Wissarut Sakulpaptong

Wissarut Sakulpaptong is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in advanced echocardiography at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. He received the Second Prize at the 2025 Echocardiography Annual Scientific Meeting in Thailand. This award recognizes achievements in heart imaging research. He also holds a Master of Science in Medicine from Chulalongkorn University.

Cardiology Specialization and Methods

Dr. Sakulpaptong focuses on heart imaging to diagnose complex cardiac conditions. He treats patients with coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, and heart failure. Additionally, he uses advanced diagnostic tools to evaluate heart structure and function.

Heart Imaging Techniques

• Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
• Strain analysis for muscle function
• 3D and stress echocardiography
• Imaging for congenital heart diseases

Professional Career and Clinical Leadership

Dr. Sakulpaptong is cardiology staff at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok. He held several leadership positions during his medical training. He served as the Chief Fellow for the Academic Year 2024. He also served as the Chief Resident for the Department of Medicine in 2022.

• 2025–Present – Cardiology Staff, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• 2023–2024 – Cardiology Fellow, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• 2024 – Chief Fellow, Division of Cardiology, Chulalongkorn University
• 2020–2022 – Resident Physician and Chief Resident, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• 2022 – Chief Resident, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
• 2020 – Chief Resident (First-year Class), Chulalongkorn University
• 2018–2020 – General Physician and Clinic Lead, Khun Han Hospital
• 2019 – Deputy Chair of the Patient Care Team and Head of Procurement Committee, Khun Han Hospital
• 2018–2019 – Physician for Antenatal Care Clinic and Warfarin Clinic, Khun Han Hospital
• 2017–2018 – Intern Physician, Sisaket Hospital

Educational Background and Certifications

• 2024 – Master of Science in Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
• 2024 – Board Certification in Cardiology, Thailand
• 2022 – Graduate Diploma in Internal Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
• 2016 – Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Chulalongkorn University

Healthcare Projects and Public Impact

Dr. Sakulpaptong developed a care pathway for myocardial infarction – a serious type of heart attack – at Khun Han Hospital. He also established a Screening Echocardiogram Project to help underserved patients. Furthermore, he launched a home-visit clinic for patients taking warfarin to improve medication adherence. He served as a consultant for the new Emergency Department service layout at Khun Han Hospital. Finally, he contributed to the 2022 Thai clinical guidelines for migraine management.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Sakulpaptong teaches physicians and nurses about basic ECG and advanced cardiac life support. He also conducted small-group teaching sessions for physicians on basic echocardiograms for interns. The specialist presented research on sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction at the 6th Research Day. This research examines how severe infection affects heart muscle function. He also served as a guest lecturer for general practitioners at Khun Han Hospital in 2022.

Honors and Recognition

• 2025 – Second Prize, Echocardiography Meeting, Heart Association of Thailand
• 2024 – Certificate of Recognition for Service as Chief Fellow, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• 2022 – Outstanding Chief Resident Award, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• 2021 – Outstanding Second-Year Resident Award, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• 2017 – Outstanding Medical Graduate Award, Prince Mahidol Foundation
• 2015 – Certificate of Appreciation, Student Union Vice President