Dr Phan Van Thai
Speciality: General Surgery
Language Spoken: Vietnamese, English, French
Dr Phan Van Thai, the Head of the General Surgery Department at FV Hospital, has undergone extensive and structured training both in Vietnam and abroad, including fellowships in Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery (France), Hernia Surgery (Thailand), and Gastric Surgery (Japan).
He is a recognised expert in complex, minimally invasive procedures, with core interests spanning Liver, Pancreas, Bile Duct Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, and a comprehensive range of Laparoscopic Surgeries, including Gastric, Colorectal, and Hernia Repair surgeries.
Dr Thai also specialises in modern hemorrhoid and anal fistula (proctology) surgeries, utilising advanced laser techniques for optimal outcomes.
Special Interests
- Liver, Pancreas, Bile duct Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Thyroid Surgery
- Gastric Laparoscopic Surgery: Sleeve Gastrectomy for Obese, Gastrectomy for Cancer
- Colorectal Laparoscopic Surgery
- Hernia Laparoscopic Surgery
- Hemorrhoids, Anal Fistula Surgery by Laser or other techniques
Medical School:
- University of Medicine, Hue, 1998
Board Certifications:
- Master Degree, General Surgery, University of Medicine, Hue, Vietnam, 2002
- Specialization Degree level 1, General Surgery, University of Medicine, Hue City, Vietnam, 2003
- Specialization Degree level 2, General Surgery, University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2014
Fellowships:
- Hernia Surgery, Ho Chi Minh City Medical University, 2008; Bangkok, Thailand, 2012
- Colorectal Surgery, Ho Chi Minh City Medical University, 2010.
- Proctology Surgery, Ho Chi Minh City Medical University, 2010
- Liver Surgery, Ho Chi Minh City Medical University, Vietnam, 2011
- Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Surgery, Ho Chi Minh City Medical University, 2011; Paris, France, 2012.
- Gastric Surgery, Ho Chi Minh City Medical University, 2013; Tokyo, Japan, 2018
- Thyroid Surgery, Cho Ray Hospital, 2015
- Advanced Pancreatic Surgery , Cho Ray Hospital, 2015
- Laser Surgery for Hemorrhoids and Anal Fistula, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2018
- Resident physician, General, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery Department, Hue University of Medicine, Hue, Vietnam, 1998-2002
- Senior Consultant, General, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery Department, FV Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2003 – 2017
- Acting Head of General Surgery Department, FV Hospital, 2018
- Head of General Surgery Department, FV Hospital, since 2019
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 08:00 – 12:00 | FV Hospital - 3rd floor of V Building |
| Tue | 13:30 – 17:00 | FV Hospital - 3rd floor of V Building |
| Thu | 08:00 – 12:00 | FV Hospital - 3rd floor of V Building |
| Thu | 13:30 – 17:00 | FV Hospital - 3rd floor of V Building |
| Fri | 13:30 – 17:00 | FV Hospital - 3rd floor of V Building |
| Sat | 08:00 – 12:00 | FV Hospital - 3rd floor of V Building |
