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Hip Surgery, Knee Surgery, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Shoulder Surgery, Spine Surgeon

Assist. Prof. Monchai Ruangchainikom

Associate Professor

20+ years of experience

Fellowship, MD

Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital, Bangkok - Thailand

Assist. Prof. Monchai Ruangchainikom is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon and academic Assistant Professor with around 23 years of clinical experience, recognised as one of the leading Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon specialist in Bangkok, Thailand. He is widely consulted by international patients for minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery.

Around 23 years of clinical experience in orthopaedic and spine surgery.
MD with First Class Honours (2001) from Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok.
International Spine Fellow at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (2013).
Member of the North American Spine Society, Scoliosis Research Society, and AO Spine.
Assistant Professor and Consultant Spine Surgeon at Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital / Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok.

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Areas of Expertise

Assist. Prof. Monchai Ruangchainikom

Major Conditions Treated

Herniated Disc & Degenerative Spine Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity
Spinal Fractures & Orthopaedic Trauma
Spinal Tumours
Hip, Knee & Shoulder Joint Disorders
Metabolic Bone Diseases

Sub-specialties

Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Full endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery for degenerative spine disease — a trusted Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bangkok for international patients seeking advanced spine surgery in Thailand.
Spinal Deformity & Reconstruction: Surgical correction of scoliosis and complex spinal deformity.
Joint Replacement Surgery: Hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement and reconstruction.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Full Endoscopic Lumbar Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy & Spinal Decompression
Spinal Fusion (PLIF) & Deformity Correction
Cervical Spine Surgery & Disc Replacement
Spinal Tumour Surgery
Hip, Knee & Shoulder Joint Replacement

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), First Class Honours — Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2001

Fellowships & Special Training

Fellowship in Spine Surgery — Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2010
International Spine Fellow — David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, USA, 2013

Certifications & Accreditations

Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Thai Medical Council Registration
Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital / Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok — Assistant Professor and Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Present

Past Affiliations

David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, USA — International Spine Fellow, 2013

Academic & Research Roles

Assistant Professor, Spine Surgery Division, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok
Clinical teacher and supervisor in the spine surgery training and observership programme

Key Achievements

Around 23 years of experience in orthopaedic and spine surgery
First Class Honours Graduate in Medicine with international spine fellowship at UCLA
Member of the North American Spine Society, Scoliosis Research Society, and AO Spine
Assistant Professor and Consultant at a JCI-accredited international hospital in Bangkok

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Orthopaedic & Spine Consultation	₹3,000 – ₹6,500	$35 – $80
Full Endoscopic / Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery	₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000	$4,800 – $12,000
Microdiscectomy / Spinal Decompression	₹3,50,000 – ₹8,00,000	$4,200 – $9,600
Spinal Fusion	₹5,00,000 – ₹12,00,000	$6,000 – $14,400
Scoliosis / Spinal Deformity Correction	₹6,50,000 – ₹16,00,000	$7,800 – $19,200
Hip / Knee Joint Replacement	₹5,50,000 – ₹12,00,000	$6,600 – $14,400
MRI Spine	₹15,000 – ₹45,000	$180 – $540

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