🇻🇳 Vietnam Guide
Best Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's private hospitals are excellent and affordable compared to Western prices. For emergencies, call 115 or go directly to FV or Vinmec.
Private Hospitals
FV Hospital (Franco-Vietnamese)
+84 28 5411 33336 Nguyen Luong Bang, District 7
Best international hospital in HCMC. French-managed. English, French, and Vietnamese spoken. 24-hour ER.
Consultation: $50–120. ER: $100–300+
Vinmec HCMC
+84 28 3622 1166208 Nguyen Huu Canh, Binh Thanh
Modern private hospital. International standard care. English-speaking doctors available.
Consultation: $40–100. ER: $80–250+
Columbia Asia Hospital
+84 28 3823 88888 Alexandre de Rhodes, District 1
International hospital, central location, English service.
Consultation: $40–80
Public Hospitals (Low Cost)
Cho Ray Hospital
+84 28 3855 4137201 Nguyen Chi Thanh, District 5
Largest public hospital in HCMC. World-class specialists. Long waits. Free to very low cost for Vietnamese citizens.
Free–Very low for citizens. Specialist referral may take time.
Bach Mai Hospital HCMC affiliate
+84 28 3855 4890District 5 area
Government hospital, low cost, long wait times.
Very low cost
What to Bring
- • Passport or Vietnamese ID (CCCD)
- • Cash VND or USD (most private hospitals accept both)
- • BHYT health card if enrolled (for public hospitals)
- • Any regular medication list in writing
Health Insurance
SafetyWing covers Vietnam for $40–80/month. Vietnam's public BHYT insurance is available to residents — ask at your local BHXH office after getting a residency registration.
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