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About Dr. Pham Thi Thu Huong

  • Dr. Pham Thi Thu Huong brings nearly 30 years of clinical experience in gastroenterology and hepatobiliary medicine, with advanced expertise in interventional endoscopy.
  • She currently leads the Department of Gastroenterology , Interventional Endoscopy at Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
  • Serves as an endoscopy lecturer at VinUniversity.
  • Her work integrates diagnostic precision with therapeutic innovation, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients with complex digestive disorders.
  • Fluent in English & Veitnamese

Conditions treated by Dr. Pham Thi Thu Huong

  • Gastric, duodenal, and intestinal disorders
  • Liver, biliary, and pancreatic diseases
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers
  • Polyps and submucosal tumors
  • Helicobacter pylori infection
  • Early-stage digestive tract cancers

Area of Interest

  • Diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for pancreatic and biliary conditions
  • Early cancer detection through endoscopy
  • Stem cell therapy in liver cirrhosis
  • Colorectal cancer screening and prevention

Qualification

  • MD, MSc – Hanoi Medical University

Work Experiences

  • Endoscopy Department, Viet Duc Hospital (1991–1993)
  • Internal Medicine Department, Post Office Hospital (1993–2002)
  • Gastroenterology Department, Bach Mai Hospital (2002–2004)
  • Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Department, Post Office Hospital (2004–2011)
  • Head, Gastroenterology & Interventional Endoscopy, Vinmec Times City (2012–Present)
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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

  • Certified in advanced interventional endoscopy (Bach Mai Hospital & Singapore)
  • Clinical Endoscopy and EUS specialization training

MEMBERSHIPS (3)

  • Vietnam Digestive Endoscopy Association
  • Vietnam Gastroenterology Society
  • Hanoi Gastroenterology Association

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (3)

  • Study on Helicobacter pylori infection in gastric–duodenal diseases (2004–2007)
  • Stem Cell Transplantation for Liver Cirrhosis (Ongoing)
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening in Vietnam (Ongoing)

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PROCEDURES

  • Adhesion Lysis
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Cardiomyotomy
  • Foregut Surgery
  • Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Low Anterior Resection
  • Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
  • Nissen Fundoplication
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Partial Colectomy
  • Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
  • Proctectomy
  • Retroperitoneum Surgery
  • Robotic Hernia Surgery
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Splenectomy
  • Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
  • Subtotal Proctocolectomy
  • Total Colectomy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes Dr. Huong’s expertise unique?

Her mastery in interventional endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound allows minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of complex GI and hepatobiliary diseases.

Does she perform cancer screening endoscopy?

Yes, Dr. Huong specializes in early cancer detection through advanced endoscopic screening.

Is she involved in medical research and teaching?

Yes, Dr. Huong actively contributes to national research on stem cell therapy and cancer prevention, and teaches at VinUniversity.

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