Rehabilitation Doctors Abroad — Page 17

Ben Loo is a dedicated physiotherapist at Benphysio Clinic with specialised training from the Singapore Institute of Technology and Trinity College Dublin.

• Focuses on musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation for complex recovery needs
• Manages sports injuries and cardiopulmonary health in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provides geriatric rehabilitation to help older patients maintain mobility and independence
• Delivers tailored recovery programmes for patients recovering from nerve and muscle conditions

Dr Wittavat Chenboonthai is a specialist surgeon at MRC Medical Revitalized Center who integrates precise microsurgery with targeted rehabilitation to restore limb function.

• Fellowship-trained in hand and microsurgery at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Performed advanced microsurgical training at E-Da Hospital in Taiwan
• Specialises in nerve repair and tendon reconstruction post-trauma
• Assistant Professor at Chulalongkorn University training the next generation of surgeons
• Member of the International Society for Surgery of the Hand

Dr Thana Buranapuntaruk is an orthopaedic surgeon who uses his sports medicine expertise to lead rehabilitation at Bangkok's MRC Medical Revitalized Center.

• Serves as the official team doctor for Suphanburi FC football club
• Holds specialist medical certificates in sports medicine from South Korea
• Uses arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive keyhole technique for quicker recovery
• Graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on restoring mobility for athletes and general orthopaedic patients

Dr Puenthai Thepmontda serves as the Assistant Director for Medical Innovation at the Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute. He is a key figure in shaping rehabilitation medicine at Thailands leading national institute.

• Specialises in neurorehabilitation to help patients regain mobility after brain and spinal injuries
• Integrates traditional acupuncture with modern physiotherapy for musculoskeletal recovery
• Certified in acupuncture by Chengdu Medical University in China
• Committee member of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand

Dr Cigdem Cinar is a specialist in neuro-rehabilitation at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on restoring mobility through robotic-assisted technology.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted gait training to help patients with spinal cord injuries and stroke regain walking ability
• Expert in managing neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction following traumatic brain or spinal injuries
• Uses ultrasound-guided injections for precise pain management in shoulder impingement and joint issues
• Member of the Scoliosis Research and Treatment Association, specialising in adolescent scoliosis care