Vejthani Hospital, Bangkok – Thailand
About Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon with 14+ years of clinical and academic experience, recognised as one of the most internationally-trained Spine Surgeon specialist in Bangkok, Thailand. He is widely consulted by international patients for cervical spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and advanced spinal reconstruction, with 1,000+ spinal surgeries and 500+ cervical procedures performed.
- 14+ years of clinical and academic experience in orthopaedic and spine surgery; 1,000+ spinal surgeries and 500+ cervical procedures performed.
- MD (First Class Honor, 2003) from Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery (2010); Clinical Spine Surgery Fellowship (2012) — Chulalongkorn University.
- Research Fellowship in Cervical Spine Surgery (2014) — Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA.
- Research Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery (2015) — Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA; Deputy Secretary General of Spine Society of Thailand; Lecturer at Chulalongkorn University with 1,177+ citations on ResearchGate.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D., First Class Honor) — Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2003
- Higher Grade Diploma in Clinical Science Program in Orthopedic Surgery — Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Fellowships & Special Training
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency — Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2007–2011
- Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery — Medical Council of Thailand and Royal Thai College of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2010
- Clinical Spine Surgery Fellowship — Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2012
- Research Fellowship in Cervical Spine Surgery — Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA, 2014
- Research Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA, 2015
Certifications & Accreditations
- Thai Medical Council Registration
- Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Royal Thai College of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Deputy Secretary General, Spine Society of Thailand
- Best Performance Award (Residency Training in Orthopedic Surgery), Chulalongkorn University
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Cervical Disc Disease & Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Spinal Stenosis
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
- Degenerative Spine Disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Deformity & Scoliosis
- Cervical Trauma & Fractures
- Spinal Tumours (Co-Care)
- Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Vertebral Compression Fractures
- Spinal Reconstruction Cases
Sub-specialties
- Cervical Spine Surgery: US (Washington University in St. Louis) Research Fellowship-trained expertise in cervical spine surgery, with 500+ cervical procedures performed — a trusted Spine Surgeon in Bangkok for international patients seeking advanced cervical spine care in Thailand.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS): Rush University Medical Center (Chicago) Research Fellowship-trained expertise in micro-decompression, MIS TLIF, OLIF, and ALIF.
- Cervical Disc Replacement: Specialist in motion preservation surgeries including cervical disc replacement (CDR) and posterior endoscopic cervical decompression.
- Robot-Assisted & AR-Guided Spine Surgery: Active researcher in pedicle screw placement using navigation, robot-assisted, and AR guidance systems.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
- Cervical Disc Replacement (CDR)
- Posterior Endoscopic Cervical Decompression (PECD)
- Cervical Laminoplasty
- Open-Door Laminoplasty
- Smith-Robinson Anterior Approach
- Lumbar Microdiscectomy
- MIS Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS TLIF)
- Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF)
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
- Single-Position Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Full-Endoscopic Lateral Recess Decompression
- Robot/Navigation-Assisted Pedicle Screw Placement
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University & King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok — Associate Professor / Lecturer, Department of Orthopedics, Present
- Center of Excellence in Biomechanics and Innovative Spine Surgery, Chulalongkorn University — Senior Faculty, Present
- Vejthani International Hospital, Bangkok — Senior Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, JCI-Accredited Spine Center, Present
- MedPark Hospital, Bangkok — Consultant Spine Surgeon, Present
- Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok — Consultant Orthopedic Surgery, Fracture Center, Present
- KDMS Hospital, Bangkok — Associate Professor, Consultant Orthopaedics, Present
Past Affiliations
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA — Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Research Fellow (2015)
- Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA — Cervical Spine Surgery Research Fellow (2014)
- Chulalongkorn University Hospital — Orthopedic Surgery Residency (2008) and Spine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2012)
Academic & Research Roles
- Associate Professor / Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
- Center of Excellence in Biomechanics and Innovative Spine Surgery, Chulalongkorn University
- Deputy Secretary General, Spine Society of Thailand
- 1,177+ citations and 108+ publications on ResearchGate
- Active researcher in cervical spine, MIS, and image-guided pedicle screw placement
Key Achievements
- 14+ years of clinical orthopaedic experience
- 1,000+ spinal surgeries performed, including 500+ cervical procedures
- MD First Class Honor from Chulalongkorn University (2003)
- Dual US fellowships at Washington University in St. Louis and Rush University Medical Center
- 1,177+ Scopus / ResearchGate citations across 108+ publications
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Best Performance Award (Residency Training in Orthopedic Surgery), Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
- MD First Class Honor, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 2003
Professional Memberships
- Thai Medical Council
- Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Royal Thai College of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Deputy Secretary General, Spine Society of Thailand
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Singhatanadgige W, Chokesuwattanaskul R, Kerr SJ. "A Network Meta-Analysis Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Pedicle Screw Placement Techniques Using Intraoperative Conventional, Navigation, Robot-Assisted, and Augmented Reality Guiding Systems." Int J Spine Surg. 2024. DOI: 10.14444/8618.
