Best Degenerative Spine Disease Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Professor Kantaphong Thongrong is a board-certified physiatrist and the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, specialising in non-surgical recovery for spinal conditions.

• Treats degenerative spine disease using ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to relieve nerve compression
• Uses advanced laser therapy and radio-frequency techniques to manage chronic back and neck pain
• Specialises in robotic exoskeleton gait training for patients with mobility challenges
• Presented clinical research on surgical skills and rehabilitation at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr Jirachai Pisutbenya is a spinal surgery specialist at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital who focuses on keeping surgery as small and gentle as possible.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery – uses tiny cameras and tools for less muscle damage
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to help patients recover faster and with less pain
• Expert in treating adult spinal deformity and complex neck issues in the cervical spine
• Completed twin fellowships in orthopaedic and spinal surgery at Mahidol University
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for degenerative conditions of the spine

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in arthroscopy, knee reconstruction, and complex spine surgery. Dr. Pradasuk performs endoscopic discectomy and spinal fusion with instrumentation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients annually.

• Performs ACL surgery, meniscectomy, and total knee arthroplastic.
• Treats shoulder rotator cuff tears and performs ankle joint replacements.
• Manages fractures of the pelvis, spine, and forearm.
• Provides specialized rehabilitation using the Re-Step system.

Dr Wuttichai Sutantavibul is a fellowship-trained specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery using tiny incisions for faster patient recovery
• Performs vertebroplasty to stabilise spinal fractures by injecting medical-grade cement
• Expert in epidural steroid injections to manage chronic pain without surgery
• Completed intensive surgical fellowships in South Korea and Japan
• Trained in percutaneous screw fixation for less invasive spinal stabilisation

Dr. Suwit Tangcharoenwathanakul is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine disorders. He has subspecialty training in spine surgery.

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University (2010). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Hatyai Hospital (2015). Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Lerdsin Hospital (2020).