Top 4 Leading Epilepsy Specialists in Ho Chi Minh City

After graduating from the University of Medicine in Hue, Specialist Doctor Ngô Đức Trường furthered his medical knowledge by graduating from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City. Throughout his career, he has earned multiple certifications in both local and international medical practices, including:

• Certification in high-speed instrument use in neurosurgery at Chợ Rẫy Hospital
• Certification in cervical artificial disc replacement in Thailand
• Certification in Balloon Kyphoplasty vertebral reconstruction at Singapore General Hospital

In addition, Dr. Ngô Đức Trường has been honored with awards such as the Prime Minister's Certificate of Merit in 2008 and the title of 'Top Neurosurgeon in Traumatic Brain Injury' at Bình Thuận Provincial Hospital.

With over 25 years of experience in the fields of Neurology and Spinal Surgery, Dr. Ngô Đức Trường specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases such as cervical spondylosis, degenerative joint diseases, cranial and spinal reconstruction, cervical and lumbar herniated discs, and various other spinal and neurological conditions.

Biography:

• 1995-2008: Worked at the Neurosurgery Department of Bình Thuận General Hospital
• 2008-2009: Worked at Phương Đông Hospital, 79 Thành Thái, P14, Q10
• 2009 – present: Specialist in Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery at EXSON International Clinic

Certifications:

• 1994: Graduated from the University of Medicine, Hue
• 2000: Specialist in Neurosurgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
• 2009: Certification in high-speed instrument use in neurosurgery, Chợ Rẫy Hospital
• 2009: Certification in cervical artificial disc replacement, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
• 2009: Certification in Balloon Kyphoplasty, Singapore General Hospital
• 2013: AOSpine Certification in Ho Chi Minh City

Specialization:

• Epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, dementia
• Vestibular syndrome diagnosis and treatment
• Neuropathic pain, headaches, dizziness
• Diagnosis and treatment of various neurological disorders
• Headaches and migraines
• Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve surgery
• Cervical and lumbar herniated disc treatment and surgery
• Peripheral nerve injury surgery and treatment
• Management of V nerve injuries
• Management of VII nerve injuries
• Treatment of spine and joint inflammation
• Skull and spinal deformity surgery
• Brain and spinal cord tumor surgery
• Spinal cord and peripheral nerve conditions

With his extensive expertise, rich experience, and dedication to his profession, Dr. Ngô Đức Trường stands out as one of the leading specialists in Neurology and Spinal Surgery in Ho Chi Minh City.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: EXSON International Clinic - 722 Sư Vạn Hạnh, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 028 3857 0670

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://exson.com.vn/

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/PhongKhamQuocTeEXSON/

Operating Hours: 07:30–11:30 AM, 1:00–5:00 PM

Associate Professor, Doctor Nguyễn Thi Hùng graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 1979. With 40 years of experience, Dr. Nguyễn Thi Hùng is a senior specialist in Neurology and has over 30 years of experience in leadership and hospital management both domestically and internationally. He served as the Director of Nguyễn Tri Phương Hospital from 2007 to 2014.

Dr. Nguyễn Thi Hùng is well-known for his high level of expertise, dedication to his profession, and years of experience in diagnosing and treating neurological diseases. He has trained and worked at prestigious medical universities in France, the United States, and Singapore.

In 1998, Dr. Nguyễn Thi Hùng was the first to introduce Botulinum toxin techniques for movement disorders and initiated the deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson’s disease in 2012.

Education:

• Graduated from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City. Later, he earned a PhD in Neurology from the same university in 2000.
• Neurology Resident, Lille Medical Center, Roger Salengro Hospital, France (1992-1993).
• Parkinson’s Disease and Botulinum Toxin, Movement Disorders Center, University of California Irvine, USA (1996).
• Movement Disorders Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, USA (2000).
• Hospital Management, National University of Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2007).
• Hospital Management, Singapore Management University, Singapore (2008).

Professional Experience:

• 1979 – 1987: Senior Doctor, Intensive Care and Neurology Department, Nguyễn Tri Phương Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• 1987 – 2003: Head of Neurology Department, Nguyễn Tri Phương Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• 2003 – 2006: Deputy Director, Nguyễn Tri Phương Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• 2007 – 2014: Director, Nguyễn Tri Phương Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
• 2014 - 2019: Senior Specialist in Neurology and Deputy Director of Medical Affairs, FV Hospital.
• 2019 – present: Director of Medical Affairs, City International Hospital.
• 1992-1993: Lille Medical Center, Roger Salengro Hospital, France.
• 1996: Movement Disorders Center, University of California Irvine, USA.
• 2000: Movement Disorders Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, USA.
• 2007: National University of Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City.
• Member of the Executive Board of the Asian Neurology Society.
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
• Former Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Neurology Association.
• Former Head of the Neurology Department, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine.
• President of the Ho Chi Minh City Pain Society and Vice President of the Vietnam Pain Society.

Dr. Nguyễn Thi Hùng is a role model for medical ethics and responsibility, contributing to the improvement of healthcare quality for the people of Vietnam.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: City International Hospital - 03 17A Street, Bình Trị Đông B Ward, Bình Tân District, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 028 6280 3333

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://cih.com.vn/

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/BenhVienQuocTeCity

Operating Hours: 07:30–11:30 | 13:00–16:30

Associate Professor, Doctor, Specialist Doctor Vũ Anh Nhị currently serves as the President of the Ho Chi Minh City Neurology Association. Additionally, he holds the position of Head of the Neurology Department at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City and is the Vice President of the Vietnam Neurology Association as well as the Vice President of the Vietnam Epilepsy Association.

