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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Thuong Dung is a physician with many years of experience in cardiology, particularly in coronary intervention. He graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from Hue University of Medicine in 1987 and later completed his specialization in Cardiology at Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy (1993–1999). He earned his PhD in Cardiology in 2000 from the same institution. In 2003, he underwent interventional cardiology training at Mahidol University’s Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok, where he acquired advanced skills in cardiac intervention techniques.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dung has served in major hospitals, holding key roles such as Head of the Emergency and Interventional Cardiology Department at Thong Nhat Hospital and Director of its Cardiology Center. He has performed numerous complex procedures including percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), robotic coronary intervention, and advanced treatments such as balloon valvuloplasty, balloon angioplasty, and non-stent dilation techniques. In 2025, he joined Vinmec Central Park, where he now leads the Cardiology Center.
Dr. Dung is also actively involved in teaching and training, inspiring multiple generations of cardiologists. He is a member of domestic cardiology professional societies. Beyond his clinical and educational roles, he has published various scientific papers and presented at conferences on coronary interventions and complex cardiovascular treatments, contributing significantly to the advancement of cardiology in Vietnam. He has been honored with the title of Meritorious Physician and awarded the academic rank of Associate Professor, recognizing his long-standing contributions to Vietnamese medicine.
With a spirit of continuous research, practical experience, and deep expertise, Assoc. Prof. Ho Thuong Dung is committed to delivering safe, effective, and cutting-edge cardiovascular care for patients.
Positions
Director of the Cardiology Center
Specialties
Cardiology
Years of experience
38 years
Services
Coronary Intervention / Complex Coronary Intervention
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Diseases, Thrombosis
Mitral Valve Treatment (balloon valvuloplasty, dilation, non-stent techniques, etc.)
Robotic Coronary Intervention: Corindus Robotic Certification with 31 cases
First Robotic Coronary Intervention in Vietnam
1981 – 1987: General Practitioner, Hue University of Medicine
1993 – 1999: Specialization in Cardiology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2000: PhD in Cardiology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2003: Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Mahidol University – Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
2021: Conferred the academic title of Associate Professor
Nearly 30 years working at Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, holding various positions, including:
Head of the Emergency and Interventional Cardiology Department (2009)
Director of the Cardiovascular Center and Head of the Interventional Cardiology Unit
Deputy Director of Thong Nhat Hospital
1988 – 1993: Phu Yen Provincial Hospital – Internal Medicine Department Physician
6 years of clinical practice and training at Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy and Cho Ray Hospital
01/08/2025 – Present: Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital, 206 Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam National Heart Association – Standing Committee Member
Vietnam National Interventional Cardiology Association – President (2019–2021 term), Standing Committee Member
Vietnam Internal Medicine Association – Executive Committee Member
Vietnam Geriatrics Society – Executive Committee Member
Ho Chi Minh City Cardiology Association – Executive Committee Member
Ho Chi Minh City Interventional Cardiology Sub-Association – Vice President
Ho Chi Minh City Geriatrics Sub-Association – Executive Committee Member
Southern Region Medical Advisory Council under the Central Health Protection Committee – Member
American College of Cardiology (ACC) – Fellow (FACC)
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) – Fellow (FSCAI)
European Society of Cardiology (ESC) – Fellow (FESC)
Asia Pacific Society of Interventional Cardiology (APSIC) – Fellow (FAPSIC)
14 scientific journals and 32 published research papers.
