Medici in Thailandia — Pagina 4

Dr. Kittisak Vichachai is the Hospital Director at Lelux Hospital in Bangkok. He is a dual board-certified surgeon in both General and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Vichachai has practiced surgical medicine since 1989. He trained at Chulalongkorn University and Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.

• Specializes in breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and facial rejuvenation.
• Performs complex body contouring like abdominoplasty and hip augmentation.
• Holds dual board certifications in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery.
• Manages surgical care at Lelux Hospital, a specialized 25-plus year facility.

Dr. Somsak Chaisupsathaporn is a surgeon at Somchai Clinic in Bangkok, specializing in plastic surgery. He is fully certified by the Medical Council of Thailand. He earned his proficiency certification in surgical practice to ensure high medical standards. Dr. Somsak focuses on delivering safe and ethical cosmetic care.

• Specializes in procedures including rhinoplasty, facelifts, and breast augmentation.
• Performs body contouring surgeries like tummy tucks and Brazilian Butt Lifts.
• Offers gender-affirming treatments including sex reassignment and facial feminization surgery.
• Works at Somchai Clinic, which treats 10,000 patients annually.

Dr. Netta Alessandra is a fitness coach and nutrition specialist at Visit Natural Detox Resort. She creates sustainable health plans focused on lifelong wellness and movement. Dr. Alessandra provides private sessions at the resort and 1:1 online coaching. She works at a facility that serves 850 guests each year for wellness retreats.

• Certified personal trainer and women's coaching specialist.
• Certified movement, mobility, and nutrition coach.
• Expertise in bodybuilding, CrossFit, and calisthenics movement techniques.
• Specializes in weight loss, detox programs, and fitness retreat management.

Dr. Asawadech Sanbua is a radiation oncologist at Panacee Hospital Rama 2 in Bangkok. He has performed radiotherapy for over 15 years. Dr. Sanbua specializes in combining modern radiotherapy with oncothermia cancer treatment. He holds a specific certificate in oncotherm technology. His expertise covers treatment planning using IMRT and VMAT techniques.

• Treats breast, lung, liver, and pancreatic cancers.
• Provides chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Completed palliative care training at the Karunrak Center.
• Practices at the ISO 9001:2015 certified Panacee Hospital.

Dr. Kanticha Thammagul is a general practitioner at PrimeCare Bangkok. She focuses on longevity health and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Thammagul earned her medical degree from Ramathibodi Hospital at Mahidol University. She is currently researching anti-aging and regenerative medicine at Dhurakij Pundit University.

• Specializes in diagnostic laparoscopy and comprehensive health screenings.
• Performs executive check-ups, hormone management, and preventive testing.
• Treats patients at a facility with referral links to Bumrungrad Hospital.
• Provides bilingual care for international patients in English and Thai.

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from Chiang Mai University. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from Mahidol University, a top-tier Thai institution. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in treating complex liver conditions like chronic Hepatitis B and C.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and gastric polyps removal.
• Manages autoimmune digestive disorders, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Offers diagnostic screenings like gastroscopy with biopsy and transnasal endoscopy.

Dr. Pattaya Tanthanatip, M.D. (Dr. Beer), is a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has practiced since 2002, with over 20 years of experience. His work focuses on facial aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

Key procedures include facial augmentation, fat grafting, and facial fat removal. He performs rhinoplasty (augmentation, alar base reduction, dorsal hump removal, tip plasty, and nostril narrowing), lip lift or reduction, dimple creation, and double eyelid surgery. He also offers eye muscle correction, under-eye fat removal, facial contouring (buccal fat removal, chin augmentation, facial bone contouring), and male facial masculinization.

Education and training: M.D., Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. Diploma in Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Dr. Pornpitak founded Phayathai Sriracha Hospital. He is the Chairman and Medical Director of VAANAA Longevity Bangsaen. He specializes in regenerative and preventive medicine.

He is known for his work in cellular therapies, especially mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). These therapies aim to reduce systemic inflammation, modulate immune responses, and support tissue repair. He oversees MSC protocols from lab cultivation to personalized administration. His programs follow strict, science-based methods and align with global safety and efficacy standards.

