When it comes to finding a place for health checkups or treatment for minor injuries, none of us enjoys a long queue and dealing with all types of red tape and delays that can exhaust us physically and mentally. For this reason, many in Saigon prefer private clinics with smaller sizes, fewer crowds, and more attentive service for extra privacy and convenience.
Even though private Saigon clinics tend to charge higher fees than public hospitals, the ease and comfort that they bring can be worth the extra money. To help you make informed decisions when looking for the most suitable clinic for your needs and budget, we’ve rounded up 8 Saigon clinics with affordable and professional healthcare services.
Run by 2 pediatric neurologists with over 5 years of experience at Ho Chi Minh City Pediatric Hospital, Phòng Khám Bác Sĩ Nhi Đồng, or Nhi Dong Pediatric Clinic, provides affordable treatment for children and teenagers with neurological conditions.
The clinic specializes in treating a variety of nervous system symptoms, such as headaches, sleep disorders, developmental delays, and seizures. With a healthy nervous system, kids are able to focus better in school, maintain an active lifestyle, and respond quickly to stimuli in their environment to keep themselves safe.
The doctors here also examine and diagnose children who experience problems with hearing, breathing patterns, and digestive functions.
For extra care, parents will also receive advice on how to manage their children’s health and when to send them to hospital for advanced treatment.
When your children need non-emergency diagnosis and treatment, parents can seek remote help from doctors via online platforms such as Zalo, Viber, and Messenger at any time of the day.
The consultation and treatment fees at the clinic usually costs VND100,000 (~USD4.34) per case for Vietnamese citizens and VND200,000 (~USD8.68) for foreigners.
Bonus: TSL Vietnam readers who are expats in Saigon can enjoy 30% off their first consultation and treatment bill. This offer is valid from now until 31st May 2021. Do phone ahead for details.
Address: 322D Xo Viet Nghe Tinh, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 4.30PM-7.30PM, Daily
Telephone: 098 7642 869
Website
Image adapted from: Phòng Khám Đa Khoa Quốc Tế An Phú
Running from clinic to clinic to get separate checkups or treatments done can cause us wasted time on the road and unnecessary stress. At the one-stop Phòng Khám Đa Khoa Quốc Tế An Phú, or An Phu International General Practitioner, you can find a variety of preventive and professional healthcare services conveniently at the same location.
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Featuring a spacious outpatient treatment facility, the clinic has a wide range of healthcare facilities and a large team of doctors who provide care in orthopaedics, obstetrics, pediatrics, internal medicine, and surgery.
Its services include health screenings, outpatient consultation and treatment for chronic medical conditions, basic illnesses, fertility issues, and more.
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Equipped with a laboratory, the clinic also offers fast and easy diagnosis through blood tests and urinalysis, with most test results returned on the same day.
The clinic also has sufficient equipment and a team of nurses and able doctors who can perform minor surgeries.
Address: 251A Luong Dinh Cua, An Phu Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 7.30AM-12PM | 1PM-6.30PM, Daily
Telephone: 0902 838 545
Website
Image credit: Victoria Healthcare
Pre-employment and annual health checkups are more than just a formality – they help us keep tabs on our health and nip any problems in the bud fast. At Victoria Healthcare, visitors can choose from various health screening packages that cater to your age, gender, and health conditions.
People looking for a casual health checkup can opt for the general Standard Package (VND1,699,000,~USD152.92) which evaluates the basic functions of your body through X-ray, urinalysis, and ultrasound.
Ladies can check out the comprehensive Female Check package (VND3,499,000,~USD152.92) that tests breast and gynecological health, the Breast Cancer screening package (VND1,299,000,~USD56.77), or the Perimenopause & Menopause package (VND5,490,000, ~USD152.92), that screens for estrogen levels and evaluates menstrual history. Men also have a wide array of customized health screening packages to choose from.
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Parents with children 12 years old and under can also check out available health screening and treatment options for children which include vaccinations and in-depth evaluations of children’s physical and mental growth.
The kid-friendly waiting area
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These packages range from VND999,000 (~USD43.66) to VND1,599,000 (~USD69.88).
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Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 8AM-8PM I Sat–Sun, 8AM-5PM
Telephone: 0283 910 4545
Website
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Hoofing it down to the clinic just to pick up your checkup results can be tiring and inconvenient. With a mobile app available on Android and Apple Store, Columbia Asia International Clinic lets patients save time by letting them make appointments, register their information, and access their test results from home.
The clinic itself is also equipped with modern facilities and technology, including a laboratory that yields fast test results and emergency services where injured patients can receive timely care.
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Among the services the clinic offers screenings and treatment of conditions under obstetrics & gynecology, ear, nose & throat health, pediatrics, general surgery, dermatology, dentistry, and ophthalmology.
