Profile & Qualifications

Dr. Napassorn Khumchum (Dr. Ing) graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University in 2015.

She went on to train in Rehabilitation Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, and received the Diplomate of the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand in Rehabilitation Medicine in 2024.

She currently practises as a specialist in rehabilitation medicine at Chonburi Hospital.

Core Competencies & Areas of Expertise

• Neurorehabilitation & Stroke Recovery
• Geriatric Rehabilitation & Chronic Pain Management
• Robotic Exoskeleton Gait Training
• Ultrasound-Guided Pain Interventions & Hydrodissection
• Advanced Laser Therapy & Radio-frequency Techniques

Professional Experience

Physiatrist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine – Chonburi Hospital (2024–present)

• Provided comprehensive rehabilitative care in specialized clinics, including the Modality Clinic, the TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Clinic, and the EMG (Electromyography) Clinic.
• Collaborated within interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and functional recovery.
• Contributed to the development and clinical application of advanced rehabilitation technologies.
• Served as a medical lecturer, responsible for teaching, supervising, and mentoring medical students in rehabilitation medicine.

Education & Board Certification

• Diplomate, Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, Medical Council of Thailand, 2024
• Rehabilitation Medicine Residency Training, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 2024
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, 2017

Research & Presentations

“Accuracy and reliability of the Ipswich touch test in identifying loss of protective sensation among diabetic patients.”

• Presented at the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand Conference, 2024
• Published in The Foot, Volume 61, December 2024

Advanced Training & Specialized Workshops

• Certificate of Attendance, Asia Oceania Congress of Neurorehabilitation (AOCNR 2023)
• Certificate of Completion, Practical Essentials in Spasticity Management
• Certificate of Completion, TASP: The Multiverse of Pain Management
• Certificate of Completion, Exploratory Course in Medical Education
• Certificate of Completion, “Precising in Motion”: Advanced Imaging and Ultrasound-Guided Toxin Injection Strategies for Movement Disorders, Spasticity, and Gait Abnormalities

Keynote Speaker & Corporate Health Consultant

• Chonburi Cancer Hospital: invited speaker for dentists on the topic “Swallowing rehabilitation in head and neck cancer patients”

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Rehabilitation Medicine and Stroke

“If we can treat a patient so that they come back and do even their daily activities better, so that they can live without feeling like a sick person — that is the hope that lets them improve through our care.”

– Dr. Ing

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