BNH Hospital, Bangkok – Thailand
About Dr. Arthit Hongvanit
Dr. Arthit Hongvanit is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon with 22+ years of clinical experience, recognised as one of the leading Spine Surgeon and Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon specialist in Bangkok, Thailand. He serves as Head of Spine Department at BNH Hospital and is widely consulted by international patients for minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical/lumbar spine surgery, and joint replacement.
- 22+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedic and spine surgery.
- MD (2002) from Chulalongkorn University School of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Diplomate, Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; Fellowship in Spinal Surgery — Chulalongkorn Hospital.
- International training: Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy live surgery and workshop at Ramathibodi Hospital and St Anna Hospital, Germany; hands-on XLIF Workshop (NuVasive Inc).
- Head of Spine Department, BNH Hospital; database of 2,000+ spine cases; integrates AI into clinical workflow.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) — Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2002
Fellowships & Special Training
- Diplomate, Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship in Spinal Surgery — Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thailand
- Live Surgery and Workshop on Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy — Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand & St Anna Hospital, Germany
- Hands-on XLIF Workshop of XLIF surgical technique — NuVasive Inc.
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support — American College of Surgeons
Certifications & Accreditations
- Thai Medical Council Registration
- The Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand, Spine Section
- American College of Surgeons (BLS & ACLS Certified)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Disc Herniation (Cervical & Lumbar)
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Spine with Nerve Compression
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Deformities (Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis)
- Spinal Tumours
- Spinal Infections
- Trauma to Spine
- Sports Spinal Injuries
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Hip Osteoarthritis
Sub-specialties
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS): Germany-trained expertise in full endoscopic lumbar discectomy and XLIF — a trusted Spine Surgeon in Bangkok for international patients seeking advanced minimally invasive spine surgery in Thailand.
- Cervical & Lumbar Spine Surgery: Anterior cervical fusion, lumbar decompression, and total artificial disc replacement.
- Joint Replacement Surgery: Knee and hip arthroplasty.
- AI-Integrated Patient Care: First spine surgeon in Thailand to integrate trained AI chatbots into spine care workflow at BNH Premier Spine Centre.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Lumbar Decompression Surgery for Spinal Stenosis
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Discectomy
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Spinal Fusion Surgery
- Total Artificial Disc Replacement (TADR)
- Minimal Access Spine Surgery (MASS)
- Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
- XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion)
- Percutaneous Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
- Foraminotomy & Nucleoplasty
- Spinal Trauma Surgery
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- BNH Hospital, Bangkok — Senior Consultant / Head of Spine Department, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Spinal Diseases, Premier Spine Centre, Present
Past Affiliations
- Hat Yai, Songkhla — Government Service (early career, including period of 2004 airport bombings and Indian Ocean Tsunami response)
- Chulalongkorn Hospital — Spinal Surgery Fellowship Training
- St Anna Hospital, Germany — International Training
Academic & Research Roles
- Head of Spine Department, BNH Hospital
- Speaker at Health Seminars by BNH Hospital experts (Brunei, December 2023)
- AI integration pioneer — trained ChatGPT model for patient spine consultations and medical summary generation
Key Achievements
- 22+ years of clinical spine surgery experience
- Head of Spine Department at BNH Hospital, JCI-accredited
- 2,000+ cases in personal cloud database over 16 years
- Germany-trained in Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
- AI-integrated spine care workflow — first of its kind in Thailand
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Information not publicly available.
Professional Memberships
- Thai Medical Council
- The Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand, Spine Section
- American College of Surgeons (BLS & ACLS Certified)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Information not publicly available.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- AI integration in spine care workflow
- Cervical and lumbar spine surgical outcomes
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Spine Surgery Consultation | ₹3,000 – ₹6,500 | $35 – $80 |
| Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy | ₹3,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 | $3,600 – $8,400 |
| Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) | ₹4,00,000 – ₹9,00,000 | $4,800 – $10,800 |
| Lumbar Spinal Fusion (XLIF) | ₹4,50,000 – ₹11,00,000 | $5,400 – $13,200 |
| Total Artificial Disc Replacement (TADR) | ₹6,00,000 – ₹14,00,000 | $7,200 – $16,800 |
| Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty | ₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $3,000 – $7,200 |
| Total Knee Replacement | ₹3,50,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $4,200 – $9,600 |
*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 Dr. Arthit Hongvanit use in Spine Surgeon and Orthopaedic treatment?
Dr. Arthit Hongvanit uses full endoscopic lumbar discectomy platforms learned in Germany, XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) systems trained with NuVasive, total artificial disc replacement implants, minimally invasive spine surgical instrumentation, and AI-integrated patient consultation workflows. His BNH Spine Chatbot is the result of self-trained AI models on his clinical database.
2. What conditions does Dr. Arthit Hongvanit specialize in treating?
Dr. Arthit Hongvanit specialises in cervical and lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis), spinal tumours, spinal infections, spinal trauma, sports spinal injuries, knee osteoarthritis, and hip osteoarthritis. He is regarded as one of the best Spine Surgeon and Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon specialist in Bangkok, Thailand.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Arthit Hongvanit?
Appointments with Dr. Arthit Hongvanit 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 Dr. Arthit Hongvanit?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Arthit Hongvanit, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
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 medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Arthit Hongvanit 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.
