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Prof.Dr.Suphachai Chaithiraphan
FRCP., FACP., FACC., FCCP., FRACP., FRCPT., FAMM., FAMS., FAsCC.
Emeritus Professor of Medicine – Consultant in cardiology
H.M. Cardiac center and Division of cardiology. Siriraj Hospital
C.E.O & Director of Heart Center, Chaophya Hospital , Bangkok, Thailand.
Education & Qualifications
- • 1964: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Mahidol University, Thailand
- • 1964–1965: Internship, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- • 1965–1966: Internship, Flushing Hospital, Flushing, New York, USA
- • 1966–1969: Residency in Internal Medicine, A. Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- • 1969–1970: Fellowship in Cardiology, A. Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- • 1970–1972: Fellowship in Cardiology, Beth Israel Hospital, New York City, USA
- • 1971: Dip, American Board of Internal Medicine
- • 1972: Fellowship, American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
- • 1973: Dip, American Sub-board of Cardiovascular Medicine
- • 1973: Fellowship, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- • 1975: Fellowship, American College of Physicians (FACP)
- • 1985: Dip, Thai Board of Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Medicine
- • 1986: Fellowship, Royal College of Physicians of Thailand (FRCPT)
- • 1999: Fellowship, Royal College of Physicians, London (FRCP)
- • 2000: Fellowship, Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP)
- • 2004: Fellowship, Academy of Medicine (Malaysia and Singapore)
- • 2006: Founding Fellowship, ASEAN College of Cardiology
- • 1985–1996: Professor and Head of Cardiology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
- • 1990–1999: Director, Her Majesty’s Cardiac Center, Siriraj Hospital
- • 1996–1999: Professor and Chairman of Medicine
- • 1999–2001: Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
- • First Vice President , Heart Foundation of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the King
- • Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Executive Board, Chao Phya Hospital Public Company
- • Director, Heart Center, Chaophya Hospital, Bangkok
- • Consultant, Her Majesty’s Cardiac Center, Siriraj Hospital
- • Secretary-General, Heart Foundation of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the King
- • President, Thai Hypertension Society (2008–2012)
- • President, Asia-Pacific Society of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Disease (2006–2010)
- • President, ASEAN Federation of Cardiology (2004–2006)
- • President, Heart Association of Thailand (1996–1998; 2004–2006)
- • President, Thai Atherosclerosis Society (2002–2006)
- • President, Asia-Pacific Society of Hypertension (2000–2002)
- • President, Royal College of Physicians of Thailand (2000–2002)
- • President, Nuclear Cardiology (1994–2004)
- • President, Thai Hypertension League (1995–1998)
- • President, Siriraj Medical Alumni, Mahidol University (2002–2006)
- • President, Thai Cardiac Imaging (2004–2008)
- • Chairman, Thai Board of Cardiology (1999–2007)
- • Chairman, Thai Board of Internal Medicine (2000–2002)
- • Chairman, Organizing Committee:
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- •15th ASEAN Congress of Cardiology, Pattaya, Thailand (2004)
- •2nd Congress, Asia-Pacific Society of Hypertension, Pattaya, Thailand (2000)
- •2nd Congress, Asia-Pacific Society of Atherosclerosis, Chiang Mai, Thailand (1999)
- • Journal Articles: 215 publications
- • Chief Editor: Thai Heart Journal (14 years)
- • Co-Editor:
- • Internal Medicine Journal
- • ASEAN Heart Journal
- • Heart, Lung and Circulation
- • Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand
- • Man of the Year (1999)
- • Executive of the Year (2000, 2002)
- • Best Siriraj Alumni Award (1995)
- • Best Alumni Award, Mahidol University (2003)
- • Royal Decorations:
- • Knight Grand Commander (Second Class) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
- • Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand (Major General rank)
- • Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- • The Dushdi Mala Medal (Royal Award of Academic Excellence)
