Dr. Kittiyod Poovorawan

Dr. Kittiyod Poovorawan

Consultant 

18 Years of Experience

Gastroenterologist

MD, Diploma, MSc, Fellowship

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok

English, Thai

Consultation Fee $ 23

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About Dr. Kittiyod Poovorawan

  • Dr. Kittiyod Poovorawan is an eminent gastroenterologist in Thailand.
  • Having dedicated 18+ years to the field of his expertise, he brings the most proficient practical skills to treat his patients.
  • He is an expert in the diagnosis and ailment of various gastro-related issues, including:
    • Chronic diarrhea
    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
    • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
    • Gastrointestinal tract disease
  • The doctor completed MD from the Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, in 2006, and then a Diploma in Internal Medicine from the Thai Board of Internal Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, in 2010.
  • Further, he pursued another Diploma in Gastroenterology from the Thai Board of Gastroenterology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, in 2012.
  • His desire to learn more made him do a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, in 2012, followed by one more Fellowship in Liver Disease and Liver Transplantation from the same Chulalongkorn University in 2013.
  • To share his expert knowledge with fellow doctors, he published 60 research papers in reputed international journals.
  • His career, filled with achievements, earned him lifetime membership in the Thai Medical Council and the Gastroenterological Association of Thailand.

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Education

  • MD, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2006
  • Diploma in Internal Medicine, Thai Board of Internal Medicine, Khonkean University, Thailand, 2010
  • MSc, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2012
  • Diploma in Gastroenterology, Thai Board of Gastroenterology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2012
  • Fellowship in Gastroenterology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2012
  • Fellowship in Liver Disease and Liver Transplantation, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, 2013

Training & Certificates

  • Internship at Srinagarin Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, 2007
  • Certificate for “Standard Course in Clinical Trials,” Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2013
  • Training in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, 2010

Past Experience

  • Lecturer, Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, 2017

Associations/Membership

  • Thai Medical Council
  • Gastroenterological Association of Thailand

Paper Published

He has made a significant contribution to medical research by publishing a total of 60 articles. Some of them are mentioned as follows:

  • Poovorawan, K, Janekrongtham, C, Punsuwan, N, Thitichai, P, et al. (2023). Cost-effectiveness of tenofovir prophylaxis during pregnancy for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of the hepatitis B virus: real-world analysis from Thailand. BMJ Open, 13(7):e067275. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067275.
  • Poovorawan, K, Jittamala, P, Watson J, A., Luvira V, et al. (2023). Clinical antiviral efficacy of remdesivir in COVID-19: an open label, randomized, controlled adaptive platform trial (PLATCOV). J Infect Dis. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiad275.
  • Poovorawan, K, Dhakal, S, Charoen, P, Pan-Ngum, W, Luvira, V, Sivakorn, C, Hanboonkunupakarn, B, Chirapongsathorn, S. (2023). Severity of COVID-19 in Patients with Diarrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Trop Med Infect Dis. 8(2):84.
  • Poovorawan, K, Kitiyakara, T, Leerapun, A, Sutthivana, C, et al. (2022). Regional Differences in Admissions and Treatment Outcomes for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients in Thailand. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 1;23(11):3701-3715.
  • Poovorawan, K, et al. (2021). Low Branched Chain Amino Acids and Tyrosine in Thai Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated with Metformin and Metformin-Sulfonylurea Combination Therapies. J Clin Med. 10(22):5424.

Field of Expertise

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Adhesion Lysis
  • Appendectomy
  • Bianchi Procedure
  • Biliary Drainage and Stenting
  • Cardiomyotomy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Screening
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • D2 Gastrectomy
  • Endoscopic Gastrostomy
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
  • Esophagectomy
  • Foregut Surgery
  • Fundoplication
  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Suction (Stomach Pumping)
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Hemorrhoid Banding
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
  • Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair with Mesh
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct (CBD) Exploration
  • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Low Anterior Resection
  • Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
  • Meckel's Diverticulectomy
  • Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Partial Colectomy
  • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
  • Portal Vein Embolization (PVE)
  • Proctectomy
  • Recurrent Hernia Surgery
  • Retroperitoneum Surgery
  • Robotic Hernia Surgery
  • Serial Transverse Enteroplasty (STEP)
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Stricturoplasty
  • Subtotal Proctocolectomy
  • Total Colectomy
  • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
  • Upper GI Endoscopy
  • Whipple Surgery
  • Achalasia
  • Acidity
  • Bloating
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome (CACS)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIP)
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
  • Enterocutaneous Fistula (ECF)
  • Failure to Thrive (FTT)
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Gallbladder Stone
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatoblastoma
  • Hepatomegaly (Enlarged Liver)
  • Hirschsprung's Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Intestinal Ischemia
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Obstructive Jaundice
  • Pancreatic Pseudocysts
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Polyposis Syndrome
  • Portosystemic Shunt (PSS)
  • Rectum Perforation
  • Right Hemicolectomy
  • Short Bowel Syndrome
  • Sigmoid Volvulus
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ventral Hernia