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Rawipa Khunnarong, M.D. (Dr. Praew), is a physiatrist at Police General Hospital, Bangkok (2025–present). She provides rehabilitation for musculoskeletal pain, neurological disorders, and functional impairments. She works with multidisciplinary teams and teaches and supervises residents.

Education: M.D., Rangsit University/Rajavithi Hospital (2019). Rehabilitation Medicine Residency, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2025). Core expertise includes pain and interventional rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury), dysphagia, and sports and exercise medicine.

Advanced training includes Sports Rehabilitation Beyond Strength (2025), PMK Dry Needling (2025), and the 3rd Musculoskeletal Intervention Course (2025). She also completed a BASEM study visit (2024), Olympus FEES for dysphagia (2024), AOCNR (2023), TRMA (2022), and Viatris programs (2022–2023).

Patthama Likitwittaya, M.D., physiatrist. Diplomate, Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine (2025). Rehabilitation Medicine Residency, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2025). Doctor of Medicine, First-Class Honors, Thammasat University (2019).

Current role: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital (July 2025–present). Prior internships: Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital (2019–2020). Songkhla Naval Base Hospital (2020–2021). Naval Hospital Bangkok (2021–2022).

Research: Principal investigator of “Effect of vibrotactile stimulation on gait in Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism.” Presented at the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand (2025).

Advanced training: 29th TOPF Osteoporosis and Related Diseases Grand Round (Dec 2024). Pain management with Focus Shock Wave Piezo Technology (Jul 2024). 35th TASP Annual Scientific Meeting (Mar 2024). Academic and Midyear Conferences of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand (2022). Good Clinical Practice and human subject protection training (Jun 2022).

Dr. Ornicha Thititagul (Dr. Faangkaow) is a geriatrician and lecturer in the Geriatric Medicine Division at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She practices at Siriraj Samut Sakhon Geriatric Healthcare Center and Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital.

Accreditations include: M.D. (Second Class Honors, 2017); Diplomate, Thai Board of Internal Medicine (2021); WHO‑SEARO ICOPE Master Trainer (2021). Additional credentials: Diplomate in Geriatric Medicine (2023); Diplomate, International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (2024).

Research highlights include: a randomized controlled trial on oral nutritional supplements in older adults (Geriatrics, 2024); PG‑SGA versus MNA in hepatocellular carcinoma (Support Care Cancer 33, 116, 2025); and Thailand’s first abacavir hypersensitivity case report (J Med Assoc Thai, 2021). She was on the host team and served as a moderator at the 10th Asian Conference of Frailty and Sarcopenia in 2024.

Dr. Akharawat Wongthep holds a Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences (Surgery). He completed his surgical residency at the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University. He earned the Diploma of the Thai Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He also holds Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification from the American College of Surgeons.

Expertise: Facial surgery, including rhinoplasty (closed and semi-open) and chin augmentation (implant). Breast procedures, including augmentation, reduction, lift, implant revision (removal or replacement), masculinizing mastectomy, and gynecomastia surgery.

Professional memberships: Thai Medical Council and the Heart Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of H.M. The King.

Dr. Gomen Jankaew earned a Doctor of Medicine with Second-Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Expertise: facial surgery—rhinoplasty (closed and semi-open), chin augmentation, and alar reduction. Non-surgical aesthetics: injectables (Botox and dermal fillers) and mid- and lower-face thread lifts.

Accreditations: member of the Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine. Certificates of attendance: KCCS & PASCAL Advanced Rhinoplasty; MINT Midface and Lower-Face Reshaping Hands-on Workshop; Complication Management by Galderma; Advanced Facial Aesthetic Cadaver Workshop.

Dr. Pimchanok Meena holds an MD from the Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University. She completed Emergency Medicine training at the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, and earned a Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences from Khon Kaen University.

Her practice focuses on facial surgery, including rhinoplasty (closed and semi-open), chin augmentation, and lip surgery. She also provides non-surgical aesthetics such as Botox, dermal fillers, and thread lifts for the mid and lower face.

Accreditations include a Certificate of Training (Dr.VFET) in rhinoplasty, alar plasty, upper and lower lip reduction, and chin augmentation. She also holds Certificates of Attendance for MINT Midface and Lower Face, the Aesthetic Dermatology Academic Conference, the Advanced Hand Workshop, and the Advanced Mid-face Workshop.

Dr. Watcharapat Phattarawasap, MD (Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University), focuses on facial aesthetics. He specializes in rhinoplasty (closed and semi-open) and chin augmentation. He also provides non-surgical injectables, including Botox and dermal fillers.

He holds training certificates from Dr.VFET in rhinoplasty, alar plasty, upper and lower lip reduction, and chin augmentation. He also holds a TMC certificate in advanced rhinoplasty and advanced blepharoplasty. He has attended MINT Midface & Lower Face, the Aesthetic Dermatology Academic Conference, and Advanced Hand, Mid-face, and Lip Workshops. He trained in Asian Rhinoplasty at THE PLUS Plastic Surgery in Seoul. He also attended the Advanced Facial Aesthetic Cadaver Workshop. He is a member of the Thai Association and Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (TACS).

