Dr. Nguyen Dai Phong, MD — Specialist Level I
Profile of Dr. Nguyen Dai Phong, MD: specialist in neuropsychiatry, the approach taken to insomnia and autonomic dysfunction, and how this clinic works.
Key points
- Specialist Level I Physician, specialising in neurology & psychiatry.
- Works at Department of Neurology & Psychiatry, Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Hospital, Dong Hoi.
- Clinical focus: insomnia and sleep disorders · anxiety disorders · autonomic dysfunction.
- Treatment position: The right treatment, without becoming dependent on sleeping pills.
Qualifications
Dr. Nguyen Dai Phong, MD — Specialist Level I is a specialist level i physician specialising in neurology & psychiatry, working at Department of Neurology & Psychiatry, Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Hospital, Dong Hoi.
Why this approach
A great many people have an autonomic nervous system disorder without knowing it. They go to several places, have many tests, and are told nothing is wrong. Many of them have been taking medication for years without improving, while their quality of life has clearly fallen. That is why treatment here starts from finding the right cause rather than from prescribing something that gets you to sleep tonight.
How we work
| Principle | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| The first consultation is longer than usual | Insomnia has no confirmatory test; the whole diagnosis lies in the history and the sleep diary |
| Rule out first, treat second | Sleep apnoea, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders, thyroid disease: each leads somewhere different |
| Behavioural therapy first line | Following current international guidelines for chronic insomnia |
| Medication with a purpose and an end point | If medication is used, the taper is discussed from the start rather than left open |
| Everything on this site cites a source | International clinical guidelines, with the organisation and year of publication named |
What this site does NOT do
- No patient testimonials. An illness story is a real person's health information, and putting it up as marketing requires written consent that we do not go out and ask for.
- No promises of a cure and no promises about timing.
- No unverifiable figures about years of experience or numbers of cases treated.
- No selling of medicines or supplements, and no affiliation with anyone who does.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the doctor see children?
- The content on this site is written for adults. Sleep disorders in children have their own features and need a paediatric specialist. Please ask before booking for a child.
- Are consultations available in English?
- This can be arranged for a video consultation. Please say so when you book.
References
- Behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults: an AASM clinical practice guideline - American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2021 · DOI 10.5664/jcsm.8986
- Management of Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians - American College of Physicians, 2016 · DOI 10.7326/M15-2175