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Dr. Nguyen Van Phan

Dr. Nguyen Van Phan

Cardiovascular Surgeon ·
, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese

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Specialises in:

Mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valve diseasesCoronary artery disease requiring bypass surgeryCongenital heart defects in children and adultsAtrial fibrillation requiring surgical interventionPatients requiring minimally invasive cardiac surgery

About Dr. Nguyen Van Phan

  • Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van Phan, MD, PhD is one of the top cardiovascular surgeons in Vietnam with close to 40 years of practice.
  • He is a pioneer of cardiac surgery and a founder of cardiovascular surgery in Vietnam. He is currently Deputy Head of the Cardiovascular Subcommittee as well as Deputy Director of the Cardiovascular Center, where he conducts advanced cardiac surgery procedures at Vinmec Central Park International Hospital.
  • In 2019, he earned an Excellent Doctor title by the State of Vietnam for his contributions to Vietnam's health care field.

Conditions treated by Dr. Nguyen Van Phan

  • Mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valve diseases
  • Coronary artery disease requiring bypass surgery
  • Congenital heart defects in children and adults
  • Atrial fibrillation requiring surgical intervention
  • Patients requiring minimally invasive cardiac surgery

Area of Interest

  • Advanced cardiac valve repair and replacement
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery, including off-pump techniques
  • Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
  • Congenital heart surgery
  • Surgical management of atrial fibrillation and complex cardiovascular conditions

Qualification

  • MD, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy (1985)
  • Resident Doctor, Binh Dan Hospital (1985–1989)
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Training, Broussais Hospital, Paris, France (1989–1992)
  • Master of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy (1998)
  • Doctor of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy (2006)
  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy (2015)

Work Experiences

  • Binh Dan Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City (1985-1989)
  • Broussais Hospital, Paris, France (1989-1992)
  • Heart Institute, Ho Chi Minh City (Deputy Director of General Surgery Division) (1992-2021)

Certifications (3)

  • Certified in cardiovascular surgery and minimally invasive techniques
  • Trained internationally in cardiothoracic surgery (France)
  • Program Director, Mitral Valve Repair Training for Asia-Pacific Surgeons

Memberships (4)

  • Vietnam Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Royal Society of Surgeons of Thailand
  • Thai Thoracic Surgeons Association
  • Asia-Pacific Cardiothoracic Surgery Association

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Procedures Performed

Cardiac Valve Replacement
Closed Heart Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Heart Port Surgery
Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardiovascular surgeons evaluate and perform surgery on medical conditions of the heart and blood vessels such as valve disease, congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmias.

Patients with heart valve disease, blocked coronary arteries, congenital heart disease, or complex heart disease that necessitates surgery may seek the services of a cardiovascular surgeon.

Surgical procedures can include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair or replacement, congenital heart surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and surgical management of atrial fibrillation.

Yes, most cardiovascular surgical procedures performed today can be considered very safe. If performed by an experienced cardiovascular surgeons using proven techniques, the outcomes of the surgeries are very high.

A patient’s recovery period after surgery varies and is based on the type of surgery performed, and the medical condition of the patient. Recovery can take a few weeks after minimally invasive cardiac surgeries, and a few months after open-heart surgeries.

Medical management after surgery is closely monitored with follow-up appointments, medications, physiotherapy, and counseling about lifestyle changes to promote total recovery and follow-up with any complications.

Yes. Adult patients with congenital heart disease can undergo surgical repair or intervention using modern and proven surgical techniques.

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