MSc, Doctor

To Dong Kha

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Overview

To Dong Kha, MD, MSc, is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery and Sports Medicine, with over 6 years of clinical and research experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City.

Notably, he is the first Vietnamese physician to complete the MSc in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health at University College London (UCL) – a world-leading institution in the UK.

In addition, Dr. Kha completed the Surgical Leadership postgraduate program at Harvard Medical School, USA. Beyond his clinical practice, he is deeply committed to academia, having authored 8 peer-reviewed scientific papers and contributed to 2 textbooks. He is currently practicing at the Center of Orthopedics & Musculoskeletal Care at Vinmec Ocean Park 2 Hospital.

Positions

Orthopaedics Surgeon

Specialties

Trauma - Orthopedics department

Workplace

Vinmec Ocean Park 2 International General Hospital

Years of experience

7 years

Services

Orthopaedics & Trauma, Musculoskeletal disease, Sports Medicine

Education background

2023 – 2024: Harvard Medical School, USA | Postgraduate Certificate in Surgical Leadership

2022 – 2023: University College London (UCL), UK | Master of Science (MSc) in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health

2013 – 2019: University of Health Sciences, VNU-HCM, Vietnam | Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Experience

2019 – 2025: University of Health Sciences, VNU-HCM | Attending Physician, Dept. of Orthopaedics, Thong Nhat Hospital

2025 – Present: Orthopedic Surgeon, Center of Orthopedics & Musculoskeletal Care, Vinmec Ocean Park 2 Hospital

Member of

Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society (APKASS)

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)

Ho Chi Minh Arthroscopy society (HAS), Vietnam Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Society (VAAS)

Awards and achievements

1st Prize for the Oral presentation in University of Health Sciences’ Scientific Conference 2023

Certificate of Merits for excellent work in Severe Patients Department of Covid-19 Field Hospital in Tan Binh District during Covid-19 pandemic

Third Prize for the outstanding English presentation in Thong Nhat Hospital Scientific Conference 2020

School of Medicine Academic Excellent Scholarship – awarded to 10 excellent students each semester

Hoan My Medical Corporation Scholarship – awarded to 10-15 selective students annually

2nd Prize in 2017 Blitz Research Competition in 5th Vietnam Summer School of Science, sponsored by Rencontres du Vietnam

“Student of 5 Merits” Award of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City – awarded to 100 selective students in the university

Research and publications

Publications

Le, G. A. T., To, K., Dang, N. T., Nguyen, V. T., Phan, T. N., Ton, T. T. T., & Vo, T. T. (2024). The anconeus-triceps lateral flap approach in terrible triad of the elbow: good outcome in a series of ten cases. Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 86(8), 4352-4357.
Vo, T. T., To, K., Dang, T. N., Vo, T. P., Nguyen, D. T., Nguyen, D. C., … & Nguyen, V. T. (2023). Late-Onset Melorheostosis: A Case Report. Case Reports in Oncology, 16(1), 1237-1244.
Vo, T. T., Nguyen, T. H. T., To, K. D., Nguyen, L. B., Nguyen, D. T., Ha, D. T., … & Van Le, Q. (2023). Case series report: simultaneous internal fixation of multiple fractures. Biomedical Research and Therapy, 10(8), 5864-5875.
Bui, C.-B., To, K. D., Vu, D. M., Nguyen, Q. G., Nguyen, H. T., & Nguyen, S.-B. (2023). Denatured collagen inhibits neuroblastoma tumour-sphere migration and growth via the LOX/LOXL2 – FAK signalling pathway. Journal of Thermal Biology, 103624. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2023.103624.
Truong, C. D., To, K. D., Vuong, T. H., Zakzouk, A., Dung, N. M., Tran, T. D. X., … & Huy, N. T. (2022). A Simplified Double-Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by the Three-Inside Technique With Two Suspension Buttons and One Interference Screw. Arthroscopy Techniques, 11(1), e43-e52.
Nguyen, L. D., Vo, T. T., Van Tran, C., Hoang, T. T. T., Vu, P. X., To, K. D., … & Nguyen, A. D. (2021). Case Report: Epidural Abscess Following Obstetric Epidural Anesthesia in Vietnam. International Medical Case Reports Journal, 14, 301.
Toan, V. T., To, K. D.., & Van Anh, B. (2021). Evaluating the effectiveness of using enoxaparin to prevent venous thromboembolism in hip replacement patients: A retrospective cohort study. Biomedical Research and Therapy, 8(2), 4228-4232.
To, K., Lam, T. N. T., Nguyen, P. A., Ho, T. T., Lo, T. T. N., Cai, T. T. N., & Phu, C. D. (2020). Impact of Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) on screening blood donors at a tertiary center in Vietnam. Science & Technology Development Journal-Health Sciences, 1(1), 35-43.

Books

Toan, V. T., To, K. D. (2023). Chương 2: Tổng quan sinh lý hệ cơ xương. Giáo trình Chấn thương Chỉnh hình tập 2 [Chapter 2: Skeletal Muscle Physiology: an overview. Textbook of orthopaedics and trauma (volume 2)], 11-23.
Toan, V. T., To, K. D. (2023). Chương 9: Tổng quan Vật lý trị liệu. Giáo trình Chấn thương Chỉnh hình tập 2 [Chapter 9: Application of Physical Agents: an overview. Textbook of orthopaedics and trauma (volume 2)], 82-103.
Sách thăm khám và hỏi bệnh sử Bates “Bates’ guide to physical examination and history taking 12th Edition”. (2022)