Kittipan RerkasemProf

Dr. Kittipan Rerkasem is a renowned vascular surgeon and a leading academic at Chiang Mai University, Thailand, where he holds the position of Deputy Director at the Research Institute for Health Sciences. With a medical degree from Chiang Mai University and further specialization in vascular disease from Southampton General Hospital and the University of Oxford, Dr. Rerkasem brings over two decades of experience in medical research and patient care. His career is distinguished by his focus on non-communicable diseases, particularly diabetes management and the prevention of major amputations and cardiovascular events. Dr. Rerkasem has been instrumental in developing innovative protocols for diabetic foot care, significantly reducing amputation rates at Chiang Mai University Hospital. His research extends into the study of cardiovascular risks in HIV patients and the epidemiology of vascular diseases within the Thai population. Dr. Rerkasem has contributed to more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized with several national and international awards, including the Outstanding Researcher Award from the National Research Council of Thailand and inclusion in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list by Stanford University. An active member of various professional associations and currently an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, Dr. Rerkasem continues to influence vascular surgery practices and research on a global scale.