Prof. Dr. Somboon Kunathikom is an obstetrician and gynaecologist with extensive experience in reproductive medicine and assisted reproduction. He is associated with Bangkok Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, where he is identified as Professor and Head of the Fertility Centre. His clinical work includes fertility assessment and treatment, and he has particular experience with assisted reproductive techniques such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT). His work in this field spans several decades.

Dr. Kunathikom completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at Osaka University in Japan in 1973. He subsequently undertook training in obstetrics and gynaecology at Siriraj Hospital in Thailand and obtained certification in reproductive medicine from the Thai Medical Council in 1997. He later received certification in family medicine from the Thai Medical Council in 2000. His professional memberships include the Thai Medical Council and the Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

His clinical interests include infertility in women and men, ovulation disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), recurrent miscarriage, and repeated IVF failure. Treatments associated with his practice include IVF, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), intrauterine insemination (IUI), ovulation induction, genetic or chromosomal testing, and the preservation of eggs, sperm, and embryos. His broader gynaecological practice also includes laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures and the management of common obstetric and gynaecological conditions.

Dr. Kunathikom has contributed to clinical and academic work in reproductive medicine, including publications on embryo vitrification, IVF and ICSI outcomes, and sperm preparation techniques. His profile also describes academic responsibilities in reproductive medicine and involvement in doctoral supervision. Through his clinical, educational, and research activities, he has focused on fertility care and the development of assisted reproductive services in Thailand.

Educational Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Osaka University, Japan — 1973.
• Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Siriraj Hospital, Thailand — 1979.
• Certification in Reproductive Medicine, Thai Medical Council — 1997.
• Certification in Family Medicine, Thai Medical Council — 2000.

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

The provided profile does not specify a separately named fellowship. His areas of interest include:

• Reproductive medicine and assisted conception.
• In-vitro fertilisation (IVF), GIFT, ICSI, and IUI.
• Infertility, ovulation disorders, and PCOS.
• Recurrent miscarriage and repeated IVF failure.
• Embryo cryopreservation and fertility preservation.
• General obstetrics and gynaecology.

Research Contributions & Publications

• Research and publications related to embryo vitrification and pregnancy outcomes following assisted reproduction.
• Published work on chromosomal analysis of failed-fertilised oocytes following IVF and ICSI.
• Research on induction of the acrosome reaction in sperm prepared using a two-layer Percoll gradient method.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

The provided material does not identify specific individual awards. It describes Dr. Kunathikom as a pioneer in IVF and GIFT practice in Thailand and notes his academic and leadership roles in reproductive medicine.

Specialization

• Reproductive medicine and assisted reproduction.
• Infertility evaluation and treatment.
• IVF, GIFT, ICSI, and IUI.
• Ovulation induction and PCOS management.
• Recurrent miscarriage and repeated IVF failure.
• Embryo, egg, and sperm cryopreservation.
• Obstetrics and gynaecology, including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures.

Professional Memberships

• Thai Medical Council.
• Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

• Professor and Head of the Fertility Centre, Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
• Academic and clinical work in reproductive medicine, including doctoral supervision.
• Former member of the National Medical Committee of Thailand, as listed in the profile.