Prof. Emeritus Dr. Kriengsak Vareesangthip is a Thai physician and academic whose principal specialty is internal medicine, with a focus on nephrology and kidney care. He has been associated with the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University, where he served as Head of the Kidney Division and is identified as an Emeritus Professor. His clinical and academic background centres on renal medicine, supported by specialist qualifications in internal medicine and nephrology.

His documented areas of research interest include complications related to dialysis, plasma exchange, and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). These topics reflect work across the care of patients with kidney disease, the management of complex renal conditions, and therapeutic approaches used in specialist practice. His profile also records further training in clinical and interventional cardiology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, alongside professional memberships connected with both kidney medicine and cardiovascular health.

In addition to his clinical and academic work, Prof. Vareesangthip is listed as President of the Thai Atherosclerosis Society. His professional affiliations include the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand, the Thai Heart Association, the PTCA Club of Thailand, and the American Heart Association. He is associated with Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital (SiPH) in Bangkok. He communicates in Thai and English, supporting consultation and professional engagement in both languages.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Mahidol University, Thailand (1980).
• Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom (1997).
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, The Medical Council of Thailand (1988).
• Board certification in Nephrology, The Medical Council of Thailand (1992).
• Board certification in Family Medicine, The Medical Council of Thailand (2002).
• Certificate of the Registrar in Nephrology and General Medicine, Royal College of Physicians of London, United Kingdom (1997).

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

• Clinical Cardiology Fellow, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA.
• Interventional Cardiology Fellow, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA.
• Clinical interests include nephrology, kidney care, dialysis-related complications, plasma exchange, and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).

Research Contributions & Publications

His documented research interests include dialysis complications, plasma exchange, and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The supplied profile describes a substantial publication record but does not provide individual publication titles or bibliographic details.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

Professional recognition includes his appointment as Emeritus Professor and former Head of the Kidney Division at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and his listed role as President of the Thai Atherosclerosis Society.

Specialization

• Internal Medicine
• Nephrology and kidney care
• Dialysis-related complications
• Plasma exchange
• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
• Additional documented fellowship training in clinical and interventional cardiology

Professional Memberships

• Fellow, Royal College of Physicians of Thailand.
• Member, Thai Heart Association.
• Member, PTCA Club of Thailand.
• Member, American Heart Association.

Languages

• Thai
• English

• Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
• Former Head of the Kidney Division, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
• Associated with Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital (SiPH), Bangkok.
• President of the Thai Atherosclerosis Society (TAS), as listed in the supplied profile.