Hi all,

 

I’m looking for recommendations for a hip preservation / hip arthroscopy specialist in Bangkok or Chiang Mai for cam-type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) with possible labral tear. I’m hoping to find someone who regularly performs hip arthroscopy for FAI/labrum repair (ideally high-volume), not mainly a hip replacement surgeon. If you’ve had personal experience (good or bad) with specific doctors or hospitals, I’d really appreciate any names and brief details (outcome, communication, costs, waiting time).

 

Thanks a lot!

1 hour ago, GaiwanAddict said:

 

Hi all,

 

I’m looking for recommendations for a hip preservation / hip arthroscopy specialist in Bangkok or Chiang Mai for cam-type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) with possible labral tear. I’m hoping to find someone who regularly performs hip arthroscopy for FAI/labrum repair (ideally high-volume), not mainly a hip replacement surgeon. If you’ve had personal experience (good or bad) with specific doctors or hospitals, I’d really appreciate any names and brief details (outcome, communication, costs, waiting time).

 

Thanks a lot!

Bangkok Hospital. Dr. Chanakarn or Dr. Chanakarn Clinic 053204545

Yes, I too would suggest Prof. Chnakarn at least initially. If he cannot do what is needed he will know who can. 

 

He used to also be at Rajavej Hospital  though I don't see him listed on their website now. His own clinic is near it and he is also at Bangkok Hospital. 

 

Clinic website: 

 

https://chanakarn.com/profile/drchanakarn/

 

 

Thank you very much, I already had Dr. Chanakarn in mind and you have confirmed it.

A brief follow-up: since FAI impingement is practically unknown in Asia, according to Dr Chanakarn, doctors here have little experience with it. Even the top surgeons only see a few cases per year. I will return to my home country for the surgery, as I do not want to take the risk.