MSc, Resident Physician, Specialist Level I – Dr. Nguyen Quoc Dat
Dr. Nguyen Quoc Dat is a gastrointestinal surgeon with 12 years of clinical experience, specializing in gastrointestinal surgery. He graduated from the Vietnam Military Medical University in 2011 and completed his postgraduate training in General Surgery in 2014, obtaining a Master's degree in Medicine, a residency qualification, and a Level I Specialist qualification.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dat has gained valuable experience in clinical practice, medical education, and scientific research. From 2014 to 2017, he served as a lecturer at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. He also worked as a gastrointestinal surgeon at Viet Duc University Hospital from 2015 to 2017 and subsequently at E Hospital from 2017 to June 2026.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Dat has actively participated in scientific research, with a particular focus on colorectal cancer, laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery, colostomy care, and colonic diverticulitis. He has served as the principal investigator of several institutional research projects, including studies evaluating surgical outcomes in colorectal cancer patients with stomas, treatment outcomes of colonic diverticulitis, and postoperative quality of life in rectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic low anterior resection.
Dr. Dat has also authored and co-authored several scientific publications covering various aspects of gastrointestinal surgery, including hepatolithiasis, biliary tract infections, biliary sepsis, abdominal trauma, esophageal perforation, rectal cancer, and colonic diverticulitis. In 2026, he was the first author of two research papers focusing on treatment outcomes and quality of life following laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer, as well as the management of colonic diverticulitis at E Hospital.
Since June 2026, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Dat has been working as a gastrointestinal surgeon at Vinmec Smart City International General Hospital. He remains committed to advancing his clinical expertise, applying evidence-based surgical practices, and contributing to scientific research to improve treatment outcomes and enhance patients' quality of life.
- 1. Esophageal, Gastric, and Duodenal Diseases Diagnosis and surgical management of esophageal, gastric, and duodenal diseases. Surgical treatment of esophageal and gastric cancers. Surgical management of complications of peptic ulcer disease, including perforation and gastric outlet obstruction.
- 2. Colorectal Diseases Diagnosis and treatment of colon and rectal cancers. Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer, particularly laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer. Diagnosis and treatment of colonic diverticulitis and its complications. Surgical management of other colorectal diseases.
- 3. Anorectal Diseases Diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, perianal abscesses, and anal fissures. Medical and surgical management of anorectal disorders. Colostomy care, follow-up, and patient counseling.
- 4. Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases Diagnosis and surgical management of liver, biliary tract, and pancreatic diseases. Surgical treatment of gallstones, common bile duct stones, and intrahepatic bile duct stones. Management of gallstone-related complications, including acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, and biliary tract infections.
- 5. Gastrointestinal Surgical Emergencies and Abdominal Wall Diseases Diagnosis and surgical treatment of acute appendicitis, gastrointestinal perforation, intestinal obstruction, and peritonitis. Management of abdominal trauma and intra-abdominal organ injuries. Surgical treatment of inguinal hernias, abdominal wall hernias, and other abdominal surgical conditions.
- 6. Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery Application of minimally invasive surgical techniques in gastrointestinal diseases. Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal diseases, gallbladder disorders, appendicitis, and other suitable abdominal conditions. Postoperative follow-up, outcome assessment, and functional recovery.
2005–2011: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Vietnam Military Medical University.
2011–2014: Master of Medicine, Residency Training, and Level I Specialist Qualification in General Surgery, Vietnam Military Medical University.
2026–Present: PhD Candidate in Gastrointestinal Surgery, 108 Institute of Clinical Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 108 Military Central Hospital.
Professional Training Certificates: Certificate in Laparoscopic Surgery. Certificate in Laparoscopic Colectomy. Certificate in Laparoscopic Gastrectomy. Certificate in Medical Pedagogy.
2014–2017:Lecturer, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
2015–2017:Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Department of Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery, Viet Duc University Hospital.
2017–2026:Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, E Hospital.
2026–Present:Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Vinmec Smart City International General Hospital.
Vietnam Association for Endoscopic Surgery and Endoscopy (VASE).
Vietnam Society of Coloproctology.
- Awarded the title of Grassroots-Level Emulation Soldier in 2022 and 2023.
Scientific Publications in National Medical Journals
1. Treatment Outcomes of Hepatolithiasis Using Surgery Combined with Intraoperative Cholangioscopic Lithotripsy
- Journal: Tạp chí Y học Thực hành (Journal of Practical Medicine)
- Year: 2014
- Contribution: Co-author
2. Bacterial and Parasitic Infections in Patients with Hepatolithiasis
- Journal: Tạp chí Y học Thực hành (Journal of Practical Medicine)
- Year: 2014
- Contribution: Co-author
3. Clinical Characteristics and Management of Biliary Septic Shock Caused by Gallstones
- Journal: Tạp chí Y học Việt Nam (Vietnam Medical Journal)
- Year: 2016
- Contribution: Co-author
4. Treatment Outcomes of Blunt Abdominal Trauma with Solid Organ Injuries at E Hospital
- Journal: Tạp chí Y học Việt Nam (Vietnam Medical Journal)
- Year: 2019
- Contribution: Co-author
5. Esophageal Perforation – Boerhaave Syndrome: A Case Report
- Journal: Tạp chí Y học Việt Nam (Vietnam Medical Journal)
- Year: 2019
- Contribution: Co-author
6. Treatment Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients with Rectal Cancer Undergoing Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection at E Hospital
- Journal: Tạp chí Y học Cộng đồng (Journal of Community Medicine)
- Year: 2026
- Contribution: First author
7. Treatment Outcomes of Colonic Diverticulitis at E Hospital from 2021 to 2024
- Journal: Tạp chí Y học Cộng đồng (Journal of Community Medicine)
- Year: 2026
- Contribution: First author