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Dr. Chare Phonprasert

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Neurosurgeon

Bangkok, Thailand

61+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok

  • Dr. Chare Phonprasert is a very senior and a skilled Neurosurgeon with an extensive experience of +58 years.
  • He completed his MD in 1963 from Mahidol University, Thailand and then did his diploma from the American Board of Neurological Surgery, USA.
  • Dr. Phonprasert is a specialised neurosugeon for microsurgery procedures such as aneurysm clipping, brain tumour, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, craniotomy, endoscopic surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, epilepsy/peripheral nerve/psychiatric neurosurgery/skull base and trauma surgeries. He also performs laminectomy, lumbar puncture, anterior cervical discectomy, microdiscectomy and ventriculostomy among other procedures.
Dr. Yodruk Prasert

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Neurosurgeon

Bangkok, Thailand

36+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Bangkok Hospital

  • Dr. Yodruk Prasert is a well-known Neurosurgeon who has been practising for over 33 years.
  • His areas of expertise are Neurological Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Skull Base Surgery and Spine Surgery.
  • He is a member of the Thai Medical Council and the Thai Board of Neurological Surgery.
  • Dr. Yodruk Prasert has completed MD (1988) from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand. 
  • He is trained in Neurological Surgery (1994) from the Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Thailand.
  • Dr. Yodruk Prasert is well-versed in English and Thai.
Assist. Prof. Dr. Peerapong Montriwiwatchai

Bangkok, Thailand

30+ years of experience

Designation: Professor

Works At: Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok

  • Assist. Prof. Dr. Peerapong Montriwiwatchai is a reputed Neurosurgeon having 27 years of experience.
  • His special clinical interest is in Spine Surgery.
  • He completed his MD from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, in 1994 and the Diploma of The Thai Board of Neurosurgery in 1997.
  • After that, he has gained a Fellowship in Neurological Surgery from Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA., USA, in 2003.
  • He speaks English and Thai.
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Dr. Prasopsook Songpaiboon

Bangkok, Thailand

41+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok

  • Dr. Prasopsook Songpaiboon is a senior and a skilled Neurosurgeon with +38 years of experience in the field.
  • In 1981, he did a diploma from the Thai Board of Neurological Surgery and the earned the qualification of a Gamma-Knife neurosurgeon. Later, in 1983 he did his MD from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
  • Dr. Songpaiboon is a leading neurosurgeon who performs surgeries for aneurysm clipping, brain tumour, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, craniotomy, endoscopic surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, epilepsy/peripheral nerve/psychiatric neurosurgery/skull base and trauma surgeries. He also performs laminectomy, lumbar puncture, anterior cervical discectomy, microdiscectomy and ventriculostomy among other procedures.
  • He also diagnoses and treats diseases of the spine, brain and the nervous system such as congenital anomalies, tumours, trauma, vascular disorders, infections of the brain, spine, stroke and any degenerative diseases of the spine.
Dr. Kalin Panommas

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Neurosurgeon

Bangkok, Thailand

29+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Bangkok Hospital

  • Dr. Kalin Panommas is a leading Neurosurgeon with over 2 decades of work expertise.
  • He is a member of the Thai Medical Council and the Thai Board of Neurological Surgery.
  • Dr. Kalin Panommas has completed MD (1995) from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Thailand. 
  • He is trained in Neurological Surgery (2000) from the Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Thailand.
  • Dr. Kalin Panommas is well-versed in English and Thai.
Dr. Atthaporn Boongird

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Neurosurgeon

Bangkok, Thailand

28+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok

  • Dr. Atthaporn Boongird is a well-known Neurosurgeon specializes in Spine Surgey.
  • He has been practicing for the past 25 years. 
  • His areas of specialization are Epilepsy Surgery, Functional Neurosurgery, and Full-endoscopic Operations of the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Spine.
  • He did his MD from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, in 1996 and Diploma of The Thai Board of Neurosurgery in 2000.
  • He also gained Fellowships in Clinical Neurophysiology/Sleep Disorders from The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, in 2002, Functional & Restorative Neurosurgery from The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, in 2003, and Epilepsy Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, in 2005.
Dr. Yot Navalitloha

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Neurosurgeon

Bangkok, Thailand

31+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok

  • Dr. Yot Navalitloha is a well-known Neurosurgeon, who specializes in Spine Surgery in Bangkok, Thailand.
  • He holds 29 years of experience in his field.
  • His areas of specialization are Brain Tumors, Neurovascular Surgery, and Spine Surgery.
  • After completing his  M.D., Faculty of Medicine (Honors) from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, in 1993, he did a Diploma of The Thai Board of Neurosurgery in 1996.
  • He also gained a Fellowship in Neurovascular and Spine Surgery from Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, in 1997 and a Fellowship in Neuro-Oncology from Northwestern University, USA, in 2005.
  • He did Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Physiology/Neuroscience from Northwestern University, USA, in 2005.
  • He did training of Shaped Beam Radiosurgery from Los Angeles California, USA, in 2007 and Endoscopic Spinal Surgery from Bordeaux, France, in 2009.  
Dr. Akkapong Nitising

