Prof. Dr. Thanainit Chotanaphuti

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

Consults at:

Phyathai 2 International Hospital

4.0

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

36+ years

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About

Prof. Dr. Thanainit Chotanaphuti is an experienced Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Phyathai 2 Hospital, Bangkok, with 36 years of experience.
He specializes in Hip Surgery and Knee Surgery, particularly in the field of Hip and Knee Surgery.
Dr. Chotanaphuti obtained his MD from the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand in 1985.
He is board-certified with a Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery from The Medical Council of Thailand in 1991.
He further honed his skills through various fellowships and training, including an Orthopedic Fellowship at Niigata University, Japan in 1992, AO basic course in Davos, Switzerland in 1993, Arthroscopic training at Syracuse University, USA in 1994, and Ilizarov course in Lecco, Italy in 1995.
Dr. Chotanaphuti's professional journey began as a General Practitioner at Vachiravuj Hospital in Nakornsrithammaraj, Thailand, from 1985 to 1988.
He continued as an Orthopedic Resident at Phramongkutklao Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, from 1988 to 1991.
His orthopedic expertise grew as he served as an Orthopedic Surgeon at Anantamahidol Hospital in Lopburi, Thailand, from 1991 to 1992.
Since 1993, he has been an Orthopedic Surgeon in the Department of Orthopedic at Phramongkutklao Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. He has held various roles there, including Chief of Hand Unit, Department of Orthopedic, and Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.
Dr. Chotanaphuti has held prestigious positions such as President of the ASEAN Arthroplasty Association, President of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand, President of Asia-Pacific Computer Assisted of Orthopedic Surgery, President of Thai Hip & Knee Society, and President of Asia-Pacific Organization of Knee Arthroplasty.
He specializes in various treatments related to hip surgery, including Total Hip Replacement, Acetabular Fixation, Cemented Total Hip Replacement, Cementless Total Hip Replacement (THR) Surgery, Revision Hip Replacement, Hip Replacement with Computer Navigation, Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement, Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery, and Both Hip Replacement together.

Education

MD, 1985, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
Diploma, 1991, The Medical Council of Thailand
Fellowship, 1992, Niigata University, Japan

Experience

General Practitioner, Vachiravuj Hospital, Nakornsrithammaraj, Thailand, 1985-1988
Orthopedic Resident, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, 1998-1991
Orthopedic Surgeon, Anantamahidol Hospital, Lopburi, Thailand, 1991-1992
Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, 1993 - Present
Chief of Hand Unit, Department of Orthopedic, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, 1996- Present
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand, 1998-2002