Vietnam answers, healthcare
Where do expats go to the doctor in Da Nang?
Da Nang's healthcare is good for everyday problems and thin for the serious ones. A GP visit, a dental clean, stitches, dengue tests, physiotherapy and most prescriptions are quick and cheap by Western standards. Complex surgery, cardiac cases and anything needing intensive care usually mean a transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Bangkok, which is the main reason to hold insurance that covers evacuation.
The places expats actually use
| Provider | What it is | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medical Practice Da Nang | Foreign run GP clinic, English first | USD 86 to 110 per consultation | Best for a first visit, referrals and paediatrics |
| Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital | Private hospital, 222 beds, opened 2017 | about USD 47 per consultation | 24 hour emergency, services in English, Japanese, Korean, Russian and French |
| Hoan My Da Nang | Private Vietnamese hospital chain | lower than Vinmec | Good value, less English on the floor |
| Da Nang General Hospital | Public hospital | lowest | Major trauma and emergencies; little English, long waits |
Vietnam wide, a private GP visit runs USD 50 to 100 and a specialist USD 100 to 200. Vinmec's published procedure prices start around USD 52 for a dental clean. Vinmec's two JCI accredited hospitals are in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, not Da Nang; the wider picture is in are hospitals in Vietnam good.
Two things nobody tells you in advance
- Payment up front. Private hospitals here expect payment at the point of care unless your insurer bills them directly; without a guarantee letter, carry a card with headroom, especially for anything involving a bed or a procedure.
- Transfers. Serious cases are flown or driven out, and medical evacuation to Singapore or Bangkok runs USD 15,000 to 50,000 without cover. Nothing in Vietnamese law requires insurance on an e-visa, but that evacuation cost is the practical reason to hold a policy that includes it.
Pharmacies and small stuff
Pharmacity, Medicare and Guardian are the reputable chains; many medicines that need a prescription at home are sold over the counter. During the rainy season, dengue cases rise from September to December: repellent, screens and a blood test at the first fever are the routine.
Emergency numbers
Ambulance 115, police 113, fire 114. Private hospitals run their own ambulances and are usually faster than the public service; save Vinmec's number the day you arrive.
Insurance, deposits and the evacuation question are covered in our setting up in Vietnam guide.
Sources
- Medical Tourism Co, Vinmec International Hospital Da Nang (address, prices), accessed .
- Vinmec, Vinmec Da Nang Hospital (222 beds, opened September 2017, system with two JCI certified hospitals, Da Nang not named as one), accessed .
- Vinmec, Vinmec Central Park Hospital achieves global JCI accreditation, updated 11 August 2025 (the two JCI accredited Vinmec hospitals are Times City and Central Park), accessed .
- Based Da Nang, healthcare in Da Nang for expats 2026 (consultation prices), accessed .
- Vietnam Visa Online, Vietnam healthcare and medical guide for travellers 2026 (evacuation cost), accessed .
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Read the full guide
- Setting up in Vietnam: residence declaration, SIM, bank account, money, licence and healthcare
Setting up in Vietnam runs in order: address declaration, SIM with face scan, then bank. Plus money transfers, ATM fees, the 1968 IDP rule and Da Nang clinics.