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10 doctors in the Medifly network

Dr. Yegappan Muthukaruppan

Bones & joints · Singapore

Dr. Yegappan Muthukaruppan is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from the National University of Singapore School of Medicine in 1992 and currently practices as a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. His clinical expertise centers on treating sports injuries affecting the knee and shoulder, with a strong emphasis on restoring function and enabling patients to safely return to their previous level of activity. Dr. Yegappan completed his orthopedic training in Singapore before undertaking a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Methodist Sports Medicine Center in Indianapolis, USA. He performs a wide range of minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, including ligament reconstruction, meniscal repair, cartilage restoration, shoulder reconstruction, and shoulder replacement surgery. He also has extensive experience managing fractures of both the upper and lower limbs resulting from sports and traumatic injuries. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Yegappan actively contributes to orthopedic education as an instructor for ISAKOS basic and advanced arthroscopy workshops throughout Singapore and the ASEAN region. He is regularly invited to teach and perform live surgical demonstrations, reflecting his dedication to advancing orthopedic sports medicine in the region.

Conditions treated

Sports Medicine Arthroscopy · Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction

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Dr. Gurpal Singh

Bones & joints · Singapore

Dr. Gurpal Singh is a board-accredited, fellowship-trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery and musculoskeletal oncology. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors as well as complex joint reconstruction procedures. His commitment to clinical excellence earned him the inaugural College of Surgeons Gold Medal for achieving the highest distinction in the professional FRCSEd (Orth) examination. Supported by the Singapore Ministry of Health Scholarship for Advanced Specialty Training, Dr. Gurpal underwent advanced fellowship training in Germany at the University of Münster and Otto-von-Guericke University, where he further developed expertise in complex joint replacement surgery and orthopedic oncology. He is dedicated to advancing orthopedic care through evidence-based practice and innovative surgical techniques. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Gurpal is actively involved in medical education and research. He established a one-year Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Program to train orthopedic surgeons pursuing academic medicine and has mentored numerous local and international fellows. His research has been widely published in leading peer-reviewed orthopedic journals, particularly in musculoskeletal oncology and joint replacement surgery.

Conditions treated

Musculoskeletal Oncology · Complex Joint Replacement

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Dr. Pongpanot Sornsakrin, MD.

Bones & joints · Bangkok

Dr. Pongpanot Sornsakrin is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital's Orthopedic Center, specializing in orthopedic surgery with advanced expertise in foot and ankle surgery. He provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for traumatic injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and degenerative conditions affecting the foot, ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder, helping patients restore mobility and improve their quality of life. His clinical expertise includes the management of acute traumatic foot and ankle injuries, fractures and dislocations, foot and ankle deformities such as flatfoot, cavus foot, equinus foot, and hallux valgus, primary and secondary osteoarthritis of the foot and ankle, and sports-related injuries. He utilizes evidence-based surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches tailored to each patient's condition, functional goals, and lifestyle. Dr. Pongpanot earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University. He completed the Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedics at Prince of Songkla University and the Diploma of the Thai Sub-Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Phramongkutklao Hospital. He further advanced his expertise through a fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA.

Conditions treated

Foot and Ankle Surgery · Deformity Correction

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Dr. Paramet Sulaiman, MD.

Bones & joints · Bangkok

Dr. Paramet Sulaiman is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital's Orthopedic Center, specializing in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and knee and shoulder surgery. He provides comprehensive care for sports-related injuries, joint disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions using both surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches. His expertise includes knee and shoulder surgery, shoulder reconstruction, shoulder joint surgery, shoulder dislocation management, nucleoplasty, tendonitis treatment, and sports injury management. He is committed to helping patients recover from injuries, restore joint function, and safely return to sports and daily activities through personalized treatment and rehabilitation plans. Dr. Paramet earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery through the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons at Lerdsin Hospital and further advanced his expertise with a Thai Sub-Board in Sports Medicine and a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Knee and Shoulder Surgery at Bangkok Hospital.

Conditions treated

Sports Medicine · Knee & Shoulder Surgery

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Dr. Aravind KumarMRCS

Bones & joints · Singapore

Dr. Aravind Kumar is a fellowship-trained consultant orthopedic and spine surgeon with more than 20 years of international clinical experience across Singapore, Australia, and the United Kingdom. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of spinal disorders, combining advanced surgical expertise with a holistic approach that emphasizes conservative treatment whenever appropriate before considering surgery. His clinical interests include degenerative spine disease, slipped discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spinal trauma, fractures, radiculopathy, and chronic back pain. He is highly experienced in minimally invasive spine surgery, including MIS-TLIF, MIS-XLIF, MIS-ALIF, minimally invasive fracture stabilization, endoscopic spine surgery, and computer navigation-assisted spinal procedures, enabling greater surgical precision and faster patient recovery. Dr. Aravind graduated from Madras Medical College, India, where he received a Gold Medal in Orthopedic Surgery. He subsequently completed surgical training in the United Kingdom, earning the MRCS, FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics), and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). He pursued advanced fellowships in scoliosis surgery, spinal trauma surgery, degenerative spine surgery, and spinal deformity surgery in Australia and the United Kingdom. Since relocating to Singapore in 2014, he has served as a consultant orthopedic and spine surgeon, while actively teaching medical students and orthopedic residents. He has received multiple awards for excellence in patient care and medical education and continues to contribute to professional societies and community health education.

