Author: Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone

Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone (Dr. Pom) is a board-certified urologist at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters, specializing in Men's Health, Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci System), and Kidney Stone treatment. He has completed international fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine (USA), Juntendo University Hospital (Japan), and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan). All medical content on this site is written and reviewed by Dr. Soarawee based on his clinical experience and international training.

Understanding Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Why They Come Back – Updated 2026

Keep getting bladder infections and wondering why? It’s not your fault. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains how your bladder defends itself, the surprising reasons UTIs come back, and what you can do to break the cycle.

The Art of the Redo: Understanding Penile Implant Revision Surgery

What happens when a penile implant shifts, malfunctions, or needs a “redo”? Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, shares fascinating real-world revision cases from AUA 2026 — and why these problems are almost always fixable in expert hands.

Preventing Recurrent Bladder Infections Without Antibiotics – Updated 2026

Stuck in a cycle of repeated bladder infections? You can break it without relying on antibiotics every time. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, shares proven ways to prevent recurrent UTIs — from simple habits to cranberry, probiotics, methenamine, and vaginal estrogen.

Penile Implants and Blood Thinners: Balancing Your Heart and Your Intimacy

Can a man on blood thinners safely get a penile implant? Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, unpacks a fascinating AUA 2026 debate on balancing heart safety and intimacy — and why the old fear is no longer true.

Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC): A Step-by-Step Patient Guide

Told you need to catheterize yourself? It’s far easier and safer than it sounds. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, shares a clear, friendly step-by-step guide to clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) — for both men and women.

Penile Implants in 2026: How They Work and How to Choose the Right One

Pills no longer working for erectile dysfunction? The penile implant is the gold-standard cure. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, breaks down how modern implants work and compares the three leading brands — insights from AUA 2026.

Bacteria in Your Urine Without Symptoms: Do You Really Need Antibiotics?

Bacteria turned up in your urine but you feel completely fine? You may not need antibiotics at all. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains asymptomatic bacteriuria — why treating it “just to be safe” often does more harm than good.

The Cleanest Cut: 50 Years of Making Penile Implant Surgery Safer

How did doctors tame the greatest threat to penile implants — infection? Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, shares the inspiring 50-year story from AUA 2026, from the high-infection 1970s to today’s DNA-guided, ultra-clean surgery.

Understanding Residual Urine: Why Your Bladder May Not Be Emptying

Feeling like your bladder never fully empties? Leftover urine — called postvoid residual (PVR) — is common and very treatable. Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains what it means, why it matters, the warning signs, and how it’s treated.

Penile Doppler Ultrasound for ED: Life-Saving Test or Waste of Time?

Is a penile Doppler ultrasound a life-saving heart-health test or an unreliable waste of time? Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital, breaks down a fascinating expert debate from AUA 2026 — and what it means for men with erectile dysfunction.