Best Cataract surgery with IOL replacement Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr Pichit Naripthaphan is the former President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand and currently leads the specialist cataract team at TRSC.

• Performed over 900 successful eye procedures using advanced refractive techniques
• Completed a research fellowship in retina and vitreous at USC Medical School in Los Angeles
• Expert in multifocal lens implants for high-quality refractive lens exchange
• Previously served as Chief of Refractive Surgeries at Rajvithi Hospital, Thailand
• Certified in C-LASIK refractive surgery from Atlanta, Georgia

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a highly active eye specialist who has performed 1,100 successful treatments. She currently leads ophthalmic care at Intrarat Hospital.

• Completed an International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma at the University of Illinois, Chicago
• Holds a Doctor of Medicine from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand's top medical school
• Specialises in managing cases where cataracts and glaucoma occur together
• Achieved a formal Certificate of Ophthalmology through rigorous hospital-based training

Dr. Anun Vongthongsri is an ophthalmologist specializing in the cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. He graduated from Chulalongkorn University in 1990 with second-class honors. He completed a three-year fellowship at Prince of Songkla University and a residency at Ramathibodi.

He was the first Thai and Southeast Asian ophthalmologist elected to a clinical fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the Washington University Eye Center. He took part in clinical studies on PRK and LASIK using an excimer laser.

At Ramathibodi, he has led Cornea and Refractive Surgery since 2001 and directed the fellowship. He is the first Thai doctor certified in refractive surgery. He has performed thousands of LASIK and surface laser procedures. He is the co-founder and Medical Director of Laser Vision. Laservision International LASIK Center is one of the most visited by international ophthalmologists from Southeast Asia and worldwide.

Dr Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Thai specialist in refractive error correction who previously led the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Center at Mettapracharak Hospital.

• Former Head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit at Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital
• Served as Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Center at Rangsit University
• Specialises in correcting refractive errors using advanced surgical techniques
• Completed specialist ophthalmology residency training at Srinagarind Hospital
• Former medical lecturer in ophthalmology at Khon Kaen University

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is a high-level corneal and refractive surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the University of Toronto.

• Specialises in precise lens placement at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre in Bangkok
• Holds senior academic status as a faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital
• Trained in advanced corneal disease management at the University of California, San Francisco
• Regularly presents original ophthalmic research at international eye surgery conferences
• Focuses on using international technologies for complex vision correction cases

Dr Chonthicha Charumalai is a refined cornea and refractive surgical specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Centre. She focuses on complex vision correction cases that require high-level technical precision.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Serves as a refractive surgery specialist at a dedicated international vision centre
• Held senior specialist roles at Piyavate Hospital for over seven years
• Expertise includes managing external eye diseases and advanced lens procedures

Dr Sumet Supalaset is a highly skilled eye surgeon with international certification in refractive surgery from London and Kyoto. He leads complex vision correction cases at Intrarat Hospital.

• Specialises in phacoemulsification for small incision cataract surgery
• Uses a wide range of premium lenses including multifocal, trifocal, and EDOF IOLs
• Expert in corneal transplantation and scleral fixation for complex eye repairs
• Completed a cornea and refractive observership at UCLA in the USA
• Former lecturer at Chulabhorn Royal Academy training next-generation specialists

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialist ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with advanced fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Holds a clinical fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery from Khonkaen University
• Focuses on restoring vision through precise lens and corneal procedures
• Completed specialist ophthalmology certification at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Graduated medical school from the prestigious Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Dr Patchima Chantaren is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist who earned her medical degree with first-class honours from Mahidol University. She practices at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Trained in forefront refractive surgery techniques at the London Vision Clinic
• Specialises in treating ocular surface disorders and complex dry eye conditions
• Received training in ocular surface transplantation at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
• Former instructor at the Centre of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a leading specialist in cataract and retinal surgery at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Serves as Assistant Professor at Mahidol University, a top-tier Thai medical school
• Specialises in complex cases involving both cataracts and vitreous disorders
• Publishes research on ophthalmic surgical outcomes in international academic journals
• Provides comprehensive care at a facility dedicated to advanced eye treatment

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist eye surgeon at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital – one of Thailand's most respected medical schools.

• Specialises in treating complex cataracts complicated by glaucoma
• Performs advanced research into angle-closure mechanisms and OCT angiography
• Associate Professor at Mahidol University training the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise includes general ophthalmology and managing rare surgical complications
• Published researcher with a focus on improving long-term outcomes for surgical patients

Dr Sasi Yaisawang is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist who graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University. She brings high-level academic expertise to cataract and vision correction procedures at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Achieved international recognition for research presentations at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Author of specialised medical textbooks and peer-reviewed research articles on eye health
• Completing a PhD to further advance clinical outcomes in refractive surgery
• Active contributor to public eye health education and social volunteerism
• Expertise in managing complex corneal conditions alongside vision correction

Dr Chayanee Potivongsajarn is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), a globally recognised distinction for clinical excellence in eye care.

• Graduated with First Class Honours from the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital
• Completed a specialist fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery
• Provides advanced care at Laser Vision within Bangkok Eye Hospital
• Specialises in surgical correction and lens replacement for complex vision needs
• Maintains international standards as a certified fellow of the ICO

The doctor is a highly experienced ophthalmologist specializing in advanced cataract surgery and refractive procedures. With over 20 years of clinical practice, the doctor has performed thousands of successful eye surgeries, contributing to significant improvements in patients' vision and quality of life. The doctor is board-certified and has been recognized for excellence in patient care and innovative surgical techniques. Additionally, the doctor is actively involved in clinical research, focusing on the development of new treatments for age-related macular degeneration.