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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Theera Umsawasdi

Medical Oncologist

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Theera Umsawasdi

Consultant

59+ years of experience
Fellowship, MD
Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok - Thailand

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    Treatments & Conditions Assoc. Prof. Dr. Theera Umsawasdi Specializes In

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    Lung Cancer Esophageal Cancer Mesothelioma Thymoma Cancer Head and Neck Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Theera Umsawasdi

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Lung Cancer (Non-Small Cell and Small Cell)
    • Mesothelioma and Thoracic Malignancies
    • Breast Cancer
    • Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancers
    • Head and Neck Cancers
    • Lymphomas (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
    • Genitourinary Cancers
    • Advanced and Metastatic Solid Tumours

    Sub-specialties

    • Thoracic Oncology: MD Anderson–trained thoracic oncology and lung cancer treatment — a top focus for international patients seeking the best Medical Oncologist doctor in Thailand for lung and thoracic cancer care.
    • Cancer Chemotherapy: Multi-line chemotherapy regimens for solid and haematological malignancies.
    • Combined Modality Therapy: Integration of chemotherapy with surgery and radiation for advanced cancers.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Systemic Chemotherapy for Lung and Thoracic Cancers
    • Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy
    • Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Planning
    • Palliative and Supportive Oncology
    • Cancer Survivorship Care
    • Clinical Trial Participation

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD (Doctor of Medicine) — Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1965

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Medical Oncology — University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA, 1972
    • Fellowship — University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida, USA, 1979
    • Advanced training in Cancer Chemotherapy and Thoracic Oncology

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Thai Medical Council — Registered Specialist
    • American Society of Clinical Oncology — Member
    • Royal College of Physicians of Thailand — Member
    • Thai Society of Medical Oncology — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand — Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA — Associate Professor, 1985–1989
    • Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA — Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, 1992–1996
    • University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida, USA — Fellowship, 1979
    • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA — Medical Oncology Fellowship, 1972
    • Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand — Medical Education, 1965

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Former Associate Professor — University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
    • Former Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine — Baylor College of Medicine, USA
    • Active CME participant in international and Thai oncology meetings

    Key Achievements

    • 57+ years of clinical and academic experience in medical oncology
    • Held faculty positions at two leading US cancer centres (MD Anderson, Baylor)
    • Senior Consultant at Bumrungrad International Hospital — first JCI-accredited hospital in Asia

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