Personal Profile Contact information Name : Somyos Kunachak Address (Office) : Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Unvierstiy, Bangkok,Thailand Year of birth : 1954 Place of Birth : Bangkok, Thailand Citizenship : Thailand Main Positions (Appointments) Academic : 1981 Staff Member, Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Unviersity, Bangkok, Thailand 1992 Assistant Professor 1996 Associate Professor 2002 Professor
Administrative : 1998 present Adivisory Board, The Asean Acdemy of Cosmetic Surgery 1999-2002 Editorial Board, Rama Journal of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand 1992-2000 Deputy Head Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Unviersity, Bangkok, Thailand 2000 present Board of Directors, International Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Bangkok, Thailand 2001-2006 Head Department of Otolaryngology, Faculyt of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand 2003 - present Administrative committee, Thai Association of Tissue Bank under the potronape of his magestry the king sister Education High School : University : 1974 B.Sc., South Western University Philippines 1978 MD., Cebu Institute of Medicine Philippines 1980 Certificate of Disease of Tropical And Hygeine,Medical, Mahidol University Bangkok, Thailand 1981 Certificate of clinical science in Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand 1985 Certificate of Proficiency in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, The Medical Council Thailand 1993 Diplomate American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2003 Board Certified in Family Medicine,The Medical Council Thailand 2006 Board Certified in Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, The Medical Council Thailand
Medical Licenses : 08910 Honors and Awards : Professional Memberships and Activities: 1. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2. The North American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery 3. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 4. Thai Academy of Cosmetic Medicine and surgery 5. World Association of Anti Aging Medicine. Publications : (Orginal article, Review, Abstract, Presentation, Books, Chapter in bookds, Others) Research Publications : 1. Kunachak S, Vajaradul Y,Rerkamnuaychok V,Prancetvatakul V, Praneetvatakul V. Rochanawutanon M, Fate of mucosal healing in transplanted deep frozen irradiated tracheal homograft.otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2007;136:1010-3 2. Pong charusathit C, Kunachak S, Kulapaditharom B, Pougmakaphat T, chewaruongroj W, Praneetvatakul V, charoenpan P, Thanakitcharu S, Udomsub payakul U. clinical Predictors of Obstructive steep apnea syndrome in Thai males. Thai J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003 ; 4 : 14 21. 3. Junpen V, Kunachak S, Kulapaditharom B, Chintrakam C, Euswas C, Bhongmakaphat T, Thanakitcharu S, Charoenpan P. A comparative Cephalometric evaluation of Obstructive and non obstrue steep apnea in Thai Snorers. Thai J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003 ; 4 : 22 6. 4. Kunachak S. Middle turbinate lateralization : A simple treatment for rhinologic headache. Laryngoscope 2002; 112 : 870 2.
5. Kunachak S, Leelaudomlipi P, Wongwaisayawan S. Dermabrasion: a curative treatment for melasma. Aesthetic Phastic Surgery. 2001;25 : 114-117. 6. Kunachak S, Kunachakr S, Leelaudomlipi P, Wongwaisayawan S. An effective treatment of dark lip by frequency-doubled Q-switched Nd: YAG laser. Dermatologic Surgery 2001;27 : 37-40 7. Kunachak S, Leelaudomlipi P. Q-switched Nd : YAG laser treatment for acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules. Lasers Surg Med Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 2000;26 : 376-9. 8. Kunachak S, Leelaudomlipi P, Wongwaisayawan S. Noninvasive Treatment of Bromidrosis by Frequency-Doubled. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2000;24 : 198-201. 9. Kunachak S, Kulapaditharom B. Prakunhungsit S. Minimal invasive KTP laser therapy for perennial allergic rhinitis : a preliminary report. J Otolaryngol. The Journal of Otolaryngology 2000;29:139-43 10. Kunachak S, Vajaradul Y, Rochanawutanon M, Kulapaditharom B. Cryopreserved irradiated tracheal homograft for laryngotracheal reconstruction. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2000;122 : 911-6. 10. Kunachak S, Prakunhungsit S, Sajalak K. Thyrovocal reduction, a new phonosurgery for male to female transsexuals. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 2000;109 : 1082-1086. 11. Niemhom S, Kitazawa S, Murao S, Kunachak S, Maeda. Co-expression of p53 and bcl-2 may Correlate to the Presence of Epstein-Barr virus genome and the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Cancer Letter. 2000;160 : 199-208. 12. Sungkanuparph S, Sathapatayavongs B, Kunachak S, Luxameechanporn T, Cheewaruangroj W. Treatment of invasive fungal sinusitis with Liposomal amphotericin B: a report of four cases. Journal of medical Association of Thailand. 2000;84 : 593-601. 13. Kulapaditharom B, Boonkitticharoen V, Kunachak S. Fluoresceuce-guided biopsy in the diagnosis of an unknown primary cancer in patients with metastatic cervical lymph nodes. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1999;108 : 700-4.
