Dr. Bui Pham Vinh Loc (Specialist Level I) graduated as a General Practitioner from Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 2013 and completed the Specialist Level I program in Internal Medicine at the same institution in 2021. He possesses over 12 years of experience in Internal Medicine, with a particular focus on the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases. Dr. Loc has previously worked at Can Tho Central General Hospital and Phuong Chau International Hospital (Soc Trang), and served as Deputy Head of the Internal Medicine Department at Nam Can Tho University Hospital. He is experienced in diagnosing and treating conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastroduodenal ulcers, chronic hepatitis, and other common internal medicine disorders. In addition to his clinical practice, he has conducted scientific research on GERD and the efficacy of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy.
- Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of internal medicine conditions, with a special focus on gastroenterology and hepatobiliary diseases:
- Esophageal, gastric, and duodenal disorders: - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). - Esophagitis, gastritis, and gastroduodenal ulcers. - Helicobacter pylori* (HP) infection. - Functional dyspepsia and common digestive disorders. - Monitoring, management, and prevention of recurrence for gastroduodenal conditions.
- Intestinal disorders: - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). - Constipation; acute and chronic diarrhea. - Gastrointestinal functional disorders. - Abdominal pain and persistent digestive symptoms.
- Liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders: - Hepatitis, fatty liver, and abnormal liver enzymes. - Common hepatobiliary diseases. - Assessment, monitoring, and management of chronic liver diseases.
- General internal medicine conditions: - Examination and treatment of common internal medicine conditions. - Monitoring and management of chronic diseases and comorbidities. - Counseling on nutrition, lifestyle, treatment, and prevention of disease recurrence.
09/2007 – 07/2013: General Practitioner – Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
09/2019 – 08/2021: Specialist Level I in Internal Medicine – Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
2021: 6-month Certificate in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy – Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
01/2014 – 01/2021: Physician – Can Tho Central General Hospital.
03/2021 – 09/2022: Physician – Phuong Chau International Hospital (Soc Trang).
10/2022 – 2026: Deputy Head of Internal Medicine Department – Nam Can Tho University Hospital.
2026 – Present: Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist (Interventional Endoscopy) – Vinmec Can Tho International General Hospital.
- Grassroots-level Emulation Fighter, 2015
2015: Participated in a hospital-level scientific research project: “Study on clinical characteristics, endoscopic findings, and treatment outcomes with PPIs in patients with reflux esophagitis at Can Tho Central General Hospital.”