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Dr. Prof. Bui Duc Phu

Dr. Prof. Bui Duc Phu

Cardiovascular Surgeon ·
, Ha noi, Vietnam

40 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese

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About Dr. Prof. Bui Duc Phu

  • Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Phu is a renowned cardiac surgeon and one of Vietnam’s foremost experts in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, with over 40 years of experience. He currently serves as the Director of Cardiology Specialty at Vinmec Healthcare System and is the Vice President of the Vietnam Medical Association.
  • Dr. Phu has held numerous prestigious leadership roles, inclding Director of Hue Central Hospital, Director of Hue Cardiovascular Center, Director of International Hue Hospital, and President of the Committee for Healthcare for Central Cadres.
  • He has also served as President of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS, 2014–2015), reflecting his significant influence in cardiac surgery both nationally and internationally.
  • A pioneer in Vietnamese cardiac surgery, he was the lead surgeon for the country’s first-ever human heart transplant performed entirely by a Vietnamese team.
  • His clinical expertise spans advanced cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery, leadership in cardiovascular centers, and guidance in complex cardiology cases.
  • Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Phu has been recognized with the First-, Second-, and Third-class Labor Orders by the Vietnamese government (2013, 2009, 2007) and the National Order of Merit by the President of France in 2022, honoring his exceptional contributions to medicine.
  • He holds academic positions as Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Hue Medical School and Affiliated Professor at the College of Health Sciences, Vin University.
  • Dr. Phu is an active researcher, authoring numerous research papers and book chapters, and has chaired several national and ministry-level scientific research projects.
  • A respected member of the International Surgical Society, Prof. Dr. Phu continues to combine clinical excellence, research, and leadership, making a lasting impact on cardiac surgery and healthcare in Vietnam and beyond.

Conditions treated by Dr Prof. Bui Duc Phu

  • Thoracic and Cardiovascular conditions

Area of Interest

  • Cardiology

Qualification

  • Professor
  • Ph.D
  • MD

Work Experiences

  • Dr. Prof. Bui Duc Phu a distinguished Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon began his academic career as an Associate Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Hue Medical School in 2002, and was promoted to Professor in 2009.
  • He also serves as an Affiliated Professor at the College of Health Sciences, Vin University.
  • Dr. Phu held several key administrative roles, including Head of the Surgery Department at Hue Medical School (1998–2008, 2010–2015), Director of Hue Central Hospital (2007–2016), Director of Hue Cardiovascular Center (2007–2016), and Director of International Hue Hospital (2013–2016).
  • He further contributed as President of the Committee for Healthcare for Central Cadres (2007–2016), and later as Director of Vinmec Times City (2017–2018) and Deputy General Medical Director of Vinmec Healthcare System (2018–2019).
  • In addition to his institutional roles, Dr. Phu has held prominent positions in professional associations, including Vice President of the Vietnam Medical Association (2016–present) and President of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS) for the 2014–2015 term, highlighting his significant contributions to cardiovascular and thoracic surgery both nationally and internationally.

Certifications (1)

Memberships (3)

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

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Procedures Performed

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair
Device Closure of ASD (Amplatzer Septal Occluder)
Fontan Procedure
Glenn procedure
Norwood Procedure
Norwood Surgery
PDA Closure
TOF Repair
Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
VSD Closure / Repair (Adult)

Frequently Asked Questions

They specialize in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and chest disorders, including heart diseases, valve disorders, congenital heart defects, and thoracic conditions.

Consultation is recommended for chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, unexplained fatigue, high blood pressure, or history of heart disease in the family.

Cardiothoracic surgery involves surgical treatment of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest, including procedures like heart bypass, valve replacement, and lung surgery.

Heart transplant surgery replaces a diseased heart with a healthy donor heart. It is typically performed for end-stage heart failure when other treatments have failed.

Common procedures include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, heart transplantation, aneurysm repair, and minimally invasive thoracic surgeries.

Complex heart conditions may require a combination of medication, interventional procedures, and surgery, along with lifestyle management and cardiac rehabilitation.

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