Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech

Dr. Suthorn Bavonratanavech is one of Southeast Asia's most distinguished orthopedic surgeons, with over five decades of clinical experience. He serves as Senior Director of Orthopedics at Bangkok International Hospital's Brain x Bone Center. He is a former President of the AO Foundation, the world's leading organization for fracture management and musculoskeletal disorders, reflecting his global standing in the field. Dr. Bavonratanavech treats international patients and is recognized for complex trauma surgery, joint replacement, and pioneering minimally invasive orthopedic techniques in Thailand.

• MD — Chiang Mai University, Thailand (1974)
• Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery — Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Thailand (1978)
• Diplomate — Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery

His five decades of practice have placed him at the forefront of orthopedic surgery in Southeast Asia.

• Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery — Complex fracture management and musculoskeletal trauma
• Arthroplasty — Total hip and knee replacement surgery
• Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery — Pioneering less invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Complex Musculoskeletal Reconstruction — Advanced reconstructive procedures
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation — Treatment and recovery programs for athletic injuries

Dr. Bavonratanavech has trained generations of orthopedic surgeons across Asia through the AO Foundation.

• Former President — AO Foundation (global musculoskeletal organization)
• Senior Director of Orthopedics — Bangkok Hospital Medical Center
• Active contributor to AO Alliance courses for trauma and orthopedic care in developing countries
• Published researcher in fracture management and orthopedic surgical techniques