanced refractive techniques
• Former Chief of Refractive Surgeries at Rajvithi Hospital
• Specializes in complex cataract and refractive cases
• Senior Consultant at Bumrungrad Hospital

Education:

2019 – 2023  Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Science, Chulalongkorn University

2021  Certificate in mini MBA course

2021  Certificate as a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Specialist

Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT)

2020  Certificate in Telemedicine, Harvard University School of Medicine

2019  Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)

2015 – 2019  Residency & Internship in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

2015 – 2017  Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Medical Sciences (Ophthalmology) Faculty of Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University

2014  Medical Internship at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand

2008 – 2013  Doctor of Medicine (first-class honors) Chulalongkorn University

Ponpawee Jindarak, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

An eye care specialist. Unlike optometrists and opticians, I am a doctors of medicine (MD) or doctors of osteopathy (DO). I have specialized training and experience in diagnosing and treating eye and vision conditions.

Certificates

Certificate of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA

Current Positions

Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

Specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center – a leader in vision correction.

• Fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Over 10 years of experience in refractive procedures
• Works exclusively in vision correction and corneal treatments
• Member of Thailand's leading ophthalmology institutions

Dr. Vivat Komolsuradej is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. He continued ophthalmology training with funding from Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University. He completed his residency at Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

He served as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University (2537–39 B.E.). Later, he joined Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital under the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. He headed the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Center and the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit.

He is regarded as one of Thailand’s leading experts in refractive surgery. He has more than 20 years of surgical experience. He served as Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Center at Rangsit University (2563–65 B.E.).

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon with international experience in modern techniques and technology. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital and practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

Her training includes a clinical fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto. She also completed fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, and at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Phramongkutklao School of Medicine. She has published many articles and presented at international ophthalmology conferences.

Dr. Pimchaya Panichkul is a licensed physician since 2002. Her training includes dermatology, surgery, anti-aging medicine, and facial plastic procedures.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (Rangsit University). Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery (USA). Certificate in Anti-aging Medicine. Certificate in Facial Plastic Surgery (Korea). Professional membership: Panasia Cosmetic.

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi combines plastic surgery expertise with aesthetic precision for eye area procedures at ID Clinic Bangkok.

• Graduated in general and plastic surgery from top Thai hospitals
• Trained in advanced techniques at UTHSC and UMC in the US
• Professor at Srinakharinwirot University's medical center
• Member of the prestigious Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Specializes in delicate oculoplastic procedures

Dr. Chaivong specializes in oculoplastic surgery, focusing on delicate eyelid procedures at Wansiri Hospital.

• Trained in advanced blepharoplasty techniques in Korea
• Board-certified ophthalmologist with additional cornea and refractive surgery training
• Specializes in both functional and cosmetic eyelid procedures
• Member of the Thai Medical Council for Ophthalmology

Dr. Sumet Supalaset, MD, is a specialist in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds certifications from top institutions in London, Kyoto, and Chiang Mai University. He completed observership training at UCLA. Dr. Sumet earned his bachelor's degree in ophthalmology from Phramongkutklao Hospital and graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University in 1997.

He has published research articles in international journals. His work focuses on LASIK, corneal diseases, and advanced refractive procedures. Dr. Sumet is skilled in many surgical techniques, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL, phacoemulsification, corneal transplantation, and tumor excision. He is a former lecturer at Chulabhorn Hospital. Dr. Sumet speaks Thai, English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Theppachai Thammikasakul, M.D. Ophthalmologist

Work and Educational Experiences 

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Certificates

Ophthalmology Certificate, Phramongkutklao Hospital

Sub-board / Fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khonkaen University

Current Position

Theppachai Thammikasakul is currently working as Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

Dr. Anun Vongthongsri is an ophthalmologist specializing in the cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. He graduated from Chulalongkorn University in 1990 with second-class honors. He completed a three-year fellowship at Prince of Songkla University and a residency at Ramathibodi.

He was the first Thai and Southeast Asian ophthalmologist elected to a clinical fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the Washington University Eye Center. He took part in clinical studies on PRK and LASIK using an excimer laser.

At Ramathibodi, he has led Cornea and Refractive Surgery since 2001 and directed the fellowship. He is the first Thai doctor certified in refractive surgery. He has performed thousands of LASIK and surface laser procedures. He is the co-founder and Medical Director of Laser Vision. Laservision International LASIK Center is one of the most visited by international ophthalmologists from Southeast Asia and worldwide.

Dr. Chantaren brings international expertise in refractive surgery, trained at Kyoto Prefectural University and London Vision Clinic.

• Fellowship-trained in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Specializes in LASIK, SMILE, and Presbyond techniques
• Recipient of Asia Cornea Society-Santen Educational grant
• Former instructor at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital's Cornea Center

Certified in Cornea and Refractive Surgery – Dr. Sirikul specializes in precision laser eye procedures at Bangkok Eye Hospital's Laser Vision Center.

• Advanced residency training in Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Visiting lecturer at Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE procedures
• Graduated with Second-Class Honors in Medicine

Dr. Nichaboon Chotkajornkiat is a fellowship-trained specialist in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Board-certified with additional neuro-ophthalmology training
• Trained at Ramathibodi Hospital – one of Thailand's top institutions
• Specializes in both pediatric eye conditions and complex strabismus cases
• Uses tailored approaches for child-friendly care

Associate Professor and Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital – trained at Harvard's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

• Specializes in advanced corneal and refractive procedures
• Fellowship-trained at top US institutions including Emory and Harvard
• Over 15 years of experience in complex eye surgeries
• Member of Thailand's leading ophthalmology faculty at Mahidol University

Associate Professor in Ophthalmology with Harvard fellowship training – Dr. Chirapapaisan specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Fellowship-trained at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard)
• Expert in lamellar keratoplasty and advanced refractive techniques
• Faculty member at Siriraj Hospital – Thailand's top medical school
• Completed specialized training in Boston Laser Institute

Leading cornea specialist with advanced training in the US and Canada. Professor Emeritus at Siriraj Hospital, one of Thailand's top medical institutions.

• Fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery at Tulane Medical School
• Specializes in complex corneal conditions and vision correction
• Academic roles include teaching future ophthalmologists
• Member of the Medical Council of Thailand

Dr. Sasi Yaisawang, M.D., is an ophthalmologist at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She specializes in cornea and refractive surgery.

She graduated in medicine with first-class honors from Chulalongkorn University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Khon Kaen University. She is a Ph.D. candidate. She has presented her work at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). She has authored medical textbooks and research articles.

First ophthalmologist from South East Asia invited to Project ORBIS International – a global leader in eye care training and treatment.

• Specializes in cornea and refractive surgery with 20+ years of experience
• Trained at Washington University Eye Center under Dr. Pepose
• Medical Director at TRSC International LASIK Center
• Former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital