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Dr. Donpichit Laorakpongse

Dr. Donpichit Laorakpongse

Cardiologist ·
, Bangkok, Thailand

29 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Thai

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

Specialises in:

CardiologyCoronary Artery DiseaseEchocardiography

About Dr. Donpichit Laorakpongse

  • Dr. Donpichit Laorakpongse manages General Cardiology, Coronary artery disease and Echocardiography.
  • He is a member of the Thai Medical Council.
  • Dr. Donpichit Laorakpongse has an MD from Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
  • He further pursued his internal medicine and cardiology studies at the Rajavithi Hospital in Thailand.
  • Dr. Donpichit Laorakpongse is a native Thai and English speaker.

Conditions treated by Dr. Donpichit Laorakpongse

  • Cardiology
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Echocardiography

Area of Interest

  • Internal Medicine and Cardiology

Qualification

  • Cardiology, Rajavithi Hospital, Thailand (1996)
  • Internal Medicine, Rajavithi Hospital, Thailand (1991)
  • Doctor of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand (1985)

Memberships (1)

  • Thai Medical Council

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Procedures Performed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Donpichit Laorakpongse is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. Our case manager will provide the cost estimate, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Cardiologist

Some common cardiac conditions treated by a heart specialist are:

  • Congestive heart disease
  • High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Hypertension
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Arrhythmias
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Pericarditis
  • Ventricular tachycardia
  • High blood pressure, or hypertension
  • Valvular Heart Disease

Your cardiologist may recommend some medical tests to help find out what heart condition you are suffering from. Some of these tests are explained below.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Echocardiogram
  • Nuclear cardiac stress test
  • Coronary angiogram
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Heart diseases usually develop without any symptoms until a significant health incident such as a heart attack or a stroke. This is why it's essential to evaluate your risk factors now to identify the early signs and obtain preventative treatment. The occurrence of any of the following nine factors can be the reason to consult a heart specialist or cardiologist:

  • Chest Discomfort
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Cholesterol
  • Preeclampsia
  • Family history of heart disease
  • Shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Swelling in the legs
  • Abnormally slow or fast heart rate
  • Leg pain or ulcers due to blood vessel diseases

Your first appointment with a heart specialist will involve checking your vitals, a non-invasive method to measure your heart’s electrical activity. Also, the clinical staff will note all details about your family and health history that a cardiologist or heart specialist should know.

A heart specialist can diagnose any existing condition and determine future risks. They can also help create a routine that benefits overall heart health and reduces the risk of developing heart conditions.

Below are some common procedures performed by a Heart Specialist:

  • Cardiac catheterisation
  • Pulse palpation and auscultation
  • A cardiac stress test
  • Cardiac catheterisation
  • Biventricular pacing
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Rotational atherectomy
  • Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

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