Medical Specialties

The Endocrinology Department – Hanoi French Hospital specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders caused by dysfunction of the endocrine and hormonal systems such as diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal gland disorders, pituitary disorders, and lipid metabolism disorders.

Endocrinologists work in close collaboration with other specialties such as Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology & Urology, Nutrition, and Obstetrics & Gynecology to provide accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans for each patient, ensuring optimal outcomes and long-term complication prevention.

Scope of Practice

Glucose metabolism disorders:

• Diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes
• Control and prevention of chronic diabetic complications: cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and ophthalmological
• Hypoglycemia

Thyroid disorders:

• Examination and monitoring of thyroid nodules and cysts
• Treatment of hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease) and hypothyroidism
• Management of thyroiditis and autoimmune thyroid diseases
• Screening and management of thyroid cancer

Adrenal gland disorders:

• Primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency
• Conn’s syndrome
• Cushing’s syndrome
• Adrenal adenomas

Pituitary disorders:

• Pituitary adenomas
• Hypopituitarism
• Diabetes insipidus

Metabolic disorders and related conditions:

• Dyslipidemia (hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia).
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome.Calcium–phosphorus imbalance, osteoporosis, and other endocrine-related bone diseases.

Medical Team

The endocrinologists at Hanoi French Hospital have many years of experience and advanced training both in Vietnam and abroad, particularly in managing and treating diabetes, thyroid disorders, and rare endocrine conditions. Treatment protocols are developed based on the updated guidelines of the Ministry of Health, the Vietnam Association of Diabetes & Endocrinology, and international organizations (ADA, EASD, ATA, etc.), ensuring scientific, safe, and effective care for patients.

Facilities & Equipment

The Endocrinology Department is equipped with modern biochemical and hormonal testing systems, enabling fast and accurate diagnosis. In addition, the hospital has advanced imaging modalities such as thyroid ultrasound, CT, and MRI, providing comprehensive evaluation of endocrine disorders.

Patients are cared for in a friendly environment, with integrated nutritional counseling and holistic treatment support to achieve long-term results.

Key Services

Endocrine disorders often progress silently, making them difficult to detect, and can cause serious complications if not diagnosed and managed in time. Therefore, regular screening and long-term follow-up play an important role in preventing complications, improving treatment outcomes, and enhancing patients’ quality of life.

At Hanoi French Hospital, the Endocrinology Department offers specialized service packages scientifically designed and tailored for the most common conditions:

• Diabetes screening and monitoring package: helps with early detection of diabetes, evaluation of complications, and supports patients in controlling blood sugar and tracking long-term treatment effectiveness.
• Thyroid disease screening package: helps with early detection of thyroid disorders, from hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, to thyroid nodules and tumors.

These packages not only provide comprehensive solutions for patients but also enable doctors to build personalized and internationally standardized follow-up plans.

The Endocrinology Department – Hanoi French Hospital is committed to providing comprehensive and modern diagnostic and treatment services for patients with endocrine disorders. With a team of highly qualified doctors, advanced equipment, and multidisciplinary collaboration, the department always accompanies patients in disease management, complication prevention, and quality of life improvement.