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About Dr. Ma Van Tham

  • Dr. Ma Van Tham, MD, MSc, is a pediatrician with more than 12 years of experience in pediatric internal medicine, neonatal care, and medical education.
  • Before joining Vinmec, he worked as a Lecturer in Pediatrics at the Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy and practiced pediatric medicine at the Thai Nguyen Central Hospital.
  • Dr. Tham has developed a special interest in the diagnosis and management of pediatric and neonatal disease related to respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nutritional disorders.
  • He has a clinical practice focused on evidence based medicine, coupled with compassionate care, centered around child health, nutrition, and preventive pediatrics.

Conditions treated by Dr. Ma Van Tham

  • Pediatric respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases
  • Neonatal and infant nutritional disorders
  • Pediatric infectious and metabolic conditions
  • Acute and chronic pediatric emergencies
  • Allergies and immunization-related issues

Area of Interest

  • Pediatric pulmonology and gastroenterology
  • Neonatal intensive care and resuscitation
  • Pediatric nutrition and dietetics
  • Vaccination safety and immunization management
  • Clinical research and pediatric education

Qualification

  • Master’s Degree in Pediatrics: Hanoi Medical University (2018)
  • Specialization in Pediatrics: Hanoi Medical University (2014)
  • General Practitioner: Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy (2013)

Work Experiences

  • Lecturer in Pediatrics: Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Pediatrician, Department of Emergency Resuscitation, Neonatal: Thai Nguyen Central Hospital
  • Head of Pediatrics, Neonatology Department: Vinmec Phu Quoc International Hospital
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CERTIFICATIONS (3)

  • Basic & Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (2020, 2025)
  • Basic & Advanced Immunization Safety (2018, 2023, 2025)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation in Delivery & Operating Rooms (2025)

MEMBERSHIPS (1)

  • Vietnam Pediatric Association

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (5)

  • Study on causes, clinical and subclinical characteristics, and evaluation of treatment outcomes of acute heart failure at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, 2016–2018.
  • Study on clinical and subclinical characteristics of amoebic dysentery caused by Entamoeba histolytica in children and identification of factors associated with severity at the Pediatrics Department, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital, 2021–2022.
  • Provincial-level Initiative: Solution for developing standards of biodegradable self-destructive bags to replace plastic bags used for stool specimen collection in children under 2 years old, 2022–2023.
  • Causes, clinical and subclinical characteristics of acute heart failure in children – Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 14, No. 2 (2021).
  • Clinical and subclinical characteristics of amoebic dysentery caused by Entamoeba histolytica in children at the Pediatrics Department, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital – Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 16, No. 2 (2023).

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What does a pediatrician do?

A pediatrician is a physician who specializes in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, from birth to young adulthood. Pediatricians emphasize preventive health, growth and development monitoring, disease management, and developmental support.

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A pediatrician should be consulted for regular checkups and vaccinations, to monitor growth and development, or if you are concerned about your child due to the following symptoms: fever, cough, vomiting, rash, difficulty feeding, or behavioral changes.

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While general doctors provide medical care for patients of all ages, pediatricians receive special medical training in the care of children, including their unique developmental stages and medical needs, growing body, and developing immune system. A pediatrician will also be able to ensure the treatment and advice are appropriate for your child's developmental stage.

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Regular checkups are recommended every few months when your child is an infant and then annually after your child is two years old. It is important to monitor a child's growth and development and administer vaccines to protect against disease. Checkups are regular visits to check for and diagnose health concerns prior to becoming serious.

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Pediatricians deliver comprehensive healthcare to children of all ages, neonatologists focus on the care of newborns, including premature or otherwise critically ill newborns.

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