Nakornthon Hospital joins forces with Bumrungrad Health Network to open Absolute Spine Care Center
With the determination to develop comprehensive medical treatment services for all families who live in the community, Nakornthon Hospital joins forces with Bumrungrad Health Network to open the Absolute Spine Care Center in Rama II area to provide specialized services for patients with back and neck pain. Equipped with the groundbreaking endoscope surgery technology, the Center offers Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, an approach to minimize injuries to less than 1 cm, at an accessible price.
Assoc. Prof. Yandhet Thongsima, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nakornthon Hospital revealed that for over 2 decades, Nakornthon Hospital has ceaselessly improved our quality of treatments and services, starting from the general hospital to the specialized hospital that are ready to serve the expanding communities. At present, the number of populations in Bangkok has expanded to the suburbs, especially in the Rama II area. Nakornthon Hospital has always demonstrated our potentials to provide quality health care for families, moving forward with international standards and service mindset under Humanized Healthcare philosophy.
"Nakornthon Hospital has collaborated with Bumrungrad Health Network to open Absolute Spine Care Center, the foremost and the only one in Rama II area to provide such specialized service. With this joint collaboration, patients from Rama II area can receive the best medical treatment for spinal problems from the multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, coupled with advanced technology and treatment guidelines of Bumrungrad International Hospital. This Absolute Spine Care Center is destined to offer an ideal alternative for patients residing near the hospital with an accessible price, without having to travel to Bangkok's inner city," Assoc. Prof. Yandhet further added.
Mr. Somsak Vivattanasinchai , Chief Executive Officer of Bumrungrad Health Network, revealed that “the vision of Bumrungrad International Hospital is to provide world-class holistic healthcare with innovation. The Hospital has emphasized on continuously improving medical knowledge, research and technology development. Throughout the past 40 years, Bumrungrad International Hospital has accumulated a vast body of medical knowledge, experienced medical professionals as well as the medical technologies which are at the forefront of Thailand. In addition, 'Bumrungrad Health Network' is a new medical care model that brings medical knowledge, experienced professionals and technology from Bumrungrad International Hospital to the partner hospitals to establish the Center of Excellence (CoE).
Nakornthon Absolute Spine Care is powered by Bumrungrad Health Network. Both hospitals work closely hands in hands in ranging from the management, knowledge and technology transfer, and medical treatment outcomes. Bumrungrad Health Network has also organized trainings and knowledge transfer for professionals at Nakhonthon Hospital, aiming to expand operational skills. In addition, a team of medical specialists from Bumrungrad International Hospital are arranged to provide treatment with Bumrungrad International Hospital guidelines, using other medical services facilities, logistics and other support services of Nakornthon Hospital quality standards. This collaboration is a new type of medical care business in Thailand, which would help the patients at Nakhonthon Hospital receive quality treatment of Bumrungrad International Hospital guidelines at an accessible price to Nakornthon Hospital patients. All in all, the newly opened center would strengthen the business portfolio and promote sustainable growth for both partner hospitals."
Dr. Verapan Kuansongtham, Director of Bumrungrad Spine Institute, revealed that “Bumrungrad Spine Institute has arranged a team of specialists in spines ranging from neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists, internist, anesthesiologists and the multidisciplinary team of specializations to provide comprehensive medical treatment under internationally recognized standards. In addition, a vast body of knowledge has been shared with professionals at Nakhonthon Hospital through trainings to ensure excellent medical treatment.
Our medical team has more than 10 years of experiences and expertise in surgical and non-surgical treatments for back and neck pain. Bumrungrad Spine Institute is appointed as Asian Full Endospine Training Center. This center conducts regular workshops where Bumrungrad’s specialists help train spine surgeons from around the world in the latest endoscopic treatments. We also have a team of skilled surgeons working closely with specialists in spinal care. In addition, the nurses and multidisciplinary teams have also passed specialized trainings to ensure effective medical treatment standards are achieved."
Dr. Wirot Trakarnwichit, the Medical Director of Nakornthon Hospital revealed that, "Nakornthon Absolute Spine Care Center provide examination and treatment services for patients with spinal disorders, spinal cord and nerve problems. With a thorough diagnosis, the treatment aims to seek the real cause and the best treatment for spinal diseases, in which the experienced medical team would consider a treatment plan that is most suitable for each patient. As for the treatment process, patients are diagnosed by the medical specialists, while their symptoms are further diagnosed during the meeting of the medical team from Bumrungrad Orthopedic Institute, comprising at least 4 specialists in spinal surgery, Neurology and brain, and Pain Interventionist in case the surgery is required. The surgery will be performed by Senior Surgeons, along with the primary doctor to ensure a double safety surgeon. The Senior Surgeon will take part in the diagnostic examination to prepare for the surgery. The priority is also placed on surgical indications to educate patients before undergoing surgery about guidelines as well as treatment options for the patient to acknowledge first and ensure the most effective treatment for the patients."
This synergy of medical expertise between Nakornthon Hospital and Bumrungrad Health Network at the Absolute Spine Care Center would fully capitalize on the experienced medical specialists, highly efficient technology, and excellent service standards with specially trained professionals. This is to assure the best treatment result for the patients at the accessible service location and price.
