Best Femtosecond Laser Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Professor Pichit Naripthaphan is the President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand, leading the nation's standards in laser eye care.

• Completed advanced refractive surgery training in Atlanta and Los Angeles, USA
• Former Chief of the LASIK Centre at Rajvithi Hospital
• Specialises in FemtoLASIK and complex corneal procedures
• Senior Consultant Surgeon focusing on anterior segment and refractive cases
• Has performed over 900 successful eye treatments to date

Dr Anun Vongthongsri was the first ophthalmologist from South East Asia to complete a clinical fellowship in refractive surgery at the prestigious Washington University Eye Centre.

• Performs thousands of vision correction procedures including LASIK and surface laser surgery
• Founding Medical Director of Laser Vision International LASIK Centre in Bangkok
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Trains other eye surgeons as a Director of fellowship programmes in refractive surgery
• Regularly presents new laser innovations at international ophthalmology meetings

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a highly trained ophthalmologist who completed an international clinical fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago.

• Specialises in diagnosing and managing complex vision conditions at Intrarat Hospital
• Earned her Doctor of Medicine from Chulalongkorn University - Thailand's oldest university
• Completed advanced ophthalmic training with a focus on glaucoma and surgical care
• Practises as a medical doctor (MD) with specialised expertise in laser-assisted eye treatments
• Member of the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University

Dr. Vivat Komolsuradej is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. He continued ophthalmology training with funding from Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University. He completed his residency at Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

He served as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University (2537–39 B.E.). Later, he joined Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital under the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. He headed the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Center and the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit.

He is regarded as one of Thailand’s leading experts in refractive surgery. He has more than 20 years of surgical experience. He served as Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Center at Rangsit University (2563–65 B.E.).

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is an accomplished corneal surgeon who completed clinical fellowships at both the University of Toronto and the University of California, San Francisco.

• Specialises in refractive surgery using the latest international femtosecond laser technologies
• Serves as a senior faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital medical school
• Practises at Laser Vision International LASIK Center in Bangkok
• Contributes to global eye care through published research in international journals
• Presents frequently at major international ophthalmology conferences on corneal disease

Dr Chonthicha Charumalai is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, a world-recognised hub for laser vision correction.

• Completed a clinical fellowship specifically in cornea and refractive surgery
• Focuses on femtosecond laser applications for precise vision correction
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical schools
• Practised as a corneal specialist at Piyavate Hospital before joining TRSC
• Member of the ophthalmology community with deep expertise in external eye diseases

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with sub-specialist fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khon Kaen University
• Earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Holds an Ophthalmology Certificate from the prestigious Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Focuses on precise laser-based corrections for vision and corneal health

Dr Patchima Chantaren is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, holding first-class honours from Mahidol University.

• Completed the Forefront Refractive Surgery course at the London Vision Clinic in the United Kingdom
• Holds a clinical fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery from Chulalongkorn University
• Specialises in SMILE and LASIK procedures for vision correction
• Former instructor at the Center of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Trained in ocular surface transplantation at Kyoto Prefectural University in Japan

Dr Tasanee Sirikul is a lead ophthalmologist at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre, specialising in refractive surgery and corneal health.

• Awarded Second-Class Honours for her medical degree from Mahidol University
• Completed advanced residency training as a specialist in cornea and refractive surgery
• Serves as a Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital
• Fellowship-trained specifically in modern vision correction and corneal procedures
• Active member of the Thai medical academic community in corneal research

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist glaucoma and cataract surgeon at Laser Vision, Bangkok Eye Hospital. She brings high-level academic expertise to complex ophthalmic procedures.

• Associate Professor at Mahidol University – one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions
• Published researcher in advanced optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography techniques
• Specialises in treating rare angle-closure mechanisms in cataract patients
• Active contributor to international ophthalmic research portals
• Handles both general ophthalmology and complex glaucoma surgical cases

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a leading specialist in cataract and retinal care at the Laser Vision centre within Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Serves as Assistant Professor at Mahidol University, one of Thailand's top-tier medical faculties
• Specialises in precise lens and vitreous treatments using femtosecond laser technology
• Active clinical researcher with numerous papers published on retinal procedure outcomes
• Provides expert care for complex ophthalmic cases requiring academic-level oversight

Professor Ekktet Chansue was the first ophthalmologist from South East Asia invited to join Project ORBIS International. He currently serves as the Medical Director at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Cornea at Washington University Eye Center in the USA
• Former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Served as Field Medical Director for the prestigious Project ORBIS in New York
• Specialises in advanced refractive surgery and external eye diseases
• Trained under world-renowned corneal expert Dr Jay Pepose

Associate Professor Varintorn Chuckpaiwong is a Harvard-trained specialist who leads the Cornea and Refractive surgery department at Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University
• Specialises in corneal health and precision refractive surgery using femtosecond laser technology
• Holds a second international fellowship from the Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, USA
• Serves as a Director at Mahidol University, training the next generation of eye surgeons
• Focuses on restoring vision through evidence-based surgical techniques and academic leadership

Dr. Sabong Srivannaboon is a Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Thailand. He specializes in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds a clinical fellowship certificate in cornea from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

He earned his medical degree with honors at Siriraj and completed his ophthalmology residency there. He completed a clinical and research fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at EENT Hospital, Tulane Medical School. He also finished a family medicine training program with the Medical Council of Thailand.

Associate Professor Chareenun Chirapapaisan completed her prestigious fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Harvard University's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

• Holds a clinical fellowship from the Boston Laser Institute in the USA
• Completed a specialised lamellar keratoplasty programme at the Singapore National Eye Centre
• Serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mahidol University
• Specialises in precise refractive surgery using advanced laser technologies
• Trained extensively in both Thailand and the United States for corneal disorders

Dr Sasi Yaisawang graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University and specialises in cornea and refractive surgery at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Presented research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology – the world's largest ophthalmology conference
• Publishes medical textbooks and research on corneal conditions
• Current PhD candidate focused on advanced ophthalmic clinical studies
• Completed specialist residency training at Khon Kaen University
• Dedicated to public eye health education and social volunteerism