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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Areesak Chotivichit

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Spine Surgeon

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Areesak Chotivichit

Associate Professor

39+ years of experience

Diplomate, Fellowship, MD
Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok - Thailand

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    Areas of Expertise

    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Areesak Chotivichit

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Spinal Disc Herniation (Cervical and Lumbar)
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Hip Osteoarthritis (Total Hip Replacement)
    • Knee Osteoarthritis (Total / Partial Knee Replacement)
    • Spinal Tumours and Trauma
    • Sports / Joint Injuries

    Sub-specialties

    • Spinal Reconstructive Surgery: Johns Hopkins–trained spinal reconstructive surgery for complex deformity and degenerative disease — a top draw for patients seeking the best Spine Surgeon doctor in Thailand.
    • Total Joint Replacement: UCLA-trained total knee and hip replacement, including minimally invasive techniques.
    • Spine Deformity & Scoliosis: Adult and pediatric scoliosis correction with pedicle screw and rod constructs.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Total Knee Replacement (incl. Minimally Invasive)
    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Spinal Disc Herniation Treatment and Microdiscectomy
    • Spinal Fusion (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
    • Spinal Stenosis Decompression
    • Scoliosis Correction Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Bachelor of Science — Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
    • MD (Doctor of Medicine) — Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1982
    • Internship — Vajira (Municipal Bangkok) Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, 1983
    • Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery — Police General Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, 1985

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Total Joint Replacement — University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA, 1985–1987
    • Fellowship in Spinal Reconstructive Surgery — Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA, 1997
    • Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Certifications — Australia (2005) and Germany (2007)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, USA, 1994
    • Royal Council of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand — Member
    • Spine Federation of Thailand — Member
    • Thai Society of Hip and Knee Surgery — Member
    • International Academy for Surgeons — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand — Senior Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Present
    • Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand — Associate Professor and Chief, Spine Surgery Division, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA — Fellowship in Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, 1997
    • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA — Fellowship in Total Joint Replacement, 1985–1987
    • Police General Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand — Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 1985
    • Vajira (Municipal Bangkok) Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand — Internship, 1983
    • Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand — Medical Education, 1982

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery — Mahidol University
    • Chief, Spine Surgery Division — Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
    • Speaker at international spine surgery and joint replacement meetings

    Key Achievements

    • 39+ years of clinical and academic experience in orthopaedics and spine surgery
    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Diplomate
    • Chief of Spine Surgery Division at Siriraj — Thailand’s leading academic medical centre

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