Best Meniscus Tear 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 Piya Assawaboonyadej is a highly trained orthopaedic surgeon at Intrarat Hospital who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the University of Iowa.

• Specialises in orthopaedic oncology and complex joint reconstruction
• Uses arthroscopic surgery for minimally invasive joint repair and tumour removal
• Member of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand
• Former lecturer at Naresuan University Hospital training the next generation of surgeons
• Expert in managing both soft tissue and bone-related musculoskeletal conditions

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.

Dr Kantaphong Thongrong is the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital and an expert in non-invasive recovery for joint injuries.

• Specialises in ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection to treat tissue and joint pain without surgery
• Expert in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports medicine updates through the Sports Medicine Association of Thailand
• Uses advanced laser therapy and radio-frequency techniques to promote faster healing of soft tissue injuries
• Presented clinical research at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia
• Senior instructor in musculoskeletal systems and body movement at the KMITL Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Thanakrit Mongklapaiboon is a body interventional radiologist. He earned his M.D. with First Class Honors from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in 2014. He completed a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Siriraj in 2020. He then finished a fellowship in Body Interventional Radiology.

His practice focuses on image-guided, minimally invasive therapies. These include interventional oncology and targeted tumor treatments. He also performs musculoskeletal procedures, such as Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) and nerve block or ablation. His work covers pulmonary and other thoracic procedures, and embolotherapy. Many procedures use micro-access pinhole techniques. These allow same-day recovery with minimal downtime.

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. Pongsathron Liengwattanakol, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his M.D. from Thammasat University (2007–2013). He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Thammasat University (2016–2021). He previously served as a general practitioner and orthopedic officer at Buddhasothorn Hospital. He also worked as an orthopedic surgeon at Asia International Hospital.

Accreditations include board certification in Longevity and Quality of Life Medicine and in Nutritional Wellness. He holds diplomas in Clinical Sexology and Sexual Medicine. He also holds a Sex Therapy certificate. He is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Advanced training includes Recent Advances in Regenerative Medicine (2025). He trained in advanced hyaluronic acid injection. He has experience with mesotherapy, vitamin therapy, and PRP. He completed courses in multidisciplinary botulinum toxin use and regenerative cosmetic dermatology. He trained in FUE hair transplant and non‑invasive intimacy fillers (2024). He also studied pain and insomnia management.

Dr Pongtep Na Nakorn is a sports medicine expert at KDMS Hospital who focuses on keyhole techniques for knee and shoulder injuries.

• Specialises in knee arthroscopic surgery using tiny cameras to repair meniscus tears with minimal scarring
• Completed residency in orthopaedic surgery at Siriraj Hospital – Thailand's oldest and largest medical school
• Fellowship-trained in sports medicine at Thammasat University for athletic injury management
• Uses minimally invasive methods to help patients return to physical activity faster

Dr Naputt Virasathienpornkul graduated with first-class honours before completing a specialized sports medicine clinical fellowship at the renowned Lerdsin Hospital Institute of Orthopedics.

• Focuses on sports medicine and surgical repair of musculoskeletal injuries
• Researches post-surgical recovery and rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility
• Published clinical studies on complex fracture management and functional independence
• Experienced in treating sports-related injuries within major Thai medical service departments

Dr. Athip Kongklam is an orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He focuses on the knee, shoulder, and hip. He completed his residency at Vajira Hospital (2024). He finished subspecialty training in sports medicine at Siriraj Hospital (2025). He also completed international training at Aspetar (FIFA Centre of Excellence, Qatar), Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (Catholic University of Korea), Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, and in Singapore. His expertise includes ACL/PCL and multiligament knee reconstruction. He performs meniscus, rotator cuff, and labral repairs. He also provides fracture care.

He holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (2025). He completed IOC Drug in Sport (2024), AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti‑Doping (2024), and the FIMS Team Physician course (2023). He is an orthopedic and sports medicine specialist at Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital and the Sports Clinic, Department of Physical Education (2025–present). He served as Team Physician at Bangkok Open 2024. He was a Sports Physician at the Ju‑Jitsu World Championship 2025 in Bangkok. His awards include TOSSM 2025 Best Paper. He presented at the HKOA 45th Annual Meeting 2025. He received the Resident’s Choice and Highest Knowledge/Performance/Attitude awards (2024). In 2023, he won the resident paper award and achieved the highest summative exam score.

Dr. Thawat Prasitathikun, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon. He diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal disorders.

He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. He is a Diplomate of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

His expertise includes bone and joint conditions, fractures, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, and trauma. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered orthopaedic care.

Dr. Gerald Raphael Tur is an osteopath and regenerative medicine specialist at Vega Clinic in Bangkok. He serves as the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada. Dr. Tur is certified by the Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. He also holds acupuncture certification from the Chinese Republic.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques and knee-chest table procedures.
• Treats neurological and orthopedic conditions with umbilical cord stem cell therapy.
• Member of the Swiss Medical Register and the International Osteopathic Association.
• Certified in Chinese pharmacology, nutrition, and psychiatric protocols.

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.

Benjaporn Ngamratchada is an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates specialist. She is the Clinic Manager at Le Physio Clinic and a Senior Physio Pilates Instructor at The Balance Pilates. She graduated with first-class honors in Physical Therapy from Mae Fah Luang University. She holds professional license no. 12676.

Her expertise includes musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports recovery. She combines Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release with Clinical Pilates. She treats complex cases such as scoliosis and herniated nucleus pulposus. She also provides prenatal, postnatal, and elderly care with a focus on long-term results.