Dr. Pongtheera Setthanavaragul is a renowned rhinoplasty revision surgeon. He was featured on Workpoint Channel’s “Life-Changing Plastic Surgery.” He has performed more than 10,000 rhinoplasty revision procedures. He also offers the SSTP technique, available only at Vincent Clinic.

Awards: HELLO! Beauty Awards 2021 – Winner, The Most Trusted Rhinoplasty Specialist. Wongnai Beauty ranked him No. 1 among the Top 5 Rhinoplasty Revision Specialists, including slope-tip cases.

Practice recognitions: Supporix – No. 1 for two consecutive years. The clinic achieved the highest use of Supporix artificial tissue in Korean-style rhinoplasty revisions in Thailand. MANTIS – Vincent Clinic is No. 1 in Thailand for revisions using Mantis silicone implants (100% USA implant grade).

Dr. Metha Chitthichanonate (License No. V53145) is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He earned an MD with First Class Honors from Mahidol University (2011–2016). He completed residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Gender Surgery at Lerdsin Hospital (2019–2024). He also completed an observership in Microsurgery and Gender‑Affirming Surgery at Austin Surgery Center (Oct–Nov 2024).

Experience includes work as a General Practitioner at Samutprakarn Hospital (2016–2017). He was a Surgical Intern at Sirindhorn Hospital (2017–2019). He was a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident at Lerdsin Hospital (2019–2024). His specialties include breast reconstruction and augmentation, body contouring and liposuction, and facial surgery and aesthetic procedures. Volunteer work includes The Princess Mother’s Medical Volunteer Doctor (2017–2022) and Operation Smile Thailand’s Cleft Lip and Palate Program (2023–2024).

Dr. Phatwira Pattarajierapan is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than 15 years of clinical experience. Dr. Pattarajierapan completed medical school and specialized surgical training at a leading university hospital in Bangkok. Work as a plastic surgeon at a provincial hospital added extensive hands-on operative experience.

Expertise covers aesthetic procedures and complex reconstructive surgery. Academic work includes a publication in an international journal. Dr. Pattarajierapan has presented at international conferences, including on gender-affirming surgery.

Dr. Wanna Lertsooksawat is a board-certified plastic surgeon (Thai Board of Plastic Surgery, 2014). She works in the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University in Ongkharak, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand.

Since 2014, she has provided corrective, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. She also teaches plastic surgery to medical students. Since 2015, she has practiced at Lelux Hospital in Thailand, performing cosmetic procedures.

Education and training: MD (2005); surgery internship (2006–2009), Srinakharinwirot University; plastic surgery residency (2009–2014), Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

A plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, practicing since 2004. Specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Focus areas include facial rejuvenation—face, neck, and brow lifts—forehead surgery, and rhinoplasty. Known for body contouring and precise liposuction of the abdomen, waist, back, hips, thighs, calves, arms, face, and chin. Also performs fat transfer, tummy tuck, and breast augmentation.

Accreditations include an MD from Srinakharinwirot University (1998). Completed General Surgery training at BMA Medical College & Vajira Hospital. Completed fellowships in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery at Mississippi Premier Plastic Surgery and Saint Dominic Hospital. Also trained in Plastic Surgery and Burn at the University of Tennessee at Memphis. Has served as an instructor in Plastic Surgery and has experience across leading hospitals.

Dr. Arnantkorn Chauvanasmith is a urologist at Yanhee International Hospital. He earned his MD from Mahidol University in 2001. He completed training in urological surgery in 2008.

He is licensed by the Medical Council of Thailand. He is a member of the Urological Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage. He attended the 24th European Association of Urology Congress in 2009. He speaks Thai and English.

Dr. Thitiphat Nanasilpa is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He earned his MD with second-class honors from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Mahidol University.

Reconstructive expertise includes facial trauma and fractures, burn care, scar revision surgery, and skin cancer management.

Aesthetic procedures include upper eyelid surgery and ptosis correction, rhinoplasty and alar base reduction, lip reshaping, facelift, breast augmentation, and chin augmentation. Languages: Thai and English.

Dr. Mepinan, MD, is a plastic surgeon licensed since 1985. He has four decades of surgical experience. He specializes in advanced facial and body procedures.

His practice includes facial feminization and facial contouring. He also performs forehead and brow surgery, eyelid surgery, V-line contouring, mandibular and cheekbone reduction, rhinoplasty, lip and chin surgery, orthognathic surgery, and sex-reassignment procedures. He works in both reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery.

Dr. Sabong Srivannaboon is a Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Thailand. He specializes in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds a clinical fellowship certificate in cornea from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

He earned his medical degree with honors at Siriraj and completed his ophthalmology residency there. He completed a clinical and research fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at EENT Hospital, Tulane Medical School. He also finished a family medicine training program with the Medical Council of Thailand.

Dr. Varintorn Chuckpaiwong is an Associate Professor and Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand. He specializes in cornea and refractive surgery.

He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Ramathibodi Hospital. He then trained in cornea and refractive surgery through fellowships at Ramathibodi and the Emory Eye Center, Emory University, Atlanta. He also completed a certificate fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University, Boston.