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Asst. Prof. Dr. Parunut Itthimathin

Neurosurgeon

Asst. Prof. Dr. Parunut Itthimathin

Senior Consultant

25+ years of experience

Fellowship, MD
Bangkok Hospital - Thailand

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    Treatments & Conditions Asst. Prof. Dr. Parunut Itthimathin Specializes In

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    Brain Tumours Glioma Haemangioblastoma Medulloblastoma Meningioma Pineal Region Tumours Pituitary Gland Tumours

    Areas of Expertise

    Asst. Prof. Dr. Parunut Itthimathin

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Gliomas, Meningiomas, Schwannomas, Pituitary Tumours)
    • Pineal Region Tumours
    • Cerebral / Brain Aneurysms
    • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Movement Disorders (Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia)
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia and Nerve Pain
    • Brain Haemorrhage from Blood Clots
    • Paediatric Aneurysms
    • Epilepsy (Surgical Candidates)

    Sub-specialties

    • Functional & Stereotactic Neurosurgery: Calgary and Stanford-trained sub-specialty expertise in deep brain stimulation and stereotactic neurosurgery — a leading neurosurgery specialist in Bangkok, Thailand for international patients seeking the best functional neurosurgeon in Asia.
    • Brain Tumour & Neurovascular Surgery: Comprehensive microsurgical management of brain tumours, aneurysms, and AVMs using gamma knife, cyber knife, and endoscopic techniques.
    • Pain Surgery Management: Specialised expertise in surgical management of trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and chronic intractable pain.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Gamma Knife / Cyber Knife)
    • Brain Tumour Resection (Microsurgical and Endoscopic)
    • Aneurysm Clipping
    • AVM Resection
    • Endoscopic Brain Surgery
    • Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
    • VP Shunt Placement (Hydrocephalus)
    • Microvascular Decompression
    • Stereotactic Brain Biopsy
    • Pituitary Tumour Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) — Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 1997

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Neurological Surgery Training — Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2002
    • Clinical Fellowship in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery — Foothill Hospital, University of Calgary, Canada, 2007
    • Research Fellowship in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery — Stanford University, California, USA, 2009

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Thai Medical Council Registration
    • Diploma of the Thai Board of Neurological Surgery
    • Certification in Family Medicine — Thai Medical Council
    • College of Neurological Surgeons of Thailand — Member
    • Royal College of Physicians of Thailand — Member
    • Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand — Consultant Neurosurgeon, Neuroscience Center (Present)
    • Bangkok International Hospital (Brain & Bone), Bangkok, Thailand — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Stanford University, California, USA — Research Fellow, Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery, 2009
    • Foothill Hospital, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada — Clinical Fellow, Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery, 2007
    • Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand — Neurological Surgery Resident (until 2002)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Assistant Professor — Senior academic appointment
    • Faculty Lecturer — Continuing Medical Education in Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Speaker — National and International Neurosurgery Conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 23+ years of neurosurgical clinical practice
    • International fellowship training at the University of Calgary, Canada and Stanford University, USA
    • Sub-specialty expertise in DBS — a niche area in Southeast Asia
    • Treats international patients seeking advanced functional neurosurgery

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