About

Pimkwan Jaru-ampornpan, MD

Assistant Professor and Chief of Oculoplastic Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)

Dr. Pimkwan Jaru-ampornpan is an American board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty expertise in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She graduated with academic distinction from Harvard College and earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She subsequently completed her residency in ophthalmology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Dr. Pimkwan pursued further subspecialty training through a highly competitive two-year fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan—one of the top-ranked ophthalmology institutions in the United States. This prestigious fellowship is accredited by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and accepts fewer than 30 fellows worldwide each year. During her training, she was mentored by Dr. Raymond Douglas, an internationally recognized expert in the field.

After 15 years of education and clinical training in the United States, Dr. Pimkwan returned to Thailand to contribute her expertise to the academic and clinical community. She currently serves as the Chief of the Oculoplastic Division at the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She is among a select group of American board-certified ophthalmologists practicing in Thailand, and notably, the only ASOPRS Fellow member (with full voting privileges) actively practicing in the country.

Dr. Pimkwan specializes in the diagnosis and surgical management of conditions involving the eyelids, orbit, and lacrimal system. Her patients travel from across Thailand and neighboring countries for consultation and care. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor and leads research in eyelid, orbital, and lacrimal diseases. She also serves as Director of the Siriraj Ocular Prosthetic Center.

วุฒิการศึกษาและใบอนุญาติประกอบวิชาชีพเวชกรรม (Diploma and Board Certification)

  • ปริญญาตรีสาขาชีวเคมี เกียรตินิยม Harvard University ประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกา
  • แพทยศาสตร์บัณฑิต Vanderbilt University School of Medicine ประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกา
  • วุฒิบัตรสาขาจักษุวิทยา (American Board of Ophthalmology) ประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกา
  • ประกาศนียบัตรสาขาจักษุตกแต่งและเสริมสร้าง University of Michigan (Kellogg Eye Center) ประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกา ภายใต้การควบคุมดูแลของ American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
  • ใบอนุญาตเป็นผู้ประกอบวิชาชีพเวชกรรมจากแพทยสภาแห่งประเทศไทย
  • อนุมัติบัตรสาขาจักษุวิทยาจากแพทยสภาแห่งประเทศไทย

ประวัติการทำงานและ Professional Membership

เกียรติคุณและรางวัล (Honors and Awards)

  • รางวัลชนะเลิศ Oral Presentation Award 2023 งานประชุมวิชาการนานาชาติศิริราช Siriraj International Conference in Medicine and Public Health ประจำปี พ.ศ. 2566
  • รางวัลศิริราช เชิดชูเกียรติ ประจำปี พ.ศ. 2565 Siriraj Honorary Award 2022
  • บุคคลต้นแบบวัฒนธรรมศิริราช ในหมวด Journey to Excellence and Sustainability ในงานวันวัฒนธรรมศิริราช ประจำปี 2563-2565
  • The Richard K. Dortzbach, MD YASOPRS Rising Star Award at ASOPRS 2022 Spring Meeting for the best presentation “Options for One-Stage Reconstruction of a Large Upper Eyelid Margin Defect”
  • The National King’s Scholarship (ทุนเล่าเรียนหลวง) awarded to 9 senior high school students in Thailand each year for a full undergraduate and professional school education abroad
  • J. Donald M. Gass Award for excellence in ophthalmic education and research by a graduating medical student

ผลงานตีพิมพ์ (Papers and Publications)

