
Soontorn Thrupkaew
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2 Terminal Drive Suite 8 East Alton Illinois, 62024About
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
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Areas of expertise and specialization
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
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Caroline A. Werner M.D.1120 SHACKELFORD RD FLORISSANT MO 63031
- Dr. Mark Edelstein MD6810 State Route 162 Maryville IL 62062
- Dr. Lauretta M Roberts M.D.5992 Howdershell Rd Hazelwood MO 63042
- Dr. Patrice Staten MD6810 State Route 162 Maryville IL 62062
- Dr. Christina L Midkiff M.D.2023 Vadalabene Dr Maryville IL 62062
- Dr. Tim C Kisabeth MD2 Saint Anthonys Way Alton IL 62002
Nearest Hospitals
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ONE MEMORIAL DRIVE ALTON IL 62002OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTERl
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