Conditions treated

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery · Spinal Deformity Correction

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Dr. Bundhit Simakasem, MD.

Bones & joints · Bangkok

Dr. Bundhit Simakasem is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital's Orthopedic Center, specializing in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and the treatment of knee and shoulder conditions. He provides comprehensive care for sports-related injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and joint problems, helping patients recover from injuries, regain mobility, and safely return to their daily activities or athletic performance. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of knee and shoulder injuries, cartilage injuries, ankle sprains, fractures, tendonitis, concussions, heat illness, exercise-induced asthma, and other musculoskeletal conditions associated with sports and physical activity. He also specializes in sports medicine surgery, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches to optimize recovery and long-term joint function. Dr. Bundhit earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He completed the Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedics at Police General Hospital and received additional training in Sports Medicine Surgery, further strengthening his expertise in the surgical and non-surgical management of sports injuries and orthopedic conditions affecting athletes and active individuals.

Conditions treated

Sports Medicine Surgery · Knee & Shoulder Treatment

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Dr. Paranyu Vilai, MD.

Bones & joints · Bangkok

Dr. Paranyu Vilai is a consultant orthopedic hand and microsurgeon at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital's Orthopedic Center. He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of hand, wrist, elbow, and peripheral nerve disorders, providing advanced reconstructive procedures to restore function and mobility of the upper extremities. His expertise includes hand, wrist, and elbow surgery, wrist arthroscopy, brachial plexus surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, microsurgery, traumatic hand surgery, trigger finger surgery, carpal tunnel release, nerve and small vessel repair, soft tissue coverage, and complex hand reconstruction. He utilizes modern microsurgical techniques to achieve optimal functional recovery for patients with traumatic injuries and nerve disorders. Dr. Paranyu received his Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Srinakharinwirot University and pursued a fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at Lerdsin Hospital. He also served as a Clinical Research Fellow at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

Conditions treated

Hand & Wrist Microsurgery · Peripheral Nerve Surgery

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Dr. Pitipong Joopibal, MD.

Bones & joints · Bangkok

Dr. Pitipong Joopibal is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital's Orthopedic Center, specializing in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for sports-related injuries, joint disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions, helping patients restore mobility, relieve pain, and safely return to their daily activities and athletic performance. His clinical expertise includes arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and repair, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, meniscus repair, cartilage injury management, knee and shoulder injuries, tendonitis, joint dislocations, fractures, ankle sprains, and other musculoskeletal conditions. He also focuses on sports injury prevention, rehabilitation, and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to optimize patient recovery and long-term joint function. Dr. Pitipong earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University. He completed the Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the Diploma of the Thai Sub-Board of Sports Medicine at the Institute of Orthopedics, Lerdsin Hospital. His advanced training enables him to provide evidence-based care for athletes and individuals with complex orthopedic and sports-related conditions.

Conditions treated

Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction · Rotator Cuff Repair

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Dr. Songkiat Thanacharoenpanich, MD.

Bones & joints · Bangkok

Dr. Songkiat Thanacharoenpanich is a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital's Orthopedic Center, specializing in pediatric orthopedic surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, and joint arthroplasty. He provides comprehensive care for children and adults with musculoskeletal disorders, traumatic injuries, joint degeneration, and complex orthopedic conditions, utilizing advanced surgical techniques to restore mobility and improve long-term function. His expertise includes hip and knee arthroplasty, adult reconstructive surgery, total knee replacement, total hip arthroplasty, meniscectomy, fracture management, foot and ankle trauma, pediatric knee deformities, Blount's disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), Perthes' disease, avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), hip and knee osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis, clubfoot, flatfoot, and sciatica. He is experienced in treating both congenital and acquired orthopedic conditions using evidence-based and patient-centered approaches. Dr. Songkiat received his Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. He completed the Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the Diploma of the Thai Sub-Board of Pediatric Orthopedics at Lerdsin Hospital under the Thai Medical Council. He further enhanced his expertise through international fellowship training in Hip Preservation Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital, Knee Arthroplasty at National Taiwan University Hospital, and Hip & Knee Arthroplasty/Arthroscopy at University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Germany.

Conditions treated

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery · Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

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Dr. Chaitat Nookleng, MD.

Bones & joints · Bangkok

Dr. Chaitat Nookleng is a consultant orthopedic spine surgeon at Bangpakok 9 International Hospital's Orthopedic Center. He specializes in orthopedic surgery with advanced expertise in spine surgery, providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for spinal disorders, traumatic injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions affecting the spine. His clinical expertise includes spine surgery, spinal nerve surgery, laminectomy, microdiscectomy, bone fracture treatment, ligament surgery, bone spur surgery, and other surgical procedures designed to relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve spinal function. He utilizes modern orthopedic techniques to deliver personalized treatment plans for each patient. Dr. Chaitat obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University. He completed the Diploma of the Thai Board of Orthopedics at Phramongkutklao Hospital and the Diploma of the Thai Board of Spine Surgery at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, providing him with extensive expertise in both general orthopedic and complex spinal surgery.

Conditions treated

Spine Surgery · Spinal Nerve Surgery

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Dr. Songkiat Thanacharoenpanich, MD.

Bones & joints · Bangkok

Conditions treated

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery · Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

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