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Dr. Tachit Jiravichitchai

MD, MSc, FRCPhysiatrT

Biography

Dr. Tachit Jiravichitchai is a physiatrist and academic clinician with dual expertise in musculoskeletal and bleeding disorders rehabilitation. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) and board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mahidol University, Thailand, and later completed a Master of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Upper Extremity Rehabilitation) at the University of Western Ontario and the Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre in Canada.

He currently serves as Assistant Professor at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, while undertaking a clinical fellowship in Bleeding Disorders at McMaster University, Canada. His career integrates clinical innovation, research, and education, with a strong commitment to advancing musculoskeletal health and joint care in people with hemophilia.

Key Publications

  • Jiravichitchai, T., Farzad, M., MacDermid, J. C., et al. (2024).Exploring Outcomes and Mediating Factors Following Supercharged End-to-Side Anterior Interosseous Nerve to Ulnar Nerve Transfer: A Scoping Review With Expert Insight. Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online.

  • Jiravichitchai, T., Khamket, C., & Ruthiraphong, P. (2024).Short-Term Efficacy of Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Double-Blinded Randomized Control Trial. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand.

  • Chuansumrit, A., Sirachainan, N., Jaovisidha, S., Jiravichitchai, T., et al. (2023).Effectiveness of Monthly Low-Dose Emicizumab Prophylaxis Without Loading Doses Among Patients With Hemophilia A With and Without Inhibitors: A Case Series Report. Haemophilia.

  • Chuansumrit, A., Natesirinilkul, R., Jaovisidha, S., Sirachainan, N., Jiravichitchai, T., Kempka, K., et al. (2023).Sequential Use of Monthly Low Dose Emicizumab and Factor VIII Concentrate Prophylaxis Among Patients with Hemophilia A: A Case Series Report. Blood.

  • Panuwannakorn, M., Jiravichitchai, T., Lertthammakiat, S., Jaovisidha, S., Sirachainan, N., & Chuansumrit, A. (2022). Iliopsoas Haemorrhage Complicated by Femoral Neuropathy in Patients With Hemophilia: A Case Series Report. International Journal of Hematology.

Key Institutions

  • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand

  • Department of Medicine (Bleeding Disorders Unit), Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Canada

Current Positions/Chairs

  • Assistant Professor
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand

  • Clinical Fellow in Hematology – Bleeding Disorders
    Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada (2024–2025)

  • President
    Thai Society for Hand Rehabilitation

Research Interests

  • Dr. Jiravichitchai has an active interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, hemophilia joint health, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation approaches for people with bleeding disorders. His academic focus spans upper extremity rehabilitation, bleeding disorders, and consensus development of clinical outcome measures. He continues to integrate rehabilitation and hematology expertise to advance care for patients with hemophilia in Thailand and internationally.

Research Activities

  • Lead author of the Cochrane Review update on Exercise for Haemophilia (2025, ongoing)

  • Lead author of the Hemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) analysis in the Canadian Bleeding Disorders Registry (CBDR) project, ongoing (2025)

  • Participant in Ultrasound JADE/HEAD-US Workshop at the Sanofi SYNOVIIIUS Investigators’ Meeting, San Diego, 2025

  • Lead author of a Delphi consensus establishing a core outcome set for the Supercharged End-to-Side (SETS) anterior interosseous nerve to ulnar nerve transfer (2025)

  • Lead author of a Scoping Review with expert insight on outcomes and recovery factors following the SETS AIN to ulnar nerve transfer (2024)

  • Author of Textbook of Foundation in Rehabilitation Medicine, Mahidol University Press (2023)

  • Presenter at major international congresses, including IFSSH/IFSHT 2025 (Washington, DC), ISPRM 2023 (Colombia), and AAPMR 2023 (New Orleans)

  • Recipient of international fellowship training in hemophilia and musculoskeletal health (Canada, 2018 and 2024–25)