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About Dr. Vu Tan Phuc

  • Dr. Vu Tan Phuc, Master of Medicine, is a seasoned gastroenterologist with over 15 years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders of the digestive tract.
  • He brings an extensive medical background combined with advanced clinical training in gastrointestinal endoscopy to provide holistic and patient-centered care.
  • Dr. Phuc's clinical expertise includes the management of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bowel diseases, performing both endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and creating individualized treatment plans for more complicated gastrointestinal disorders.

Conditions treated by Dr. Vu Tan Phuc

  • Gastritis, duodenitis, and peptic ulcer disease
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Colitis, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Acute and chronic viral hepatitis
  • Acute pancreatitis and biliary tract infections
  • Liver abscess and cirrhosis
  • Gallbladder and pancreatic disorders

Area of Interest

  • Gastrointestinal and liver diseases
  • Endoscopic diagnosis and therapy
  • Peptic ulcer and Helicobacter pylori management
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Pancreatic and biliary tract disorders

Qualification

  • Master of Internal Medicine: Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (2015)
  • Doctor of Medicine: Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (2011)

Work Experiences

  • Internal Medicine Department: Tay Do General Hospital (2010–2012)
  • Mekong Can Tho General Clinic (2012–2013)
  • Gastroenterology Department: Hoan My Cuu Long General Hospital (2015–2019)
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CERTIFICATIONS (1)

  • Specialized training: Basic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy at Cho Ray Hospital and Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy

MEMBERSHIPS (1)

  • Vietnam Endoscopy Association

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PROCEDURES

  • Adhesion Lysis
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Cardiomyotomy
  • Endoscopy (UGI Endoscopy)
  • 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 does a gastroenterologist do?

A gastroenterologist is a doctor who treats disorders of the digestive tract, including conditions of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. They also perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

When should I see a gastroenterologist?

You should see a gastroenterologist if you have any of the following persistent symptoms: abdominal pain, reflux, trouble swallowing, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice, unexplained weight loss, or bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.

What conditions do gastroenterologists commonly treat?
  • Gastritis, peptic ulcer, and reflux disease (GERD)
  • IBS, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and colitis
  • Hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver abscesses
  • Pancreatitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease
  • Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract
What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (EGD, colonoscopy)
  • Polyp removal and biopsy
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for disorders of the bile duct and pancreas
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcer management
How can gastroenterologists help with chronic digestive issues?

They can help manage chronic digestive disorders in the following ways: symptom evaluation, dietary or lifestyle recommendations, medication management for chronic digestive disorders, and procedural interventions as needed.

Can gastroenterologists treat liver diseases?

Yes, they treat both acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver diseases, and other diseases of the liver.

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