Dr. Voranaddha Vacharathit
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
12+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Voranaddha Vacharathit
Asst. Professor Dr. Voranaddha Vacharathit is a 15-year minimally invasive and robotic surgeon, who has passed the examination by the American Board of Surgery and is affiliated with King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok. She is Co-Chair of Surgical Research and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Chulalongkorn University.
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Professional Background
- Medical Degree: MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, USA (2014)
- Undergraduate: B.A., Harvard University, USA
- Fellowship: Pediatric Gastroesophageal Surgery, University of Michigan, USA
- Postdoctoral Research Training: Minimally Invasive Foregut & Bariatric Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, USA
- Board Certified: American Board of Surgery (ABS) — Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Academic Position: Assistant Professor, Surgery, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Co-Chair, Surgical Research.
- Hospital Affiliations: King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital; Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok
- Procedures Performed: Bariatric surgery and complex revisions, Laparoscopic and Robotic Foregut surgery, Paraesophageal hernia repair, advanced hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction.
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Innovations and Contributions
- Inventor at Medicine in Need (MEND) — innovation in surgical care in resource limited settings
- Researcher who is actively publishing in minimally invasive surgery
With US trained academic surgical skills, Dr. Vacharathit speaks fluent English and Thai, serving her patients in Bangkok.
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Awards
- • Magna Cum Laude
- • ASMBS Fellowship Certification
- • SAGES Advanced GI MIS Certification
Consultant Surgeon
2021 - Present
Clinical Fellow in Minimally Invasive Foregut and Bariatric Surgery
2019 - 2020
General Surgery Resident
2014 - 2019
Performed by Dr. Voranaddha Vacharathit
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Weight Loss Program
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Dr. Voranaddha Vacharathit
Voranaddha Vacharathit has been practicing medicine since 2020, giving them over 5 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric & Foregut Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric & foregut surgeon, bumrungrad international.
Dr. Voranaddha Vacharathit
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Dr. Voranaddha Vacharathit
Bariatric surgery with Voranaddha Vacharathit 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. Voranaddha Vacharathit
Voranaddha Vacharathit has been practicing medicine since 2020, giving them over 5 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric & Foregut Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric & foregut surgeon, bumrungrad international.
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