Best Frozen Shoulder (Shoulder Stiffness) Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr. Chollawat Thongthaisin is the lead doctor at Vega Wellness and Bioprime Sindhorn Clinic. He specializes in regenerative medicine, anti-aging therapies, and stem cell research. Dr. Thongthaisin is certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine. He leads clinical consultations at Vega Clinic in Bangkok.

• Provides stem cell therapies for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including PRP hair loss treatments and exosome therapy.
• Treats orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis and meniscus tears.
• Uses intravenous vitamin C, NAD+ therapy, and mesenchymal stem cell treatments.

Dr Pongsathorn Sitthisen is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specialising in upper extremity surgery at Menness Wellness Clinic.

• Trained in microsurgery at Chulalongkorn University for precise nerve and tendon repair
• Manages degenerative shoulder and arm conditions to restore full joint function
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at the prestigious Ramathibodi Hospital
• Focuses on functional outcomes to help patients return to daily activities faster
• Expert in reconstructive techniques for complex upper limb injuries

Dr. Apisit Rattanatanasarn is an orthopedic surgeon at EDNA Wellness in Bangkok. He specializes in foot and ankle disorders and regenerative medicine. He completed his fellowship training at Mahidol University, a top academic medical center in Thailand. Dr. Rattanatanasarn treats degenerative diseases, sports injuries, and post-traumatic bone conditions.

• Member of the Thailand Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (THOFAS).
• Offers both surgical reconstruction and regenerative therapies like stem cell treatments.
• Treats complex conditions including ankle osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and ACL injuries.
• Works at an ISO 9001:2015 certified center with high success rates for orthopedic therapies.

Associate Professor Kantaphong Thongrong is the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, specialising in ultrasound-guided treatments for shoulder stiffness.

• Treats frozen shoulder using hydrodissection – an ultrasound-guided technique that uses fluid to gently release internal scarring
• Lead Instructor of the Musculoskeletal System at the Faculty of Medicine, KMITL
• Utilises advanced laser therapy and radio-frequency techniques to manage chronic joint pain
• Presented clinical research on rehabilitation outcomes at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia

Dr Pongtep Na Nakorn specialises in shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery at KDMS Hospital – Thailand's first dedicated musculoskeletal centre.

• Treats frozen shoulder using arthroscopic techniques – tiny cameras and small incisions for less tissue damage
• Uses minimally invasive surgery to help patients regain range of motion with reduced post-op pain
• Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine at Thammasat University
• Member of the Faculty of Medicine at the esteemed Mahidol University

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. Naputt Virasathienpornkul is an orthopedic surgeon at EDNA Wellness in Bangkok. He graduated with first-class honors from Mahidol University’s Siriraj Hospital. Dr. Naputt specializes in sports medicine and regenerative orthopedic care. He has performed over 250 surgical procedures. He treats conditions like ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, and knee osteoarthritis.

• Completed a specialized Sports Medicine Orthopedic Fellowship at Lerdsin Hospital.
• Published research on hip fracture recovery and elbow dislocations in JSEA Orthopedics.
• Uses stem cell therapy and PRP to treat chronic joint pain and sports injuries.
• Works at an ISO-certified center partnering with national stem cell laboratories.

Professor Gerald Raphael Tur is a Doctor of Osteopathy at Vega Clinic who specialises in managing chronic pain through a unique combination of manual therapies.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques to improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA)
• Incorporates acupuncture for pain relief, certified by the Chinese Republic
• Official representative of the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada in Phuket
• Recognised by the Swiss Medical Register (RME) for clinical standards

Associate Professor Bura Sindhupakorn is a German-trained orthopaedic specialist leading the Center of Excellence in Biomechanics Medicine at Suranaree University.

• Specialises in arthroscopic surgery – uses tiny incisions for shoulder repairs, leading to less scarring and faster recovery
• Fellowship trained in joint reconstruction at the University of Western Ontario, Canada
• Directed the orthopaedic department at a major Thai medical institute
• Active in biomedical innovation research to improve patient mobility outcomes