Best Valgus Deformity Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Piya Assawaboonyadej, M.D.

Dr Sinthuvanich specialises in robotic-assisted surgery at KDMS Hospital – Thailand's first specialist orthopaedic facility. This technology allows for extreme precision when correcting severe valgus deformity alignment.

• Performs robotic-assisted knee and hip replacements for improved implant longevity
• Specialises in complex and revision surgeries for previously failed corrections
• Expert in partial knee replacements – preserves healthy bone and ligaments
• Trained in adult reconstructive surgery at Siriraj Hospital
• Fellowship-trained in hip and knee reconstruction at Mahidol University

Professor Kantaphong Thongrong presented his research on surgical skills at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth – a key medical education event in Australia.

• Specialises in non-invasive rehabilitation for musculoskeletal issues like valgus deformity and chronic pain
• Uses robotic and wearable exoskeleton gait training to improve walking patterns and alignment
• Performs ultrasound-guided interventions for precise treatment without large surgical incisions
• Serves as Head of the Rehabilitation Department at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital

Associate Professor Rapeepat Narkbunnam is a specialist in adult reconstructive surgery who trained as a visiting scholar at Stanford University Medical Center.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement for high-precision joint alignment
• Performs partial knee replacements to preserve more natural bone and healthy tissue
• Expert in revision arthroplasty to correct or replace previous failed joint implants
• Serves as Associate Professor at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand's premier medical teaching institution
• Holds Second Class Honours from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Medicine

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.