Prof. Dr. Somboon Kunathikom

Gynaecologist and Obstetrician

Prof. Dr. Somboon Kunathikom

Senior Consultant

48+ years of experience

MD
Bangkok Hospital - Thailand

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Somboon Kunathikom

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Female and male infertility
    • Recurrent IVF failure
    • Ovulation disorders
    • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
    • Recurrent miscarriage
    • General obstetric and gynaecological conditions

    Sub-specialties

    • Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Reproduction: IVF, GIFT and assisted conception — sought by couples looking for an experienced IVF specialist in Bangkok.
    • Fertility Centre Leadership: Oversight of a comprehensive hospital fertility programme, valued by international patients seeking fertility treatment in Bangkok.
    • General Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Comprehensive pregnancy care and management of benign gynaecological conditions.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • In-vitro fertilisation (IVF)
    • Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
    • Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
    • Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
    • Embryo vitrification and cryopreservation
    • Ovulation induction

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD (Doctor of Medicine) — Osaka University, Japan, 1973

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1979
    • Subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Reproduction
    • Diplomate, Thai Board of Family Medicine — The Medical Council of Thailand, 2000

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology — registered in Thailand
    • Member — Thai Medical Council
    • Member — Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand — Professor and Head of the Fertility Centre, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (Reproductive Medicine), Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Osaka University, Japan — MD, completed 1973
    • Earlier academic and clinical roles in reproductive medicine in Thailand. Further specific details are not publicly available.

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor in reproductive medicine
    • Doctoral supervisor in reproductive medicine in Thailand
    • Former member of the National Medical Committee of Thailand

    Key Achievements

    • Around 48 years of experience in obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine
    • Recognised pioneer of IVF and GIFT procedures in Thailand
    • Heads the Fertility Centre at a leading internationally accredited Bangkok hospital
    • Member of the Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

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