Best Drug Addiction Doctors in Koh Chang for Australians

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Jocelyn Mercado

Location: Thailand, Koh Chang
Clinic:DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Jocelyn Mercado serves as the Head of Clinical Program at DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. She oversees the psychological framework for addiction recovery.
- Specialises in psychology-led rehabilitation for drug and alcohol dependency
- Leads the clinical team in delivering evidence-based addiction therapies
- Focuses on the mental health aspects of long-term recovery
- Directs program development at an international rehabilitation centre
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Ketan Jaltare

Location: Thailand, Koh Chang
Clinic:DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Ketan Jaltare is a clinical therapist at the DARA Rehabilitation Centre specialising in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for addiction recovery.
- Uses evidence-based CBT to identify and change harmful thought patterns during recovery
- Provides clinical support at DARA – one of Asia's most prominent rehab centres
- Helps patients develop practical coping strategies to manage cravings and prevent relapse
- Focuses on the psychological drivers behind substance use for long-term sobriety
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Raymond Guddah

Location: Thailand, Koh Chang
Clinic:DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Raymond Guddah is a dedicated addiction therapist at the DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre – a facility known for intensive recovery programmes.
- Specialises in behavioural therapy for drug and alcohol dependency
- Focuses on identifying underlying triggers to prevent relapse
- Works within a multidisciplinary team to manage withdrawal and recovery
- Provides therapeutic support for both routine and complex addiction cases
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Bookimed Insights: Top Drug addiction Specialists in Koh Chang, Thailand for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Drug addiction specialists in Koh Chang, Thailand, collaborating with 3 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.

Rank	Doctor	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
#1	Jocelyn Mercado	Psychology-led addiction recovery	Leads the clinical program at DARA, one of the region's prominent rehabilitation centres. She manages the psychological treatment protocols for patients overcoming drug and alcohol dependency.	DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Thailand	Price on request
#2	Ketan Jaltare	CBT-focused addiction recovery	Specialises in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at DARA rehab centre. He uses structured psychological strategies to help patients rewire thought patterns linked to substance use and drug addiction.	DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Thailand	Price on request
#3	Raymond Guddah	Behavioural relay prevention	Addiction specialist at DARA Rehabilitation Centre. He focuses on long-term recovery through behavioural therapy and structured support within a residential treatment environment.	DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Thailand	Price on request