Rehabilitation Doctors in Thailand — Page 3

Benjaporn Ngamratchada is an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates specialist. She is the Clinic Manager at Le Physio Clinic and a Senior Physio Pilates Instructor at The Balance Pilates. She graduated with first-class honors in Physical Therapy from Mae Fah Luang University. She holds professional license no. 12676.

Her expertise includes musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports recovery. She combines Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release with Clinical Pilates. She treats complex cases such as scoliosis and herniated nucleus pulposus. She also provides prenatal, postnatal, and elderly care with a focus on long-term results.

Dr Chakarg Pongurgsorn leads rehabilitation programmes at Bumrungrad International Hospital, focusing on restoring independence after major neurological events.

• Specialises in cerebral palsy rehabilitation for both paediatric and adult patients
• Manages stroke and traumatic brain injury recovery via physical and cognitive therapy
• Uses hydrotherapy – water-based exercise to improve mobility with less joint strain
• Oversees occupational therapy to help patients return to daily activities
• Constructs tailored recovery plans for survivors of spinal cord injuries

Iva Pervan is a senior psychologist and specialist facilitator at the DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre.

• Leading practitioner for holistic recovery at DARA Rehabilitation
• Integrates clinical psychology with yoga and therapeutic meditation
• Focuses on mindfulness-based relapse prevention and emotional regulation
• Specialises in mind-body connection for long-term health and wellbeing

Jocelyn Mercado leads the clinical rehabilitation team at DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. She serves as both the Head of Clinical Program and a dedicated psychologist.

• Oversees evidence-based drug and alcohol recovery programmes
• Specialises in psychological support for addiction rehabilitation
• Manages clinical treatment protocols at DARA center
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care for residential patients

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

Siirikarn Tewaboon is a senior physical therapist at InterRehab specializing in musculoskeletal recovery and postural control. She leads specialist physical therapy teams within private international hospitals.

• Certified in Redcord Neurac 1 for neuromuscular activation and pain management
• Member of the Physical Therapy Council of Thailand
• Researched postural control and walking stability in elderly patients
• Focuses on total office syndrome solutions and musculoskeletal rehabilitation