Dr. Sathienrapong Chantawibul
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
12+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Sathienrapong Chantawibul
Dr. Sathienrapong Chantawibul is a general surgeon and a minimally invasive surgeon, specializing in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery, currently practicing at Bumrungrad International Hospital, Phyathai Hospital and Synphaet Srinakarin Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Professional Background
- Medical Degree: MD (Second Class Honours), Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand (2014) Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University (2014-2015), Internship
- Board Certification: Diploma (Thai Board of Surgery) Srinagarind Hospital (2019)
- Fellowship: Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thailand (2021)
- Academic position: Head of Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Rajavithi Hospital & Rangsit Medical College University.
- Founder of Obesity Clinic, Rajavithi Hospital, Ministry of Health, Thailand.
- Hospital Affiliations: Bumrungrad International Hospital, Phyathai 2 Hospital, Synphaet Srinakarin Hospital and Phaet Rangsit 2 Hospital, Bangkok
- Procedures Performed: Bariatric and metabolic surgery, laparoscopically repaired hernia, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, esophageal surgery and endoscopic gastric balloon placement.
Dr. Chantawibul speaks English and Thai fluently and is a fast emerging expert in minimising surgery and obesity surgery at several hospitals in Bangkok.
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Awards
- • Best Oral Presentation Award
- • 2nd Runner-up Audio-Visual Presentation Award
Consultant Surgeon (General and Bariatric Surgery)
2022 - Present
Clinical Fellow (Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery)
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
2020 - 2021
Staff General Surgeon
2019 - 2019
Resident in General Surgery
2014 - 2019
Performed by Dr. Sathienrapong Chantawibul
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
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Dr. Sathienrapong Chantawibul
Sathienrapong Chantawibul has been practicing medicine since 2019, giving them over 6 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric surgeon, bumrungrad international.
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Dr. Sathienrapong Chantawibul
Bariatric surgery with Sathienrapong Chantawibul 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. Sathienrapong Chantawibul
Sathienrapong Chantawibul has been practicing medicine since 2019, giving them over 6 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric surgeon, bumrungrad international.
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