Page 12 - Traitements à Bangkok (Thaïlande)

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. Napassorn Khumchum is a board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate, Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2024) at Chonburi Hospital. She provides care in modality, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and electromyography (EMG) clinics. Her expertise includes neurorehabilitation, stroke recovery, and geriatric rehabilitation. She treats chronic pain and performs ultrasound-guided procedures. She also offers robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training.

She helps develop and apply advanced rehabilitation technologies. She also serves as a medical lecturer. Her research on the Ipswich Touch Test was presented at the Royal College of Physiatrists Conference 2024. It was published in The Foot (Vol. 61, Dec 2024). Her advanced training includes AOCNR 2023 and courses in spasticity, pain, and ultrasound-guided toxin injection.

Residency: Rehabilitation Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2024). M.D., Thammasat University (2017). She was an invited speaker at Chonburi Cancer Hospital on swallowing rehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients.

Dr Praewfun Surachai is a general obstetrician-gynaecologist focused on gynaecology and reproductive medicine. She completed her OBGYN residency at Ramathibodi Hospital from 2020 to 2023. She is now a fellow in the Reproductive Medicine Unit (2024–present). She earned her MD from the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University (2011–2017).

Experience: General obstetrician-gynaecologist and lecturer at Pranangklao Hospital, Nonthaburi (2023–2024). General practitioner at Angthong Hospital and Wisetchaichan Hospital, Angthong (2017–2020).

Achievements: MC at the Menopause Academic Conference 2025, Bangkok. Popular-vote Resident Award (2021). Certificate of Outstanding Teaching Performance (2021). iPoster presentation at the RCOG World Congress (2019). Certificate of attendance in Basic Principles and Teaching Techniques, Siriraj (2023).

Dr. Tara Rak-areekul is a neurologist focused on cognitive neurology. She is a fellow at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. She completed her neurology residency there and served as Chief of Academic in 2023. She holds an MD from Chulalongkorn University (Second Class Honors) and a Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences. She is certified in NIHSS (2022) and the Thai Stroke Society Acute Stroke Treatment Course.

Key achievements include first rank in the National Formative Neurological Exam (2023). She won the Epilepsy Quiz Tournament (2023). She was first runner-up at the Neurology Tournaments at NST Midyear 2023 and the Chula Neuroscience Forum 2022. Her research includes AAIC poster presentations (2024, 2025). Ongoing work covers Alzheimer’s biomarkers (MDS‑OAβ and p‑tau217), the Thai clinical adaptation of HippoCamera, and a chapter on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).

Dr. Nantinee Vilainerun is a glaucoma surgery specialist. She provides care in Thai and English.

She completed ophthalmology training at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital. She then finished a glaucoma residency in the glaucoma unit at Ramathibodi.

She is a listed ophthalmologist at Bangkok Eye Hospital (โรงพยาบาลจักษุกรุงเทพ). She also serves as a glaucoma subspecialist at Chulabhorn Hospital and Bangkok Eye Hospital.

Somjet Tosamran, MD, is a neurologist. Dr. Tosamran is a fellow in epilepsy at the Neurology Division, Department of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand (2024–present). Dr. Tosamran completed a neurology residency at the same hospital (2021–2024). Earlier training includes internships at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital and Sakaeo Crown Prince Hospital.

Accreditations and education: Neurologist certification, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2024). Master of Science in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2024). Doctor of Medicine, First Class Honors, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2018).

Wissarut Sakulpaptong, M.D., is a board-certified cardiologist and a cardiology staff member at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. He specializes in advanced echocardiography. His work includes transthoracic and transesophageal studies, strain analysis, 3D and stress echocardiography, and imaging for congenital heart disease. He also holds an M.Sc. (Medicine) from Chulalongkorn University.

His leadership roles include Chief Fellow (2024) and Chief Resident (2022). His awards include Second Prize at the 2025 Echocardiography Annual Scientific Meeting (Heart Association of Thailand), 2021 Outstanding Second-Year Resident, and 2017 Outstanding Medical Graduate. He developed an NSTEMI care pathway, a Screening Echocardiogram Project, and a Home-Visit Warfarin Clinic. He presented research on sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction. He also contributed to Thailand’s 2022 migraine guideline.

Dr. Chareenun Chirapapaisan is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She specializes in cornea and refractive surgery.

Her credentials include a medical degree and an ophthalmology residency at Siriraj Hospital. She completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Siriraj. She later completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University. This was a Certificate Fellowship. She also completed a clinical fellowship in refractive surgery at Boston Laser Institute, USA. In addition, she completed a lamellar keratoplasty course at SNEC, Singapore.

Dr. Phatcharasak Kraisornphongsakul, MD, specializes in general and plastic surgery.

He has been licensed since 1986. He offers over 40 years of experience.

His practice focuses on patient safety and high standards of care. He aims for lasting surgical results.

 Mali interdisciplinary hospital is integrating conventional, regenerative and precision medicine. It divides into 11 departments, there are 35 beds in total, including 12 intensive care beds, 23 general beds, 2 emergency and operating rooms, 1 plastic surgical room, 1 Gastro-colonoscopic room. Focus on round-trip treatment with modern medical technology to reduce the cost of hospitalization and the healing time. It also integrating regenerative medicine to repair the body and precision medicine for preventing and treating chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with better results, we provide these services in a greenery atmosphere. Allowing clients to receive the following benefits.

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2. Good quality of life

3. Youthful lively life

4. Longevity

Dr. Siripong Lakkhanawong, MD, is a specialist in Family Medicine, General Surgery, and Plastic Surgery. He has more than 25 years of medical experience.

He provides patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on safety and professional standards. His work centers on general and plastic surgery. His goal is to achieve consistent, long-lasting surgical outcomes.

Dr. Tanawat Amphansap is an orthopedic surgeon focused on osteoporosis and bone disease in older adults. He earned his MD with Second Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in 2004.

His credentials include a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery from Police General Hospital (2010) and a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at the same hospital (2011). He completed advanced reconstruction training in shoulder and elbow at Charité – Virchow Klinikum, Germany, in 2012. He also trained in hip reconstruction at Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital Dresden, Germany, in 2012. In 2019, he specialized in metabolic bone disorders at Northern General Hospital, University of Sheffield, UK.

Dr. Akegapon Tangmanasakul is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and foot and ankle surgery.

Credentials and training: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2006). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2013). Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma, Police General Hospital (2014). Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Siriraj Hospital (2015).

Dr. Att Kosonsuraseni is an orthopedic surgeon. His subspecialty is orthopedic trauma.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2008–2014). He completed a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery at Phramongkutklao Hospital (2016–2019). He finished a Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital (2022–2023).

Dr. Vasin Sangthomprateep is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2014). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Phramongkutklao Hospital (2021). Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital (2023).

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.