Dr. Phonthakorn Panichkul
Orthopedics
26+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Phonthakorn Panichkul
Dr. Phonthakorn(Paul) Panichkul is a renowned orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon in Bangkok Hip and Knee Center, Bangkok international hospital and has 15 plus years of experience in hip and knee reconstruction surgery.
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Professional Background
- 15 years of experience.
- Education: MD, Chiang Mai University, Thailand (2006); Orthopaedic Surgery, Chiang Mai University (2011); Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Thammasat University, Thailand (2012); Fellowship, Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic, USA (20132014); Clinical Fellowship in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, University of Western Ontario, Canada (2014-2015); Training, Mayo Clinic, USA (2015)
- Hospital Affiliation: Bangkok International Hospital, Bangkok.
- Surgeries: Hip: total hip replacement (Direct Anterior Approach), knee: total knee replacement (VELYS robotic-assisted), revision hip and knee arthroplasty, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.
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Innovations and Contributions
- One of the pioneers of the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) hip replacement in Thailand and Asia.
- 25+ publications and 272+ citations; 20+ invitations to speak at international orthopaedic congresses in Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and others.
Dr. Panichkul is fluent in English and Thai and is internationally regarded as a leading innovator in joint replacement surgery in Asia.
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Performed by Dr. Phonthakorn Panichkul
Orthopedics
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Dr. Phonthakorn Panichkul
Phonthakorn Panichkul has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Orthopedic Surgeon and have built a focused career in orthopedic surgeon.
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Dr. Phonthakorn Panichkul
Phonthakorn Panichkul has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Orthopedic Surgeon and have built a focused career in orthopedic surgeon.
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