Best Scoliosis Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr Theeracha Wuttiphan is a specialised spine surgeon who leads complex orthopaedic cases at ID Clinic Bangkok.

• Trained in spinal surgery at Rajavithi Hospital and Poulo Memorial Hospital
• Specialises in treating back pain through regenerative stem cell therapy
• Experienced in arthroscopy – using small incisions for joint repairs and faster recovery
• Completed specialist orthopaedic training at Perpetual Medical University

Piya Assawaboonyadej, M.D.

Board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023). Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital. CEO and Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group since 2023.

Clinical focus: neurorehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and chronic pain. Uses robotics and wearable exoskeleton gait training. Performs ultrasound-guided procedures and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies.

Principal Investigator of a pilot randomized controlled trial on wearable exoskeleton gait training in subacute stroke. Presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand in 2023. Instructor at KMITL since 2020.

Completed Rehabilitation Medicine residency at Chulalongkorn University in 2023. Earned an MD in 2017. Runs a public health platform with over 100,000 followers. Hosted PYONG SUMMIT in 2024 with over 200 attendees. Honors include nominee for Quality Person of the Year 2025 and First Prize in the Ananda Mahidol Pin Design in 2016.

Dr Jirachai Pisutbenya is a spine surgery specialist at KDMS Hospital, focusing on adult spinal deformity and complex structural repairs.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery – uses tiny incisions for quicker healing and less scarring
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for correcting spinal curvature and alignment
• Trained in spinal surgery at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand's premier medical teaching institution
• Performs cervical spine surgery for structural issues in the neck and upper back

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon with 24 years of experience at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He consults in English and Thai.

His practice focuses on arthroscopy and knee reconstruction. This includes ACL surgery, meniscectomy, arthroplasty, and joint replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, including rotator cuff tears. He manages ankle and foot conditions, including arthrodesis, joint replacement, Achilles tendon repair, and toe or foot reconstruction. He performs fracture surgery of the forearm, pelvis, and spine. Spine procedures include endoscopic discectomy, decompression, fusion with instrumentation, and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). He provides limb prosthetics and orthotics. He provides orthopedic rehabilitation, including Re-Step. Diagnostic support includes MRI, CT, and chest X-ray.

Professor Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery, having completed high-level fellowships in Japan and South Korea.

• Specialises in percutaneous screw fixation to stabilise the spine with tiny incisions
• Uses endoscopic spine surgery for faster recovery and less post-operative pain
• Completed intensive training at the renowned Wakayama Medical University in Japan
• Fellowship trained at Seoul Sangyero Hospital in South Korea for microendoscopic techniques
• Expert in vertebroplasty to treat spinal compression and improve structural integrity

Professor Rattalerk Arunakul is a Yale-trained specialist at KDMS Hospital who focuses on correcting spinal deformities through minimally invasive techniques.

• Completed a fellowship in paediatric spinal deformity at Rady Children\'s Hospital in California
• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery using tiny incisions for faster patient recovery
• Trained in adult reconstructive spine surgery at the Yale School of Medicine
• Served as a research scholar at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
• Expert in treating complex structural changes in both children and adults

Professor Gun Keorochana is a spine specialist at KDMS Hospital who trained at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the United States.

• Specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery, using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Performs endoscopic spine surgery to treat spinal issues with minimal muscle damage
• Qualified in kyphoplasty – a procedure to stabilise fractured vertebrae and reduce pain
• Earned First Class Honours in Medicine from Mahidol University
• Completed a dedicated spine fellowship at the Desert Institute for Spine Care

Mali interdisciplinary hospital is integrating conventional, regenerative and precision medicine. It divides into 11 departments, there are 35 beds in total, including 12 intensive care beds, 23 general beds, 2 emergency and operating rooms, 1 plastic surgical room, 1 Gastro-colonoscopic room. Focus on round-trip treatment with modern medical technology to reduce the cost of hospitalization and the healing time. It also integrating regenerative medicine to repair the body and precision medicine for preventing and treating chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with better results, we provide these services in a greenery atmosphere. Allowing clients to receive the following benefits.

1. Far away from NCDs & It’s complication

2. Good quality of life

3. Youthful lively life

4. Longevity

Assistant Professor Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a specialist neurosurgeon at Bumrungrad International Hospital who completed a prestigious fellowship at Temple University Hospital in the USA.

• Specialises in spine surgery for complex structural conditions and deformities
• Holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of Neurosurgery
• Completed medical training at Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's top-ranked medical school
• Appointed as an Assistant Professor, active in training the next generation of spine specialists
• Expert in neurosurgical techniques that protect spinal cord function during corrective procedures