DR. TANG HA NAM ANH – A RENOWNED NAME IN ORTHOPEDICS

1. Who is Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh?

Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh, MD, PhD possesses an exemplary background in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. Born in 1974, he has made significant contributions to medical advancements both in Vietnam and internationally.

The academic and research journey of Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh has taken him to various parts of the world. He seized the opportunity to pursue advanced studies at Paris 13 University in France, where he was exposed to state-of-the-art treatment techniques in the musculoskeletal field. Following an extensive period of overseas training, he returned to Vietnam in 2008 holding a Master's degree in Medicine.

Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh is the pioneer who brought Vietnam's Arthroscopic Surgery to the global stage by successfully treating numerous complex joint injuries using this technique. Dr. Nam Anh affirmed that arthroscopic surgery marks a significant breakthrough in orthopedics and traumatology. Being minimally invasive and utilizing a magnified endoscope, surgeons can comprehensively visualize internal joint lesions and treat them with precision. This minimizes patient pain due to tiny incisions and ensures a substantially faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.

Beyond direct patient care, he has dedicated himself to lecturing and mentoring generations of medical students at Hanoi Medical University and Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy – among the most prestigious medical institutions in Vietnam.

Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh has performed hundreds of arthroscopic surgeries, liberating thousands of musculoskeletal patients from persistent pain and restoring their optimism, mobility, and cherished moments in life.

2. What are the areas of expertise of Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh, MD, PhD?

Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh, a leading expert in the care and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, provides a comprehensive range of clinical services, including:
• Care and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders: Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, cervical and lumbar spondylosis, tendon diseases, sciatica, herniated discs, periarthritis and other tendon attachment points, fibromyalgia pain, gout arthritis, acute and chronic gout, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, infectious arthritis, reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, shoulder periarthritis, etc.
• Arthroscopic surgery to treat joint issues: Shoulder joint, elbow joint, hip joint, knee joint, ankle joint.
• Percutaneous Achilles tendon repair.
• Surgery to repair and reconstruct multi-ligament injuries in sports trauma.
• Treatment of common sports injuries: recurrent patellar dislocation, knee joint fractures, ankle joint injuries, fractures, dislocations in the upper limbs, lower limbs, and pelvis, tendon, muscle, and soft tissue injuries.
• Endoscopic Surgery for Carpal Tunnel and Tarsal Tunnel Syndromes.
• High-tech treatment: Artificial joint replacement and bone segment grafting with biomaterials for patients with bone cancer, joint damage, and autoimmune joint diseases.
• Orthopedic trauma surgery of the limbs.

3. Education and Training Background

• General practitioner at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Inpatient Orthopedic Trauma Specialty.
• Continuing inpatient training at Paris 13 University, France, with specialized courses in upper and lower limb endoscopy at Ambroise Pare Hospital – Boulogne Billancourt.
• Master of Medicine, Paris 13 University, France.
• Doctoral Research Fellow & Ph.D. in Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at HCMC.
• Participate in specialized courses on joint endoscopy at reputable hospitals around the world, including:
o Chulalongkorn Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand: Under the guidance of Associate Professor Aree Tanavalee, the courses focused on arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, wrist, and ankle, as well as minimally invasive total knee and hip replacement.
o National University Hospital Singapore NUH, Singapore General Hospital SGH, and Tan Tock Seng Hospital Singapore: These are leading training facilities for arthroscopy and joint replacement, where trainees have the opportunity to learn from top experts in the field of Orthopedics and orthopedic trauma.
o Kyung Hee University Hospital and Madi Special Shoulder Hospital, Seoul, South Korea: Under the guidance of Professor Yong Girl Rhee and Professor Kim Seung Ho. The courses here focus on advanced techniques in arthroscopic practice and joint replacement surgery.
o Ambroise Pare Hospital and CMC Paris V Orthopedic Trauma Center, France: Under the guidance of Professor Philippe Hardy, the courses provide in-depth knowledge about arthroscopy and advanced joint replacement methods.
o Orthopedic San Antonio Institute and Stoneterra Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, USA: Under the guidance of Dr. Stephen S. Burkhart. These are leading locations for learning about arthroscopy and modern joint replacement technology.

4. Professional Experience and Work History

• Play an important role in teaching and training in the field of Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Attending Surgeon at University Medical Center HCMC and Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital.
• Former Head of Orthopedics Department – Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital.
• Vice Director of Experimental Surgery Center – University of Medicine and Pharmacy at HCMC.
• Executive Committee Member, Ho Chi Minh City Orthopaedic Association.
• Executive Committee Member, Vietnam Rheumatology Association.
• Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Sports Medicine Association.
• Member of the Vietnam Orthopedic Trauma Association.
• Vice President of the Southeast Asian Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association.
• New President of the Vietnam Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement Association – VAAS.
• Visiting lecturer for experimental arthroscopic surgery courses.
• Former Director of the Orthopedic Trauma Center at the Frontline General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Currently serving as a Medical Consultant at the Orthopedics & Traumatology Center – Sante Surgical Hospital

5. Honors and Awards

Through his tireless dedication, Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh, MD, PhD, has earned numerous prestigious titles and awards, notably:
• Certificate of merit from the Ministry of Health.
• Advanced labor title, emulation soldier.
• The 'Best of Upper Extremity Award' at the 2010 Asian Arthroscopy Conference.
• Second prize at the National Youth Science and Technology Conference of Medical and Pharmaceutical Schools on the technique of shoelace skin pulling and homemade skin pulling tools in 2002.
• Encouragement Award at the Youth Science and Technology Conference of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Technique for covering soft tissue defects in the lower leg and ankle using a distally based sural flap.

6. Research Works and Publications of Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh, MD, PhD

Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh, MD, PhD has made his mark with notable medical achievements such as:
• Developing shoelace-style skin traction techniques and homemade skin traction devices, achieving second place at the 'Youth Science and Technology Conference' of national medical schools in 2002.
• Research on early skin closure for wounds in open fractures of long bone shafts, combined with improved shoelace technique.
• Success in the technique of covering soft tissue defects in the lower leg and ankle using a flap from the posterior leg with a distant vascular pedicle, achieving the 'Encouragement Award' at the Youth Science and Technology Conference of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ho Chi Minh City.

7. Which professional associations and organizations is Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh, MD, PhD a member of?

• Vice President of the Southeast Asian Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association.
• New President of the Vietnam Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement Association – VAAS.
• Executive Committee Member, Vietnam Orthopaedic Association.
• Executive Committee Member, Vietnam Rheumatology Association.
• Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Sports Medicine Association.
• Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic Trauma Association.
• Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Arthroscopy Association.

8. Where is Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh currently practicing?

Currently, Dr. Tang Ha Nam Anh, MD, PhD, is serving as a Senior Medical Advisor at the Orthopedic Trauma Center – Sante Hospital. To schedule a consultation and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions, please contact us via:

Orthopedics & Traumatology Center – Sante Surgical Hospital
📍 11A Dinh Bo Linh, Ward 24, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
📞 Hotline: (+84) 28 2200 8686 -0969 499 095
💌 Email: info@bvsante.com
🌐 Website: www.bvsante.com