  • Ferreira JN, Bhummaphan N, Chaisuparat R, Van Phan T, Oo Y, Jaru-Ampornpan P, Matangkasombut O, Mutirangura A. Unveiling senescence-associated ocular pathogenesis via lacrimal gland organoid magnetic bioassembly platform and HMGB1-Box A gene therapy. Sci Rep. 2024 Sep 18;14(1):21784. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-73101-8. PMID: 39294273; PMCID: PMC11410968.
  • Pornpanich K, Shanokprasith S, Jaru-Ampornpan P, Eiamsamarng A. Comparison of clinical outcomes of conjunctivo-mullerectomy for varying degrees of ptosis. Sci Rep. 2023 Nov 5;13(1):19131. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-46419-y. PMID: 37926725; PMCID: PMC10625983.
  • Tungsattayathitthan U, Singcanvanit R, Choopong P, Jaru-Ampornpan P, Tesavibul N, Sopitviriyaporn W, Boonsopon S. Predictors for Recurrence of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in HIV-Negative Patients. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2024 Jul;32(5):493-500. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2170250. Epub 2023 Feb 7. PMID: 36749945.
  • Qureshi Z, Bernard A, Grisolia ABD, Jaru-Ampornpan P, Ozgonul C, Demirci H. Simplified technique for lateral canthal tendon canthopexy. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2022 Sep;70(9):3403-3408. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_3126_21.
  • Jaru-Ampornpan P, Tansirisithikul C, Prukajorn M, Sampattavanich S, Pithukpakorn M. Germline ATM mutation and somatic PIK3CA and BCOR mutations found in an infant with aggressive orbital embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021;23:101189. Published 2021 Aug 4. doi:10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101189
  • Jain AP, Jaru‐Ampornpan P, Douglas RS. Thyroid eye disease: Redefining its management—A review. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. Published online January 22, 2021:ceo.13899. doi:10.1111/ceo.13899
  • Ngowyutagon P, Prabhasawat P, Chirapapaisan C, Jaru-Ampornpan P, Pornpanich K, Ekpo P, Sukon N, Matamnan S. Successful Ocular Surface Reconstruction in Complete Ankyloblepharon With the Simple Oral Mucosal Epithelial Transplantation Technique: A Case Report. Cornea. 2021 Jan 6
  • Lumyongsatien M, Jaru-Ampornpan P, Uiprasertkul M, Selva D. Orbital Infection by Saksenaea vasiformis in an Immunocompetent Host. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med. 2020 Sep 30;2020:8827074.
  • Jaru-ampornpan P, Yu C, Qin J, Douglas RS. Mini-review: Thyroid eye disease in Asians and recent advances in management. Chin J Endocrinol Metab, July 2020, Vol. 36, No. 7
  • Jaru-Ampornpan P, Joseph SS, Grisolia ABD, Briceno CA. Warfarin-associated delayed orbital hemorrhage after orbital fracture repair with smooth nylon foil implant. Orbit Amst Neth. 2019 Dec;38(6):519–23.
  • Weinlander EJ, Wang AL, Jaru-Ampornpan P, Altaweel MM, Nork TM. Two Cases of Acute Retinal Necrosis Due to Varicella Zoster Despite Prior Shingles Vaccination. Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2017 Mar 13
  • Azari AA, Kanavi MR, Jaru-ampornpan P, et al. Nevus in a pterygium. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2014;132(9):1044.
  • Jaru-ampornpan P, Agarwal A, Midha NK, Kim SJ. Traumatic Endophthalmitis due to Cellulosimicrobium cellulans. Case Rep Ophthalmol Med. 2011;2011:469607.
  • Jaru-ampornpan P, Kuchtey J, Dev VG, Kuchtey R. Primary congenital glaucoma associated with Patau syndrome with long survival. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2010;47 Online:e1-4.
  • Kuchtey J, Rezaei KA, Jaru-ampornpan P, Sternberg P, Kuchtey RW. Multiplex cytokine analysis reveals elevated concentration of interleukin-8 in glaucomatous aqueous humor. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010;51(12):6441-7.
  • Yeh WW, Jaru-ampornpan P, Nevidomskyte D, et al. Partial protection of Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV)-infected rhesus monkeys against superinfection with a heterologous SIV isolate. J Virol. 2009;83(6):2686-96.
  • Yeh WW, Cale EM, Jaru-ampornpan P, Lord CI, Peyerl FW, Letvin NL. Compensatory substitutions restore normal core assembly in simian immunodeficiency virus isolates with Gag epitope cytotoxic T-lymphocyte escape mutations. J Virol. 2006;80(16):8168-77.
  • Jaru-Ampornpan P, Douglas RS, Joseph SS. (2018). The diagnosis and management of thyroid eye disease. In: Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology. JAYPEE brothers. Prajna (Ed.).
  • Burkat C.N., Jaru-Ampornpan P. (2015) Recognizing the Differences in Asian Eyelid Anatomy. In: Hartstein, MD, FACS M., Massry, MD, FACS G., Holds, MD, FACS J. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY
  • Burkat C.N., Jaru-Ampornpan P. (2015) Upper Lid Blepharoplasty in the Asian Patient. In: Hartstein, MD, FACS M., Massry, MD, FACS G., Holds, MD, FACS J. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY

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