Soontorn Thrupkaew, OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Soontorn Thrupkaew

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

2 Terminal Drive Suite 8 East Alton Illinois, 62024

About

Soontorn Thrupkaew, MD, works at the Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation.  The Foundation is made up of 40 separate health centers spread around Illinois, with an emphasis on serving low income families.  Dr. Thrupkaew serves the Bethalto Center in East Alton.  A native of Thailand, he was educated there before completed her post-MD work in Illinois.  An international public speaker, he is also President of the Thai Physician Association of America.  This Association does important work in Thailand, including medical missions supplying the Thai people with physicians and surgeries they desperately need. 

Education and Training

Chulalongkorn University

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 55 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • International public speaking -

Internships

  • Loyola University, Mercy Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, Thai Physician Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Loving the work and her patients

Hobbies / Sports

  • Running, Mountain Climbing, Walking

Favorite professional publications

  • AMA Magazine, Audio Digest

Soontorn Thrupkaew's Practice location

2 Terminal Drive Suite 8 -
East Alton, Illinois 62024
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