On May 14, 2026, the Ministry of Health officially announced the appointment of Dr. Pham Thanh Viet as the new Director of Cho Ray Hospital. This leadership transition is pivotal for one of Vietnam’s top-tier special-grade general hospitals, boasting a history of over 125 years.
Leadership Expertise and Career Journey With nearly 30 years of service at Cho Ray, Dr. Pham Thanh Viet has held various key positions. During his tenure as acting director from August 2025 to April 2026, he demonstrated exceptional management skills and fostered internal solidarity, earning high praise from the Ministry of Health for navigating the complexities of modern hospital governance.
Cho Ray Hospital at a Glance
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Capacity: Over 3,200 beds and nearly 4,200 staff members (including 840 doctors).
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Throughput: Nearly 2 million outpatient visits and 143.000 inpatient admissions annually.
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Surgical Excellence: Approximately 45,000 surgeries performed each year, with over 30% classified as highly complex specialized cases (organ transplants, intensive care).
Strategic Vision Toward 2030 Under the new Director’s leadership, Cho Ray Hospital aims to become a model healthcare institution by 2030, focusing on:
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System Expansion: Managing the Southern branch of the National Hospital of Endocrinology and the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Cho Ray Hospital project (funded by Japanese ODA).
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Advanced Medicine: Furthering specialized medical techniques to international standards and improving post-treatment quality of life.
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Modernization: Prioritizing innovation, scientific research, and comprehensive digital transformation across the hospital’s operational and clinical systems.
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