Dr. Verapan Kuansongtham

Specialties

Neurosurgery
Spine Institute - Spine Surgery

Language spoken

Thai, English, German

Qualifications

Medical School

- M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 1991

Fellowships

- Minimally invasive neurosurgery, with Professor Axel Perneczky, Mainz, Germany, 1996
- Skull base surgery with Prof. Madjid Samii, Hannover, Germany,1997
- Aneurysm surgery and skull base surgery with Professor Takanori Fukushima, Pittsburgh, USA, 1997
- Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery - 30 Case Operation Course with Dr Sebastian Ruetten, St Anna Hospital Herne, Germany, 2008

Board Certifications

- Diploma of the Thai Board of Neurosurgery, 1994

Teaching Credentials

- Division of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1994 - Present
- Division of Neurosurgery, Pramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, 2001 - 2005

Other Credentials

- Affiliated with St. Anna Hospital-Herne, Germany.
- Jointly organize annual training course for endoscopic spine surgery in Thailand with St. Anna Hospital-Herne.
- Instructor at bi-annual training course for endoscopic spine surgery in Germany organized by St. Anna Hospital Herne.

Research and White Papers

- Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy via Interlaminar Approach: 2-year Results in Ramathibodi Hospital. Chumnanvej S, Kesornsak W, Sarnvivad P, Paiboonsirijit S, Kuansongtham V (2012, February).
- Result of Full Endoscopic Uniportal Lumbar Discectomy: Preliminary Report. Kuansongtham V, Paiboonsirijit S, Kesornsak W, Chaiyosboorana V, Rukskul P, Chumnanvej S, Ruetten S (2009, June).
- Factors Predicting Failure of Conservative Treatment in Lumbar-Disc Herniation. Sutheerayongprasert C, Paiboonsirijit S, Kuansongtham V, Anuraklekha S, Hiranyasthiti N, Neti S (2012).
- Comparison between minimally invasive and open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Saetia K, Phankhongsab A, Kuansongtham V, Paiboonsirijit S (2013, January).

1. Full-Endoscopic Interlaminar Lumbar Discectomy: Retrospective Review of Clinical Results and Complications in 545 International Patients. Wasinpongwanich K, Pongpirul K, Lwin KMM, Kesornsak W, Kuansongtham V, Ruetten S. (2019, July)
2. Comparison between minimally invasive and open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Saetia K, Phankhongsab A, Kuansongtham V, Paiboonsirijit S (2013, January).
3. Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy via Interlaminar Approach: 2-year Results in Ramathibodi Hospital. Chumnanvej S, Kesornsak W, Sarnvivad P, Paiboonsirijit S, Kuansongtham V (2012, February).

Doctor's Schedule

Day	Time	Location
Mon1	09:00 - 12:0009:0012:00	Spine Institute / Pain Clinic (Building A 20A)
Mon1	13:00 - 14:3013:0014:30	Spine Institute / Pain Clinic (Building A 20A)
Tue2	09:00 - 12:0009:0012:00	Spine Institute / Pain Clinic (Building A 20A)
Tue2	13:00 - 14:3013:0014:30	Spine Institute / Pain Clinic (Building A 20A)
Wed3	09:00 - 12:0009:0012:00	Spine Institute / Pain Clinic (Building A 20A)
Wed3	13:00 - 14:3013:0014:30	Spine Institute / Pain Clinic (Building A 20A)
Thu4	09:00 - 12:0009:0012:00	Spine Institute / Pain Clinic (Building A 20A)
Thu4	13:00 - 14:3013:0014:30	Spine Institute / Pain Clinic (Building A 20A)
Fri5	10:00 - 12:0010:0012:00	Spine Institute / Pain Clinic (Building A 20A)
Sat6	10:00 - 12:0010:0012:00	Spine Institute / Pain Clinic (Building A 20A)

Article by this doctor

Questions you should ask your spine specialist before you have surgery

Having surgery makes many people feel anxious and nervous. If you are scheduled to have spinal surgery, one way to relieve your anxiety is to learn all you can about the procedure and your surgeon.

Debunking myths about spinal surgeries

There are many myths and simply misunderstanding about spinal surgeries, so some people are afraid of this type of treatment. In this episode of "Bumrungrad Hospital Talks" we try to debunk those myths with Dr. Verapan Kuansongtham, one of the leading neuro and spinal surgeons in the region, and a Director of Bumrungrad Spine Institute.

Let’s talk about health EP. 4 : Endoscopic Spine Surgery

What is endoscopic spine surgery? In this episode of "Let’s Talk About Health", Dr. Verapan will share some insight into the latest technology in spine surgery, especially the endoscopic technique.

Chronic Back Pain & Hope for a New Life

Mustak, a returned patient, first visited Bumrungrad International Hospital in 2005 for a scheduled executive check-up while on vacation. He is the CEO of a major distributor in Bangladesh and will be retiring soon.

How Poor Posture Can Damage Your Neck and How a Tiny Incision Can Fix It

Whether working on a computer or keeping up to date with their social networks on a Smartphone, so spinal problems that can often require corrective surgery.

GPS Technology in Surgery

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Office Syndrome: What is it and How Does it Affect Your Spine?

Office Syndrome: What is it and how does it affect your spine? Our experts Dr. Verapan Kuansongtham, a neuro- and spine surgeon, and Dr. Suthee Siriwechdaruk, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, will share their expertise and get us to know more about “Office Syndrome” Office syndrome may lead to chronic issues and spine problems, which become even more severe in WFH situations.

A Better Option | Bumrungrad’s Spine Institute

The choice Joe Warren had to make was no easy one. Whether to follow an option that will limit his mobility or to go with a simple yet better option. Bumrungrad’s Spine Institute headed by Dr. Verapan Kuansongtham, provided Joe with the most effective way to treat his pain while preserving his active lifestyle.

Robot-Assisted Spine Surgery – Extreme precision, Faster recovery

Robot-assisted spine surgery is a surgical procedure that uses a robot in instrumentation part of a spinal operation. The robot uses sophisticated software synchronized with images from intraoperative 3D scanner to maximize accuracy of implant fixation.

GPS Technology in Surgery

Surgical navigation systems are now used to assist surgeons in providing the most accuracy in spine surgery. Learn about the advantages in using this new technology.