Dr. Sirote Sukkasem is a senior specialist in female reconstructive surgery at Lelux Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in labia repair, vaginal rejuvenation, and intimate aesthetic procedures. Dr. Sukkasem is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He focuses on restoring function and symmetry through precise reconstructive techniques.

• Trained at Chiang Mai University and Mahidol University.
• Performs scarless labiaplasty and labia majora reduction.
• Works at Lelux Hospital, a facility with 25 years of surgical experience.
• Practices in HEPA-filtered operating rooms designed for plastic surgery safety.

Dr. Thanaphat Pomyukon is a general surgeon (ศัลยแพทย์ทั่วไป). Thai medical license no. ว.50550. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He also holds the Thai Board Diploma in General Surgery from Roi Et Hospital, Ministry of Public Health.

His clinical focus includes hernias and hemorrhoids. He also treats breast lumps and gallstones. He manages digestive system diseases. He performs gastrointestinal endoscopy, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

Languages: Thai (primary) and English (professional clinical level).

Dr. Peerapat Tangjai is a wellness specialist at Panacee Medical Center in Bangkok. He earned First-Class Honors and a Gold Medal from Srinakharinwirot University. Dr. Tangjai focuses on cell therapy, anti-aging, and metabolic health. He is a former manager of diabetic wound care at Thonburi Bumrungmuang Hospital.

• Holds certifications in stem cell therapies for chronic diseases from Global Stem Cell USA.
• Performs specialized IV and chelation therapies for cardiovascular wellness and detox.
• Maintains certifications in hair transplantation and integrative anti-aging medicine.
• Led research on the link between HbA1c levels and retinopathy in diabetes patients.

Dr. Rapeepat Narkbunnam is an orthopedic surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement surgery. Dr. Narkbunnam focuses on adult reconstructive surgery and complex revision joint procedures. He uses robotic technology to improve surgical precision for bone and joint operations.

• Completed a fellowship as a visiting scholar at Stanford University Medical Center.
• Performs MAKOplasty, a robotic technique for total hip and knee replacement.
• Treats orthopedic conditions like knee osteoarthritis and hip fractures.
• Practices at KDMS Hospital, Thailand's first hospital dedicated solely to orthopedics.

Dr. Piyaphon On-phoon is a wellness specialist at Panacee Hospital Rama 2 in Bangkok. He specializes in anti-aging, regenerative medicine, and chronic disease prevention. Dr. On-phoon treats conditions like hypertension and erectile dysfunction using integrative therapies. He works at an ISO 9001:2015 certified center known for cell rejuvenation.

• Provides chelation therapy and high-dose vitamin nutrition infusions for detoxification.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including Thermage, HIFU, and Botox injections.
• Offers hormone replacement therapy and immune system support.
• Treats noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes and atherosclerosis.

Dr. Thakoon Poonthananiwatkul is a surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and laparoscopic surgery. His work focuses on weight-loss procedures to improve patient health and quality of life. Dr. Poonthananiwatkul uses laparoscopic techniques to ensure precise results with minimal recovery time.

He practices at the JCI-accredited Navamin 9 Hospital. This facility follows international US-based safety standards for patient care. The hospital network treats over 500,000 patients every year. Dr. Poonthananiwatkul provides preoperative support and long-term metabolic health management. He treats obesity and its related health conditions using evidence-based methods.

Dr. Yosawat Tangtrongchit is an orthopaedic surgeon. He has subspecialty expertise in spine surgery.

He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2002–2008). He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery from Phramongkutklao Hospital (2011–2015). He completed a clinical fellowship in spine surgery at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2024–2025).

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. Sarunyoo Suttipongkeat is trained in cardiology and interventional cardiology. He completed a Clinical Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (2015–2016) and a Cardiology Fellowship (2013–2015) at the Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

He completed his Internal Medicine residency (2010–2013) and internship (2009–2010) at Buddhachinnaraj Phitsanulok Hospital. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (Second Class Honor) from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2002–2009). He studied at Triam Udom Suksa (1998–2002).