Vy Anh Mai, M.D.

The Face of Family Physician

Tulane Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Vy Anh Mai, M.D.

Photographed: Vy Anh Mai, M.D., Tulane Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Associate Program Director; Clinical Lead of UMCNO Primary Care and Transitions Clinic (PCAT), and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine

A board-certified internal medicine and pediatric physician, Vy Anh Mai, M.D., sees patients of all ages and is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Within her roles as associate program director for Tulane Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and clinical lead for UMCNO Primary Care and Transitions Clinic, she is uniquely positioned to be an advocate for both her patients and the communities she serves.

“My work is rooted in services to the city of New Orleans and its people,” shares Dr. Mai, who also serves as an assistant professor with Tulane University School of Medicine. “I am deeply invested in the academic support and training of future physicians in Tulane’s internal medicine and pediatrics residency program. Through my involvement, I work alongside colleagues to provide essential adult and pediatric care while training residents to understand and address the social and structural factors affecting health in our city.”

As a primary care physician, Dr. Mai is proud to serve the community by promoting wellness and disease prevention while helping individuals navigate the healthcare system and meet community needs. 

“I provide preventive care, acute care visits for illness, and long‑term management of chronic conditions,” she explains. “With training in both pediatrics and adult medicine, I am able to care for families across generations and support smooth transitions from adolescence to adulthood. I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care that reflects and supports the strength and diversity of New Orleans.”

Under the leadership of program director Jessica DeBord, M.D., Tulane’s School of Medicine has launched the BAYOU Bridges Home Visits Program—a healthcare initiative to bridge the gap in mental and behavioral health care caused by the current shortage of mental and behavioral health specialists. 

“We are currently conducting home visits for patients ages 11 to 39 who struggle with mental health,” says Dr. Mai. “Our team of primary care physicians are trained to screen for, diagnose, and treat common mental and behavioral health conditions, and home visits allow us to provide greater individualized care.” 

Through her clinical work, teaching, and involvement in innovative programs like BAYOU Bridges, Dr. Mai is building a healthier, more equitable New Orleans—a community she is proud to call home.