YOUR DOCTOR
Dr. SOMCHAI TRAKOOLSHOKESATIAN
Bangkok Pattaya hospital
Tel. (038) 259938
Email address : somchait@bph.co.th
Dr. Somchai’s refractive surgery experience dates back to 2002 and has performed more than 10,000 LASIK and 6,000 SuperSight Surgery procedures. He has trained with many leading specialists and pioneers in refractive surgery. He uses the most modern state of the art laser and surgical techniques.
Education/Training
Dr. Somchai received his medical degree and completed his ophthalmology residency at Chiangmai University.
Memberships/Affiliations
Dr. Somchai is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist who is actively involved in various medical and ophthalmic professional organizations. He is a member of prestigious associations such as the European Society of Refractive Surgery, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and The Royal College of Ophthalmology of Thailand.
In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Somchai has also served as the team eye physician at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, where he has provided exceptional eye care services. Under his leadership, his team was honored with the Customer Service Award at the Asian Hospital Management Awards in 2006, recognizing their commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.
Beyond his medical pursuits, Dr. Somchai is a talented artist with a passion for painting. In his free time, he enjoys indulging in his artistic side. He also cherishes quality time spent with his wife and their young daughter, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a fulfilling personal life alongside his professional responsibilities.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine, 1987
Chiangmai University, Thailand
Certified Board of Ophthalmology, 1994
Chiangmai University, Thailand
WORK EXPERIENCE
Medicine
J General practice and Public health in rural hospital of Tak province
April 1988 – June 1991
General Ophthalmology
J Ophthalmology practice in Sriklaeng Hospital
July 1994 – May 1996
J Ophthalmology practice in Bangkok Pattaya Hospital
June 1996 – present
RELATED EXPERIENCE
J International exchange of professional skills in ophthalmology
PROJECT ORBIS, INC. in Chiangmai Thailand; January 1992
J The “ Sight First “ Charity Project for Blindness Prevention
Lions Club of Pattaya in Pattaya 1999 – 2001
J International Course in Refractive Laser Surgery (LASIK) in Antwerp, Belgium 2002
J International Course in Refractive Laser Surgery (Akkommodative 1CU) in Munich, Germany 2003
J International Course in Refractive Laser Surgery (Implantable Contact Lens) in Lisbon, Portugal 2005
J International Course in Refractive Laser Surgery (AlphaCor) in London, England 2006
