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Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul

Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Bangkok, Thailand

17 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English

Chakkrit Auinirundonkul is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

About Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul

Qualification and Experience

Dr Chakkrit Auinirundonkul is a reputed bariatric surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He is currently a part of the team at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital (BPK 9), Bangkok, Thailand. He obtained his medical education from many reputed universities. His medical degree is from Khonkaen University. He also has a Master Degree in Science, Mahidol University. He specialises in Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Haemorrhoid and Colorectal Surgery, Bariatric Surgery.

Contribution to Medical Science

He is a member of the Thai Board of General Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He was also given Certificate of Attendance at the 7th International Congress of The Asia - Pacific Hernia Society and the 8th International workshop Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery in soft cadaver, King Chulalongkorn University. He is fluent in Thai and English. 

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul.:

  • Morbid Obesity

Bariatric or weight loss surgeries are procedures which do not just resolve the issues of weight loss but help you with several related conditions which are introduced as a result of the excess weight. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or severe sleep apnea are conditions often interlinked with obesity and with good scientific reasoning to back it up. Prevention of fresh weight gain and removal of the excess weight are both achieved by the surgeon through the procedures they perform.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Chakkrit Auinirundonkul

It is the signs that are mentioned below that indicate your qualifying for weight loss or Bariatric surgery.:

  1. BMI ≥ 40, or more than 45 pounds overweight
  2. BMI ≥ 35, and one or more obesity-related co-morbidities
  3. Inability to lose and maintain weight even with sustained weight loss efforts

Co-morbidities are also present when you are suffering from obesity and these make it even more important for you to get the Bariatric surgery. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:

  • Individuals with BMI 40 or higher
  • Individuals with BMI 35- 39.9 and underlying obesity-related health problem like; cardiovascular disease, type -2 diabetes, sleep disorders, stroke, hypertension and chronic acid reflux.

Health issues such as Hypertension, Type II diabetes, Osteoarthritis and respiratory disorders are a common side effect of being overweight.

Operating Hours of Dr Chakkrit Auinirundonkul

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. The issues of obesity and resultant medical issues have found the right solution with the indepth yet specialised experience of the surgeon.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Chakkrit Auinirundonkul

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul are as follows:

  • Gastric Bypass
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Lap Gastric Banding

The digestion of the food is changed with Gastric bypass operation and thus it is known as one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Their are also other weight loss procedures that can help people lose weight like the Minigastric bypass, Gastric bands and Sleeve Gastrectomy. The complications and risks that can occur when their has been a weight loss surgery are as follows::

• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weight

Qualification

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
  • Master Degree of science, Mahidol University
  • Diplomate Thai Board of General Surgery

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at BPK 9 International Hospital

Certifications (1)

  • Certificate of Attendanced the 8th International Handon Soft Cadever Workshop: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkon University, Bangkok, April 2015 Thailand. Mahidol University

Memberships (1)

  • Thai Board of General Surgery

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Appendectomy
Cardiomyotomy
Foregut Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Hemicolectomy
Hemorrhoids Surgery
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lap Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Low Anterior Resection
Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
Nissen Fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Partial Colectomy
Proctectomy
Retroperitoneum Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Subtotal Proctocolectomy
Total Colectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Chakkrit Auinirundonkul has over 20 years of experience in his field.

Dr Chakkrit specialises in Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Haemorrhoid and Colorectal Surgery, Bariatric Surgery.

Yes, Dr Auinirundonkul provides online consultation through MediGence.

It costs 60 USD for online consultation with Dr Auinirundonkul.

Dr Chakkrit is a member of the Thai Board of general surgery.

A Bariatric surgeon such as Dr Chakkrit is specialised in conducting a variety of different procedures such as laparoscopic surgery and abdominal surgery. These surgeries can often be life-saving and Distinguished professionals such as Dr Chakkrit have expertise in such procedures.

He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your enquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.

Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Bangkok, Thailand.

Yes. Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul offers telemedicine via MediGence. Top Weight Loss Specialist in Thailand like Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul are offering second opinions and video consultations at the click of a button. One can clear all their queries before opting to travel abroad for treatment with the power of Online Doctor Consultation.

To avail a Telemedicine call with Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul, the interested candidate should:
  • Search Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul on the MediGence website search bar
  • Click the video icon against his profile
  • Select an appropriate date
  • Register on the website
  • Upload necessary documents
  • Make the payment via secured payment gateway of Paypal
  • Join the video call by clicking the link received over email on decided date and time

Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul is one of the most sought after specialists in Thailand and has over 15 Years years of experience.

The consultation fees of Weight Loss Specialist in Thailand like Dr. Chakkrit Auinirundonkul starts from USD 175.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

These surgeons help patients who have excess weight lose the weight and keep from gaining excess weight. The procedures that help people lose weight have additional health benefits as well like:

• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertility

It is the prerogative of the surgeon to choose the kind of procedure to help lose weight, by reducing intake of food, reducing how much nutrients the body is absorbing or the one which uses both techniques together. They also help the patients with post operative consultations recommending lifestyle and dietary changes as well as by prescribing medicines and tests.

When you are consulting a Bariatric Surgeon, kindly get these tests done before and during the consultation as per the surgeons' recommendation.:

  • Folate, thiamine
  • Blood work
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Stress test
  • EKG
  • Lipid panel
  • Fe Panel
  • CBC
  • B12
  • CXR
  • Cardiac echo – hx of phen-fen or long-standing sleep apnea or cardiac risk screen
  • HgbA1C (if known diabetic)
  • Homocysteine, C-Reactive protein, lipoprotein a – to assess cardiac risk factors
  • Complete metabolic panel including calcium and liver function tests

As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. The Urinalysis and the blood function related tests are representative of the overall health of the person undergoing treatment. It is tests such as Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation that are useful in presenting a truthful picture of how well the heart and the respiratory system is functioning.

Your best option is to consult with a Bariatric Surgeon when even medical and alternative weight loss methods are not helping you to lose and maintain the right weight. You should also be someone whose weight and health parameters are right in place as eligibility for this procedure. It is also for pre operative consultation and post operative rehabilitation that you can consult the surgeon.

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