Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Alaettin Celik founded the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and holds triple specialisations in general surgery, paediatric surgery, and paediatric urology.

• Trained as a registrar at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London
• Expert in complex neonatal and newborn surgery cases
• Active member of the Council of Children's Tumours at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Authored definitive textbooks on paediatric and newborn surgical techniques
• Former Head of Surgical Medical Sciences at Istanbul University

Dr Thanadeth Vongjarukorn is a highly skilled general surgeon at Intrarat Hospital who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery.

• Trained as a visiting scholar in endoscopic techniques at Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital in Japan
• Specialises in keyhole surgery to reduce recovery times and postoperative pain
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
• Member of the Medical Council of Thailand
• Practises at Intrarat Hospital using modern surgical technology

Dr. Kannakrit Sumthong is a consultant vascular surgeon at MALI Hospital, Bangkok. He has 23 years of experience (Medical License No. 29234). He works in the Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Vascular Surgery Clinic. He speaks Thai and English.

He is board certified in General Surgery (2009) and Vascular Surgery (2016). He earned his M.D. in 2003 from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine. He completed advanced vascular training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, a major tertiary referral center in Thailand.

His expertise includes vascular, general, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery. He performs endovascular and hybrid procedures for peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, varicose veins, diabetic foot and limb salvage, and hemodialysis access. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care with modern techniques.

Dr. Jakkarin Phunphakchit is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement. He earned his MD from the College of Medicine, Rangsit University. He completed fellowships in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement at Thammasat University Hospital.

His practice focuses on robot-assisted knee and hip replacement. He also performs direct anterior approach (DAA) hip replacement, primary hip and knee replacement, and revision joint replacement. He is experienced in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Atip Kongklam, M.D. (License No. 55924), is an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Therapy, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

His advanced training includes visiting fellowships at Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital in Japan and Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar. He also completed the ASEAN Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Instructional Course in Singapore and the LARS Cadaver Lab and Advanced Workshop.

Accreditations include the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, the IOC Drug in Sport Certificate, the FIMS Team Physician Development Course, and the AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Regional Course.

Clinical expertise includes arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He also treats upper extremity and peri-knee injuries, sports injuries, and general orthopaedic conditions.

Ronnarith Singhpru, M.D., is a urologist. He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Urological Surgery from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.

He is a naval medical officer in the Royal Thai Navy. His rank is Group Captain (Captain). At Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital, Naval Medical Department, he serves as an attending physician and clinical instructor in the Urology Division. He also provides specialized consultations as a part-time visiting physician at MALI Interdisciplinary Hospital.

Profile: Dr. Yosapon Pongthong, M.D.

Specialty: Surgery

Medical License No.: 22220

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Hospital: PMG and Mali Hospital

Medical Education: Graduated with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.

Current Practice: Operates as a surgeon 

Work Experience - Current Position: Medical Director and General Surgeon, Thailand. Key Responsibilities: Leading clinical operations and overall healthcare personnel management; performing general surgical procedures, consulting on and evaluating complex surgeries; overseeing patient care quality assurance, pre-operative preparation, and post-operative follow-up. Key Responsibilities: Providing specialized surgical treatments and interventions to outpatients; diagnosing abdominal and soft tissue conditions requiring emergency or planned surgery; collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.