Best Degenerative Spine Disease Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Professor Kantaphong Thongrong is a board-certified physiatrist and the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, specialising in non-surgical recovery for spinal conditions.

• Treats degenerative spine disease using ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to relieve nerve compression
• Uses advanced laser therapy and radio-frequency techniques to manage chronic back and neck pain
• Specialises in robotic exoskeleton gait training for patients with mobility challenges
• Presented clinical research on surgical skills and rehabilitation at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth

Dr Jirachai Pisutbenya is a spinal surgery specialist at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital who focuses on keeping surgery as small and gentle as possible.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery – uses tiny cameras and tools for less muscle damage
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to help patients recover faster and with less pain
• Expert in treating adult spinal deformity and complex neck issues in the cervical spine
• Completed twin fellowships in orthopaedic and spinal surgery at Mahidol University
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for degenerative conditions of the spine

Dr. Pradab Pradasuk is an orthopedic surgeon with 24 years of experience at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok. He consults in English and Thai.

His practice focuses on arthroscopy and knee reconstruction. This includes ACL surgery, meniscectomy, arthroplasty, and joint replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, including rotator cuff tears. He manages ankle and foot conditions, including arthrodesis, joint replacement, Achilles tendon repair, and toe or foot reconstruction. He performs fracture surgery of the forearm, pelvis, and spine. Spine procedures include endoscopic discectomy, decompression, fusion with instrumentation, and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). He provides limb prosthetics and orthotics. He provides orthopedic rehabilitation, including Re-Step. Diagnostic support includes MRI, CT, and chest X-ray.

Dr Wuttichai Sutantavibul is a fellowship-trained specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic spine surgery using tiny incisions for faster patient recovery
• Performs vertebroplasty to stabilise spinal fractures by injecting medical-grade cement
• Expert in epidural steroid injections to manage chronic pain without surgery
• Completed intensive surgical fellowships in South Korea and Japan
• Trained in percutaneous screw fixation for less invasive spinal stabilisation

Dr. Suwit Tangcharoenwathanakul is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine disorders. He has subspecialty training in spine surgery.

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University (2010). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Hatyai Hospital (2015). Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Lerdsin Hospital (2020).

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