Dr. Wittavat Chenboonthai, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Hand and Microsurgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Sports Medicine

Professional Summary

Dr. Wittavat Chenboonthai is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon with comprehensive expertise in hand and microsurgery, arthroscopic surgery, and sports medicine. He is committed to delivering advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments to patients with musculoskeletal disorders, with a particular focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. His career is marked by a dedication to excellence, continuous learning, and applying the latest medical technologies and techniques.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) — Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Graduated with honors, Dr. Wittavat received rigorous medical training that laid the foundation for his specialization in orthopedic surgery.

Orthopedic Surgery Residency — King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Completed an intensive residency program focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of orthopedic conditions.

Fellowships and Specialized Training

Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship — King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Specialized training in delicate hand surgeries, including reconstructive procedures and microsurgical techniques for nerve and vessel repair.

Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship — King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Focused on minimally invasive joint surgeries, particularly arthroscopy for shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee injuries commonly seen in athletes.

Microsurgery Fellowship — E-Da Hospital, Taiwan
Advanced international training in microsurgical techniques, emphasizing precision and restoration of complex injuries affecting small blood vessels and nerves.

Professional Experience

Orthopedic Surgeon and Consultant — Bone Clinic by Dr. Wittavat Chenboonthai, Bangkok, Thailand
Currently practicing at his specialized clinic, Dr. Wittavat provides expert care in hand surgery, sports injuries, and arthroscopic procedures. He is known for his personalized treatment plans, combining surgical expertise with rehabilitation to optimize patient recovery.

Assistant Professor (Part-time) — Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Engaged in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, Dr. Wittavat contributes to academic development and research in orthopedic surgery.

Visiting Surgeon and Lecturer — Various national and international orthopedic conferences and workshops
Regularly invited to share his expertise on hand surgery, microsurgery, and sports medicine, promoting knowledge exchange and advancements in orthopedic care.

Areas of Expertise

Hand and microsurgery: including nerve repair, tendon reconstruction, fracture fixation, and treatment of congenital and traumatic hand deformities

Arthroscopic surgery: minimally invasive procedures for joints including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and knee

Sports medicine: diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries such as ligament tears, tendonitis, and cartilage damage

Fracture management and trauma surgery

Osteoarthritis and joint preservation techniques

Postoperative rehabilitation and functional recovery planning

Research and Publications

Dr. Wittavat actively participates in clinical research aimed at improving surgical outcomes and rehabilitation protocols. He has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals and orthopedic conferences, focusing on innovations in hand surgery and arthroscopic techniques.

Professional Memberships

• Thai Orthopedic Association
• Thai Society for Surgery of the Hand
• International Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH)
• Asia Pacific Arthroscopy Society
• Sports Medicine Society of Thailand

Awards and Honors

Recognized for outstanding surgical skill and patient care by King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital during residency

Recipient of academic scholarships for overseas fellowship training in microsurgery

Awarded “Best Presenter” at national orthopedic conferences for research on hand injury reconstruction

Personal Statement

Dr. Wittavat Chenboonthai is passionate about helping patients regain their mobility and independence through precise surgical care and comprehensive rehabilitation. He believes in a patient-centered approach, emphasizing communication, education, and multidisciplinary teamwork to achieve the best outcomes. His commitment to lifelong learning ensures that he stays at the forefront of orthopedic advancements, continually refining his skills to provide the highest standard of care.

Dr. Thana Boonrapanthureak is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with over 10 years of practice. He graduated with first-class honors from the Faculty of Medicine at Mahidol University.

Currently, he serves as a team doctor for the Suphanburi FC football club and provides medical services at the MRC Health Rehabilitation and Elderly Care Center in Bangkok.

Dr. Thana is also specialized in arthroscopic surgery and holds medical certificates in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery from South Korea. This expertise enables him to treat sports injuries and general orthopedic conditions effectively.

Dr. Puenthai Thepmontda, M.D. is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with extensive experience in neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal recovery, and sports injury treatment. He earned his medical degree from Prince of Songkla University and holds advanced certifications in acupuncture from the Ministry of Public Health and Chengdu Medical University, China.

Dr. Puenthai currently serves as Assistant Director for Medical Innovation at the Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute under the Ministry of Public Health. He is also an active committee member of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand, contributing to the development of rehabilitation medicine nationwide.

His clinical practice focuses on helping patients recover mobility and quality of life after neurological and musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Puenthai’s clinic is located in Bangkok, where he integrates modern rehabilitation techniques with traditional acupuncture to deliver holistic care.

Dr. Çiğdem Çınar is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has made important contributions to spinal cord injury, stroke rehabilitation, scoliosis, and musculoskeletal disorders. She is an active member of the Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association, the Turkish Rheumatism Research and Treatment Association, and the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.

Dr. Çınar has published several articles in international journals. Her research includes robotic-assisted gait training in spinal cord injury and ultrasonographic evaluation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. She has also published many articles in national journals on stroke, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, lymphedema, and conservative treatments for scoliosis.

Her work has been presented at major international and national congresses. She has contributed chapters to books on pediatric rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Çınar is well recognized for her research and clinical expertise in rehabilitation.

