Asst. Prof. Dr. Poochong Timratana
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
About
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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Specialties
Languages Spoken
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
Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
2009
Diploma of the Thai Board of Surgery
The Medical Council of Thailand
1998
MD
Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
1993
Bumrungrad International Hospital
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.
You can request a consultation with Poochong Timratana through CureMeAbroad by submitting your details. Video consultations are available for international patients before travel through CureMeAbroad.
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.
Poochong Timratana practices at Bumrungrad International 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, Poochong Timratana 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.
Poochong Timratana 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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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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