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Dr. Boonlert Imraporn

Bariatric Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 

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Dr. Boonlert Imraporn is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Boonlert Imraporn is part of:

  • The Royal College of Physician of Thailand (RCPT)
  • Thai Board of Medicine Chulalongkorn University
  • Thai Board of Gastroenterology Chulalongkorn University

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 1999
  • Thai Board of Medicine Chulalongkorn University, 2005

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

What is the medical expertise of Dr Boonlert Imraporn?

Dr Boonlert Imraporn has over 10 years of experience as a gastrointestinal surgeon. He is an expert in providing treatments for Crohn's disease, pancreatitis, abdominal pain and inflammatory bowel disease.

  • He completed Fellowship in Clinical Gastroenterology from Chulalongkorn University in 2009. Dr Imraporn also finished training in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. In 2012, he obtained training in high-resolution manometry and motility disorder at Cedars Sinai Hospital, LA, California, USA.
  • He is associated with the Thai Board of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and the Thai Board of Gastroenterology, Chulalongkorn University. Also, he is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand(RCPT).
  • In 2009, The Thai Association of Gastroenterology presented him with the "Best Research Award".
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Dr. Varayu Prachayakul

Bariatric Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 

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Dr. Varayu Prachayakul is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Varayu Prachayakul is part of:

  • Thai Board of Gastroenterology

Certifications :

  • Diploma of the Thai Board of General Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, 2001
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Gastroenterology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 2005
  • Certificate in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and Endosonography, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany, 2008

Qualifications :

  • MD Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 1993

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

What is the medical expertise of Dr Varayu Prachayakul?

  • With more than 20 years of experience, Dr Varayu Prachayakul is a distinguished gastroenterologist. His areas of expertise include screening for colon cancer, gastrointestinal bleeding, single-balloon assisted enteroscopy, pancreatoscopy and cholangioscopy.
  • He holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of General Medicine, Pharmongkutklao Hospital(2001) and a Diploma from the Thai Board of Gastroenterology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand(2005). Dr Varayu completed Fellowship training in Gastroenterology at Siriraj Hospital in 2005. He also has a Certificate in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and Endosonography, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany 2008.
  • He should be associated with the Thai Board of Gastroenterology.
  • Dr Varayu has several publications to his credit. Some of these are:
    1. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage as an alternative to percutaneous drainage and surgical bypass (2015)
    2. Prachayakul V, Aswakul P, Leelakusolvong S. Massive gastric antral vascular ectasia successfully treated by endoscopic band ligation as the initial therapy. World J Gastrointest Endosc. (2013)
    3. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-related perforation: Management and prevention (2014)
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Dr. Supphamat Chirnaksorn

Bariatric Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 

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Dr. Supphamat Chirnaksorn is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Supphamat Chirnaksorn is part of:

  • Thai Board of General Medicine,
  • Thai Board of Gastroenterology

Certifications :

  • Diploma of the Thai Board of General Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand, 2006-2009
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Gastroenterology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand, 2009-2011

Qualifications :

  • MD.Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 1998-2003

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

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Dr. Wichai Yooyongwattana

Bariatric Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 

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Dr. Wichai Yooyongwattana is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Diploma of the Thai Board of General Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand, 2005-2007
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of Gastroenterology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand, 2008-2009
  • Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand, 2007-2009

Qualifications :

  • MD.Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand, 1996-2001

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Gastrointestinal Surgeons from other cities?

Following are some of the best Gastrointestinal Surgeons in other cities:

Which are some of the best hospitals Gastrointestinal Surgeons in Bangkok, Thailand are associated with?

Following are some of the best clinics in Bangkok, Thailand with whom Gastrointestinal Surgeons are associated with:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Gastrointestinal Surgeons in Bangkok, Thailand?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand?

Most common conditions performed by gastrointestinal surgeons in Bangkok, Thailand are:

  • Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma
  • Colon Cancer
  • Anal Cancer
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
  • Pancreatic Head Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
Who is a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

A gastrointestinal surgeon is a specialist who is trained in surgical procedures to treat conditions of the digestive system.

The diseases often treated by this surgeon are inflammatory, functional, and neoplastic diseases both of the upper tract in the stomach and esophagus, and of the lower tract in the colon, small intestine and rectum, of the digestive system. Those include in particular hiatal hernia, diverticulitis, intestinal polyposis syndrome, acid reflux, and abdominal adhesions. A general physician will send a patient to a gastrointestinal surgeon if there is a pathology requiring surgical process. A patient should visit the surgeon in order to monitor postsurgical recovery.

Also, gastrointestinal surgery includes a range of surgical techniques to diagnose as well as treat GI disorders. Surgery can be done on both the lower and the upper GI tracts, depending on the problem or conditions.

Some disorders that GI surgery treats include:

  • Colorectal cancer
  • GI bleeding
  • Pancreaticobiliary disorders
  • Esophageal disorders
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Liver disorders
What are the qualifications of a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

Candidates willing to become a Gastrointestinal Surgeonshould have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by two to three years M.S. (Gastrointestinology). Interested candidates can pursue M.Ch (Gastrointestinology) for super specialization in the field.

The training and education to become a Gastrointestinal Surgeon is extensive and includes the completion of:

  • Five-and-a-half years of MBBS course.
  • Three years of MS or DO degree
  • One year internship in general surgery
  • About 5 years in a residency program
What conditions do Gastrointestinal Surgeons treat?

Below are gastrointestinal conditions that may be treated by Gastrointestinal Surgeons:

  • Appendicitis
  • Colon cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers
  • Diverticular disease
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Hiatal hernias
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
  • Rectal prolapse
What diagnostic tests are required by a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

Some patients have to undergo a more extensive diagnostic evaluation, which might include imaging tests, lab tests, and/or endoscopic procedures. These tests may include:

  • Colonoscopy
  • Ultrasound
  • Radioisotope gastric-emptying scan
  • Oropharyngeal motility (swallowing) study
  • Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Lower GI (gastrointestinal) series (also called barium enema)
  • Defecography
  • Computed tomography scan
  • Colorectal transit study
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
When should you visit a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

You need to visit a Gastrointestinal Surgeon if you experience the following signs and symptoms:

  • Abnormal bowel movements
  • Jaundice
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Abdominal pain and bloating
  • Consistent heartburn
  • Presence of gweight loss specialisttones
  • Dysphagia
  • Presence of an ulcer
What can you expect from your first visit with a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

When you first visit a Gastrointestinal Surgeon, they would ask you about your complete medical history as well as symptoms. Don’t forget to bring medical records and previous testing documentation.

To diagnose your condition, the surgeon may give you a test or a series of tests. These tests can include X-rays or magnetic resonance imaging depending on your symptoms. They may also recommend physical tests.

Your Gastrointestinal Surgeon would diagnose you without doing any tests. They may simply ask you questions to find out what is causing your problems.

When you have received a diagnosis, your doctor and you will discuss treatment options and decide the best option. This could be surgery, or even physical exercise.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

Some common procedures performed by a Gastrointestinal Surgeon are:

  • Colon resection
  • Roux en-Y
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Laparoscopic Nissen
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
  • Laparoscopic Pancreatic Surgery
  • Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Abdominal surgeryAdrenalectomy
  • Appendectomy
  • Breast biopsy

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