Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige

Professional Overview

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige is a leading orthopedic spine surgeon in Bangkok. He holds advanced international fellowship credentials from two premier US institutions: Washington University in St. Louis (Cervical Spine Surgery) and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago (Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery).

Dr. Weerasak specializes in precision micro-decompression for complex neck (cervical) conditions, having performed over 500 microscopic cervical interventions. He is also an expert in modern, muscle-sparing lumbar fusion corridors including OLIF and MIS-TLIF.

As a core member of the Spine Connection surgical team and Deputy Secretary General of the Spine Society of Thailand, Dr. Weerasak provides international patients with top-tier surgical care. If you are exploring your options, see our Patient’s Guide to Spine Surgery in Thailand or read his full profile below.

Clinical & Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (Graduated with First-Class Honors, 2003)
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training: King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thailand (Completed 2008; Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certified, 2010)
Clinical Spine Surgery Fellowship: King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand (Completed 2012)
International Cervical Research Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, USA (Specialized Research Fellowship in Cervical Spine Surgery, 2014)
International MIS Research Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, USA (Specialized Research Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, 2015)
Clinical Registry: View Dr. Weerasak’s Official Profile on the Vejthani Hospital Website

Special Accomplishments

Extensive Surgical Milestone: Successfully performed over 1,000 complex spinal procedures, including a dedicated subset of more than 500 micro-decompression cervical interventions.
Academic & Institutional Leadership: Heavily involved in national spine governance and policy framework development through his executive role within the Spine Society of Thailand.

Expertise & Clinical Specialities

Dr. Weerasak Singhatanadgige focuses on high-volume reconstruction accuracy, microscopic decompression corridors, and tissue-sparing stabilization. His core areas of expertise include:

Micro-Decompression & Spinal Decompression: Precision microscopic excision of bone overgrowths and soft tissue disk fragments to relieve complex nerve root compressions without altering global stability.
Scoliosis Surgery & Deformity Correction: Specialized structural realignment strategies for childhood, adolescent, and adult idiopathic scoliosis presentations.
Advanced Lumbar Fusion Corridors: Expert mastery of modern minimally invasive access pathways including Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion (OLIF), Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), and Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS-TLIF).
Cervical & Lumbar Spine Disorders: Definitive management for complex neck and back conditions, including advanced spinal stenosis, multi-level disc herniations, spinal trauma, and spondylolisthesis.

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