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Dr. Bui Duc Phu

Dr. Bui Duc Phu

Cardiac Surgeon ·
, Ha noi, Vietnam

40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese

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About Dr. Bui Duc Phu

  • Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Phu is one of Vietnam’s most renowned Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery experts, with over 40 years of experience in the field.
  • Currently serving as Vice President of the Vietnam Medical Association and Director of Cardiology Specialty at the Vinmec Healthcare System, He performed Vietnam’s first human heart transplant.
  • His leadership has advanced cardiac surgery nationwide, earning him numerous national and international honors, including the National Order of Merit from France (2022) and multiple Labor Orders from the Vietnamese government.
  • Fluent in English & Veitnamese.

Conditions treated by Dr. Bui Duc Phu

  • Complex congenital and acquired heart diseases
  • Coronary artery disease and valvular heart disorders
  • Aortic aneurysm and thoracic vascular conditions
  • Heart failure and myocardial infarction
  • Cardiothoracic trauma and postoperative complications
  • Cases requiring advanced cardiovascular surgical intervention

Area of Interest

  • Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
  • Heart and Lung Transplantation
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Research and Medical Education

Qualification

  • Phd,Md

Work Experiences

  • Director, Hue Central Hospital (2007–2016)
  • Director, Hue Cardiovascular Center (2007–2016)
  • Director, International Hue Hospital (2013–2016)
  • Deputy Head, Central Health Protection Committee (2007–2016)
  • Director, Vinmec Times City (2017–2018)
  • Deputy General Medical Director, Vinmec Healthcare System (2018–2019)
  • Director of Cardiology Specialty, Vinmec Healthcare System (Present)

Certifications (2)

  • Advanced fellowship training in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • International collaboration with global surgical societies and academic institutions

Memberships (3)

  • Vice President, Vietnam Medical Association (2016–Present)
  • President, Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS, 2014–2015)
  • Member, International Surgical Society

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Procedures Performed

Heart Transplant
Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)

Frequently Asked Questions

He led Vietnam’s first successful human heart transplant, marking a milestone in national medical history.

Prof. Phu specializes in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, including heart transplantation and minimally invasive procedures.

He is the Director of Cardiology Specialty at the Vinmec Healthcare System.

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