The Department of Pulmonology, Endocrinology and Tropical Diseases is one of the hospital’s key clinical departments, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of internal medicine conditions, including respiratory diseases, endocrine disorders, tropical diseases, and complex medical conditions requiring multidisciplinary care.

To continuously improve the quality of patient care, the department has implemented and continues to develop advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, meeting the growing healthcare needs of patients.

Our Team

The department is staffed by a team of highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care.

The department is headed by Dr. Pham Dac The, MD, PhD, Medical Resident. Most physicians in the department hold advanced professional qualifications, including Master of Medicine, Medical Resident, Specialist Level I, and Specialist Level II certifications. Many have trained or worked at leading institutions such as the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Bach Mai Hospital, completed FFI (Faisant Fonction d’Interne) training in France, or undertaken professional training in South Korea.

Our nursing team consists of well-trained professionals with college and university qualifications who are compassionate, attentive, and fully committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

The Department of Pulmonology, Endocrinology and Tropical Diseases provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management across three major specialties.

Pulmonology

Our respiratory specialists diagnose and treat a broad range of pulmonary and airway diseases, including:

• Lung diseases: Community-acquired pneumonia, eosinophilic pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fungal infections, pulmonary paragonimiasis, and other respiratory conditions.
• Airway diseases: Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other bronchial disorders.
  Early detection and diagnosis of thoracic malignancies, including lung, bronchial, pleural, and mediastinal tumors, using advanced techniques such as bronchoscopy, CT-guided lung biopsy, and pleural biopsy.
• Sleep apnea diagnosis using respiratory polygraphy, an advanced technique that helps detect obstructive sleep apnea and reduce the risk of sudden death, particularly in overweight or obese individuals, older adults, and patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Pleural drainage procedures for pneumothorax, empyema, malignant pleural effusion, and other pleural diseases.
• Pleurodesis for recurrent pneumothorax, persistent pleural effusion associated with cancer, chylothorax, and other recurrent pleural conditions.

Advanced Pulmonology Procedures

Diagnostic bronchoscopy and bronchoscopic foreign body removal.
CT-guided transthoracic lung biopsy.
Pleural biopsy and medical thoracoscopy for investigating pleural effusions and other pleural diseases.

In line with the continuous advancement of internal medicine both in Vietnam and around the world, the Department of Pulmonology, Endocrinology and Tropical Diseases is committed to continuously enhancing its clinical expertise, expanding advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and improving the quality of patient care.

The department actively strengthens comprehensive collaboration with leading medical experts nationwide while expanding international partnerships through overseas training programs for physicians and regular collaboration with international specialists across various medical disciplines.

With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and the continuous development of high-quality healthcare services, the department strives to further improve the quality of diagnosis and treatment, maximize patient satisfaction, and reinforce its position as a trusted healthcare provider for patients in Hai Phong and the Northeastern Coastal Region.