Doctors in Bangkok, Thailand — Page 15

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Rattikan Kongsee is an occupational therapist. She works in pediatric and adult rehabilitation. She treats ASD, ADHD, developmental delay, neurological disorders, cognitive impairment, and dysphagia. Her approach is play‑based and individualized. She practices at Vega Medical Services (2025–present) and Growing Smart (2022–present). She previously provided school‑based OT at the Canadian International School of Thailand and the Bangkok School for the Blind. She also worked part‑time at Chersery Home (2020–2022).

Education: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Chiang Mai University (2016–2019; GPA 3.27). Training and certificates: BLS (2018), Infection Control (2017), Interprofessional Education (2019), Sensory Integration clinical observation (2022), OT and Thai cultural values (2022), Empowering Rehabilitation through Multidisciplinary Excellence (2025). She also provides 1:1 home visits for dysphagia and dementia (2025).

Dr. Issariya Wongla (Dr. Tuck) is a board-certified general surgeon, certified by the Thai Board of General Surgery at Rajavithi Hospital. He holds an MD from Naresuan University and is licensed by the Medical Council of Thailand. He is a practicing member of the Thai Association of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine.

At Vega Dermatology & Wound Care Unit, he provides surgical care in advanced wound care and regenerative programs. His focus areas include tissue healing, surgical wound management, aesthetic medicine, and minimally invasive techniques.

Training includes Aesthetic Medical Practice (TACS) and a breast augmentation short course at TNC Integrative Wellness/TNC Clinic, Bangkok. He also completed laparoscopic surgery workshops at the Center of Excellence in Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery and the Department of Surgery, Rajavithi Hospital.

Dr. Pitch Chandeying, MD, is a fertility specialist. He completed a subspecialty in reproductive medicine in 2017. He earned his medical degree from Chiangmai University in 2011.

He consults at Inspire IVF. He joined the clinic in 2018. He also works in the Reproductive Medicine Unit at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital in Bangkok. His previous posts include Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiangmai Ram Hospital, Lanna Hospital, Theppanya Hospital, and Rajavej Hospital.

Clinical interests include assisted reproductive technology, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery, and endocrine disorders. Other areas of interest are endometriosis, menopause, and sexually transmitted infections.

Dr. Second Lieutenant Thanasate Roongjiraroj is an internist with fellowships in Endocrinology & Metabolism (2022) and Ambulatory Medicine (2023). He earned his M.D. from Thammasat University. He graduated with First Class Honors and a Gold Medal (GPA 3.81). He received the King Bhumibol Adulyadej Scholarship. He completed his internal medicine residency at Phramongkutklao Hospital in 2020. He practices in the Department of Internal Medicine at Phramongkutklao Hospital (2024–present).

Research: He published two papers in the Journal of the Endocrine Society in 2022. The topics were BIA–DXA body fat correlation and liraglutide increasing IL‑1RA in obese type 2 diabetes. He also wrote book chapters in 2024–2025 on pregnancy care, diabetes pharmacotherapy, and dyslipidemia.

Quality and safety: He led a Lean-based redesign of preoperative care. The project won First Prize at the Army Hospitals Quality Improvement Forum on December 4, 2025. His roles include Deputy Risk Management Officer and member of the hospital strategy committee and the national ICD coding committee.

Dr. Plengpana Thongouppakarn is a specialist in family and occupational medicine. She practices at Day One Rehabilitation Center in Bangkok. Dr. Thongouppakarn earned her medical degree from Rangsit University. She previously served as a skill development physician at Ananda Mahidol Hospital.

She treats patients at a nationally accredited addiction treatment center. The facility provides 24/7 care for alcohol and drug dependency. Dr. Thongouppakarn also holds a specialization in geriatric medicine. She supports tailored rehabilitation plans combining therapy and medical recovery.

Dr. Rattalerk Arunakul is a spinal surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in endoscopic and reconstructive spine surgery for adults and children. Dr. Arunakul completed fellowships at Yale School of Medicine and UC San Diego. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat scoliosis and osteoporosis.

• Completed clinical training in spinal surgery at Yale School of Medicine.
• Served as an International Fellow in Pediatric Spinal Deformity at UC San Diego.
• Performs endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Practices at Thailand's first dedicated AACI-accredited orthopedic hospital.

Dr. Gerald Raphael Tur is an osteopath and regenerative medicine specialist at Vega Clinic in Bangkok. He serves as the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada. Dr. Tur is certified by the Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. He also holds acupuncture certification from the Chinese Republic.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques and knee-chest table procedures.
• Treats neurological and orthopedic conditions with umbilical cord stem cell therapy.
• Member of the Swiss Medical Register and the International Osteopathic Association.
• Certified in Chinese pharmacology, nutrition, and psychiatric protocols.

Dr. Ekktet Chansue is the pioneer of LASIK and ReLEx eye surgery in Thailand. He serves as the Medical Director at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center. Dr. Chansue was the first Southeast Asian ophthalmologist invited to Project ORBIS International. He completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and external disease at Washington University.

• Served as the Field Medical Director for Project ORBIS in New York.
• Former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital.
• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE, femtosecond laser, and presbyopia treatment.
• Practices at the ISO 9001:2015 certified TRSC Eye and Vision Center.