Healthcare in Vietnam has come a long way. And now, customer service, medical care in Vietnam is good enough to be compared with other developing Asia counterparts.
There is no reason to worry about healthcare, whether routine or emergency, on your trip to Da Nang. The city hosts numerous hospitals and dental clinics, many with English speaking staff that are up to international standards. Pharmacies can be found easily on almost every city block and they are well stocked to provide treatment for common ailments as well as most common prescription medications. Da Nang is a modern city, often called the most livable in Vietnam, so health needs should be easily met here.
Hospital
Pharmacy
Dentists
1. Hospital
In Vietnam, hospitals can be either Public or Private, each has different characteristics that foreigners living in Vietnam should know.
Public Hospitals in Vietnam : Where work well with routine procedures such as blood tests, vaccinations and work visa health checks. With the explosion of tourists and foreigners living in Vietnam, there have been recent attempts in the public system to have someone on hand who can speak English.
Public Hospital in Da Nang
Consulting hours: 6:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Emergency centre: call 115 24/24. Address: 126 Hai Phong Street, Hai Phong Street, Da Nang City
List of Public hospitals in Da Nang:
Private Hospitals in Vietnam: The standard of most private hospitals in Vietnam is very good. Customer service is outstanding and facilities can be state-of-the-art. Private hospitals in Vietnam accept credit cards and international health insurance.
Private Hospitals in Da Nang
The best Vietnam hospitals in the country’s Central region are in Da Nang. There are several private hospitals in Da Nang that have excellent reputations. The newest and perhaps the most impressive is VinMec Hospital. This very swish international hospital with its piped foyer music has been likened to a 5 Star hotel. Standards here are superior to anything you’d get in a Western hospital.
Other widely respected hospitals and medical surgeries in Da Nang are the Hoan My Hospital (International wing), Family Hospital Da Nang (due to its Canadian doctor), Pasteur Clinic (for women’s issues), and the Family Medical Practice.
List of Private Hospital in Da Nang:
Top of Private Hospitals are wellknown in Da Nang:
Family Hospital
The Family Hospital is highly regarded due to its on-site American doctor, Daniel Mitchell. Prices are reasonable, they have private rooms and good equipment and can do diagnostics on-site. English is not widely spoken so booking an appointment can be difficult.
Opening time: 6am – 5pm / 7 days
Location: 4th Floor, 73 Nguyen Huu Tho
Contact: 1900 2250 (line number 4)
Vin Mec International Hospital
The recently opened and very modern VinMec International Hospital has received rave reviews. You’ll find state of the art facilities and an experience that many liken to that of being in a 5-star hotel. Staff and doctors speak English and (considering the standard) prices are reasonable.
Emergency: +84 (0) 236 3611 611
Opening time: 7am – 7pm Monday to Saturday
Location: Corner of Nguyen Thai Hoc and 30/4 Street, Hai Chau
Contact: +84 (0) 236 3771 111
Pasteur Clinic
Renowned for gynecological and fertility issues, Pasteur is clean, has great service, excellent facilities and is reasonably priced. Some doctors are internationally trained with good English. Go through Ms Trang (International Service) as girls on reception don’t have good English.
Opening time: 7am – 7pm Monday – Sunday
Location: 19 Nguyen Truong Pho, Hoa Minh
Contact: + 84 (0) 128 8496 890 (Dr Trang | International Service)
Hoan My Hospital
The Hoan My international ward has English-speaking doctors and nurses aimed at caring for foreigners. Linked with many insurance companies, it is often the ‘go to’ hospital for expats in the area. Prices are very reasonable.
Opening time: Monday – Saturday 7am – 4pm/ Sunday 7am – 12pm
Location: 291 Nguyen Van Linh
Contact: +84 (0) 236 1 3650 676
Family Medical Practice Da Nang
The Family Medical Practice is similar to a Western clinic back home. They have English-speaking doctors, allow direct bulk billing and have modern facilities.
Opening time: Monday –Friday 8am–7pm, Sat 8.30am–5pm, Sun 8.30am-12pm
Location: 96 – 98 Nguyen Van Linh
Contact: +84 (0) 236 3582 699
Da Nang Eye Hospital
The hospital provides medical examinations and surgery from Monday – Friday. On Saturdays patients can get medical examinations only. If you wish to go to the Eye Hospital it is advisable to make an appointment.
Opening time: 7.30am – 11.30am & 1.30pm – 5pm Monday – Friday
Location: 68 Phan Dang Luu
Contact: +84 (0) 236 1022 (Vietnamese/English)
What is the cost of private hospital treatment in Vietnam?
While prices are still lower than the rates charged in Western countries, specialists who promote themselves for the tourist/expat market will charge more than those that work with locals.
2. Pharmacy in Da Nang
Over-the-counter medication, including antibiotics, are readily available in pharmacies all around Vietnam. Often they are cheaper. Lesser-known prescription drugs may be stocked by pharmacies in Da Nang.
Phuoc Thien and Dapharco are 2 pharmacies are trusted in Da Nang:
Phuoc Thien
This is a well-known pharmacy amongst local Vietnamese and is where the Family Medical Practice sends their patients.
Opening time: 8am – 9pm / 7 days
Location: 322 Hung Vuong/ 370 Trung Nu Vuong/ 170 Ong Ich Khiem/ 364 Hoang Dieu/ 133 Tran Cao Van.
Contact: +84 (0) 236 3689 977 (322 Hung Vuong st)
Dapharco 4
Opening time: 8am – 9pm / 7 days
Location: 372 Ngu Hanh Son
Contact: (0236)3 843 151
Modern drugstore chains
Pharmacity, Long Chau and Medicare are three emerging drugstore chains in Viet Nam with the support of big name coporations. In recent years new stores are opened like "mushrooms after rain. You will find them more and more on the street and their price & promotions, consulting, product diversity and quality of service are also very competitive.
3. Dentists
The standard of dental work in Vietnam is good. It is also incredibly cheap compared to the West. So, if you require major dental work, come to Vietnam. You will be able to have a holiday and still save yourself a fortune. All the dentists below have been recommended by expats.
Serenity – Danang Dentist
Opening time: Mon to Sat 8.30am – 5pm, Sunday off
Location: 113 Duong Dinh Nghe Quan, Son Tra
Contact: +84 (0) 941 695 599 / +84 (0) 4 371 83 666
IDC – Danang Dentist
Opening time: Monday to Sunday 7.30am – 7.30pm
Location: 203 Tran Phu
Contact: +84 (0) 236 361 5588
Dr Long – Golden Smile Dental Clinic
Opening time: Mon to Sat 7.30am – 7.30pm
Location: 365 Le Duan
Contact: +84 (0) 236 370 5059 / +84 (0) 908 371 871
East Meets West Dental
Opening time: Mon to Sun 7am – 12pm & 1.30pm – 7pm
Location: 69 Ta My Duat
Contact: +84 (0) 236 362 4222
Source: You in Da Nang, Hoi An Now