Asst. Prof. Dr. Ophthalmologist, Bangkok Eye Hospital

Assistant Professor Pornpattana Vichitvejpaisal, M.D.

Ophthalmologist | Cataract Surgeon | Pediatric Ophthalmology | Strabismus | Ocular Oncology

Asst. Prof. Dr. Pornpattana Vichitvejpaisal is a board-certified ophthalmologist and faculty physician at Bangkok Eye Hospital, serving as Consultant Ophthalmologist, Medical Educator, and Clinical Researcher. He specializes in cataract surgery, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and ocular oncology — providing world-class, comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages.

A highly decorated Thai ophthalmologist with an internationally recognized academic profile, Dr. Vichitvejpaisal is a two-time champion of the ICO World Ophthalmology Quiz and recipient of multiple international research awards from leading institutions in the United States and Europe.

International Training & Fellowship

Dr. Vichitvejpaisal earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Srinakharinwirot University and completed advanced subspecialty fellowship training at globally renowned institutions, including Harvard Medical School (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus) and Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University (Ocular Oncology), Philadelphia, USA.

Awards & International Recognition

• AAO International Scholar Award 2024 — American Academy of Ophthalmology, USA
• 1st Place — ICO World Ophthalmology Quiz — Two-time World Champion
• AC Rising Star Award 2025 — Nonthavej Hospital, Thailand
• International Research Awards — From leading ophthalmology institutions in the USA and Europe

Areas of Expertise

• Cataract Surgery
• Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Strabismus (Eye Muscle Surgery)
• Ocular Oncology (Uveal Melanoma & Intraocular Tumors)
• Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Research & Academic Impact

Dr. Vichitvejpaisal has published extensively in top-tier international ophthalmology journals including Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Retina, achieving a remarkable academic citation record of 593 Citations (h-index: 9, i10-index: 9) — reflecting his significant contribution to the global ophthalmology community.

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand — 2005
• Thai Board of Ophthalmology Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand — 2012
• Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Prince of Songkla University, Thailand — 2013
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) International Council of Ophthalmology — 2013
• International Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA — 2016
• Clinical Fellowship in Ocular Oncology Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA — 2019
• Candidate for International Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (IFAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology, USA — 2026

• Faculty Physician, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Researcher Bangkok Eye Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
• Ophthalmologist Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Center, Nonthavej Hospital, Nonthaburi, Thailand
• Ophthalmologist and Clinical Researcher Chulabhorn Hospital, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand

• Thai Medical License No. ว.33174 Medical Council of Thailand
• Thai Board of Ophthalmology Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT)
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) International Council of Ophthalmology
• Fellowship Certificate in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
• International Fellowship Certificate in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Fellowship Certificate in Ocular Oncology Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

International Memberships

• Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Member, International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
• Member, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO)
• Member, International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Society
• Independent Researcher & Specialist, Ophthalmology Research Community

National Memberships

• Member, Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT)
• Member, Medical Council of Thailand