Best Rotator Cuff Tear Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr. Apisit Rattanasarn is an orthopaedic surgeon who focuses on foot and ankle disorders. He trained at major academic medical centers in Thailand.

He completed residency in Orthopaedic Surgery and a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He has broad experience in surgical and non-surgical care for degenerative disease, sports injuries, and post‑traumatic conditions.

His practice focuses on accurate diagnosis, joint preservation, pain control, and long-term function. He provides tailored treatment plans. He is a member of the Thailand Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (THOFAS) and the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand (RCOST), and is licensed by the Thai Medical Council (TMC).

Dr Kantaphong Thongrong is the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital and an expert in using ultrasound-guided treatments for shoulder recovery.

• Specialises in ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to release trapped nerves and improve shoulder mobility
• Uses advanced laser therapy to speed up tissue healing and reduce chronic shoulder pain
• Leads musculoskeletal instruction at the Faculty of Medicine, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology
• Presented research on surgical and anatomical skills at the Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia

Dr Pongtep Na Nakorn specialises in shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery at Thailand's dedicated KDMS Orthopaedic Hospital.

• Uses arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive keyhole technique with faster recovery times
• Focuses on sports medicine and managing complex athletic joint injuries
• Trained in orthopaedic surgery at the prestigious Mahidol University in Bangkok
• Holds a subspecialty qualification in sports medicine from Thammasat University
• Treats ligament and tendon injuries using evidence-based orthopaedic protocols

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.

Doctor Naputt Virasathienpornkul graduated with first-class honours from Mahidol University and completed a clinical fellowship in Sports Medicine Orthopaedics at Bangkok's renowned Lerdsin Hospital.

• Specialises in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery for complex musculoskeletal injuries
• Researches post-operative rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility faster after joint repair
• Published clinical research on nerve palsy and functional independence in the JSEA Orthopaedics journal
• Appointed as a mentor for medical residents at the Institute of Orthopaedics