About Assoc. Prof. Dr Girapong Ungkhara

Dr. Polporn Apiwattanasawee – Leading Otolaryngologist & Sleep Medicine Specialist in Thailand

Renowned ENT & Sleep Disorder Expert

Dr. Polporn Apiwattanasawee is a highly respected otolaryngologist specializing in sleep medicine and sleep-related breathing disorders. With extensive experience in diagnosing and treating snoring, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and general ENT conditions, he provides state-of-the-art treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Girapong Ungkhara is a distinguished otolaryngologist (ENT Specialist) with over three decades of experience diagnosing and treating ear, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders. He currently serves as a consultant at MedPark Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, and holds the position of Vice Dean at the Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University. 

Educational Background

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, 1989.

• Residency in Otolaryngology: Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, 1995.

• Research Fellowship in Rhinology: University of Chicago, USA, 2006.

• Certificate in Head and Neck Surgery: The Royal College of Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons of Thailand, 2020.

Board Certifications

• Thai Board of Otolaryngology, 1995.

• Thai Board of Family Medicine, 2002.

• Thai Sub Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2016.

• Thai Sub Board of Sleep Otolaryngology, 2017.

Professional Experience

• Head of Department: Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, 2004–Present.

• Vice Dean: Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University.

• Consultant: MedPark Hospital Bangkok.

Specializations

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ungkhara specializes in:

• General Otolaryngology

• Sleep Otolaryngology

• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Head and Neck Surgery

Clinical Services

At MedPark Hospital's Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ungkhara offers comprehensive care for conditions such as:

• Allergic rhinitis

• Sinusitis

• Tonsillitis

• Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea

• Ear infections

• Throat disorders

• Head and neck tumors