Dr. Chaiyos Chaichankul

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Chaiyos Chaichankul

Consultant

12+ years of experience
Fellowship, MD
Vejthani Hospital, Bangkok - Thailand

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Chaiyos Chaichankul

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Disc Herniation (Lumbar & Cervical)
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Spinal Tumours
    • Spinal Trauma & Fractures
    • Spinal Deformities
    • Scoliosis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease
    • Cervical Spine Disorders
    • Vertebral Compression Fractures
    • Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis
    • Adult Reconstruction Cases

    Sub-specialties

    • Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Surgery: US (Stanford & NYU) trained expertise in advanced minimally invasive spine surgery — a trusted Spine Surgeon in Bangkok for international patients seeking advanced endoscopic spine surgery in Thailand.
    • Spine Tumour Surgery: Specialist expertise in spine tumour resection.
    • AR-Guided Surgical Navigation: Pioneered AR-based Caduceus S surgical navigation system in Thailand (2024) for precision-guided spine procedures.
    • Biomedical Engineering Integration: Master's in Biomedical Engineering supports innovation in surgical technology.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Microdiscectomy
    • Endoscopic Spine Surgery
    • AR-Guided Navigation Spine Surgery
    • Spine Tumour Resection
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (TLIF, OLIF, ALIF)
    • Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
    • Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty
    • Cervical Spine Surgery
    • Lumbar Disc Replacement
    • Laminectomy & Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Deformity Correction
    • Total Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Doctor of Medicine (M.D., Second Class Honor) — Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1997–2002
    • Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering — Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2008

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Diploma, Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery — Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2007
    • Fellowship in Spine Surgery — Department of Orthopedics, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2009
    • Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma — Stanford School of Medicine, CA, USA, 2012–2013
    • Fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma and Spine Surgery — NYU Hospital for Joint Disease, New York, USA, 2013–2014

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Thai Medical Council Registration
    • Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery
    • The Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Vejthani Hospital, Bangkok — Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon, JCI-Accredited Spine Center, Present
    • Phyathai Hospital, Bangkok — Consultant Spine Surgeon, Present
    • Piyavate Hospital, Bangkok — Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Present
    • Thailand Veterans General Hospital — Head, Minimally Invasive Surgery Spine and Joints Center, 2019–Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Veterans General Hospital — Staff, Department of Orthopedics (2014)
    • Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University — Assisting Staff, Department of Orthopedics (2013)
    • NYU Hospital for Joint Disease, New York, USA — Trauma and Spine Surgery Fellowship (2013–2014)
    • Stanford School of Medicine, CA, USA — Trauma Fellowship (2012–2013)
    • Queen Sirikit Hospital — Internship (2002–2005)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Head, Minimally Invasive Surgery Spine and Joints Center, Thailand Veterans General Hospital
    • Active researcher in spine surgery, biomedical engineering, and AR-guided navigation

    Key Achievements

    • 22+ years of clinical orthopaedic and spine surgery experience
    • 3,000+ spine surgeries performed
    • Pioneered the first AR-guided spine surgery in Thailand with Caduceus S surgical navigation system at Thailand Veterans General Hospital (July 2024)
    • Dual US fellowships at Stanford and NYU
    • Master's in Biomedical Engineering bridging clinical and engineering expertise

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