Dr. Somchai Rattanapong
Director of Joint Replacement Center
About
Dr. Somchai Rattanapong is Director of the Joint Replacement Center at Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok. With 24 years of experience and over 7,500 joint replacements performed, he is one of Southeast Asia's most experienced robotic orthopedic surgeons. Fellowship-trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, he pioneered outpatient joint replacement protocols in Thailand. His 42 published papers and 4.9 patient satisfaction score reflect both academic excellence and exceptional bedside manner. He received Thailand's Healthcare Excellence Award in 2023.
Qualifications
MD
Mahidol University (2000)
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Siriraj Hospital (2005)
Fellowship Training
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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) (2007)
Procedures
Technology Proficiencies
Awards & Honors
Thailand Healthcare Excellence Award
Ministry of Public Health (2023)
Publications
Dr. Somchai Rattanapong has authored 42 peer-reviewed publications.