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Dr. Padungkiat Tangpiroontham

Dr. Padungkiat Tangpiroontham

Surgical Oncologist ·
, Bangkok, Thailand

17 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Thai , English

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About Dr. Padungkiat Tangpiroontham

Condition Treated by Dr. Padungkiat Tangphiruntham

Listed below are some of the conditions that surgical neurologist Padungkiat Tangphiruntham treats:

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

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. Padungkiat Tangphiruntham

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 the below-listed conditions However, symptoms might vary from person to person. Every condition has its symptoms:

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

Operating hours of Dr. Padungkiat Tangphiruntham

Dr Padungkiat Tangphiruntham works from 11 am to 6 pm on all days of the week, except Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Padungkiat Tangphiruntham

The list of popular procedures that Dr Padungkiat Tangphiruntham performs for cancer treatment are given below

  • Lung 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

  • Foregut and Thoracic Surgery, Harvard Medical School Brigham and Women s Hospital, United States, 2017
  • Thoracic Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Thailand,2015
  • Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, Thailand, 2015
  • Doctor of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 2007

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Bangkok Dusit Medical Services

Certifications (4)

  • The Telephone & Telemedicine in Clinical Medicine: An Instrument of Opportunity & Risk, The Harvard Medical School, United States, 2020
  • ATCCS 2018, Asia Thoracic Cancer Care Summit, Hong Kong, 2018
  • ATEP11 Workshop, Asia Thoracoscopic Education Platform, Thailand, 2017
  • Best Oral Presentation Award for The Presentation titled The Correlation Between T2 Visceral Pleural Involvement and Positive N2, is There any Clinical Impact ?, Asian Thoracic Surgical Club, Korea, Republic of, 2008

Memberships (2)

  • Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC), United States
  • Member of, The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), United States

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Procedures Performed

Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
Lobectomy
Lung Cancer Treatment
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
Papillary Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Thymectomy

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Padungkiat Tangpiroontham is a specialized Surgical Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Bangkok, Thailand.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Padungkiat Tangpiroontham is one of the most sought after specialists in Thailand and has over 10 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Surgical Oncologist

A surgical oncologist is a doctor who removes the tumor and adjacent tissues through surgery. They also perform some types of biopsies to diagnose cancer. Surgical oncologists choose to perform surgeries to find out the locations where cancer has spread. While treating cancer, a surgical oncologist might remove cancerous tumors and surrounding healthy tissues, and nearby lymph nodes. The surgical procedures used will vary depending on the aim of the surgery. Surgical oncologists might do minimally invasive procedures or open surgeries.

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

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

A biopsy is a procedure in which a piece of tissue from your body is removed to analyze it in a laboratory. It is an effective way to diagnose cancer.

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. Consider seeking assistance from a surgical oncologist in the below-listed 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

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