Dr. Panot Yimcharoen
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
32+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Panot Yimcharoen
Dr. Panot Yimcharoen is an experienced general, endoscopic and bariatric surgeon with over 28 years of practice in Bangkok, Thailand at Bumrungrad International Hospital as well as Rattinan Medical Center. A Group Captain, he is one of the foremost bariatric surgeons in Bangkok operating on the laparoscopic technique.
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Professional Background
- Years of Practice: 28+ years (since 1994)
- Medical Degree: MD, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Mahidol University (1994)
- Board Certification: Diploma, Thai Board of General Surgery (1998)
- Training: Endoscopic Surgery (2002) at Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok and Short Course Endoscopic Observation (2004) at Medical University of South Carolina, USA.
- Fellowship (ERCP Division) at Indiana University Medical Center, USA (2005)
- Fellowship: Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA (2011)
- Hospital Affiliations: Bumrungrad International Hospital; Rattinan Medical Center, Bangkok
- Procedures Performed: Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, gastric balloon, ERCP, EGD, colonoscopy.
- Memberships: Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand; Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
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Innovations and Contributions
- ELSA Excellence Award - Experienced Speaker/Moderator (2019)
- 300 Laparoscopic Bariatric procedures performed
Dr. Yimcharoen speaks both English and Thai and treats patients in Bangkok from local and international visitors looking for weight loss surgery.
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Awards
- • ELSA 300+ Procedures Award
- • Certificate of Appreciation
Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon
Bumrungrad International Hospital
2011 - Present
Senior Bariatric Surgeon
Consultant General Surgeon
Fellow in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
2009 - 2011
Fellow in ERCP
2004 - 2005
Hospital Affiliations
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Bumrungrad International Hospital is an internationally recognized, 580-bed multi-specialty hospital located in the center of Bangkok, considered one of the top medical destinations in Southeast Asia. --- ## Accreditation In 2002, Bumrungrad became the first hospital in Asia to be accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI), which they have continued to maintain through seven cycles of accreditation. --- ## Medical Staff - Over 1,200 doctors employed - More than 210 internationally certified by boards from the US, UK, Australia, and Japan - Over 200 staff members providing interpretation services in 30+ languages --- ## Technological Resources Technology | Description IBM Watson for Oncology | AI-assisted cancer treatment MAKOplasty Robotic Arm | Robotic surgical procedures TrueBeam STx | Radiation therapy PET-CT Scanning | Advanced diagnostic imaging Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory | 24-hour cardiac care --- ## International Services - 23 Global Referral Offices around the world - Direct billing to 100+ insurance companies - VIP Airport Transfer Service available --- ## Rankings & Recognition > Newsweek ranked Bumrungrad the #1 hospital in Thailand for the fifth consecutive year and #100 in the world in 2025. --- ## Cost & Quality At a significantly lower price point than major Western medical centers, Bumrungrad achieves results comparable to those of leading Western institutions.
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Dr. Panot Yimcharoen
Panot Yimcharoen has been practicing medicine since 1998, giving them over 27 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric & laparoscopic surgeon, bumrungrad international.
Dr. Panot Yimcharoen
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Dr. Panot Yimcharoen
Bariatric surgery with Panot Yimcharoen 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.
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Dr. Panot Yimcharoen
Panot Yimcharoen has been practicing medicine since 1998, giving them over 27 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric & laparoscopic surgeon, bumrungrad international.
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