Medical Specialties

The Rheumatology Department at Hanoi French Hospital specializes in the consultation, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases related to muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues. With a team of doctors trained both domestically and abroad, and in close collaboration with many other specialties, the department provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from young adults to the elderly.

Scope of Expertise

Diagnosis, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases, including:

• Inflammatory joint and autoimmune diseases affecting joints and synovium: rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), dermatomyositis, scleroderma, Sjögren’s syndrome, Still’s disease, Behçet’s disease, Wegener’s granulomatosis, etc.
• Degenerative and metabolic diseases: osteoarthritis, gout, crystal-induced arthropathies, osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, etc.
• Muscle – tendon – ligament disorders: periarthritis of the shoulder, gluteus medius tendinitis, epicondylitis (tennis elbow/golfer’s elbow), De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, trigger finger, carpal and tarsal tunnel syndromes, etc.
• Chronic pain and fibromyalgia
• Infectious arthritis, reactive arthritis

In addition to medical treatment, the doctors also perform:

• Joint aspiration procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Intra-articular and peri-tendinous injections performed in sterile procedure rooms or under ultrasound/CT guidance, ensuring high accuracy and therapeutic effectiveness

Medical Team

The Rheumatology team at Hanoi French Hospital has strong expertise, with formal training in Vietnam and France. With many years of clinical experience, they have managed a wide range of cases from simple to complex, treating a large number of both Vietnamese and international patients.

Treatment protocols strictly follow the most up-to-date recommendations of the Vietnam Rheumatology Association (VRA), the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR), and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).

Rheumatologists work in close collaboration with specialists in Surgery, Orthopedics & Traumatology, and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation to select the most appropriate treatment approach for each stage of disease, thereby maximizing treatment outcomes.

In particular, the doctors emphasize building long-term relationships with patients, not only treating symptoms but also supporting chronic disease management, nutrition counseling, exercise guidance, and complication prevention.

Facilities & Equipment

The department is fully equipped with a musculoskeletal ultrasound system, sterile procedure rooms, and collaborates with the Diagnostic Imaging Department to utilize advanced imaging technologies such as CT scans and MRI to support diagnosis and interventional procedures. Modern facilities and a patient-friendly, comfortable environment ensure safety and peace of mind throughout the course of treatment.