Nguyen Phuong Khanh, MD, MSc, Specialist Level II

Doctor, Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Phuong Nam Hospital

Dr. Nguyen Phuong Khanh (Master, Specialist Level II) has nearly 20 years of experience working in Pediatrics, particularly in the field of Pediatric Endocrinology. She specializes in diagnosing and treating endocrine disorders in children, such as precocious puberty, delayed growth, diabetes, goiter, polyuria (excessive urination), enuresis (bedwetting), ambiguous genitalia, and more.
Dr. Nguyen Phuong Khanh has a long history of association with major pediatric hospitals in Vietnam, including Children's Hospital 1 and City Children's Hospital.
Dr. Nguyen Phuong Khanh has participated in short-term training courses on Pediatric Endocrinology at Westmead Hospital (Sydney, Australia). She has also made significant contributions to research, with pediatric research topics published in prestigious international (International Health, Horm Res Paediatr) and domestic (Ho Chi Minh City Journal of Medicine) medical journals.

Areas of Expertise

Examination and treatment of general internal medicine conditions and common problems in children.
Vaccination consultation / Immunization counseling.
Nutritional consultation: Children with poor appetite, malnutrition, obesity.
Specializing in the examination and treatment of endocrine disorders in children such as precocious puberty, delayed growth (short stature), diabetes, goiter, polyuria (excessive urination), enuresis (bedwetting), ambiguous genitalia,...

Expertise

Education & Training:

2022: Graduated as Specialist Level II Doctor (CKII) - Pediatric Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Metabolism at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City.
2013: Graduated with a Master's degree in Pediatrics from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City.
2010: Short-term training in Pediatric Endocrinology at Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
2005: Graduated as a General Practitioner (MD) from Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine.

Work Experience:
2022 - Present: Doctor at Phuong Nam Hospital and Phuong Chau International Hospital.
2020 - 2022: Doctor at Hanh Phuc International Hospital.
2017 - 2020: Doctor at City Children's Hospital.
2015 - 2017: Pediatrician at City International Hospital.
2006 - 2015: Doctor at Children's Hospital 1.

Achievements

Notable achievements:

First Prize, Young Scientific Researcher 2014 - Ho Chi Minh City Pediatrics Association & Children's Hospital 1.
Grassroots Emulation Warrior 2014, 2015.

Scientific Research Projects:

Glycemic control in neonates and children with diabetes in Vietnam. (International Health Journal, September 2011, Vol 3(3) 188-192).
Description of epidemiological characteristics, clinical symptoms, and laboratory tests of pediatric patients with chronic gastritis at Children's Hospital 1 from May 2012 to May 2013. (HCMC Journal of Medicine Vol 18:1, p 386-391).
Identification of two cases of neonatal diabetes mellitus due to ABCC8 gene mutation at Children's Hospital 1: clinical characteristics and monitoring of treatment effectiveness with Sulfonylurea. (HCMC Journal of Medicine, vol 18:3, p277-281 & Horm Res Paediatr Journal 84 (suppl 1), 2015).
Characteristics of Central Precocious Puberty at Children's Hospital 1 from 2008 to 2013. (HCMC Journal of Medicine, Vol 18: 4, p33-39).
Investigation of the association between Bisphenol A and Phthalates with precocious puberty - Master's Thesis (Specialist Level II) - University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City 2022.