Best Cauda Equina Syndrome (ces) Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Doctor Pongwat Polpong is a specialist neurosurgeon who completed fellowship training at the International Neuroscience Institute in Germany – a world-renowned centre for complex spinal surgery.

• Specialises in endoscopic lumbar discectomy, a minimally invasive technique that uses tiny incisions for quicker spinal recovery
• Serves as Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness, where he develops evidence-based clinical protocols for neurological care
• Published research on spinal pathology and lumbar disorders in multiple peer-reviewed medical journals
• Uses endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery to access complex areas with reduced surgical risk

Dr Kantaphong Thongrong is a board-certified physiatrist and the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, specialising in neurological recovery and advanced gait training.

• Uses robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training – assists patients in regaining movement and improving walking patterns.
• Expert in ultrasound-guided hydrodissection – a precise technique to release trapped nerves and reduce chronic pain.
• Presented clinical research on robotic neurorehabilitation at the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand.
• Trained in botulinum toxin applications to manage complex muscular and neurological conditions.

Dr. Tara Rak-areekul is a neurologist focused on cognitive neurology. She is a fellow at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. She completed her neurology residency there and served as Chief of Academic in 2023. She holds an MD from Chulalongkorn University (Second Class Honors) and a Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences. She is certified in NIHSS (2022) and the Thai Stroke Society Acute Stroke Treatment Course.

Key achievements include first rank in the National Formative Neurological Exam (2023). She won the Epilepsy Quiz Tournament (2023). She was first runner-up at the Neurology Tournaments at NST Midyear 2023 and the Chula Neuroscience Forum 2022. Her research includes AAIC poster presentations (2024, 2025). Ongoing work covers Alzheimer’s biomarkers (MDS‑OAβ and p‑tau217), the Thai clinical adaptation of HippoCamera, and a chapter on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).

Somjet Tosamran, MD, is a neurologist. Dr. Tosamran is a fellow in epilepsy at the Neurology Division, Department of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand (2024–present). Dr. Tosamran completed a neurology residency at the same hospital (2021–2024). Earlier training includes internships at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital and Sakaeo Crown Prince Hospital.

Accreditations and education: Neurologist certification, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2024). Master of Science in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2024). Doctor of Medicine, First Class Honors, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2018).