Specialty: Paediatrics

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, Specialist Level II (BSCKII), is an expert in Pediatrics with over 20 years of experience in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. She is a leading Specialist Level II doctor in the field of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and a member of the Vietnam Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Dr. Thuy began her career in the Gastroenterology Department at Children’s Hospital 2 immediately after graduating with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City in 2001. She has continually pursued advanced education and professional development, solidifying her reputation as a highly skilled physician. She graduated with honors in both her Specialist Level I in Pediatrics and Specialist Level II in Pediatric Gastroenterology from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City.

After more than 20 years of dedication, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy now plays a leading role in mentoring younger generations of doctors. She actively participates in teaching and clinical training for students, medical residents, and Specialist Level I doctors from various academic and hospital partnerships. Currently, she serves as Deputy Head and Acting Manager of the Gastroenterology Department at Children’s Hospital 2.

Her areas of expertise include:

• General examination and screening for pediatric gastrointestinal diseases: Monitoring growth, nutritional counseling, and gastrointestinal disease screening.
• Acute gastrointestinal diseases such as: Acute abdominal pain, acute gastroenteritis, food poisoning, digestive disorders, etc.
• Chronic, recurrent, and complex gastrointestinal conditions such as: Chronic abdominal pain, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), constipation, prolonged diarrhea, milk allergy, persistent jaundice, etc.
• Gastrointestinal autoimmune diseases: Autoimmune enteritis, pediatric Crohn’s disease, colitis, etc.
• Specialized nutritional counseling for pathological conditions: Poor weight gain, gastroesophageal reflux, hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, anorexia, etc.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy has also contributed significantly to scientific research with outstanding studies and reports, including:

• Characteristics of colonic polyps in children;
• Characteristics of gastrointestinal foreign bodies in children;
• Outcomes of gastrointestinal bleeding treatment due to esophageal varices rupture;
• Results of esophageal dilation in postoperative congenital esophageal atresia cases, among others.

With a strong professional foundation, extensive experience, and deep dedication to her profession, patients coming to Dr. Thuy can be completely assured and confident in the care they receive.