Asst. Prof. Dr. Poochong Timratana
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
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About Asst. Prof. Dr. Poochong Timratana
Asst. Prof. Dr Poochong Timratana is a laparoscopic, bariatric and esophageal surgeon with more than 31 years of experience at Bumrungrad International Hospital and Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. He is a one of the top doctors in Thailand for minimally invasive surgery and weight loss surgery.
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Professional Background
- Years of Practice: 31+ years (since 1993)
- Medical Degree: MD Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand (1993)
- Board Certification: Diploma, Thai Board of Surgery (1998)
- Fellowship: Advanced Laparoscopic & Endoscopic Surgery, Chulalongkorn University (2009)
- Fellowship: Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA (2012).
- Fellowship, Esophageal Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York, USA (2013)
- Academic Role: Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Rajavithi Hospital & Rangsit University
- Hospital Affiliations: Bumrungrad International Hospital; Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok
- Procedures performed: Bariatric surgery, metabolic surgery, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, esophageal surgery, foregut surgery and minimally invasive abdominal surgery
- Qualifications: FRCST, FACS, FICS
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Innovations and Contributions
- 13 peer-reviewed publications (313+ citations) in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
Dr. Timratana speaks English and Thai and provides internationally trained expertise in bariatric and esophageal surgery to Bumrungrad International Hospital patients.
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Awards
- • FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons)
- • FRCST (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand)
- • FICS (Fellow of the International College of Surgeons)
Consultant Surgeon
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Esophageal Fellow
2012 - 2013
Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Fellow
2011 - 2012
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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Asst. Prof. Dr. Poochong Timratana
Poochong Timratana 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.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Poochong Timratana
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Poochong Timratana
Bariatric surgery with Poochong Timratana 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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Asst. Prof. Dr. Poochong Timratana
Poochong Timratana 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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