Kantaphong Thongrong

Kantaphong Thongrong, M.D. | Dr.PYONG

Physiatrist & Innovator in Rehabilitation Medicine

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
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Rehabilitation Medicine Residency Training, 2023

• Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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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.

 Schedule

Consultation Day: Saturday
Location: PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic

Doctor’s Social Media

Apart from being a specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr. PYONG is also passionate about traveling and exploring new places. If you’d like to follow more of his journey, you can connect with him through his social media channels.

• Facebook : Pyong Traveller X Doctor
• IG : pycaptain
• Youtube : PYONG : Traveller X Doctor