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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).

Professeur Somsak Varakamin, MD, Dr PH.

Formation

• Docteur en santé publique (Dr.PH.) Université de Tulane, États-Unis
• Maîtrise en santé publique (MPH) Université de Tulane, États-Unis
• Maîtrise en santé publique (MPH), Université Mahidol
• Docteur en médecine, Université Chulalongkorn
• Faculté de droit, Université de Thammasat
• Enseignement secondaire : Collège Vajiravudh, Amnuay Silpa, Triam Udom Suksa, Wathana Silpa

Expérience professionnelle

• Secrétaire permanent du ministère de la Santé publique
• Directrice du Projet national de planification familiale, ministère de la Santé publique
• Directeur général du Département des sciences médicales
• Directeur général du ministère de la Santé
• Membres de la Chambre des représentants
• sénateur
• Présent - Président de l'Association thaïlandaise de thérapie cellulaire

Récompenses

• Classé 1er en Thaïlande en 8e année du secondaire dans la filière scientifique.
• Ancien élève exceptionnel de l'Université de Tulane, États-Unis
• Chercheur exceptionnel, Conseil national de recherches
• Docteur en médecine (honoraire), Université Chulalongkorn
• Chevalier Grand Cordon (KGE)
• Prix Conch des relations publiques exceptionnelles
• Inscrit au Temple de la renommée du ministère de la Santé publique

Travaux et publications académiques

• Un bref aperçu du programme national de planification familiale de la Thaïlande
• Problèmes de santé en Thaïlande
• Le concept et la portée de la santé familiale
• Interaction entre la planification familiale et la santé
• L'approche post-partum de la planification familiale
• Étude de suivi d’un cas de vasectomie réalisée par des médecins et des ambulanciers
• Modèle de services intégrés de santé familiale et de planification familiale pour les zones rurales
• Étude pilote sur la formation des infirmières à la stérilisation féminine post-partum
• Étude pilote sur la formation des ambulanciers paramédicaux pour la stérilisation du courrier
• Étude sur l'avortement : attitude des étudiants en médecine et des médecins à l'égard de l'avortement
• Un projet pilote pour prévenir les avortements non achevés grâce aux services de contraception
• Rapport du séminaire sur les recherches récentes sur la planification familiale en Thaïlande
• Ligature des trompes post-partum par des sages-femmes en Thaïlande : un essai clinique
• Perception et acceptabilité des implants Norplant en Thaïlande
• Livre : L'eau pour la vie (en thaï)
• Livre : Enzyme : la clé de la vie (en thaï)
• Livre : L'alimentation du futur (en thaï)
• Livre : Le Magnésium Magique (en thaï)
• Livre : Secret de beauté ; L'histoire inédite (en thaï)
• Livre : Omega-3 Amazing Fish Oil (en thaï)
• Livre : Le Roi des Herbes (en thaï)
• Livre : Cellules souches ; Espoir pour les désespérés (en thaï)
• Livre : Le bêta-glucane ; le stimulant immunitaire le plus puissant connu de l'homme (en thaï)
• Livre : Grenade (en thaï)
• Livre : Jiaogulan (en thaï)

Dr Sujit Banyatpiyaphod, docteur en médecine

Éducation

• 1984 Docteur en médecine, Université Chulalongkorn
• 1985-1988 Résidence en chirurgie thoracique Université Chulalongkorn
• 1992-94 Bourse de recherche en chirurgie cardiaque, hôpital St. Vincent, Portland, Oregon, États-Unis
• 2005 Formation en chirurgie cardiaque robotique, East Carolina University, Caroline du Nord, États-Unis
• 2006 Formation en chirurgie cardiaque robotique, hôpital Alliance, Odessa, Texas, États-Unis

Expériences professionnelles

• 1994 - 2001 : Chef du Service de chirurgie cardiaque, Hôpital général de la police
• 2001 - 2009 : Chirurgien cardiovasculaire, Bangkok Heart Hospital
• 2009 - 2011 : Chirurgien cardiovasculaire, Hôpital Bangkok Phuket
• 2012- 2021 : Chirurgie cardiovasculaire, Directeur médical du Centre cardiaque de l'hôpital de Bangkok Pattaya, Pattaya, Thaïlande

Certifications

• 1988 Diplôme du Conseil thaïlandais de chirurgie thoracique, Université Chulalongkorn
• 1994 Certification de Fellowship en chirurgie cardiovasculaire, Hôpital Saint Vincent, États-Unis

Domaine d'intérêt

• Pontage aortocoronarien sans circulation extracorporelle (PAOC)
• Chirurgie mini-invasive des valves cardiaques
• Transplantation autologue de cellules souches dans les cardiomyopathies terminales
• Collecte, stockage et traitement des cellules souches du sang périphérique et des cellules souches mésenchymateuses
• Pharmacogénomique dans le traitement personnalisé des médicaments cardiovasculaires
• Traitement anti-âge personnalisé et modification du mode de vie par séquençage génétique

Dr. Phlengphana Thong-Upakarn is a Family Medicine Specialist. She earned her medical degree from Rangsit University. She worked as a Skill Development Physician at Ananda Mahidol Hospital. She now practices at Police General Hospital.

