Specialist Level II Doctor

Van Phung Thong

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER - HEAD OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

During more than 35 years of dedication to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Specialist Level II Doctor Van Phung Thong has left a profound mark, becoming a leading doctor in Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery. Dr. Thong intervenes to treat difficult gynecological diseases and difficult gynecological surgeries such as uterine cancer and cervical cancer, protecting and taking care of women's reproductive health.

Continuing with the noble mission of caring for women's health, Dr. Thong has made breakthroughs in scientific research to fully protect pregnant women even in rare cases. These contributions demonstrate a sense of responsibility to the community and a determination to develop the country's medicine.

With his enthusiasm and dedication, Dr. Thong is also a steadfast companion and teacher who inspires the spirit of medical ethics and responsibility for the next generations of doctors.

Professional certification

Professional field:

Obstetrics and gynecology.

Organizational members:

Member of HOSREM - Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Society.
Member of the Vietnam Society of Endoscopic Surgery.

Specialize

Educational background:

2016: Specialist Doctor Degree II, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
2010: Specialist Doctor Degree I, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
1987: Doctor of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

Work experience:

Over 35 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

2021 – 2023: Director - TWG Long An Hospital.
2020 – 2021: Deputy Director of Specialization - TWG Long An Hospital.
2019 – 2020: Head of Endoscopic Gynecology Department - Tu Du Hospital.
2017 – 2019: Head of Endoscopic Department - Tu Du Hospital.
2015 – 2017: Head of Obstetrics Department - Tu Du Hospital.
2011 – 2014: Deputy Head of Obstetrics Department A - Tu Du Hospital.
2009 – 2010: Deputy Head of Emergency Department - Tu Du Hospital.
1989 – 2009: Treating Physician - Tu Du Hospital.

Achievement

Notable achievements:

Successfully performed vaginal reconstruction surgery through endoscopic surgery in cases of vaginal agenesis.
Successfully applied the Foley catheter placement method in the treatment of adherent placenta after previous cesarean section.
Participated in scientific presentations at national scientific conferences such as the Vietnam-France Conference and the National Endoscopic Surgery Conference.

Scientific research projects:

"Davydov procedure in the treatment of vaginal agenesis," published in the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Journal, 2010
"Effectiveness evaluation of combined antibiotic therapy in the treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease at Tu Du Hospital," 2012.
"Clinical effectiveness evaluation in the treatment of early-stage miscarriage (< 8 weeks) using Foley catheter placement combined with aspiration at Tu Du Hospital in 2015," published in the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Journal, 2016.
"Management of cesarean scar pregnancy among Vietnamese women," published in the Journal of Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, 2018.