Dr. Suchakree Sanguansataya (Dr. Po)

Dr. Suchakree “Po” Sanguansataya is a board-certified psychiatrist at our Frisco location, where he is dedicated to helping patients achieve meaningful, lasting healing through compassionate, evidence-based care. Born in San Francisco, Dr. Po believes that true recovery begins with trust built over time through active listening, understanding each patient’s story, and guiding them toward resilience and growth.

With specialized expertise in depression, anxiety, sports psychiatry, and Asian psychiatry, Dr. Po brings a unique, culturally informed approach to care. Fluent in Thai, he creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for patients from diverse backgrounds. His clinical philosophy is rooted in collaboration working alongside each patient to develop treatment plans that honor both science and the human experience.

Dr. Po’s professional journey has been marked by excellence and leadership. He received multiple Tufts University School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Awards in both Physical Diagnosis and Psychiatry Clerkship, was recognized as Intern of the Year, and served as Chief Resident of Outpatient Psychiatry.

His academic work has been featured in several respected publications, including:

• Sanguansataya, S., “More Than Rapport: Unlocking the Therapeutic Alliance.” Tufts Medical Center Grand Rounds, July 2025.
• Huynh, P., Konda, V., Sanguansataya, S., Ward, M., & Leeds, S.G., “Mind the Gap: Current Treatment Alternatives for GERD Patients Failing Medical Treatment and Not Ready for a Fundoplication.” Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques, December 2020.
• Sanguansataya, S., “C9orf72 Mutation in ALS: Mechanism and Therapeutic Implications.” Proceedings of the Texas A&M Medical Student Grand Rounds, July 2018.

Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Po enjoys photography, world travel, soccer, and weightlifting pursuits that reflect his curiosity, creativity, and commitment to balance, values he also encourages in his patients.