Chronic Pain Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a skilled neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital, specialising in spinal and functional neurosurgery to manage chronic pain.

• Completed advanced spinal surgery training focused on complex back and neck pain
• Trained in functional neurosurgery through the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to treat nerve compression and spinal tumours
• Active member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EANS
• Published research on treating cysts and schwannomas affecting the spine

Dr Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist who graduated with First Class Honours and specialises in treating complex chronic pain using non-surgical methods.

• Specialises in Western dry needling to release myofascial trigger points and reduce muscle tension
• Uses focused shockwave piezo technology – acoustic pulses that stimulate healing in deep musculoskeletal tissues
• Trained at Harvard Medical School in telemedicine to support remote patient monitoring and consultations
• Completed international training at the Korean National Rehabilitation Center in advanced recovery protocols
• Expert in electrodiagnostic studies to identify exact nerve and muscle issues causing persistent pain

EDUCATION:

2014 ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES, CHILD NEUROLOGY

2011 IZMIR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital, Child Health and Diseases

2004 DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

EXPERIENCE:

2018 Istanbul Medipol Hospital

2017 - 2018 Kartal Education and Research Hospital

2014 - 2016 Denizli State Hospital

2011 - 2014 Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

2006 - 2011 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital

2011Izmir Education and Research Hospital

Dr Ulvi Samadzade manages complex chronic pain cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a high degree of focus on neurological conditions.

• Treats chronic migraines using botulinum toxin injections to block pain signals
• Administers migraine vaccines for patients with regular, severe headaches
• Manages peripheral nervous system disorders that cause chronic nerve pain
• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University Hospital's neurology department

Dr Gerald Raphael Tur is the official representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada in Phuket, specialising in holistic pain management.

• Holds a Doctor of Osteopathy from the National University of Medical Sciences
• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques to address spinal and joint misalignment
• Certified acupuncturist providing needle-based therapy for nerve and soft tissue pain
• Registered member of the Swiss Medical Register and the International Osteopathic Association
• Provides tailored treatment plans incorporating Chinese pharmacology, nutrition, and psychiatric principles

Dr Tara Rak-areekul ranked first in Thailand's national neurological examination and leads academic training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex headache disorders and nerve-related chronic pain
• Completed intensive training with the Thai Headache Study Forum
• Awarded first place in the 2023 National Formative Neurological Examination
• Expert in neurorehabilitation techniques to restore function after nerve injury
• International experience through clinical observerships at Baycrest Hospital in Canada

Professor Thanit Tundamrongpong leads chronic pain management at PYONG Rehabilitation Group, specialising in functional recovery using robotic technology and ultrasound-guided interventions.

• Uses ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to release trapped nerves without open surgery
• Applies radio-frequency techniques to block pain signals for long-term relief
• Specialises in managing complex musculoskeletal pain and diabetic foot conditions
• Board-certified in rehabilitation medicine by the Medical Council of Thailand
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University in advanced neuro-rehabilitation and spasticity management

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a dual-trained anesthesiology and algology specialist with deep expertise in managing complex pain conditions. He currently serves at Istanbul Okan University Hospital, where he integrates advanced pain-relief protocols for international patients.

• Specialises in algology – the specific medical study and treatment of chronic pain
• Completed a specialist fellowship in cardiac anaesthesia at the Siyami Ersek Center
• Expert in ozone therapy – a treatment used to reduce inflammation and manage pain
• Member of multiple international anaesthesiology and pain management societies
• Trained in Germany on specialized care protocols and patient safety measures

Dr Rawipa Khunnarong specialises in interventional rehabilitation at PYONG Rehabilitation Group – using targeted procedures to restore movement and manage persistent pain.

• Performs dry needling to release muscle knots and trigger points for drug-free relief
• Completed specialised training in musculoskeletal intervention at Wachira Phuket Hospital
• Expert in neurorehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury
• Uses dysphagia assessment to help patients with swallowing difficulties following neurological illness
• Member of the Thai Rehabilitation Medicine Association

Dr. Ornicha Thititagul (Dr. Faangkaow) is a geriatrician and lecturer in the Geriatric Medicine Division at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She practices at Siriraj Samut Sakhon Geriatric Healthcare Center and Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital.

Accreditations include: M.D. (Second Class Honors, 2017); Diplomate, Thai Board of Internal Medicine (2021); WHO‑SEARO ICOPE Master Trainer (2021). Additional credentials: Diplomate in Geriatric Medicine (2023); Diplomate, International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (2024).

Research highlights include: a randomized controlled trial on oral nutritional supplements in older adults (Geriatrics, 2024); PG‑SGA versus MNA in hepatocellular carcinoma (Support Care Cancer 33, 116, 2025); and Thailand’s first abacavir hypersensitivity case report (J Med Assoc Thai, 2021). She was on the host team and served as a moderator at the 10th Asian Conference of Frailty and Sarcopenia in 2024.

Dr Somjet Tosamran is a neurologist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group who achieved first-class honours at Thailand's prestigious Chulalongkorn University.

• Trained at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital – one of South East Asia's leading medical centres
• Specialises in managing complex neurology cases and chronic pain conditions
• Focuses on rehabilitation strategies to improve patient mobility and lifestyle
• Currently completing a subspecialty fellowship in epilepsy to treat drug-resistant seizures

Dr Ela Simay Zengin is a neurology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who provides targeted solutions for debilitating headaches and neurological pain.

• Treats chronic migraines using migraine vaccines and targeted botulinum toxin injections
• Manages complex cases of restless leg syndrome and neuralgic pain
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Academy of Neurology
• Specialises in managing movement disorders and Parkinson's disease through neurological care
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University and Acıbadem University's medical faculties

Regular member of the Korean Society of Radiology

Founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology

Founding member of the Korean Stroke Society

Regular member of the American Stroke Association

Regular member of the World Stroke Society

Regular member of the World Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Regular member of the European Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Regular member of the Intervention Society

24 pieces of overseas and domestic thesis presentation (SCI)

50 times of overseas and domestic conference lectures

Dr Mustafa Kilic is a dedicated neurosurgeon at Istinye University who specialises in neuromodulation – using electrical signals to reset nerves and manage persistent pain.

• Performs Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) to block pain signals before they reach the brain
• Expert in Radiofrequency Ablation – uses heat to treat chronic facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia
• Specialises in Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for complex neurological conditions
• Manages both surgical and non-surgical treatments for spinal and cervical disc hernias
• Serves as a member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society

Professor Nimet Dortcan is a clinical neurophysiology specialist who uses precise mapping techniques to manage complex nerve and muscle discomfort at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Specialises in botulinum A toxin applications for chronic migraine and severe headaches
• Conducts electromyography (EMG) to diagnose limb pain and peripheral nervous system disorders
• Completed a Master of Science in Electroneurophysiology at Istanbul University
• Holds a sub-branch specialisation in Clinical Neurophysiology for detailed nerve assessments
• Serves as a faculty member at Haliç University Faculty of Medicine