What Hospital Should I Go to in Saigon?
Our Healthcare Experts in Ho Chi Minh City
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On the left: Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong, Chief Medical Officer of Victoria Healthcare as well as a specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology
In the centre: Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon, Legal Representative and CEO of FV Hospital
On the right: Dr Nicolas Lagüe, Medical Director - General and Tropical Medicine - CMI (Centre Médical International)
Life is sweet in Ho Chi Minh City until something happens like an illness or an emergency that throws us into a panic. What hospital to go to? What doctor should I see? How can I pay for this?
Rather than jumping onto the expat forums to try to find answers to these hard questions, we asked these three experts to weigh in on where to go and what to do when every moment counts.
The Best Local and International Hospitals in Saigon for Emergencies
Where Do I Go if I Have an Accident (Motorbike or Other)?
FV Hospital; Cho Ray or Vinmec - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FV Hospital - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
The short answer is that you should go to the hospital that is closest to you in the event of an emergency and let them refer you if need be. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
Dengue Fever, Malaria or another Tropical Disease?
For hospitalizations: FVH; Cho Ray; Vinmec; Hospital of Medicine and Pharmacy University.
For consultations: CMI; FMP (Family Medical Practice); Raffles - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FV Hospital - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
Go to a clinic nearby your home if it is out-patient. However, if you need to be hospitalised Vinmec in District 1 or FV in District 7 have good services. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
Surgery?
It depends on the type of surgery but FVH, Hospital of Medicine and Pharmacy University are good choices - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FV Hospital - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
Medical University; FV; VinMec International Hospital are all good for that. Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
*Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong also noted that in the case of stroke, patients should go to 115 Hospital or any other hospital nearby. Patients must have Embo Thrombosis therapy within four to six hours.
The Best Local and International Hospitals in Saigon for Chronic Illnesses
Heart Disease?
Heart Institute (D10); Cardiology Hospital Tam Duc (D10); FVH (D10, they have an interventional room for few months); Vinmec hospital - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FV Hospital - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
For Hypertension you should find a doctor near your home to monitor you regularly. In the case of a heart attack, the University Medical Hospital can do an emergency assist. Victoria Healthcare has a CT scan for heart attacks and can do an emergency assist but does not deal with thombolism. FMP in D1 and D2 do not have ECG machines, so they cannot diagnose a heart attack. If the patient needs to be admitted, they can go to Medical University or Tam Duc Cardiology Hospital because they can do a cardiac catheterization there. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
Diabetes?
FVH; Cho Ray; Hospital of Medicine and Pharmacy University - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FV Hospital - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
Any Clinic of international standards. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
The Best Local and International Hospitals in Saigon for Diagnostic Medicine
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MRI?
I recommend Dr Pierre Jaillot at FVH for a closed MRI or Vinmec has two open MRI machines - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FV Hospital - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
It depends on the case. For example, for pediatrics sedation is necessary to do an MRI. Pediatrics Hospital 1 and 2 are good choices. Vietnam Singapore Clinic on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai has an MRI machine for adult patients in D1. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
Internal Medicine?
FVH; FMP; CMI for some cases. - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FV Hospital - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
Victoria Healthcare. I am the GI specialist there. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
The Best Local and International Hospitals in Saigon for Children and Women’s Health
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Where do I go for Pediatrics?
For Consultations: CMI; FMP/ For Hospitalisations or other: FVH; Cho Ray; VinMec. - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FV Hospital - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
For Consultations: Victoria Healthcare / For Hospitalisations or other: FV; VinMec; City Children’s Hospital - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
Gynecology and Maternity?
Gynecology: CMI; FVH; Hanh Phuc Hospital / Pregnancy: Hanh Phuc Hospital; CMI; FVH - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FV Hospital - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
Gynecology: Victoria Healthcare / Maternity: Hanh Phuc; International OB-GY hospital; Từ Dũ Hospital -Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
The Best Local and International Hospitals in Saigon for Dental and Dermatology
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Dermatology?
FVH; Stanford Skin Center - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FV Hospital - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
Victoria Healthcare - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
Plastic or Reconstructive Surgery?
FVH - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FVH- Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
Not much experience but FVH is a good choice. -Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
Dental?
Starlight; Maple Healthcare (Australian clinic); FVH- Dr Nicolas Lagüe
FVH- Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
West Coast for dental; Victoria Healthcare also does dental surgery. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
Frequently Asked Questions about How to Get Good Healthcare in Saigon as a Foreigner
When would you advise a patient to seek care outside of Vietnam?
