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Dr. Pongtep Na Nakorn is a specialist in sports medicine. He focuses on shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery.

Accreditations: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkhla University (2007). Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2016). Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University (2017).

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.

Board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023). Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital. CEO and Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group since 2023.

Clinical focus: neurorehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and chronic pain. Uses robotics and wearable exoskeleton gait training. Performs ultrasound-guided procedures and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies.

Principal Investigator of a pilot randomized controlled trial on wearable exoskeleton gait training in subacute stroke. Presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand in 2023. Instructor at KMITL since 2020.

Completed Rehabilitation Medicine residency at Chulalongkorn University in 2023. Earned an MD in 2017. Runs a public health platform with over 100,000 followers. Hosted PYONG SUMMIT in 2024 with over 200 attendees. Honors include nominee for Quality Person of the Year 2025 and First Prize in the Ananda Mahidol Pin Design in 2016.

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 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).

Naphat Sirinimnualkul, M.D. (Dr. Ken), is a psychiatrist and clinical instructor at the Excellence Center for Sleep Disorders, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2022–present). He previously served as a psychiatrist and clinical instructor at the General Police Hospital (Aug–Dec 2021). He completed his psychiatry residency at Chulalongkorn University (2018–2021).

Board/education: Diploma, Board of General Psychiatry, Thai General Medical Council (2018–2021). Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences (Psychiatry), Chulalongkorn University (2018–2021). M.D., Second Class Honors, Chulalongkorn University (2011–2017). Training: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.

Expertise: sleep medicine, neuropsychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, and psychopharmacology. He focuses on the interface between sleep and mood disorders.

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. Sirada Udombhakdibongse (Dr. Dream) is a physiatrist at Chiraprawat Fort Hospital, Nakorn Sawan. Her focus is geriatric and sports rehabilitation, ultrasound‑guided interventions, and chronic pain management. She completed a PM&R residency at Phramongkutklao Hospital (2021–2024). She earned her M.D. from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2012–2017).

Her work includes a 2024 study on the prevalence and associated factors of neck and shoulder pain in medical students at a Thai military school. She also conducted earlier studies on prevalence and quality‑of‑life outcomes in type 2 diabetes and childhood obesity.

She has advanced training in dry needling (TASP–TMS), MSK interventions (Vachira Phuket Hospital, 2025), sports rehabilitation, and ultrasound‑guided injections. She has also joined international programs (Atlantic Sport Health System, New Jersey, 2024; TOSSM 2025; AOCNR 2023).

Dr. Thanit Tundamrongpong is a board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate, Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2024). He practices at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital (2024–present) and lectures in rehabilitation medicine.

Expertise includes neurorehabilitation and stroke recovery; geriatric rehabilitation and active aging; chronic pain; robotic and exoskeleton gait training; ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection; and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies. Clinics: Modality, Musculoskeletal Pain, Diabetic Foot, EMG (electromyography), and interdisciplinary care.

Education: M.D., Thammasat University, 2018. Residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 2024. Training: AOCNR 2023; Practical Spasticity; TASP Pain Management; Advanced Imaging and Ultrasound-Guided Toxin Injection Strategies.

Dr. Sirinda “Ning” Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist (Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2025) at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. She focuses on neurorehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation. Her expertise includes geriatric rehabilitation, chronic pain management using Western dry needling, and electrodiagnostic and electromyographic studies.

She earned her MD with First Class Honors in 2020 and completed her Rehabilitation Medicine residency in 2025. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Sciences at Chulalongkorn University. Her research includes authorship in JACC (2019) and an abstract in Gut (IDDF 2025). She trained at KNRC in Korea in 2024. She received the MDCU Congress 2023 E‑poster consolation prize. She also completed training in HMS telemedicine, Nature Masterclasses, and focused shockwave therapy.

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. 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. Pariwat Kosolthanuravat holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the College of Medicine, Rangsit University. He completed training in Good Surgical Practice and Fundamental Research Methodology. He is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

His clinical expertise includes body contouring and breast procedures. He performs liposuction, breast augmentation with silicone implants, implant revision or removal, and masculinizing mastectomy.

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. 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.