About
Kenny Khoa Vu, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Dover, Delaware. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University in New Orleans in 1995. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica. His internship and residency in Family Medicine both took place at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, where he finished his training in 2007. He holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Family Medicine along with Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support credentials. He speaks both English and Vietnamese and holds membership in the American Association of Family Physicians, the Medical Society of Delaware, and the Association of Pilipino American Physicians of Delaware.
Dr. Vu's path into medicine began in childhood. He escaped war-torn Vietnam at approximately age eight, falling ill from malnutrition and the absence of reliable health services. That formative experience drove his belief that preventive care and early intervention save lives. He treats hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, COPD, skin cancer, depression, anxiety, arthritis, and muscle strains, among other conditions. He also performs skin biopsies and minor wound repair in the office. Dr. Vu practices what he preaches on healthy living, believing his own commitment to a healthier lifestyle encourages patients to do the same. He has cared for multiple generations within the same families and takes a holistic view of health and self-care. He affiliated with MDVIP to reclaim the time needed to listen deeply and address every patient concern during each visit.
Education & Training
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica, West Indies — Doctorate of Medicine, 2003
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE, 2005-2007
Certifications
Languages
English, Vietnamese
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kenny Khoa Vu treats a broad range of conditions in family medicine. These include hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, COPD, skin cancer, skin lacerations, depression, anxiety, behavior issues, arthritis, and muscle strains. He also performs in-office procedures such as skin biopsies and minor wound repair.
Yes. Dr. Vu holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also maintains Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support credentials.
Dr. Vu earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica. He completed both his internship and his Family Medicine residency at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, finishing his residency in 2007.
Yes. Dr. Vu speaks both English and Vietnamese, which allows him to communicate directly with Vietnamese-speaking patients in their preferred language.
Dr. Vu takes a holistic approach to medicine and strongly believes in preventive care. He focuses on catching and addressing health issues before they lead to chronic complications. He also practices a healthy lifestyle himself, believing that personal example helps motivate his patients to make positive changes.
Yes. Dr. Vu performs skin biopsies, minor wound repair, and other procedures directly in his Dover office. Patients do not always need a referral for these common dermatologic and wound care needs.
Dr. Vu's inspiration traces back to his childhood. He escaped Vietnam at approximately age eight and experienced illness from malnutrition and limited access to health services. That experience shaped his conviction that preventive care and early intervention are essential to long-term health and quality of life.
Dr. Vu joined MDVIP to spend more meaningful time with each patient. The model gives him the capacity to listen deeply and address all patient concerns during a single appointment, which he considers essential to delivering good care.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026