Medical checkups in Da Nang are cheaper than I thought.
“In Australia, I would need to wait 4-5 hours for an X-ray and to see a doctor. If I went to the emergency department at many hospitals, the waiting time depended on the number of patients and their condition. But here, I only spent 10 minutes to get examined, and the cost wasn't high either,” Haris said.
Haris shared that his wife recently had her teeth cleaned at a medical facility for just over 315,000 VND (approximately 17 AUD), whereas in Australia it would cost 250 AUD. "The procedure and medical equipment are the same, but the cost is much lower, it's faster, and the quality is still good," Haris said.
Living in Hoi An, Mr. Pregnolato Paolo (Italian nationality) was admitted to Vinh Duc General Hospital (Dien Ban Dong ward) with a fractured left clavicle. After a successful bone fixation surgery to restore mobility, Pregnolato was satisfied with his treatment and post-operative care.
For him, Vinh Duc General Hospital meets the criteria of a modern and reliable medical facility. It also saves time and money compared to returning to Italy for treatment. “The examination area is clean, the reception process is well - organized so patients don't have to wait long. The medical equipment is modern. The cost of examination and treatment is reasonable compared to the quality of service,” Pregnolato said.
Pregnolato and Haris learned about the medical facilities through positive reviews from their foreign friends living and working in Da Nang. This shows that the reputation of the city's healthcare system has spread within the expatriate community.
Creating peace of mind for patients.
Every day, the high-quality clinic at Hospital 199 receives 50-60 foreigners, with peak numbers exceeding one hundred. Meanwhile, Vinh Duc General Hospital has recorded a sharp increase in the number of foreigners seeking examination and treatment each year. From 158 patients in 2022 to 764 patients in 2025, and 575 patients in the first six months of 2026 alone.
According to Lieutenant Colonel, Specialist Doctor II Tran Nam Chung, Deputy Director of Hospital 199, the unit provides a full range of services, from screening and regular health check-ups, internal medicine, surgery, and obstetrics treatment to cosmetic care needs. Doctors and nurses communicate fluently in English with patients. The reception attitude is friendly, and service prices are carefully considered. A separate examination area is provided for foreigners for convenience.
Dr. Tran Cong An, Director of Vinh Duc General Hospital, said that the hospital maintains a wide network of connections with hotels, resorts, travel companies, and tourism service providers. Thanks to this, the needs for medical support, emergency care, and examination and treatment for tourists are received and handled quickly and effectively, contributing to ensuring the health of tourists during their stay.
Vinh Duc General Hospital also offers insurance guarantee services with many domestic and international insurance companies, helping patients reduce their financial burden and access timely treatment without having to go through complicated payment procedures. Simultaneously, the hospital implements many comprehensive solutions in terms of professional expertise, facilities, and service quality…
Connecting Da Nang on the medical tourism map.
At the Da Nang Global Business Summit 2026 in May 2026, many delegates noted that Da Nang possesses advantages for developing medical tourism with its clean environment, friendly people, and reliable infrastructure. In particular, the trend of combining high-end resort tourism with healthcare, rehabilitation, and specialized treatment services has flourished in Japan, Singapore, Australia, and is gradually gaining attention in Vietnam.
A survey by Phoenix Research indicates that the elderly healthcare market in Vietnam is projected to reach US$1.79 billion by 2033 with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. Da Nang and the central region are forecast to lead the way with a growth rate of 9.1%.
According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Da Nang is gradually developing health and medical tourism products such as preventive healthcare, spa-wellness services, traditional therapies, and restorative retreat programs combined with high-quality accommodation.
Lieutenant Colonel, Specialist Doctor II Tran Nam Chung, Deputy Director of Hospital 199, observed that, in the context of the city's formation of an International Financial Center and a Free Trade Zone, the international community visiting Da Nang is increasing, which represents a huge potential for medical tourism.
According to Specialist Doctor Tran Nam Chung, most international patients currently visiting the hospital are tourists who require medical care during their stay. The hospital is proactively developing plans to promote service packages with partners and tourism companies in South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, etc., ranging from health screenings to specialized services and cosmetic surgery, in order to attract tourist groups.
Connecting with the international market is also a direction for Vinh Duc General Hospital. The hospital has invested in developing its aesthetics unit with the aim of providing safe, high-quality healthcare and beauty services in line with modern trends. According to Dr. Tran Cong An, Director of the hospital, they have developed an International Unit and specialized support services for foreigners.
Vinh Duc General Hospital aims to expand cooperation with international partners, insurance companies, non-governmental organizations, and foreign medical institutions to improve service quality and broaden access to advanced healthcare standards for Vietnamese citizens and international visitors.
Source: https://baodanang.vn/du-khach-chon-da-nang-de-chua-benh-3340411.html
