Best Inpatient Rehabilitation Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr. Songpoj Tanprasert is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). He holds an M.D. and completed formal training in Rehabilitation Medicine. He has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.

His expertise includes stroke rehabilitation, chronic pain, sports injuries, and spine disorders. He develops individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation plans. He emphasizes non-surgical pain care and therapeutic exercise. He works with physiotherapists and occupational therapists to improve function.

Kultinee Klinpoon (PT) Founder & Managing Director, Sanpiti Rehabilitation Center

Ms. Kulthinee Klinpoon is the visionary founder and driving force behind Sanpiti Rehabilitation Center, one of Thailand’s leading facilities for stroke recovery and elderly care. With a strong foundation in clinical practice as a former National Team Physical Therapist and a graduate of Mahidol University, she combines medical expertise with modern business management.

Under her leadership, Sanpiti has expanded rapidly from a single center to a network of 9 branches across Bangkok and its vicinity, including strategic partnerships with premium estates like Jin Wellbeing County. Ms. Kultinee is dedicated to transforming the landscape of Thai rehabilitation by shifting the focus from "passive nursing" to "Intensive Active Rehabilitation.

Assistant Professor Wittavat Chenboonthai is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon who bridges the gap between complex microsurgery and functional rehabilitation at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in post-operative rehabilitation and functional recovery planning for musculoskeletal injuries
• Completed advanced international training in microsurgery at E-Da Hospital in Taiwan
• Expert in nerve repair and tendon reconstruction to restore mobility after severe trauma
• Member of the International Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Asia Pacific Arthroscopy Society
• Active clinical researcher focusing on improving surgical outcomes and rehabilitation protocols

Dr Puenthai Thepmontda serves as the Assistant Director for Medical Innovation at the Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute. He leads national advancements in recovery protocols for the Thai Ministry of Public Health.

• Specialises in neurorehabilitation and musculoskeletal recovery at MRC Medical Revitalized Center
• Combines modern clinical techniques with advanced acupuncture certified in Chengdu, China
• Committee member of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand
• Focuses on restoring mobility after complex neurological and sports injuries
• Trained at Prince of Songkla University in physical medicine

Dr Thana Buranapuntaruk graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and brings specialized expertise in sports medicine to inpatient recovery. He supports patients at the MRC Medical Revitalized Center in Bangkok.

• Serves as the team doctor for Suphanburi FC professional football club
• Holds specialist medical certificates in sports medicine from South Korea
• Expert in arthroscopic surgical techniques for treating complex joint injuries
• Focuses on intensive rehabilitation for sports-related trauma and orthopedic conditions
• Trained in South Korea to apply international standards in orthopedic recovery