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Dr. Orapin Tanapanpanit

Specialties

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Language spoken

Thai, English

Qualifications

Medical School

- M.D., Faculty of Medicine (Honors), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2000

Board Certifications

- Diplomate of the Thai Board of Internal Medicine, 2006
- Diplomate of the Thai Subboard of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2009

Fellowships

- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, Jun 2007- Jun 2009
- Observer at Division of Gastroenterology, University of Toronto, General Hospital, Canada, November 2011 - April 2013
- Pennsylvania, Research Fellow, Liver Transplantation, Department of Pennsylvania Philadephia, July 2013 - October 2013
- A Scholarly Observership in Division of Transplant, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, 2013 - 2014

Special Clinical Interests

- Hepatology

Doctor's Schedule

Day	Time	Location
Tue2	08:00 - 12:0008:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Tue2	13:00 - 17:0013:0017:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Wed3	08:00 - 12:0008:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Wed3	13:00 - 17:0013:0017:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Thu4	08:00 - 12:0008:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Thu4	13:00 - 17:0013:0017:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Fri5	08:00 - 12:0008:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Fri5	13:00 - 17:0013:0017:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Sat6	08:00 - 12:0008:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Sat6	13:00 - 18:0013:0018:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Sun7	08:00 - 12:0008:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)

Article by this doctor

How Can You Tell if You Have Fatty Liver?

To find Fatty liver, we use a painless and effective three-part approach to assess your liver: ultrasound for structure, FibroScan for elasticity, and blood tests for function. These tests work together to give a clear picture of your liver health.

Bubble Tea, BBQ Pork, and Bakery Treats: Delicious Foods to Watch Out For

Foods like bubble tea, BBQ pork, and bakery treats are high in triglycerides—a type of fat often found in oils and high-carb foods. Consuming too much can raise blood triglyceride levels, leading to fat buildup in the liver and eventually causing fatty liver disease.

Long-Term Hormone Use Increases Risk of Fatty Liver

Long-term hormone use for conditions like ovarian cysts, breast cancer prevention, or hormone balancing can affect liver health.

A Liver Health Examination with Fibroscan — No Pain, No Scars

The liver is the largest internal organ in our body, playing crucial roles in digestion and waste elimination. The liver can be affected by various diseases, including acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. In Thailand, liver cancer is the leading cause of death, the most common cancer in men, and the third most common cancer in women.

Liver Lesion, Mass, Cancer. Should We Be Concerned?

Do you know that the liver is the largest solid organ in our body, and it does many jobs like clean your blood, store energy, etc.? If the liver is damaged, it can affect the functioning of the entire body. It is, therefore, crucial to detect and treat liver diseases early to halt liver damage and prevent possible complications. Dr. Orapin Tanapanpanit, a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist shares her expertise about “Liver Lesion, Liver Mass and Liver Cancer”.

Multiple Reasons Cause Nonalcoholic Liver Cirrhosis

Many people believe that cirrhosis is caused by drinking large amounts of alcohol, but there are actually a number of other factors that also contribute to this condition.

6 Benefits of Abstaining from Alcohol for a Month

Sticking to a New Year’s resolution is a great way to start off the year happier.