Ophthalmology Doctors in Thailand — Page 2

Dr Nivit Karla is an internal medicine and cardiology specialist at PrimeCare Bkk with extensive training from Mahidol University's Siriraj Medical School.

• Provides medical consultations for patients with complex internal health needs
• Completed specialist cardiology training at Rajavithi Hospital
• Subspecialises in cardiology intervention for heart-related conditions
• Consults fluently in both English and Thai

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist glaucoma and cataract surgeon based at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She is a recognized academic leader who researches rare eye conditions other specialists often refer on.

• Focuses on glaucoma surgery and complex cataract procedures
• Specialises in angle-closure mechanisms for patients with rare eye anatomy
• Uses OCT angiography for high-resolution imaging of eye blood vessels
• Academic at Mahidol University – one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Published researcher in international journals on ophthalmic surgical outcomes

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Professor Ekktet Chansue was the first ophthalmologist from South East Asia invited to join Project ORBIS International, a global team dedicated to blindness prevention.

• Serves as Medical Director and Refractive Surgery Specialist at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
• Specialises in LASIK and ReLEx SMILE – a minimally invasive laser eye surgery with faster healing
• Completed a fellowship in cornea and external disease at Washington University Eye Center in the USA
• Former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital

Dr. Chayanee Potivongsajarn is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO). She specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at Laser Vision @ Bangkok Eye Hospital. She graduated with First Class Honors from the prestigious Siriraj Hospital medical faculty. Dr. Potivongsajarn treats vision conditions using AI and robotic diagnostic tools.

• Performs LASIK, LASEK, and IntraLase laser eye surgery.
• Treats cataracts with phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implants.
• Expert in corneal ring implantation and presbyopia treatment.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital with over 100,000 successful surgeries.

Dr. Sasi Yaisawang is an ophthalmologist at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She presented her work at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the world's largest eye conference. Dr. Yaisawang specializes in vision correction and cornea surgery. She graduated with first-class honors from Chulalongkorn University.

• Performs ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and laser eye surgery.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implants.
• Authored medical textbooks and research articles in her field.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital with over 100,000 successful surgeries.

Associate Professor Chirapapaisan is a Harvard-trained cornea specialist at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center. She holds elite fellowships in refractive surgery from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE and LASIK using precision laser techniques
• Performs lamellar keratoplasty, a specialized partial-thickness corneal transplant for faster healing
• Trained in refractive surgery at the Boston Laser Institute in the USA
• Service lead at Mahidol University, Thailands premier medical faculty
• Completed advanced corneal training at the Singapore National Eye Centre

Associate Professor Varintorn Chuckpaiwong is the Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital and holds a prestigious fellowship from Harvard University.

• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE and LASIK using high-precision laser technology
• Completed dual fellowships in the USA at Harvard and Emory Universities
• Expert in corneal surgery for vision correction and complex refractive cases
• Trains future eye surgeons at Mahidol University, Thailand's premier medical school
• Performs procedures at the JCI-accredited TRSC International Eye and Vision Center

Professor Emeritus Sabong Srivannaboon is a premier cornea subspecialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center. He holds elite double fellowships from the University of British Columbia and Tulane Medical School.

• Specialises in LASIK and ReLEx SMILE vision correction techniques
• Performs precision corneal reshaping using femtosecond laser technology
• Completed clinical and research fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery
• Serves as Professor Emeritus at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Dr Nantinee Vilainerun is a dedicated glaucoma surgery specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She focuses exclusively on managing complex ocular pressure conditions to protect patient vision.

• Completed a specialized glaucoma residency at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Served in subspecialist roles at multiple dedicated eye centers in Bangkok
• Performs surgical interventions for medication-resistant glaucoma cases
• Practices at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
• Consults with international patients in both Thai and English

Dr Manchima Makornwattana is a senior ophthalmologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital, one of Thailand's leading medical centres for international patients.

• Specialises in cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement to restore clear vision
• Performs precise strabismus treatments to correct eye alignment and muscle function
• Expert in glaucoma management including trabeculotomy and laser iridotomy to reduce eye pressure
• Uses laser eye procedures to treat various complex ocular conditions

Dr Teeravee Hongyok is a cornea transplant specialist who brings surgical precision to vision correction at Bumrungrad International Hospital.

• Specialises in corneal procedures including transplants for keratoconus
• Performs ReLEx SMILE and LASIK using delicate microsurgical techniques
• Board-certified ophthalmologist focused on restoring clear vision
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Bumrungrad Hospital in Thailand