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Who is Dr.PYONG
A board-certified physiatrist with a dual focus on clinical leadership and healthcare innovation. Expertise in integrating advanced robotics, non-invasive technologies, and patient-centric design thinking to enhance outcomes in neurorehabilitation, geriatric care, and chronic pain management. Proven leader as Head of a hospital’s rehabilitation department and as the CEO & Founder of a premium private rehabilitation center. Committed to advancing the field through academic instruction, clinical research, and public health education.
Core Competencies & Areas of Expertise
- Neurorehabilitation & Stroke Recovery
- Geriatric Rehabilitation & Active Aging Strategies
- Chronic Pain Management
- Robotic & Wearable Exoskeleton Gait Training
- Ultrasound-Guided Interventions & Hydrodissection
- Advanced Laser Therapy & Radio-frequency Techniques
- Design Thinking in Healthcare Innovation
Professional Experience & Leadership
Head of Rehabilitation Department | King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, Bangkok (2023 – Present)
- Leads the clinical direction and operational management of the hospital’s rehabilitation services.
- Pioneers the integration of advanced technologies and evidence-based practices to elevate patient care standards.
- Develops and oversees rehabilitation protocols for diverse patient populations, including post- operative, neurological, and geriatric cases.
CEO & Founder | PYONG Rehabilitation Group, Bangkok (2023 – Present)
- Established and directs a premium rehabilitation center specializing in chronic pain, neurorehabilitation, and geriatric care.
- Drives the business strategy, clinical excellence, and patient experience for the group.
- Curates state-of-the-art therapeutic technologies to provide cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment solutions.
Academic Appointments & Teaching
Instructor | Faculty of Medicine, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) (2020 – Present)
- Lead Instructor: Musculoskeletal System & Body Movement; Design Thinking in Healthcare.
- Faculty Instructor: Clinically Orientated Anatomy, Clinical Neurology, Geriatric and Rehabilitation Medicine Clerkship, and various other essential clinical courses.
Education & Board Certification
Diplomate, Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023
- Medical Council of Thailand
Rehabilitation Medicine Residency Training, 2023
- Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), 2017
- Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Research & Presentations
- Principal Investigator: ‘Effects of Wearable Exoskeleton Robotic Gait Training in Subacute Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial’. Presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand, 2023.
- Presenter: “Arts & surgery: does drawing skill correlate with surgical skill?” (Poster Presentation). 17th Ottawa Conference, Perth, Australia, 2016.
Advanced Training & Specialized Workshops
- Overground Wearable Exoskeleton Clinical Use Workshop, UANGO Headquarters, Firenzuola, Italy (Apr 2025)
- MSK Ultrasound Guided Hydrodissection and Injection Workshop, Siriraj Hospital (Mar 2025)
- Botulinum Toxin for Cervical Dystonia & Hemifacial Spasm, Neurology Institute of Thailand
- Robotic Neurorehabilitation,
- Thai Society of Neurorehabilitation & Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand (Mar 2024)
- Laser Therapy Master Training Course, International Laser Therapy Academy (Apr 2024)
- Sports Medicine Update for Team Physician,Sports Medicine Association of Thailand (SMAT) (Jul 2024)
- Thai Interventional and Multidisciplinary Pain Management (TIMPs) Symposium, 2024
- Cognitive-Perception Rehabilitation, Thai Society of Neurorehabilitation (May 2025)
- Hand Rehabilitation in Neurological Diseases, Thai Society of Neurorehabilitation (Jun 2025)
International Observations & Collaborations
- ASIA University, Taiwan (Mar 2025): Studied the clinical application of robotics within the university hospital’s rehabilitation department.
- Singapore Geriatric Care Tour (Aug 2025):
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH): Observed advanced rehabilitation therapeutics (CART) and the use of robotics and VR in geriatric care.
- Ren Ci Community Hospital & Yishun Community Hospital: Studied models for long- term and subacute geriatric care.
- NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre: Observed community-based models for promoting health in the elderly.
- HIWIN Technologies Corp., Taiwan (Mar 2025): Observed advanced manufacturing of end- effector and exoskeleton robotics for rehabilitation.
Advisory & Public Engagement
- Advisor, Office of Public Relations and Student Affairs, KMITL (Appointed 2019)
- Founder & Content Creator, PYONG Traveller X Doctor & @pyongdoctor: A leading public health education platform with over 100,000 followers, promoting a balanced lifestyle, preventive medicine, and rehabilitation knowledge through engaging visual storytelling.
Keynote Speaker & Corporate Health Consultant
- Founder & Host, PYONG SUMMIT: An annual public health summit dedicated to rehabilitation medicine and longevity, attracting over 200 attendees in its inaugural year (2024).
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs (DVIFA): Invited Speaker for the “DVIFA Knowledge Sharing” program on the topic “Smart Working: Preventing Office Syndrome.”
- Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA): Guest Lecturer for the senior executive “Leadership Development Program” on Office Syndrome management.
- Thailand Management Association (TMA): Corporate Trainer on workplace wellness and ergonomic strategies for executive cohorts.
- Forbes Thailand: Expert Speaker at the Forbes CEO Golf Tournament 2025 on “Golfer Self- Care: A Rehabilitation Doctor’s Guide.”
Cultural Curation & Special Projects
- Exhibiting Photographer | “Children Who Live with Diabetes,” Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC): Presented a solo photo exhibition as part of the inaugural “Together Fight Diabetes Fair,” the first of its kind in Thailand to be inspired by Type 1 Diabetes (2020).
- Exhibiting Photographer | “Rehabilitation Medicine,” King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital: Curated and presented a solo photo exhibition telling the story of the physiatry field during the national Rehabilitation Medicine Week (2020).
Honors & Awards
- Nominee, “Quality Person of the Year 2025” (Business Sector), Foundation of Science and Technology Council of Thailand.
- First Prize Winner, Ananda Mahidol Pin Design, 2016. Awarded by H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
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