Michael T. 🇦🇺 Australia
Outstanding care at Bumrungrad. Transparent pricing, English-speaking staff, and a coordinator who checked in daily.
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Somchai Wattanakul
MD, FRCS (Orth)
4.8(534 reviews)25 years experience
EnglishThaiMandarin
Bumrungrad International Hospital🇹🇭 Bangkok, ThailandAbout
Dr. Somchai leads Bumrungrad's Joint Center and is renowned for rapid-recovery protocols that get athletes back to sport within weeks.
Treatment expertise
Hip & Knee ReplacementSports MedicineRobotic Joint Surgery
Credentials
- Chulalongkorn University
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Thai Medical Council
Publications
Robotic-Assisted Knee Arthroplasty in Tropical Climates
Bone & Joint Journal · 2023
Awards & recognition
- Bumrungrad Physician of the Year 2024
Patient reviews
Priya S. 🇬🇧 UK
Second opinion via video consult was invaluable. The facility exceeded expectations — felt more like a luxury hotel than a hospital.
Carlos M. 🇪🇸 Spain
Smooth journey from inquiry to discharge. Would recommend for international patients seeking quality at fair cost.