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Neurosurgeon

Bangkok, Thailand

31+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Bangkok Hospital

  • Dr. Akkapong Nitising is a Neurosurgeon in Thailand who has been practising for over 28 years.
  • He is a member of the Thai Medical Council.
  • Dr. Akkapong Nitising has completed MD (1993) from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
  • He trained in Neurological Surgery (1997) from Siriraj Hospital, Thailand.
  • He has a Fellowship in Spine Neurological Surgery (2005) from the Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, USA.
  • Dr. Akkapong Nitising is well-versed in English and Thai.
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Dr. Ake Hansasuta

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Neurosurgeon

Bangkok, Thailand

32+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok

  • Dr. Ake Hansasuta is a reliable & trustworthy Neurosurgeon who specializes in Spine Surgery.
  • He has 29 years of experience in his field.
  • His areas of specialization are Pediatrics, Complex Spinal Disease, Endoscope, etc.
  • After completing his MD Faculty of Medicine (Honors) from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, in 1992, he hid Diploma of The Thai Board of Neurosurgery in 2003, Diplomate of The American Board of Neurological Surgery in 2006. He gained Fellowship in Cyberknife Radiosurgery from Stanford University, California, USA, in 2010.
  • He speaks English and Thai.
Dr. Nanthasak Tisavipat

Bangkok, Thailand

29+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Bangkok Hospital

  • Dr. Nanthasak Tisavipat is a well-known and reputable Neurosurgeon from Thailand.
  • He has been working in the medical industry for over 26 years.
  • He is a member of the Thai Medical Council and the Thai Board of Neurosurgery.
  • Dr. Nanthasak Tisavipat has several publications, journals, and articles to his name.  
  • He has completed MD (1984) from Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand.
  • He is trained in Neurological Surgery (1989) at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand.
  • Dr. Nanthasak Tisavipat is well-versed in English, Chinese and Thai.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Treatment of brain tumor includes surgical removal of the cancerous part, either by microsurgery or craniotomy.

Post-surgery if some tissues are left then radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of both is given strategically to clear out the cancer cells and prevent its reoccurrence.

Post-treatment palliative care is required for the management of symptoms and brain functioning.


All cancerous and non-cancerous abnormal growth of cells is collectively known as a brain tumor. They include some lesions found in the spinal cord as well.

These are mainly originated in the brain or maybe spread through connective tissue like blood or lymph. Symptoms mainly increasing headaches, blurry vision, loss of balance, confusion, and seizures. there are few cases of the asymptomatic tumou

Actual reports may vary from case to case, but carrying the above reports, if you have, would be helpful when meeting the brain specialist:

  • Imaging reports (CT/MRIs), peripheral nerve testing (EMG), or brain wave testing (EEG)
  • Record of medical tests, results, and reports related to the condition.
  • List all medications and dosages, including supplements, you are taking.

The different specialists in the Neurology department may include the following:

  • Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatments to treat nervous system disorders affecting the spine, brain, hands, legs, arms, and face.
  • Neurologists treat disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as cerebrovascular disease (stroke), multiple sclerosis, headaches, Parkinson's disease, etc.
  • Neurointerventional Surgeons use minimally invasive procedures and image-based technologies to diagnose and treat head, neck, and spine diseases.
  • Pediatric Neurosurgeons deal with the disorders in infants and children.

Many times, one doctor has more than one specialty. You can consult with that specialist, depending on your condition.

Neurosurgeons diagnose and surgically treat disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including:

  • Congenital Anomalies
  • Trauma
  • Tumors
  • Infections of the brain or spine
  • Stroke
  • Vascular Disorders
  • Degenerative diseases of the spine

Please submit your inquiry on the website. Upon review of the details, a case manager from our team is assigned. The case manager will assist you with opinion, cost, travel, stay, and appointment with the doctor.

Top neurosurgeons use various techniques to manage and monitor complications during neurosurgery, such as physical examination, diagnostic tests, Electromyography (EMG), Intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP, and Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM).

The doctors we list are highly sought after by patients.

We consider experience, designation, patient feedback, hospital reputation and our own experience of working with them amongst many factors in creating the list.

Some of the commonly performed Neurosurgeries include the following:

  • Anterior cervical discectomy to treat herniated discs in the neck
  • Epilepsy neurosurgery to manage seizures
  • Chiari decompression to treat Arnold-Chiari malformation
  • Craniotomy to treat brain strokes
  • Lumbar puncture to determine if the patient has any signs of conditions related to the central nervous system

Additional neurosurgery procedures may include a ventriculostomy, microdiscectomy, spinal fusion, laminectomy and ventriculoperitoneal shunt.