Where does Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa practice

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa practices at Phyathai 2 Hospital, Bangkok

What is the specialty of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa specialty is Neurologist

What is the experience of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa is Neurologist with 28 years of experience.

What does a neurologist do?

A neurologist diagnosis, treats and deals with the management of injuries, diseases, and disorders of the nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Memory problems or confusion, Problems in speaking, changes in personality, or confusion are all symptoms that could be caused by disorders or problems in the brain, spine, and nerves.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurologist?

Neurological examination assesses motor and sensory skills, hearing, speech, vision, coordination, and balance. It may also test mental status, mood, and behavior using tools such as a tuning fork, flashlight, reflex hammer, and a tool for examining the eye.

What is the difference between Neurologist and neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Are neurological procedures painful?

They are but the pain is relieved by medications and certain procedures.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa, Neurologist in Bangkok, Thailand - Appointment

About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa is a leading Neurologist in Thailand.
He has 28 years of rich experience in his field.
He did his MD., Faculty of Medicine in 1993 and Diploma of the Thai Board of Neuro Medicine from Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, in 1998.
He also gained Fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Critical Care, Neurology Department in 2007 and in the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry from St Louis University, U.S.A.
He received The Best Medical Student Award.

Hospital

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Bangkok

Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Special Interest

Stroke Brain Nerve

List Of Treatments

Carotid Endarterectomy
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral or Brain Aneurysm Treatment
Endovascular Coiling
Surgical Clipping
Temporal Lobectomy
Lesionectomy
Hemispherectomy
Corpus Callosotomy
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Multiple Subpial Transections MST
Microvascular Decompression MVD
Percutaneous Balloon Compression (PBC)
Stereotactic Radio Surgery
Percutaneous Steriotactic Treatment - PSR
Radiofrequency Rhizotomy - Neurotomy
Brain Tumor Surgery
Pineal Region Tumors Treatment
Gliomas Treatment
Meningioma
Schwannomas
VP Shunting
Ventriculostomy
Skull Base Surgery
Sleep Disorders
Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment
Narcolepsy Treatment
Headache
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Chronic Cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency Treatment
Liberation Treatment
Sensory Ataxia Treatment
Pituitary Tumor Treatment
Paediatric Aneurysm
Arteriovenous Malformations
Bell's Palsy Treatment
Cerebral Angiogram
Craniotomy Surgery
Deep Brain Stimulation
Gamma Knife for AVM or Brain Tumor
Cranioplasty
Parkinson's Disease
Brain Haemorrhage Treatment
Blood Clot Brain Surgery
CyberKnife Treatment
Neurosurgery
Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
Acoustic Neuroma
Stroke Treatment
High Cervical Stimulation
Electrical Cortical Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain
Drug Pump Implantation for Chronic Pain Management
Sacral Neuromodulation
Conservative management
Thecoperitonial shunt
Microsurgical tumor removal
Endoscopic decompression
Brain AVM Embolization with Onyx
Deep Brain Stimulation (non-rechargeable)
NeuroRehabilitation
Microsurgical repair of encephalocele
VNS implantation

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa's

Education
Awards

MD, 1993, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand

Diploma, 1998, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand

Fellowship, 2007, St Louis University, U.S.A

Fellowship, St Louis University, U.S.A

Representative in Thai Physician Association of America Award The Best Physician of Thammasat University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sombat Muengtaweepongsa Chat

Neurologist

Associate Professor