- Limthongkul W, Tanasansomboon T, Yingsakmongkol W, Tanaviriyachai T, Radcliff K, Singhatanadgige W. "Indirect Decompression Effect to Central Canal and Ligamentum Flavum After Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF) and Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF)." Spine. 2020.
- Singhatanadgige W, Zebala LP, Luksanapruksa P, Riew KD. "Can standard anterior Smith-Robinson supramanubrial approach be utilized for approach down to T2 or T3?" Eur Spine J. 2017;26:2357-2362.
- Tanavalee C, Limthongkul W, Yingsakmongkol W, Luksanapruksa P, Singhatanadgige W. "A comparison between repeat discectomy versus fusion for the treatment of recurrent lumbar disc herniation: Systematic review and meta-analysis." J Clin Neurosci. 2019;66:202-8.
- Singhatanadgige W, Chancharoenchai T, Honsawek S, Kotheeranurak V, Tanavalee C, Limthongkul W. "No Difference in Pain After Spine Surgery with Local Wound Filtration of Morphine and Ketorolac: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2020.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Cervical spine surgery and disc replacement
- Minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF, XLIF, MIS TLIF)
- Image-guided and robot-assisted pedicle screw placement
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Spine / Orthopaedic Consultation | ₹4,000 – ₹8,000 | $50 – $100 |
| Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) | ₹4,00,000 – ₹9,00,000 | $4,800 – $10,800 |
| Cervical Disc Replacement (CDR) | ₹4,50,000 – ₹11,00,000 | $5,400 – $13,200 |
| Posterior Endoscopic Cervical Decompression | ₹3,50,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $4,200 – $9,600 |
| MIS TLIF / OLIF / ALIF | ₹4,50,000 – ₹11,00,000 | $5,400 – $13,200 |
| Lumbar Microdiscectomy | ₹2,80,000 – ₹6,50,000 | $3,400 – $7,800 |
| Robot-Assisted Pedicle Screw Spine Surgery | ₹5,50,000 – ₹13,00,000 | $6,600 – $15,600 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige use in Spine Surgeon and Orthopaedic treatment?
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige uses advanced cervical disc replacement systems, posterior endoscopic cervical decompression platforms learned at Washington University in St. Louis, MIS TLIF/OLIF/ALIF/XLIF instrumentation refined at Rush University Medical Center Chicago, robot-assisted and navigation-guided pedicle screw placement systems, and contemporary motion-preservation cervical surgical techniques.
2. What conditions does Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige specialize in treating?
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige specialises in cervical disc disease and radiculopathy, lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, cervical spondylotic myelopathy, degenerative spine disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal deformity and scoliosis, cervical trauma, spinal tumours (co-care), recurrent lumbar disc herniation, vertebral compression fractures, and complex spinal reconstruction. He is regarded as one of the most internationally-trained Spine Surgeon specialist in Bangkok, Thailand.
3. How do I book an appointment with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige?
Appointments with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination at Vejthani's JCI-accredited international centre.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review imaging and medical records before arrival.
6. Does Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige offer second opinions for Spine Surgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or surgical plan with an expert Spine Surgeon specialist in Bangkok, Thailand.
