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Dr. Rapheephat Tanompetsanga

Obesity/Bariatric Surgery

--- Dr. Rapheephat Tanompetsanga is an experienced general surgeon and hepatobiliary surgeon of Bumrungrad International Hospital and Vejthani International Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. His specialty is laparoscopic liver, pancreatic and bariatric surgery. * **Professional Background** * Years of Practice: 22+ years (since 2002) * Medical Degree: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2002) * Certificate: General Surgery, Chulalongkorn University (2009) * Fellowship: Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, Chulalongkorn University (2016) * Fellowship: Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan (2024) * Hospital Affiliations: Bumrungrad International Hospital, Vejthani International Hospital, Life Cancer Center, Bangkok * Procedures Performed: Laparoscopic hepatectomy, laparoscopic pancreatectomy, bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass), ERCP, Laparoscopic Hernia repair (TEP, TAPP, IPOM) and cholecystectomy * Memberships: Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand; IASGO (2019) * **Innovations and Contributions** * Publication of the first study of Total Laparoscopic ALPPS for metastatic liver tumors (Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Oncology, 2019). * Speaker at ELSA 2015 and ELSA 2019 on advanced laparoscopic techniques (oral video presentation) Dr. Tanompetsanga speaks English and Thai, and has international training in complex minimally invasive surgery and hepatobiliary surgery.

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Dr. Rapheephat Tanompetsanga is an experienced general surgeon and hepatobiliary surgeon of Bumrungrad International Hospital and Vejthani International Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. His specialty is laparoscopic liver, pancreatic and bariatric surgery.

Professional Background
- Years of Practice: 22+ years (since 2002)
- Medical Degree: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2002)
- Certificate: General Surgery, Chulalongkorn University (2009)
- Fellowship: Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, Chulalongkorn University (2016)
- Fellowship: Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan (2024)
- Hospital Affiliations: Bumrungrad International Hospital, Vejthani International Hospital, Life Cancer Center, Bangkok
- Procedures Performed: Laparoscopic hepatectomy, laparoscopic pancreatectomy, bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass), ERCP, Laparoscopic Hernia repair (TEP, TAPP, IPOM) and cholecystectomy
- Memberships: Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand; IASGO (2019)
Innovations and Contributions
- Publication of the first study of Total Laparoscopic ALPPS for metastatic liver tumors (Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Oncology, 2019).
- Speaker at ELSA 2015 and ELSA 2019 on advanced laparoscopic techniques (oral video presentation)

Dr. Tanompetsanga speaks English and Thai, and has international training in complex minimally invasive surgery and hepatobiliary surgery.

Dr. Rapheephat Tanompetsanga is an experienced general surgeon and hepatobiliary surgeon of Bumrungrad International Hospital and Vejthani International Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. His specialty is laparoscopic liver, pancreatic and bariatric surgery.

Professional Background
- Years of Practice: 22+ years (since 2002)
- Medical Degree: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (2002)
- Certificate: General Surgery, Chulalongkorn University (2009)
- Fellowship: Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, Chulalongkorn University (2016)
- Fellowship: Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan (2024)
- Hospital Affiliations: Bumrungrad International Hospital, Vejthani International Hospital, Life Cancer Center, Bangkok
- Procedures Performed: Laparoscopic hepatectomy, laparoscopic pancreatectomy, bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass), ERCP, Laparoscopic Hernia repair (TEP, TAPP, IPOM) and cholecystectomy
- Memberships: Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand; IASGO (2019)
Innovations and Contributions
- Publication of the first study of Total Laparoscopic ALPPS for metastatic liver tumors (Surgery, Gastroenterology, and Oncology, 2019).
- Speaker at ELSA 2015 and ELSA 2019 on advanced laparoscopic techniques (oral video presentation)

Dr. Tanompetsanga speaks English and Thai, and has international training in complex minimally invasive surgery and hepatobiliary surgery.

Good to Know

Specialties

• Obesity/Bariatric Surgery• General Surgery• Laparoscopic Surgery• Cancer Treatment• Weight Loss Program

Awards

• ELSA Oral VDO Presentation Recognition

• Invited Speaker - Severe Acute Pancreatitis

Consultant Surgeon (General Surgery)

Bumrungrad International Hospital

Consultant Surgeon

Vejthani Hospital

Clinical Fellow

2024 - 2024

Clinical Fellow

2015 - 2016

Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery

Chulalongkorn University

2016

Diploma of the Thai Board of Surgery

The Medical Council of Thailand

2009

MD

Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

2002

Bumrungrad International Hospital

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Vejthani Hospital

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Rapheephat Tanompetsanga has been practicing medicine since 2009, giving them over 16 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 Rapheephat Tanompetsanga through CureMeAbroad by submitting your details. Video consultations are available for international patients before travel through CureMeAbroad.

Bariatric surgery with Rapheephat Tanompetsanga 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.

Rapheephat Tanompetsanga practices at Tanompetsanga is a bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon at Bumrungrad International Hospital. 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, Rapheephat Tanompetsanga 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.

Rapheephat Tanompetsanga 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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Rapheephat Tanompetsanga has been practicing medicine since 2009, giving them over 16 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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