Address: 8 Alexandre De Rhodes, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 8AM-5PM I Sat–Sun, 8AM-12PM
Telephone: 028 3823 8888
Image adapted from: Americare Clinic
You can easily find all kinds of beauty salons and weight loss clinics in Vietnam offering weight loss treatment for women, but hardly any for men. For this reason, some Vietnamese men may feel alone in their battles with weight loss and think that the only way to lose weight is working out.
However, a rigid workout routine and stringent diet regimen doesn’t work the same way for everyone. The good news is that men with obesity and diets can now check out Americare Clinic, a clinic in Saigon that specializes in weight loss treatment for men.
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At Americare Clinic, visitors will be guided to SculpSure, a laser-based and noninvasive treatment that helps eliminate fat from various body areas.
Because this is a nonsurgical treatment, which takes only 25 minutes on average per procedure, patients will not have to undergo anesthesia.
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During the procedure, one or multiple hands-free heat lasers will be placed on your body’s fat-built areas to destroy fat cells.
Results may vary, but the effects of the SculpSure treatment are said to be visible after 3 to 4 procedures.
Address: 130/1 Ba Thang Hai, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 9AM-7PM, Daily
Telephone: 098 7642 869
Website
Image adapted from: Grace Skincare Clinic
Saigon is full of non-medical spas offering all manner of skincare services from extractions to laser treatment, but their packages and treatments may not suit every visitor – especially if their skin concern requires a holistic medical approach to fully diagnose and treat.
Run by dermatologist Hun Kim Thao, what sets Grace Skincare Clinic apart from the numerous skincare spas in town is the meticulous consultation and follow-ups with Dr Thao, who always examines your skin condition before assigning you to the proper treatments or facials.
A consultation with Dr Thao, a bilingual and experienced dermatologist with over 10 years of experience, would cost around VND350,000 (~USD15.29).
Image adapted from: Grace Skincare Clinic
The clinic offers a broad assortment of skincare treatments, including acne cure facials and lasers for acne scars, enlarged pores, and tattoos. Visitors will also find other aesthetic treatments such as hair removal, hair loss medication, and minor surgery, with quality equipment imported from Israel.
Image adapted from: Grace Skincare Clinic
The clinic boasts a clean, airy space with a relaxing ambience. To ensure privacy and serenity for patients, only 4 patients are allowed in the facial treatment venue at any given time.
What’s more, Grace Skincare Clinic also has a team of helpful and well-trained staff members who can speak English fluently.
Address: Mayfair Suites, 102C Cong Quynh, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 9AM-5PM, Daily
Telephone: 096 1796 809
Website
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In a dynamic city like Saigon where traditions and modernity coexist, traditional Eastern medicine and treatment are still an integral part of the local culture.
Dr Nguyen Thuy Ngoan
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Operated by Dr Nguyen Thuy Ngoan, a celebrated physician with over 35 years of experience, Phòng Khám Y Học Cổ Truyền, or Traditional Medicinal Treatment Clinic handles health problems using traditional practices and herbs.
Some of the practices used to ease pain in specific points on the body include acupuncture, orthopedics, and massage aimed to help relieve chronic pains such as neck pain, back pain, knee pain, and headaches.
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The clinic also offers over 30 types of internal medicine and herbal products that assist with digestive dysfunction, diabetes, liver, and hypertension.
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Address: 1061B Cach Mang Thang Tam, Ward 7, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 9AM-5PM, Daily
Telephone: 093 122 57 77
Website
Image adapted from: Raffles Medical Viet Nam
Operating under the umbrella of Raffles Medical Group from Singapore, with over 40 years of experience, Raffles Medical Clinic Vietnam offers a broad range of healthcare services.
Image adapted from: Raffles Medical Viet Nam
From dermatology to dentistry to ophthalmology to pediatric treatment, Raffles Medical Clinic is a one-stop medical service provider destination for your family. It also offers medical checkups for people applying for work permits or taking health examinations for immigration purposes.
All of the staff members are experienced local healthcare professionals, who receive frequent training and support from the staff of Raffles Medical Group in Singapore.
Address: 167A Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 8AM-10PM I Sat–Sun, 8AM-12PM
Telephone: 028 3824 0777
Website
While going for health checkups is something that we should do regularly, finding a clinic that provides care specific to our needs is forever a daunting task.
Whether you’re looking for clinics with affordable medical treatments or those with bilingual staff members, here are some of the best bets in town for timely and specific healthcare services.
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Cover image adapted from: Americare Clinic, The Smart Local Vietnam, and Phòng Khám Đông Y Sài Gòn -Phòng Khám Y học cổ truyền Sài Gòn
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