14. Kunachak S, Leelaudomlipi P, Sirikulchayanonta V. Q-swiched ruby laser therapy of acquired bilateral naevus of Ota-like macules. Dematol Surg 1999;25938-41 15. Charoenpan P, Thanakitcharu S, Muntrabhorn K, Kunachak S, Boongird P, Likittanasombat K, Suwansathit W. Sleep apnea syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea in Ramathibodi hosiptal : clinical and polysomnographic base line data. Respirology 1999;4 : 371-4. 16. Muntarbhorn K, Kunachak S. Palatal surgery, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty for snorers : a chronological perspective. J Int Coll Surg Thai. 1999;40 :11-6. 17. Manitchotpisit B, Kunachak S, Kulapaditharom B, Sura T. Combined use of fine needle aspiration cytology and polymerase chain reaction in the diagnosis of cervical tuberculosis lymphadenitis. J Med Assoc Thai. 1999;82 : 363-8. 18. Kunachak S, Sobhon P. The potential alveolar hazard of carbon dioxide laser-induced smoke. J Med Assoc Thai 1998;81 : 278-82. 19. Kunachak S, Kunachakr S, Sirikulchayanonta V, Leelaudomniti P. Dermabrasion is an effective treatment for acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules. Dermatol Surg 1996;22 : 559-62. 20. Kunachak S, Kulapaditharom B, Kunachakr S, Leelaudomniti P, Leopairut J. Copper vapour laser treatment of cafepau lait macules. Br J Dermatol 1996;135 : 964-8. 21. Kunachak S, Sithisan P, Kulapaditharom B. Are laryngeal papilloma virus-infected cell viable in the plume derived from a continuous mode carbon dioxide laser, and are they infectious? A Preliminary report on one laser mode. J Laryngol Otol. 1996;110 : 1031-3. 22. Kunachak S, Kulapaditharom B. Non surgical treatment of hemangioma, Int J Aesth Reconstr Surg. 1996;4 : 39-42. 23. Kunachak S. Anterior cervical pain syndrome : hyoid, thyroid and cricoid cartilage syndrome and their treatment with triamcinolone acetonide. J Laryngol Otol. 1995;109 : 49-52. 24. Tanpowpong K, Kulapaditharom B, Kunachak S, Leopairat J. Etiology and management of lateral neck masses in adults at Ramathibodi hospital. Rama Med J. 1995;18 : 37-43. 25. Kunachak S. Laser treatment for acne vulgaris. Am J Cosm surg 1995;12 : 127-31.
26. Tanpowpong K, Kulapaditharom B, Leopairal J, Kanchanalarp C, Kunachak S. Pan- endoscopy and random guided directed biopsy in patients with lateral neck mass. J Int coll surg Thai. 1994;37 : 14-7. 27. Tanpowpong K, Kulapaditharom B, Leopairal J, Kanchanalarp C, Kunachak S. Pan- endoscopy and random guided directed biopsy in patients with lateral neck mass. J Int Coll Surg Thai. 1994;7 : 18-22. 28. Kunachak S, Prakunhungsit S. A simple treatment for endochondral pseudocyst of the auricle. J Otolaryngol. 1992;21 : 139-41. 29. Kunachak S. Intractable granular myringitis : Possible etiology and management. J Otolaryngol. 1992;2 : 297-8. 30. Kunachak S, Prakunhungsit S. Non-surgical management for auricular hematoma : A new choice. Rama Med J. 1991;14 : 85. Book Publications 1. Kulapaditharom B, Kunachak S, Boonkitticharoen eds. Laser in Otolaryngology Head & neck Surgery and Medicine (Thai). Bangkok : MT press, 1994. 2. Kunachak S. Diseases of the ear. In Prakunhungsit S, Kulapaditharom B eds. Text book of Otolaryngology (Thai). Bangkok : Holistic publishing Co, 1995 : 33-5. 3. Kunachak S. innitus. In Prakunhungsit S, Kulapaditharom B eds. Text book of Otolaryngology (Thai). Bangkok : Holistic publishing Co, 1995 : 98-108. 4. Kunachak S. Sorethroat. In Prakunhungsit S eds. Text book of Otolaryngology (Thai). Bangkok : Holistic publishing Co, 1995 : 305-28. 5. Kunachak S. Neck mass. In Prakunhungsit S, Kulapaditharom B eds. Text book of Otolaryngology (Thai). Bangkok : Holistic publishing Co, 1995 : 392-409. 6. Kunachak S. Fine needle aspiration biopsy. In Prakunhungsit S, Kulapaditharom B eds. Text book of Otolaryngology (Thai). Bangkok : Holistic publishing Co, 1995 : 410-4.
7. Kunachak S. Cervical lymphadenopathy. In Sanghirunwatana S, Ruengganchanaseth S eds. Modern Medical Practice (Thai). Bangkok : Ruengaeo publishing Co, 1993 : 423-30. Main Research Interest/Major specialty : 1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea 2. Stem cell 3. Laser therapy 4. Voice surgery Professional Memberships and Activities: 1. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2. The North American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery 3. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 4. Thai Academy of Cosmetic Medicine and surgery 5. World Association of Anti Aging Medicine.