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BIOGRAPHY

Education: 

Prof.Dr. Art Hiranyakas is an academic colorectal surgeon and is one of the most reputed colons and rectal in the Asia-Pacific. He has finished his advanced surgical training from National University Hospital, Singapore in 2004 and continued his advanced laparoscopic collateral surgery from Queensland, Australia in 2007. Then onwards he did his certification in robotic colorectal surgery from the University of California, USA. Along with these, he did his certification in advanced colorectal endoscopy from Showa, Japan during 2005, which makes him a unique expert in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy.

Medical Expertise:

He has performed over 900 colorectal surgeries across a broad range of procedures and disorders, making him a name to rely on in his field of work. Along with that, his contributions to the academic world has been unprecedented, where he has published a number of papers and chapters under Prince of Songkla University, James Cook University, and other academic institutions.

Condition Treated by Dr. Art Hiranyakas

Some of the conditions surgical oncologist Art Hiranyakas treats are:

  • Skin Cancer
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Lung Cancer
  • Ependymomas
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Oral or Mouth Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Breast Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Meningiomas

Breast cancer surgery is performed to remove the specific area of cancer in the breasts. The surgeon removes cancer and healthy tissues all around it. You usually have to undergo radiotherapy for the breast after this kind of surgery.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Art Hiranyakas

People may experience both symptoms and signs of cancer, and this shows that something is going abnormal in the body. Also, recognizing these indicators could lead to an earlier diagnosis of the disease and possibly of better treatment. When cancer grows, the organs, nerves, and blood vessels are a little compressed, which can lead to signs and symptoms. Cancer can produce various symptoms and these can differ from person to person. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:

  • A new cough that doesn't go away
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Losing weight without trying
  • Bone pain
  • Chest pain
  • Hoarseness
  • Coughing up blood, even a small amount

Operating hours of Dr. Art Hiranyakas

The operating hours of Dr Art Hiranyakas is 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday), The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Art Hiranyakas

Dr Art Hiranyakas performs a wide variety of procedures for cancer treatment. Some of these are

  • Colorectal Cancer ( Colon Cancer ) Treatment

The surgeon assesses the condition of the patient before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The neurologist is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols. Cancer surgery is done using two techniques - open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Open surgery involves making an incision to remove the cancerous tissues. Some adjacent healthy tissues are also extracted in this process. There are several techniques available for minimally invasive surgery, such as cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery.

Qualification

  • MD
  • PhD
  • FACS
  • FASCRS
  • FRCST
  • FSCRST
  • FRCFPT
  • FICS.

Past Experiences

  • Director of Bangkok-Phuket Colorectal Disease Institute at Bangkok Hospital Phuket
  • Director of Colorectal Surgery Clinic at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters in Bangkok.
  • He serves as a Governor of the International College of Surgeons in Chicago, USA and Secretary General of the American College of Surgeons, Thailand Chapter
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CERTIFICATIONS (5)

  • Certificate of Advanced Training in Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Weston, Florida, USA.
  • Certificate of Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci System) Training, University of California, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Certificate of Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Queensland, Australia.
  • Certificate of Clinical Fellows in Colorectal Surgery and Pelvic Floor Physiology, National University, Singapore.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, School of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Australia.

MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • American Society of Colon and Rectum Surgeons (ASCRS)
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
  • International College of Surgeons (ICS)

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • He has authored numerous publications and book chapters under Prince of Songkla University, James Cook University and Cleveland Clinic Florida. His key publications involve benign colorectal diseases and colorectal cancer. He has also been selected as a reviewer for many peer-reviewed, high impact factors journals in the field of colorectal surgery.

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PROCEDURES

  • Colorectal Cancer ( Colon Cancer ) Treatment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Art Hiranyakas have?
Dr. Art Hiranyakas is a specialized Surgical Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Bangkok, Thailand.
Does Dr. Art Hiranyakas offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Art Hiranyakas have?
Dr. Art Hiranyakas is one of the most sought after specialists in Thailand and has over 15 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Surgical Oncologist

What does a surgical oncologist do?

A surgical oncologist is a general surgeon with training in various procedures for diagnosing or removing cancerous growths. The common procedures performed by a surgical oncologist are biopsy and surgery for the removal of cancerous growth. A surgical oncologist performs surgeries to know which parts of the body cancer has spread. In order to diagnose cancer, a surgical oncologist might perform biopsies. After a biopsy, a surgical oncologist sends the samples to a pathologist. If cancer is detected, you may need to consult the surgical oncologist again to have the tumor removed. The surgical oncologist performs a staging surgery to determine a tumor’s size.

What are the tests required before and during consultation by a surgical oncologist?

Surgical oncologists may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of cancer:

  • Physical Exam
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Cancer Screening
  • Biopsy
  • Imaging Tests

A biopsy is the most common procedure to diagnose most types of cancer. While other tests can only suggest if cancer is present, a biopsy can make an accurate diagnosis. During this process, the doctor removes a very small amount of tissues to observe under a microscope.

When should you go to see a surgical oncologist?

If your primary doctor suspects cancer, he will refer you to a surgical oncologist for the diagnosis of the condition. The surgical oncologist evaluates the symptoms and analyses the test report to find out if you have cancer. An individual needs to consult a surgical oncologist in case of below situations:

  1. Unusual cancer like head or neck cancer.
  2. Complex cancer can spread to multiple body parts.
  3. Cancer recurrence
  4. Cancer that is difficult to treat
  5. For in-depth evaluation and treatment plan
  6. You want a second opinion about cancer diagnosis