Dr. Pongpat Patanavanich gained his Medicinae Doctor degree in Mahidol University and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Thammasat University. He is an active practitioner, a concurrent Managing Director of Chaopya Hospital and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Chief Executive Officer of the Mahachai Hospitals PLC Group. Dr. Pongpat is also the President of The Private Hospital Association of Thailand.