Dr. Thong-Upakarn completed a two-month course in basic occupational health for doctors at the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. She has experience in general practice, occupational medicine, and geriatric medicine.

Dr. Nattaya Satvinit, D.D.S., M.Sc., is a specialist in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry with more than 10 years of experience. She earned her D.D.S. from Chiang Mai University in 2010. She completed an M.Sc. in Prosthodontics at Mahidol University in 2014.

She places and restores dental implants. She provides prosthodontic care with crowns, bridges, and all types of dentures. She also offers veneers for smile improvement. She practices at NAVAMIN9 Hospital.

Dr. Suthida Vanitchanon, D.D.S., is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. She received her D.D.S. from Chulalongkorn University in 2012. In 2019, she completed a Higher Graduate Diploma (Board Certification) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Chulalongkorn University.

Her expertise includes impacted tooth (wisdom teeth) removal, tori removal (bone reduction), corrective jaw surgery, advanced dental implant surgery, and functional and reconstructive procedures.

Her practice focuses on precision and high standards of patient care.

Dr. Aunjida Chawanarojnarit, D.D.S., M.Sc., specializes in oral surgery and dental implantology. She earned her D.D.S. from Prince of Songkla University in 2014. She completed an M.Sc. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Implants at Chulalongkorn University in 2022.

Her expertise includes dental implant placement and restoration. She performs oral surgery for impacted teeth and pre-prosthetic needs. She also provides alveoloplasty, including bone contouring and tori removal. She offers comprehensive oral rehabilitation. This includes complex extractions and corrective bone surgery to restore function and appearance.

Dr. Ravivan Wongwanwatana is an orthodontic specialist at Yanhee International Hospital. She earned her DDS in 2008. She completed orthodontic training at the New York University College of Dentistry in 2011.

Expertise: comprehensive orthodontic care; orthodontics with orthognathic surgery; cleft lip and palate treatment.

International training: NYU certificates in Advanced Programs in Oral Surgery and Orthodontics. Orthodontics fellowship, orthodontic education, and Invisalign University Training at NYU. Provider training in Spark Clear Aligner and Damon Ultima. Clinical training in comprehensive cleft care at Rajavithi Hospital.

Conferences: AAO 225th Annual Session (New Orleans). Asian DAMON Forum 2017, 2023, and 2024. Chang Gung Forum/Joint Symposium on Surgery-First Orthognathic Surgery 2017 and 2023. Credentials: Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists. Member of the Dental Council of Thailand, the Thai Association of Orthodontics, and TCCA.

Dr. Amnouy Suntivipanon is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with advanced training in implantology. He has worked at Yanhee International Hospital since 2009, after earlier posts at Pathumthani, Samkok, and Thachana Hospitals.

He earned his DDS in 1996. He completed postgraduate training in Oral Surgery and a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Chulalongkorn University. He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

His implant training includes the USC Comprehensive Implant Training (2015), NYU Advances in Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation (2013), and the University of Bern Master Course in Esthetic Implant Dentistry (2013). He is a Fellow and Member of ICOI. He is also a member of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Association of Thailand, the Dental Council of Thailand, and the Thai Association of Thailand.

Dr. Gorpong Koowattanataworn, MD, is board-certified in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine (A4M/ABAARM). He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. He holds a Master’s in Management in Health and Preventive Medicine from Mahidol University. He also holds a Master’s in Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine from Mae Fah Luang University. He has a Diploma in Occupational Medicine from Burapha University. He is certified in Practical Stem Cell Therapy (Thai Association of Cell Therapy) and in Chelation Therapy.

Specialties: anti-aging and regenerative medicine; preventive and lifestyle medicine; aesthetic dermatology; cell and stem-cell therapies (MSCs for knee restoration, exosome/MSC therapies); hormone management and bioidentical HRT; cancer immunotherapy (NK cell boosters); weight management; personalized compounded supplements; gut and immune health; men’s sexual health; chelation therapy.

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 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).

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.

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).

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.

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.