Dr. Vu Tu Nam

• Specialist Level II, Dr Vu Tu Nam, is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon with extensive expertise in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine.
• He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Vinmec Times City International Hospital and as Deputy Head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at VinUniversity.
• Dr Nam completed his Residency and Specialist Level II training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Hanoi Medical University and pursued advanced training at leading medical centres in Japan, the United States, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand.
• Before joining Vinmec, he gained substantial experience managing complex orthopaedic trauma cases at Hanoi Medical University Hospital and Saint Paul Hospital.
• With over 12 years of professional experience, Dr Nam has directly performed nearly 1,000 arthroscopic surgeries and thousands of treatments for sports-related injuries.
• His clinical expertise includes diagnosis and treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, meniscal tears and cartilage lesions of the knee, ankle and lower leg injuries, and reconstructive surgeries in complex orthopaedic trauma.
• In addition to his clinical work, Dr Nam is actively involved in teaching and research.
• He has authored and co-authored numerous publications in national and international journals, contributed to specialised textbooks and monographs, and plays a key role in training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
• At Vinmec, Dr Nam conducts consultations, performs surgeries, and develops personalised treatment plans, integrating surgical care, rehabilitation, and nutrition to provide comprehensive care for patients, including professional athletes and sports enthusiasts.

Conditions treated by Dr. Vu Tu Nam

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
• Meniscal tears and cartilage lesions of the knee
• Ankle and lower leg injuries
• Complex orthopedic trauma requiring reconstructive surgery
• Sports-related musculoskeletal injuries

Area of Interest

• Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow
• Reconstructive orthopaedic surgery
• Sports medicine and rehabilitation
• General orthopaedics and traumatology
• Pediatric traumatology and basic pediatric orthopaedic conditions

Qualification

• Second Degree Specialist in Orthopaedics, Hanoi Medical University (2018–2020)
• General Surgical Residency, Hanoi Medical University (2013–2016)
• Medical Degree, Hanoi Medical University (2007–2013)

Work Experiences

• From 2020 to present, Dr Vu Tu Nam has been working as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine Department at Tam Anh Hospital.
• From 2018 to 2020, he served as an orthopaedic surgeon at the Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Department of Hanoi Medical University Hospital.
• From 2016 to 2018, he worked as an orthopaedic surgeon in the Orthopaedics and Trauma Department at Saint Paul Hospital, Hanoi.
• Since 2017, he has been a Lecturer in the Orthopaedics Division, Surgery Department, Hanoi Medical University.