THYROID CANCER – SYMPTOMS, CAUSES & TREATMENT
Dr. LE THI THU SUONG, Specialist Level II
Dr. NGUYEN THI PHUONG, MMed
Endocrinologist
15 years of experience
15 years of experience
About
Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong, Master of Medicine in Endocrinology, has over 15 years of experience in diagnosing and treating internal medicine and endocrine disorders, particularly those involving the thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands.
After earning her medical degree from Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, she completed a Master’s program in Endocrinology at Hanoi Medical University, where she conducted her thesis on “Assessing thyroid function in women with infertility.” Dr. Phuong spent more than 10 years studying and working intensively in endocrinology at Ninh Binh General Hospital before joining Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital as an Endocrinologist.
Specialization
Endocrinology
Workplace
General Surgery Department – Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital
Expertise
Endocrine and metabolic disorders:
- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Steroid-induced diabetes
- Diabetes caused by pituitary tumors
- Gestational diabetes
Thyroid disorders:
- Hyperthyroidism: subacute thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, secondary hyperthyroidism (pituitary-related)
- Hypothyroidism: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, drug-induced, post-contrast media, post-thyroidectomy, or due to other treatments
- Goiters: toxic and non-toxic, multinodular and uninodular goiters
- Thyroid cancer, simple goiter, thyroid abscess, acute and subacute thyroiditis
- Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy and infertility
Pituitary disorders:
- Hypopituitarism: post-partum hemorrhage (Sheehan’s syndrome), pituitary tumors, post-surgery
- Pituitary adenomas: growth hormone-secreting (acromegaly), prolactin-secreting tumors
Adrenal gland disorders:
- Adrenal insufficiency due to medication
- Drug-induced Cushing’s syndrome
- Incidental adrenal tumors
- Conn’s syndrome (primary hyperaldosteronism)
Experience
Over 15 years in the field
Languages
Vietnamese and English
Professional Qualifications
- 2012: MD, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- 2020: Master of Medicine (Endocrinology), Hanoi Medical University with thesis topic “Assessing thyroid function in women with infertility”
Advanced Training
- 2016: Specialized training in Endocrinology – Diabetes, Institute of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Hanoi Medical University
- 2016: Diabetic Foot Diagnosis and Treatment, National Hospital of Endocrinology
- 2017: Diabetic Foot Care Training, Kyoto Medical Center
- 2020: General Ultrasound Certificate, Bach Mai Hospital
- 2023: Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Nutrition, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
- Additional training: Thyroid disease management, gestational diabetes care, and diabetic foot care – Institute of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Hanoi Medical University
Professional Experience
- Jun 2012 – Jun 2023: Endocrinologist, Ninh Binh General Hospital
- 2023 – Present: Endocrinologist, Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital
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