Bangkok Hospital Pattaya – Thailand
About Dr. Vit Kotheeranurak
Dr. Vit Kotheeranurak is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon with 13+ years of clinical experience, recognised globally as one of the world's leading endoscopic spine surgery specialist with practice in Pattaya, Thailand. He is widely consulted by international patients for endoscopic spine surgery, minimally invasive spine techniques, spinal deformity, and complex multi-disciplinary orthopaedic care.
- 13+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedic surgery and spine surgery, with a global research profile.
- MD (2011) from Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery (2013–2016) — Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, Chonburi; Spine Surgery Fellowship (2017) — King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.
- FOUR international spine fellowships: Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Desert Institute Spine Center DISC, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 2017); Spinal Deformity & MIS (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA, 2017); MIS & Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, 2018); Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Leon-Wiltse Memorial Hospital, Suwon, South Korea, 2018).
- Assistant Vice President of Spine Society of Thailand (SST); Editor of Neurospine Journal; Instructor in AO Spine Endoscopic Spine Surgery Curriculum; NASS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee member; Senior Consultant at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) — Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2011
Fellowships & Special Training
- Internship — Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand, 2011–2012
- Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery Residency — Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand, 2013–2016 (Class President)
- Spine Surgery Fellowship — King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Orthopedic Department, Bangkok, Thailand, 2017
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship — Desert Institute Spine Center (DISC), Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 2017
- Spinal Deformity and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Fellowship — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2017
- Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship — Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, South Korea, 2018
- Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship — Leon-Wiltse Memorial Hospital, Suwon, South Korea, 2018
Certifications & Accreditations
- Thai Medical Council Registration
- Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Royal Thai College of Orthopedic Surgeons
- AO Spine Endoscopic Spine Surgery Curriculum Instructor
- Assistant Vice President, Spine Society of Thailand (SST)
- Editor, Neurospine Journal
- NASS (North America Spine Society) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Cervical Disc Disease
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Deformity & Scoliosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spinal Trauma & Fractures
- Spine Tumours
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
- Thoracic Myelopathy
- Spinal Stenosis in Octogenarians
- Multi-Disciplinary Orthopaedic Conditions
Sub-specialties
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Globally recognised as one of the world's leading endoscopic spine surgeons (FOUR international fellowships across USA and South Korea) — a trusted Spine Surgeon in Pattaya for international patients seeking advanced endoscopic spine surgery in Thailand.
- Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (BESS): Leon-Wiltse Memorial Hospital (Suwon, Korea) trained expertise.
- Minimally Invasive & Spinal Deformity Surgery: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles fellowship-trained.
- Multi-Disciplinary Orthopaedics: Comprehensive coverage of foot & ankle, hand & wrist, hip, knee, shoulder, sports medicine, and joint replacement.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy
- Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (BESS)
- Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression
- Anterior Transcorporeal Full-Endoscopic Cervical Drainage
- Full-Endoscopic Anterior Odontoid Screw Fixation
- Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF)
- Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
- Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS TLIF)
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
- Cervical Disc Replacement
- O-Arm Navigation-Assisted Spine Surgery
- Percutaneous Modified Iliac Screw Placement
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Bangkok Hospital Pattaya — Senior Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon, Present
- Vejthani International Hospital, Bangkok — Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon, JCI-Accredited Spine Center, Present
- MedPark Hospital, Bangkok — Consultant Spine Surgeon, Present
- Samitivej Sriracha Hospital, Chonburi — Consultant Spine Surgeon, Present
Past Affiliations
- Leon-Wiltse Memorial Hospital, Suwon, South Korea — Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship (2018)
- Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital — Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship (2018)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA — Spinal Deformity & MIS Fellowship (2017)
- Desert Institute Spine Center (DISC), Phoenix, USA — Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship (2017)
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital — Spine Surgery Fellowship (2017)
- Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, Sriracha — Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery (2013–2016, Class President); Internship (2011–2012)
Academic & Research Roles
- Assistant Vice President, Spine Society of Thailand (SST)
- Editor, Neurospine Journal
- AO Spine Endoscopic Spine Surgery Curriculum Instructor
- NASS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Member
- Active researcher with extensive international publications on full-endoscopic spine surgery, OLIF, and minimally invasive techniques
Key Achievements
- 13+ years of clinical orthopaedic and spine surgery experience
- FOUR international spine surgery fellowships (USA × 2, South Korea × 2)
- Co-author of AOSpine Consensus Paper on Nomenclature for Working-Channel Endoscopic Spinal Procedures
- Assistant Vice President of Spine Society of Thailand
- Editor of Neurospine Journal
- AO Spine instructor and NASS committee member
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Class President, Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Residency (2013–2016)
- Assistant Vice President, Spine Society of Thailand (SST)
- Editor, Neurospine Journal
- AO Spine Endoscopic Spine Surgery Curriculum Instructor
- NASS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Member
Professional Memberships
- Thai Medical Council
- Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Royal Thai College of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Spine Society of Thailand (Assistant Vice President)
- AO Spine
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Kotheeranurak V, et al. "AOSpine Consensus Paper on Nomenclature for Working-Channel Endoscopic Spinal Procedures." Global Spine J.
