“THREE-IN-ONE” SURGERY TO TREAT SEVERE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING
22/03/2025
Dr. LE NHAT VINH, MMed, Specialist Level II
Dr. LE NHAT VINH, MMed, Specialist Level II
Head of Multidisciplinary Department (Ophthalmology, ENT, Maxillofacial Surgery & Dermatology)
14 years of experience
14 years of experience
About
Dr. Le Nhat Vinh, Specialist Level II, has over 14 years of experience in diagnosing and treating otorhinolaryngological conditions. He studied and worked at major hospitals such as Thong Nhat Hospital, and holds both Specialist Level I and Specialist Level II qualifications in Otorhinolaryngology.
Dr. Vinh frequently participates in advanced training programs both domestically and internationally, including advanced endoscopic nasal and sinus surgery, head and neck cancer treatment in Thailand, and basic audiology. He is particularly skilled in endoscopic techniques and the management of complex ENT disorders.
Currently, Dr. Vinh serves as Head of the Multidisciplinary Department (Ophthalmology, ENT, Maxillofacial Surgery & Dermatology) of Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital. He is also the Secretary General of the ENT Association of Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Vietnam, and a member of several prestigious medical societies.
Specialization
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Workplace
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Department – Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital
Expertise
- Sinus and nasal surgery
- Ear surgery
- Tonsillectomy
- Laryngeal surgery
- Snoring and sleep apnea surgery
- Head and neck cancer surgery
Experience
14 years in the field
Languages
Vietnamese and English
Professional Qualifications
- 2011: MD, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
- 2015: Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
- 2022: Specialist Level II in Otorhinolaryngology, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
Advanced Training
- 2014: Certificate in Diagnostic Endoscopy and Basic Endoscopic ENT Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
- 2016: Certificate in Basic Audiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
- 2022: Dissection and Head & Neck Cancer Treatment Course, Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- 2023: Dissection and Advanced Endoscopic Sinus & Nasal Surgery Course, Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Otorhinolaryngology
Professional Experience
- 2012: Completed preliminary training in Otorhinolaryngology, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine
- 2013 – 2015: Master’s residency at Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Otorhinolaryngology and ENT Departments of Gia Dinh People’s Hospital, Trung Vuong Hospital, Thong Nhat Hospital, 115 People’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital 1
- 2016 – 2022: ENT Treating Physician, Thong Nhat Hospital
- 2019 – 2022: Specialist Level II residency at the above hospitals
- 2022 – Present: Head of Multidisciplinary Department (Ophthalmology, ENT, Maxillofacial Surgery & Dermatology), Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital
Professional Membership
- Secretary General, ENT Association of Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Vietnam
- Member, Vietnam Society of Otorhinolaryngology
- Member, Vietnam Audiology Association
- Member, Ho Chi Minh City Head and Neck Surgery Association
Research and Publications
- Le, N. V. (2012). Case report on a patient with parotid gland abscess caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. Annual Otolaryngology Journal of the ENT Association of Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Provinces, pp. 89 – 92.
- Le, N. V. (2016). Survey of CT scan images of sinus and nose in elderly patients. Annual Otolaryngology Journal of the ENT Association of Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Provinces, pp. 54 – 58.
- Le, N. V. (2016). Introducing a method of nasal irrigation via natural ostium using blunt-ended needle for the treatment of sinusitis at Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City. Annual Otolaryngology Journal of the ENT Association of Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Provinces, pp. 102 – 106.
- Le, N. V. (2022). Survey of Onodi cells on sinus and nasal CT scan. Annual Otolaryngology Journal of the ENT Association of Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Provinces, pp. 41 – 45.
- Le, N. V. (2022). Clinical report on laryngeal hemangioma surgery. Annual Otolaryngology Journal of the ENT Association of Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Provinces, pp. 122 – 125.
Achievements
- Pham Ngoc Thach Award (8th time, 2022): For the innovative nasal irrigation method via natural ostium using a blunt-ended needle for sinusitis treatment at Thong Nhat Hospital
- Certificate of Merit – Ministry of Health (2021): For outstanding achievements in supporting COVID-19 prevention, control, and treatment in southern provinces and cities