When we cannot treat the disease in Vietnam. Question is too large. It depends on the disease. In the case of cancer, FV Hospital is a good place to start. But the patient might need an medevac or to go back to their country of origin. - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
On rare occasions, we do refer patients to Singapore for certain eye conditions that require complex surgery that we cannot perform at FV. Some very high-risk pregnancies are also referred to Singapore (especially when surgery on the newborn is foreseen). - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
We don’t usually refer the patient outside of Vietnam if it is an emergency. We will admit the patient and make a detailed review then decide if we need to refer the patient elsewhere. Some patients require a very high standard of service. It is not for the quality of treatment but for the service that they request to go overseas. Sometimes I send my patients with early cancer overseas for minimally invasive treatment. Usually,I refer them to Parkgroup in Singapore or National University Medical (NUH) in Singapore. I worked in Singapore before I came to Vietnam, so usually I refer my patients to a specific doctor not to a hospital. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
What advice would you give to foreigners seeking healthcare in Vietnam?
Check on internet forums for advice. Check on consulate websites for recommandations. - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
Honestly, if they want quality and serenity they should come to FV - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
First, to make sure they have insurance that covers outpatient. Second, they should choose a clinic that they know and try to find a regular family doctor that can give them advice whenever something happens. It is important to have someone that you can call if you need advice and a referral. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
What hospitals are only open to Vietnamese nationals (not foreigners)?
The new policy is to start opening departments to foreigners. We should see more Vietnamese hospitals such as Cho Ray, Hospital of Medicine and Pharmacy University, Heart Institute and Hospital Tam Duc, completely opening their doors to foreigners soon. - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
I don’t know of any hospital that is restricted to Vietnamese. - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
Every district has their own hospital called a District hospital and there they don’t like to take in foreigners because they have limited space and experience. In an emergency, they will stabilise the foreign patient and then refer them to another hospital. These hospitals are required to receive all patients but then they try to refer foreign patients to another hospital. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
What hospitals can foreigners go to that are less expensive than an international hospital?
Cho Ray (but not always); Hospital of Medicine and Pharmacy University - Dr Nicolas Lagüe
All public hospitals are cheaper than the private ones. Second-tier hospitals like Hoan My or Anh Sinh are cheaper that first-tier hospitals like FV, VinMec or City International. - Dr Jean-Marcel Guillon
Saigon International Ob-Gyn Hospital is actually a local hospital but of very high quality; Van Hanh Hospital is good and is a good choice for foreigners. Some new hospitals have opened such as Hospital Tan Hung, which has quite a big facility in D7. Often the problem with foreigners going to local hospitals is that the doctors can’t speak much English. The facilities are good but it’s easier if you can speak Vietnamese. - Dr Nguyen Vinh Tuong
Ho Chi Minh City Emergency Numbers
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Ho Chi Minh City Emergency Numbers |
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Police |
113 |
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Fire |
114 |
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Ambulance |
115 |
The Ultimate Guide to Clinics and Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
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District 1 and Binh Thanh |
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International Clinics and Hospitals |
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Columbia Asia International Clinic - Saigon |
+84 (28) 3823 8888 |
7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
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Columbia Asiana Gia Dinh Clinic |
+84 (28) 3803 0678 |
Open 24 hours |
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HANH PHUC International Medical Building |
Tel: 19006765 or +84 (28) 3925 9797 Call center: 19006765 |
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. |
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HCMC Family Medical Practice |
+84 (28) 3822 7848 |
Open 24 hours |
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Stamford Skin Centre |
+84 (28) 3925 1990 |
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun: Closed |
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Victoria Healthcare |
+84 (28) 3910 4545 Hotline: 19006576 (after business hours) |
Mon-Sat: 7a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun: 7 a.m. - noon |
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Vinmec International Hospital |
+84 (28) 3622 1166 |
Open 24 hours |
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Westcoast International Dental Clinic |
+84 (28) 3825 6999 |
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Local Clinics and Hospitals (Minimum English Spoken. Best for patients who speak Vietnamese) |
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City Children’s Hospital 2 |
+84 (28) 3829 5723 |
Open 24 hours |
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Ho Chi Minh City Medicine University Hospital |
+84 (28) 3844 2756 +84 (28) 3846 8938 |
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Pediatrics Hospital 2 |
+84 (28) 3829 8385 |
Open 24 hours |
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Saigon General Hospital |
+84 (28) 3829 2071 +84 (28)3829 1711 |
7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
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Saigon International Ob-Gyn Hospital |
+84 (28) 3925 3619 +84 (28)3925 3625 |
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District 2 |
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International Clinics and Hospitals |
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Family Medical Practice (FMP) |
+84 (28) 3744 2000 |
Mon - Fri : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat : 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sun : Closed |
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Starlight Dental Clinic |
+84 (28) 6282 8822 |
Mon - Sat: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sun: Closed |