Graduating as a general doctor in 1980, Dr. Vũ Anh Nhị began his career in the neurology specialty at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City in 1981. In 1987, he pursued advanced studies in Neurology in Germany, focusing on neurological disorders. He obtained a Doctorate in Neurology in 1997 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2001. With over 34 years of experience in the hospital, Dr. Vũ Anh Nhị is also highly dedicated to research. Since 2001, he has participated in 56 research projects published in prestigious medical journals and written nearly 30 scientific papers. Furthermore, he has authored more than 10 specialized books on neurology, mostly focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular accidents, dementia, neurological infections, neuromuscular diseases, myasthenia, and epilepsy.

Education:

• 1980: Graduated as a General Doctor from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City.
• 1997: Obtained a Doctorate in Internal Medicine (Neurology) from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City.
• 2001: Promoted to Associate Professor.

Experience:

• 1981 – 1987: Specialist Doctor in Neurology, Lecturer in the Neurology Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City.
• 1987 – 1991: Pursued advanced studies in Neurology in Germany.
• 1991 – 1996: Neurology Specialist at Chợ Rẫy Hospital, Senior Lecturer at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City.
• 1997 – 2001: Neurology Specialist at Chợ Rẫy Hospital, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, 115 Hospital.
• 2001 – 2016: Head of the Neurology Department, Senior Lecturer at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City.
• President of the Ho Chi Minh City Neurology Association.
• President of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline Association of Vietnam, Vice President of the Vietnam Neurology Association.

Currently, Dr. Vũ Anh Nhị’s clinic offers a wide range of medical services:

• Treatment of epilepsy
• Headache treatment
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Treatment of dystonia
• Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
• Neurasthenia treatment
• Treatment of myasthenia gravis
• Treatment for cold numb limbs
• Post-stroke rehabilitation
• Consultation and treatment for psychiatric and neurological disorders
• Mental health disorder treatment
• Memory improvement
• Sciatica nerve pain treatment
• Managing anxiety and phobias

With his extensive achievements and contributions to neurology in Vietnam, Associate Professor, Doctor Vũ Anh Nhị is an exemplary figure for young doctors to look up to.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: 273/16 Tô Hiến Thành, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 028 3863 0323

Dr. Le Van Tuan is a passionate, dedicated teacher who has made significant contributions to the development of the Neurology field in Vietnam. With over 20 years of experience in diagnosing and treating neurological diseases, he is a leading expert in the field. Dr. Tuan has worked in and held key positions at two prestigious hospitals in the country: Cho Ray Hospital and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City.

As a highly skilled doctor with solid expertise, Dr. Tuan is one of the few Vietnamese doctors selected to train in France, obtaining the FFI certification and AFS certificate. This opportunity abroad allowed him to update his knowledge of advanced neurological treatment methods, enabling him to provide more effective and timely care with fewer complications for his patients.

For Dr. Le Van Tuan, the three words that guide his practice are “dedicated, thoughtful, and passionate.” He strives to ensure that every patient feels reassured, satisfied, and comfortable during their visit. He believes that a positive mindset is the “first medicine” for effective neurological treatment.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Le Van Tuan is also a lecturer in the Neurology Department at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City, where he shares his expertise and “inspires” future generations of doctors. Dr. Tuan has contributed to several specialized textbooks, including: Neurological Diseases, Clinical Neurology Handbook, and Postgraduate Neurology Handbook.

Moreover, Dr. Tuan has a strong passion for research, dedicating significant time to exploring new methods of treating neurological diseases such as rtPA therapy for patients with acute ischemic stroke, transcranial ultrasound in diagnosing intracranial artery stenosis, polytherapy for epilepsy patients, effective treatments for headaches, insomnia, dizziness, and preventing stroke-related complications. Over 30 research articles by Dr. Tuan have been published in both domestic and international medical journals.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Neurology Association
• Secretary General of the Vietnam Neurology Association. Secretary General of the Vietnam Stroke Association

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Diagnosis and management of epilepsy in adults and children
• Diagnosis and treatment of various headache conditions: Migraines, vascular headaches, chronic headaches...
• Diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders: Acute or chronic insomnia;
• Diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases (stroke)
• Diagnosis and management of dementia and cognitive decline: Mild cognitive impairment, memory loss, vascular dementia (post-stroke dementia), Alzheimer's disease;
• Diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease;
• Diagnosis and treatment of vestibular disorders;
• Diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases
• Diagnosis and treatment of neurological infections: Meningitis, Encephalitis...
• Diagnosis and treatment of peripheral neuropathies: Polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, nerve root and plexus diseases, intercostal neuropathy, cranial nerve palsies...
• Diagnosis and treatment of metabolic-related neurological disorders;
• Diagnosis and treatment of neurotoxic disorders such as Wilson's disease
• ...

Through his contributions, Dr. Le Van Tuan has significantly improved the quality of healthcare and medical care for the Vietnamese population.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Address: Tam Anh General Hospital - 02B Pho Quang, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, HCMC

Phone: 028 7102 6789 & 0931 806 858

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://tamanhhospital.vn/

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