Dr. NGUYEN THI THU HUONG, PhD, Distinguished Physician
39 years of experience
Introduce
Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong is a distinguished physician and PhD holder in Nephrology – Urology with nearly four decades of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney and urinary tract diseases. She is a long-standing member of several prestigious medical associations, including the Vietnam Urology and Nephrology Association, the Vietnam Dialysis Association, the Hanoi Internal Medicine Association, and the Vietnam Rheumatology Association.
Dr. Huong graduated in Internal Medicine – Pediatrics from Hanoi Medical University in 1983, completed her Specialist Level I in Internal Medicine in 1993, and earned her PhD in Nephrology – Urology from the Vietnam Military Medical University in 2011. In 2000, she pursued advanced clinical training in nephrology, dialysis, and kidney transplantation at the University of Poitiers, France.
Throughout her career, Dr. Huong has taught and practiced at leading institutions such as Thanh Nhan Hospital, Hanoi Nephrology Hospital, Hanoi Medical University, and the Vietnam Military Medical University. She currently serves as a senior specialist in Nephrology – Urology at Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital.
Expertise
Nephrology and Urology
Workplace
Field of expertise
Kidney and urinary tract conditions:
- Outpatient consultation and treatment of all stages of chronic kidney failure caused by various underlying conditions, with the goal of delaying progression to end-stage renal disease
- Comprehensive management of end-stage kidney failure using renal replacement therapies: internal medicine, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation
- Treatment of acute and chronic glomerulonephritis
- Management of nephrotic syndrome and pyelonephritis
- Medical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms: dysuria, frequent urination, urinary tract infections, bladder overactivity, and benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Non-surgical management of kidney and ureteral stones (pre- and post-operative phases)
Internal medicine conditions:
- Hypertension
- Endocrine disorders: diabetes mellitus, Graves’ disease, hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, thyroid nodules
- Medical management of musculoskeletal conditions
- Respiratory diseases: pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Cardiovascular conditions associated with kidney diseases
- General internal medicine consultation
Experience
Over 39 years in the field
Languages
Vietnamese, English and French
Professional Qualifications
- 1983: MD in Internal Medicine – Pediatrics, Hanoi Medical University
- 1993: Specialist Level I in General Internal Medicine, Hanoi Medical University
- 2000: FFI Clinical Residency in Nephrology, Dialysis, and Kidney Transplantation, University of Poitiers, France
- 2011: PhD in Nephrology – Urology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Ministry of Defence
Advanced Training
- 2000: FFI Certificate in Nephrology, University of Poitiers, France
- Participated in various national and international workshops and conferences on Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Dialysis
Professional Experience
- Feb 1984 – Aug 1993: Nephrology and Urology Physician, Thanh Nhan Hospital
- 1991 – 1997: Deputy Head of Nephrology & Urology Department, Thanh Nhan Hospital
- 1997 – May 2005: Head of Nephrology & Urology Department, Thanh Nhan Hospital
- 1999 – 2000: Resident Doctor (FFI), University of Poitiers, France
- Jun 2005 – Dec 2005: Deputy Director, Hanoi Nephrology and Dialysis Center; Deputy Party Cell Secretary, Hanoi Nephrology Hospital
- Dec 2005 – Jul 2008: Acting Director, Hanoi Nephrology and Dialysis Center
- Jul 2008 – 2023: Permanent Deputy Director and Party Cell Secretary, Hanoi Nephrology Hospital
- 2014 – Jan 2019: Medical Consultant and Treating Physician, Hanoi Nephrology Hospital
- 2014 – Present: Specialist at the On-Demand Medical Center, Hanoi Medical University
- 2019 – Present: Part-time Physician, Thu Cuc International General Clinic
- 2014 – 2023: Senior Specialist in Nephrology and Urology, Hanoi Medical University Hospital
- 2011 – Present: Visiting Lecturer in Nephrology and Dialysis, Vietnam Military Medical University
- 2023 – Present: Senior Specialist – Nephrology & Urology, General Outpatient Department, Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital
Research and Publications
- Nguyen, T. T. H. (2011). Clinical study on controlling water and extracellular sodium in patients with end-stage chronic kidney failure undergoing periodic hemodialysis (Doctoral dissertation, Vietnam Military Medical University).
- Nguyen, T. T. H. (n.d.). Collaborative study on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) for treating end-stage kidney disease.
- Nguyen, T. T. H. (n.d.). Evaluation of anemia status and treatment outcomes based on blood tests in patients undergoing periodic hemodialysis.
- Nguyen, T. T. H. (n.d.). Survey on workload and time allocation of nursing staff at Hanoi Nephrology Hospital.
- Nguyen, T. T. H. (n.d.). Design and development of an automated dialyzer reprocessing system for reuse in hemodialysis patients.
- Nguyen, T. T. H. (n.d.). Development of a system for automatic mixing of concentrated dialysis solutions for clinical application in hemodialysis.
- Nguyen, T. T. H. (2011). Clinical status of extracellular fluid overload in patients undergoing periodic hemodialysis at Hanoi Nephrology Hospital. Vietnam Journal of Practical Medicine, Issue 756(3).
- Nguyen, T. T. H. (2011). Evaluation of selected interventions to control extracellular water and sodium in chronic kidney failure patients undergoing periodic hemodialysis at Hanoi Nephrology Hospital. Vietnam Journal of Clinical Medicine, Issue 756(3).
Professional Membership
- Member, Vietnam Urology and Nephrology Association
- Member, Vietnam Dialysis Association
- Member, Hanoi Internal Medicine Association
- Member, Vietnam Rheumatology Association
