Dr. Assoc. Prof. Le Thi Minh Huong,

• Associate Professor Dr Le Thi Minh Huong is a highly accomplished paediatrician with over 35 years of extensive clinical experience in the field of general paediatrics.
• She is currently the Head of the Department of Internal Medicine – Pediatric Centre at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
• Dr Le Thi Minh Huong began her medical journey at the Medical University of Paediatrics in Leningrad, Soviet Union, graduating in 1989.
• She later earned her Doctorate in Medicine from Moscow, Russia, in 2000. Over nearly three decades, she has made significant contributions to pediatric healthcare, research, and education in Vietnam.
• Before joining Vinmec, she served as the Deputy Director of the National Hospital of Paediatrics and Head of the Department of Immunology – Allergy – Joints, where she played a crucial role in advancing pediatric immunology and allergy care.
• Alongside her hospital roles, she has been a dedicated educator, serving as a part-time lecturer at Hanoi Medical University and Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy since 2005, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2013.
• Dr Le Thi Minh Huong is an active member of several prestigious professional organisations, including the Vietnam Pediatric Association, Vietnam Respiratory Society, and the Asia-Pacific Associations for Pediatric Immunology, Asthma, and Congenital Immunodeficiency.
• She currently holds key leadership roles as the President of the Vietnam Association of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology and Vice President of the Vietnam Association of Sleep Medicine.
• Renowned for her expertise in pediatric pulmonology, immunology, and allergy, she specialises in diagnosing and treating respiratory and allergic diseases, immune disorders, and childhood arthritis.
• Her long-standing commitment to pediatric health continues to make a profound impact on clinical practice, research, and the next generation of pediatric specialists.

Conditions treated by Dr. Assoc. Prof. Le Thi Minh Huong,

• Diagnosis and treatment of allergic and respiratory conditions in children
• Management of bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis
• Treatment of recurrent cough and wheezing
• Care for atopic dermatitis, urticaria, and rashes
• Management of food allergies and drug allergies
• Treatment of immune disorders in children
• Management of various types of childhood arthritis
• Treatment of respiratory diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, bronchiolitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia

Area of Interest

• Pediatric immunology
• Respiratory allergies
• Pediatric pulmonology
• Asthma and allergic diseases
• Immune disorders in children
• Pediatric rheumatology

Qualification

• Graduated from Leningrad Children's Medical University, USSR (1983–1990)
• PhD in Medicine, Medical University, Moscow, Russia (1997–2000)
• Senior Internship at the Institute of Immunology, Russian Academy of Sciences (2002–2003)
• Completed specialised training in Immunology, Allergy, and Respiratory Medicine at the Royal Children's Hospital, Australia (2007)

Work Experiences

• Dr Assoc. Prof. Le Thi Minh Huong has been serving as the Head of Internal Medicine at the Pediatric Centre, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital since October 2020.
• Before this, she held the position of Deputy Director at the National Children’s Hospital from May 1991 to September 2020.
• During her tenure there, Dr Le Thi Minh Huong also led the Department of Immunology – Allergy – Joints at the National Hospital of Paediatrics.
• In addition to her clinical roles, she has been a part-time lecturer at Hanoi Medical University and Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy since 2005, contributing significantly to the training and mentorship of future paediatricians.