Best Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr Piya Assawaboonyadej has performed over 1,100 orthopaedic treatments and holds a specialist fellowship from the University of Iowa in the USA.

• Completed advanced training in orthopaedic oncology and complex reconstruction
• Fellow of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand
• Published researcher on arthroscopic surgical outcomes in international journals
• Former lecturer at Naresuan University Hospital training the next generation of surgeons
• Member of the Thai Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

Dr. Thongchai Theerajumyaporn is an orthopedic surgeon at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in robotic-assisted spine surgery and joint reconstruction. Dr. Thongchai completed intensive fellowships in spine and joint surgery at UC Davis, California. He is a member of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand.

• Certified in robotic spine surgery at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Treats adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and complex pediatric spine deformities.
• Performs total disc replacements and minimally invasive spine procedures.
• Published research on bone morphogenetic proteins and spinal screw placement.

Dr Pongtep Na Nakorn is a specialized Australian shoulder surgeon who leads the sports medicine department at KDMS Orthopedic Hospital.

• Focuses on shoulder arthroscopic surgery for minimally invasive rotator cuff repair
• Specialises in sports medicine and complex shoulder joint preservation
• Trained in orthopedic surgery at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
• Completed advanced sports medicine fellowships at Thammasat University
• Treats high-performance athletes with a focus on restoring full range of motion

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.