- Kotheeranurak V, Singhatanadgige W, Ratanakornphan C, Yingsakmongkol W, Hynes RA, Limthongkul W. "Neutral hip position for the oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) approach increases the retroperitoneal oblique corridor." BMC Musculoskelet Disord.
- Kotheeranurak V, et al. "Full-Endoscopic Anterior Odontoid Screw Fixation: A Novel Surgical Technique." Orthop Surg.
- Kotheeranurak V, et al. "Anterior transcorporeal full-endoscopic drainage of a long-span ventral cervical epidural abscess: A novel surgical technique." N Am Spine Soc J.
- Kotheeranurak V, et al. "Full-endoscopic decompression for thoracic myelopathy caused by ossification of the ligamentum flavum: patient series." J Neurosurg Case Lessons.
- Kotheeranurak V, et al. "Subsidence of Interbody Cage Following Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion: An Analysis and Potential Risk Factors." Global Spine J. 2021.
- Kotheeranurak V, et al. "Worldwide research productivity in the field of full-endoscopic spine surgery: a bibliometric study." Eur Spine J.
- Limthongkul W, Puttasean K, Tanayavong M, Kotheeranurak V. "The Patient-Reported Outcomes of Postoperative Prostaglandin E1 Derivative in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial." 2025.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Full-endoscopic spine surgery techniques and outcomes
- Biportal endoscopic spinal surgery
- OLIF and minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Spine / Orthopaedic Consultation | ₹4,000 – ₹8,000 | $50 – $100 |
| Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery | ₹3,80,000 – ₹9,50,000 | $4,600 – $11,400 |
| Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (BESS) | ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $4,800 – $12,000 |
| Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy | ₹3,50,000 – ₹8,50,000 | $4,200 – $10,200 |
| OLIF / MIS TLIF / XLIF | ₹5,00,000 – ₹13,00,000 | $6,000 – $15,600 |
| Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) | ₹4,00,000 – ₹9,00,000 | $4,800 – $10,800 |
| Spinal Deformity Correction | ₹7,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 | $8,400 – $21,600 |
*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. Vit Kotheeranurak use in Spine Surgeon and Orthopaedic treatment?
Dr. Vit Kotheeranurak uses world-leading full-endoscopic spine surgery platforms, biportal endoscopic spinal surgery (BESS) systems learned at Leon-Wiltse Memorial Hospital Korea, transforaminal endoscopic discectomy techniques refined at Desert Institute Spine Center Phoenix, OLIF and XLIF instrumentation, Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles spinal deformity protocols, and AO Spine curriculum-standard minimally invasive workflows.
2. What conditions does Dr. Vit Kotheeranurak specialize in treating?
Dr. Vit Kotheeranurak specialises in lumbar disc herniation, cervical disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal deformity and scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, spinal trauma and fractures, spine tumours, cervical spondylotic myelopathy, thoracic myelopathy, spinal stenosis in octogenarians, and multi-disciplinary orthopaedic conditions including foot/ankle, hand/wrist, hip, knee, shoulder, and sports medicine. He is regarded as one of the world's leading endoscopic spine surgery specialist with practice in Pattaya, Thailand.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Vit Kotheeranurak?
Appointments with Dr. Vit Kotheeranurak 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. Vit Kotheeranurak?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Vit Kotheeranurak, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination in Pattaya — particularly valuable for international patients interested in his world-leading endoscopic spine surgery expertise.
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 imaging and medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Vit Kotheeranurak 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 with practice in Pattaya, Thailand.
