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Dr. Worawat Limthongkul

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Worawat Limthongkul

Consultant

10+ years of experience
Diploma, MD
Vejthani Hospital, Bangkok - Thailand

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Worawat Limthongkul

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation
    • Cervical Disc Disease
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Deformity & Scoliosis
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease
    • Spinal Trauma & Fractures
    • Spine Tumours
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Adjacent Segment Disease
    • Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation
    • Orthopaedic Trauma

    Sub-specialties

    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS): US (Chicago, Philadelphia) trained expertise; pioneer of MISS in Thailand — a trusted Spine Surgeon in Bangkok for international patients seeking advanced minimally invasive spine surgery in Thailand.
    • OLIF (Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion): Internationally recognised as Global Advisory Board member and Key Opinion Leader for the OLIF procedure.
    • Robotic Spine Surgery & Spinal Navigation: Director of B in Spine Centre of Excellence at Chulalongkorn, advancing robotic spine technology.
    • Spine Tumour & Deformity Surgery: Complex spine reconstruction expertise.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF)
    • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
    • Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS TLIF)
    • Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
    • Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
    • Cervical Disc Replacement
    • Robotic Spine Surgery
    • Navigation-Assisted Spine Surgery
    • Spinal Deformity Correction
    • Spine Tumour Surgery
    • Endoscopic Spine Surgery
    • Cervical Laminoplasty
    • Anterior Carbon I/F Cage Lumbar Fusion (FDA-IDE Clinical Trial)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) — Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1999

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Diploma in Clinical Science Program in Surgery — Chulalongkorn University, 2002
    • Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery — Medical Council of Thailand and Royal Thai College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2006
    • Higher Grade Diploma in Clinical Science Program in Orthopaedic Surgery — Chulalongkorn University, 2006
    • Spine Research Fellowship — NorthShore University Health System, University of Chicago, Evanston, IL, USA, 2008–2009
    • Spine Fellowship — Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2009–2010
    • Thai Board of Emergency Medicine — Medical Council of Thailand, 2012
    • Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Thai Medical Council Registration
    • Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    • Thai Board of Emergency Medicine
    • Royal Thai College of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program (American Heart Association)
    • OLIF Global Advisory Board Member & Key Opinion Leader

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok — Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Present
    • Centre of Excellence in Biomechanics and Innovative Spine Surgery (B in Spine), Chulalongkorn University — Director, Present
    • Vejthani International Hospital, Bangkok — Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon, JCI-Accredited Spine Center, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA — Spine Fellow (2009–2010)
    • NorthShore University Health System, University of Chicago, Evanston, IL, USA — Spine Research Fellow (2008–2009)
    • Chulalongkorn University Hospital — Chief Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery (2005–2006)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
    • Director, Centre of Excellence in Biomechanics and Innovative Spine Surgery (B in Spine)
    • OLIF Global Advisory Board Member & Key Opinion Leader
    • 98+ publications and 780+ citations on ResearchGate
    • Active in AO Spine and global spine education

    Key Achievements

    • 25+ years of clinical orthopaedic and spine surgery experience
    • Director of Chulalongkorn's B in Spine Centre of Excellence
    • Dual US fellowships at University of Chicago and Thomas Jefferson University / Rothman Institute
    • Internationally recognised OLIF expert and Global Advisory Board member
    • 98+ research publications and 780+ citations

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