{"id":24418,"date":"2023-06-26T13:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T20:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?p=24418"},"modified":"2024-10-07T09:44:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T16:44:30","slug":"samaritan-welcomes-leyen-vu-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/samaritan-welcomes-leyen-vu-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Samaritan Welcomes Leyen Vu, DO"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"article\">\n\t<header class=\"header\">\n\t\t<span class=\"type\"><\/span>\t\t<h1>Samaritan Welcomes Leyen Vu, DO<\/h1>\t\t<time>June 26, 2023<\/time>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div id=\"block_f5373fbd3b5cc2ec935a03e7bb9ef572\" class=\"shs-block block-news-article entry-content\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/patients-visitors\/find-a-doctor\/vu-leyen-1285886366\/\">Leyen Vu, DO<\/a>, has joined Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center. He specializes in sports medicine and family medicine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Vu earned a bachelor\u2019s degree at University of Washington and a medical degree at Midwestern University. He completed residency training at Providence St. Peter Hospital and a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at University of Utah.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He performs many injection procedures including ultrasound and fluoroscopically guided procedures, osteopathic manipulative therapy, diagnostic ultrasound exams and nonsurgical approaches to manage fractures and tendon problems. He also manages sports-related concussions. He has a special interest in musculoskeletal care and fracture care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Vu considers it a privilege to be a doctor and serve the community. He values honesty, integrity and building relationships with others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMedicine is the means by which I can impact people\u2019s lives in their most vulnerable time,\u201d he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samaritan\u2019s PRIDE values \u2014 passion, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence \u2014 resonate with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI strive to provide excellent care while maintaining integrity and compassion,\u201d he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Vu grew up in Olympia, Washington, and has extended family living in the Pacific Northwest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Away from the office, he enjoys exercising, golf, hiking, skiing, playing music and spending time with family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is accepting new patients and referrals. He can be reached at <a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-athletic-medicine-center\/\">Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center <\/a>at <a class=\"phone-link\" href=\"tel:541-768-7700\">541-768-7700<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<aside>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leyen-Vu-CO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cta size-cta wp-post-image\" alt=\"Leyen Vu smiling at the camera.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leyen-Vu-CO.jpg 360w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leyen-Vu-CO-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leyen-Vu-CO-120x100.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\t\t<\/aside>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sports medicine specialist performs joint injections, osteopathic manipulative therapy, diagnostic ultrasound exams and nonsurgical approaches to manage fractures and tendon problems. 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