Areas of Interests

• 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
• Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
• Newborn Care and Follow-up
• Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
• Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
• Childhood Diseases

Education:

• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus
• Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
• Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
• Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
• Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
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• Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
• Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
• Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)

Areas of Interests

• Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
• Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education:

• Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
• Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
• Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

Experience:

• LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
• Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
• Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
• Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

Memberships

• Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
• Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
• Turkish Surgery Association, Member
• European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

 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.

1. Far away from NCDs & It’s complication

2. Good quality of life

3. Youthful lively life

4. Longevity

Prof. Dr. Güneş Yavuzer is a Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. He has held this title since 2011. He is also a senior physician at ROMATEM Rehabilitation Centers. He earned his medical degree and specialization in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at Ankara University. He completed a PhD at Erasmus University in the Netherlands.

He focuses on neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation. His clinical areas include stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and balance disorders. He specializes in robotic rehabilitation, gait analysis, and functional recovery. He has international publications in rehabilitation medicine. Languages: Turkish, English.

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in cataract, refractive, retinal, glaucoma, and corneal/anterior segment care. He performs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lenses. He provides laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. He treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, keratoconus, and anterior segment disorders, including corneal transplants.

He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 2004. He is known for precise microsurgery and the use of advanced ophthalmic technologies.

Il medico è un chirurgo qualificato specializzato in Ortopedia con esperienza nella chirurgia delle fratture spinali utilizzando un sistema chiuso, cifoplastica e chirurgia spinale endoscopica e percutanea. Il medico è esperto nella chirurgia tridimensionale del ginocchio e dell'anca, nella chirurgia traumatologica minimamente invasiva e nella chirurgia della scoliosi e cifosi pediatrica. Ulteriori aree di interesse includono la stenosi spinale, le protesi totali per caviglie, spalle, dita, anche e ginocchia, e i disturbi reumatici del ginocchio e dell'anca.<\/p>

Esperto in ESWT per la spina calcaneare e il gomito del tennista, il medico esegue anche artroscopia interventistica, chirurgia del legamento crociato anteriore, artroscopia della spalla e tratta le sindromi del tunnel carpale, del tunnel ulnare e del tunnel tarsale. Il medico è membro di diverse associazioni, tra cui l'Associazione Turca di Ortopedia e Traumatologia e la Società Turca della Colonna Vertebrale.<\/p>

Dr. Seongcheol Moon is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nanoori Hospital. He has specialized in shoulder and elbow surgery since 2008. Dr. Moon earned his medical degree at Kyung Hee University Hospital, where he also completed his residency and fellowship. He focuses on advanced orthopaedic techniques.

Dr. Moon has published 11 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals. His research has made important contributions to shoulder and elbow surgery. He is a member of the Korean Arthroscopy Association and the Korean Knee Society. He also serves on the editorial committee of the Korean Shoulder & Elbow Association.

Dr. Moon is known for his work in arthroscopic repair and total shoulder arthroplasty. His clinical results have been published in respected journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

Dr. Jaehyeon Lim is a professor at Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc replacement, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy. He was the first in Korea to perform anterior cervical foraminotomy. He also developed mini and painless spinal fusion surgeries.

Dr. Lim received advanced training abroad in minimal-access spine surgery and exercise therapy. He has published more than 10 peer-reviewed articles. He has also presented his work at major international symposiums. Dr. Lim holds leadership positions in the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society and the Korean Hospital Association. His work has made a strong impact on spinal neurosurgery in Korea.

Il medico è un ginecologo esperto specializzato nel trattamento della Sindrome dell'Ovaio Policistico e dell'Endometriosi. Laureato all'Università di Hacettepe, ha completato la specializzazione in ginecologia presso l'Istituto Zeynep Kamil. Il medico offre piani di trattamento personalizzati con l'assistenza di un coordinatore medico personale e garantisce appuntamenti prioritari.<\/p>

Il medico è un professionista esperto presso il Centro di Riabilitazione Evexia, specializzato in medicina sportiva, ortopedia e fisioterapia. Con un focus sulla prevenzione degli infortuni e la riabilitazione, il medico adotta un approccio olistico alla guarigione e al benessere. L'ampia esperienza nel campo consente la creazione di piani di cura personalizzati per i pazienti, garantendo cure eccezionali e risultati di recupero.<\/p>

Il medico è un esperto distinto in neurologia e neuro-riabilitazione, riconosciuto per contributi significativi al recupero dall'ictus. Conosciuto per programmi di terapia innovativi e personalizzati, il medico integra tecnologia avanzata con cura empatica.<\/p>

La ricerca si concentra sulla neuroplasticità dopo ictus sperimentale, con l'obiettivo di migliorare la comprensione e il trattamento del recupero dall'ictus. Il medico ha ricevuto il Premio Susanne Klein Vogelbach per la Ricerca sulla Riabilitazione e il Premio Alois Kornmüller dalla Società Tedesca di Neurofisiologia Clinica.<\/p>

Laureato all'Università di Tubinga, Germania, e ha seguito una formazione specialistica in neurologia presso l'Ospedale Universitario di Tubinga.<\/p>