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Victoria Healthcare |
*Coming Soon |
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Westcoast International Dental Clinic |
+84 (28) 3519 1777 |
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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District 3 and Phu Nhuan |
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International Clinics and Hospitals |
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Centre Medical International (CMI) |
+84 (28) 3827 2367 +84 (28) 3827 2366 |
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
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Maple Healthcare (Chiropractic, Dental, Skincare) |
+84 (28) 3930 0498 |
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sun: Closed |
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Phòng Khám Ung Bướu Vietnam Singapore Clinic |
+84 (28) 3925 1155 |
Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
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Raffles Medical Ho Chi Minh |
+84 (28) 3824 0777 |
Open 24 hours |
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Starlight Dental Clinic |
+84 (28) 3822 6222 |
Mon - Sat: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sun: Closed |
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Victoria Healthcare |
+84 (28) 3910 4545 Hotline: 19006576 (after business hours) |
Mon-Sat: 7a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun: 7 a.m. - noon |
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Local Clinics and Hospitals (Minimum English Spoken. Best for patients who speak Vietnamese) |
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An Sinh |
+84 (28) 3845 7777 |
Open 24 hours |
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Hoan My Saigon Hospital |
+84 (28) 3990 2468 |
Mon - Sat: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun: 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
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Traditional Medicine Hospital |
+84 (28) 3932 6579 |
Mon - Fri : 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m./ 1p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sun: Closed |
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District 4 and 5 |
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Local Clinics and Hospitals (Minimum English Spoken. Best for patients who speak Vietnamese) |
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An Binh hospital |
+84 (28) 3923 4260 |
Open 24 hours |
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Cho Ray |
+84 (28) 3855 4137 |
Open 24 hours |
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Hospital of Medicine and Pharmacy University |
+84 (28) 3856 6154 |
Mon - Fri: 6:30am - 4:30pm Sat: 6:30am - 11:30am Sun: Closed |
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Hospital for Tropical diseases |
+84 (28) 3923 5804 +84 (28) 3923 8704 |
Open 24 hours |
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Mental hospital of Ho Chi Minh City |
+84 (28) 3923 4675 |
Mo- Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sat: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Sun: Closed |
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Medical University Hospital Campus 2 |
+84 (28) 3955 5548 |
Mon - Fri: 6am - 5pm Sat: 6am - 12pm Sun: Closed |
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Pham Ngoc Thach hospital |
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+84 (28) 3855 0207 |
Open 24 hours |
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Traditional Medicine Hospital - Branch 2 |
+84 (28) 3950 9891 |
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
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District 7 |
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International Clinics and Hospitals |
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Careplus International Clinics (Associate of Singapore Medical Group) |
Level 2, Crescent Plaza, 105 Ton Dat Tien street, Phu My Hung, District 7 |
Free Hotline: 1800 6116 Online Booking: www.careplusvn.com |
Mon - Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 5pm Sun: 8am - 12pm (Pediatric services only) |
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Franco-Vietnamese hospital (FVH) |
+84 (28) 5411 3333 |
Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm Sat: 8am - 12pm Sun: Closed |
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Victoria Healthcare |
Broadway D Building, 152 Nguyen Luong Bang Street, District 7 |
+84 (28) 3910 4545 Hotline: 19006576 (after business hours) |
Mon-Sat: 7a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun: 7 a.m. - noon |
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Local Clinics and Hospitals (Minimum English Spoken. Best for patients who speak Vietnamese) |
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Cardiology Tam Duc Heart Hospital |
+84 (28) 5411 0025 |
Open 24 hours |
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Hospital Tan Hung |
+84 (28) 3776 0648 |
Mon - Fri: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sun: Closed |
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District 10 and Other Districts |
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International Clinics and Hospitals |
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Careplus International Clinics (Associate of Singapore Medical Group) |
107 Tan Hai Street, Ward 13, Tan Binh District ( Next to Etown) |
Free Hotline: 1800 6116 Online Booking: www.careplusvn.com |
Mon - Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 5pm Sun: 8am - 12pm (Pediatric services only) |
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Local Clinics and Hospitals (Minimum English Spoken. Best for patients who speak Vietnamese) |
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115 People’s Hospital |
+84 (28) 3865 4249 |
Open 24 hours |
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Heart Institute |
+84 (28) 3865 1586 |
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 6pm |
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Pediatrics Hospital 1 |
+84 (28) 3927 1119 |
Mon - Fri: 7am - 7:30pm |
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Thong Nhat hospital |
+84 (28) 3864 2141 |
Open 24 hours |
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Van Hanh Hospital |
+84 (28) 3863 2553 |
Everyday from 7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. |
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City Children’s Hospital |
+84 (28) 2253 6688 |
Open 24 hours |
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Hanh Phuc |
18 Binh Duong Boulevard, Thuan An District, Binh Duong Province |
19006765 or (84) (0274) 3636068 |
Open 24 hours |
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Anh Minh Hospital |
+84 (28) 39894989 |
7a.m. - 11:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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