Academic Background & Qualifications
1996: Medical Doctor (MD) – Hanoi Medical University.
2005: Master of Medicine in Resuscitation and Emergency – Hanoi Medical University.
2008: Research Fellowship in Resuscitation and Emergency – St. Anthony Hospital (Denver, CO) and Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), USA.
2013: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Resuscitation and Emergency – 108 Institute of Clinical Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
2018: Conferred the title of Associate Professor.
Professional Experience
12/1996 – 11/2005: Critical Care Physician – Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Hai Duong General Hospital.
11/2005 – 03/2022: Critical Care Physician; Lecturer for undergraduate and postgraduate programs specializing in Intensive Care.
From 2014: Vice Head of the Intensive Care Department – Bach Mai Hospital.
From 2016: Secretary General of the Vietnam Society of Critical Care Medicine, Emergency and Clinical Toxicology.
From June 1, 2018: Head of the Intensive Care Department – Bach Mai Hospital.
From August 2020: Vice Director of Bach Mai Hospital.
March 2022 – Present: Director of Bach Mai Hospital; President of Bach Mai Medical College.
As the Director of Bach Mai Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Dao Xuan Co has spearheaded numerous breakthrough strategies to enhance the quality of medical services and meet the increasing healthcare demands of the public. Under his leadership, the hospital has implemented vital projects ranging from investing in modern medical equipment and digital transformation in hospital management to advanced professional training for medical staff.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, he has pioneered modern techniques such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), plasma exchange (PEX), and plasma filtration. Notably, he and his colleagues developed the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) technique, establishing Bach Mai Hospital as a leading unit in Vietnam for treating critically ill patients using this method.
Research & Publications
Editor-in-Chief: "Handbook of Diagnosis and Treatment in Internal Medicine" – Awarded the Gold Prize (Prize A) at the 7th National Book Awards (2024).
International Impact: Published 35 scientific articles in prestigious international journals and delivered numerous presentations at international medical conferences, contributing significantly to advancements in the field of Intensive Care and Resuscitation.
78 Giai Phong Street, Kim Lien Ward, Hanoi City
1900.888.866
096.985.1616
Department of On-Demand Medical Examination:
Outpatient Department: Monday – Friday
Main responsible person: Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Xuan Co - Hospital Director
