Dr. Apichart Thanapatcharoen
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
About
With more than 40 years of experience, Dr. Apichart Thanapatcharoen is a Senior Consultant General Surgeon at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. He is a specialist in gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopy and colon cancer surgery.
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Professional Background
- Years of Practice: 40+ years (since 1983)
- Medical Degree: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (1983)
- Board Certification: Diploma, Medical Council of Thailand (1989) (Thai Board of General Surgery)
- Mini-MBA in Health, Chulalongkorn University (1998)
- Degree: Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (M.D.) from Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Procedures Performed: Colon cancer surgery, colectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, gastrectomy, thyroidectomy, gastric bypass, breast surgery and splenectomy.
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Innovations and Contributions
- Expert in patient education topics related to colon cancer surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques
- Conducted research papers in general and laparoscopic surgery practice (co-author)
Dr. Thanapatcharoen speaks both English and Thai, and is amongst Thailand's most experienced general surgeons with over 40 years of surgical experience.
Good to Know
Specialties
Languages Spoken
Awards
• Thai Board of General Surgery Certification
Senior Consultant Surgeon
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
Resident/Surgeon
1983 - Present
Mini MBA in Health
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
1998
Diploma of the Thai Board of General Surgery
The Medical Council of Thailand
1989
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
1983
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
Apichart Thanapatcharoen has been practicing medicine since 2006, giving them over 19 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric surgeon, samitivej hospital.
You can request a consultation with Apichart Thanapatcharoen through CureMeAbroad by submitting your details. Video consultations are available for international patients before travel through CureMeAbroad.
Bariatric surgery with Apichart Thanapatcharoen typically costs 50-70% less than equivalent procedures in the US or UK. The final price depends on the procedure type (sleeve, bypass, or mini bypass), length of hospital stay, and pre-surgical workup. CureMeAbroad can provide a detailed quote after reviewing your medical profile.
Apichart Thanapatcharoen practices at Samitivej Hospital in Bangkok. The facility is equipped with modern surgical and diagnostic infrastructure, and maintains international accreditation standards to ensure a safe and reliable care environment for overseas patients.
Yes, Apichart Thanapatcharoen regularly treats patients from the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Their hospital provides dedicated international patient support including pre-arrival medical record review, visa support letters, airport transfers, and coordination of post-travel follow-up care.
Apichart Thanapatcharoen specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y), and mini gastric bypass. They use minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques to reduce recovery time and improve long-term outcomes for patients managing obesity or metabolic conditions.
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Apichart Thanapatcharoen has been practicing medicine since 2006, giving them over 19 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric surgeon, samitivej hospital.
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