Searching for a dermatologist in Hanoi whom residents or international patients can consult often produces lists of hospitals, cosmetic packages and skin-care businesses rather than named doctors. This guide takes a different approach: every entry is an individual physician whose dermatology role, training or clinical interests can be traced to an official hospital or practice profile. The list is intended to help readers form a shortlist; it does not measure treatment outcomes or declare that one doctor is clinically superior to another.
The doctors work in very different settings, including national referral hospitals, a large public teaching hospital, international hospitals and private specialist practices. That distinction matters. Psoriasis, autoimmune skin disease, a suspicious lesion or a severe drug reaction may require a different setting from a routine acne consultation or an elective aesthetic procedure. Before booking, confirm the doctor’s current schedule, the consultation language, fees and whether the facility can provide any tests or procedures you may need.
How we assessed the doctors in this guide
We included doctors only when a hospital or licensed practice published enough information to identify the individual and verify a dermatology role. We reviewed stated qualifications, current workplace, clinical interests and the scope of care described by the provider. We also looked for practical information that helps a patient choose appropriately, such as published languages and whether the doctor works in a referral hospital, international hospital or outpatient clinic.
This is a ranking of people, not a repackaged list of facilities. Vietnam Clinic already has a separate comparison of dermatology clinics in Hanoi. A doctor’s inclusion here does not transfer a hospital’s reputation to that individual, and a senior title is not proof that the doctor is the right fit for every condition. Where an official profile does not state a consultation language, we say so rather than inferring English ability from an English-language website.
The order reflects the completeness and relevance of currently published information, breadth of documented medical dermatology work, accessibility of an identifiable consultation setting and usefulness to readers comparing options. Details can change, so readers should verify availability directly. For urgent symptoms, rapidly spreading blistering, facial swelling, breathing difficulty, extensive burns or a severe medication reaction, seek emergency care rather than waiting for a routine dermatology appointment.
The dermatologists on this list
Pham Thi Huong
Dr. Pham Thi Huong is a senior dermatologist whose official profile lists Vietnamese, English and French. Hanoi French Hospital records a Specialist Level I qualification in dermatology from Hanoi Medical University and extensive earlier work as a lecturer and senior consultant at Hanoi Medical University and the National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology.
Her published interests include dermatology and venereology, tropical skin disease, psoriasis and palmar hyperhidrosis. This narrower, clearly stated profile makes her particularly relevant for patients whose concern falls within those areas and for multilingual patients who want to consult in English or French. Her hospital profile states that she has worked in the Hanoi French Hospital dermatology department since 2000.
Published languages: Vietnamese, English and French
Consultation setting: Hanoi French Hospital, 1 Phuong Mai Street, Hanoi
Useful for: psoriasis, tropical dermatology, venereology and excessive sweating of the palms
Verify before booking: current appointment availability and whether a requested test or treatment is performed during the same visit
Trinh Ngoc Phat
Dr. Trinh Ngoc Phat is a dermatologist at Vinmec Times City whose profile combines clinical dermatology with active academic work. Vinmec states that he completed both dermatology residency training and a Master of Medicine at Hanoi Medical University, trained at the National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology and undertook a dermatology fellowship at the Salzburg Open Medical Institute in Austria.
His published scope includes common skin disease, allergic and autoimmune conditions, infections, rare and inherited disorders, sexually transmitted infections and aesthetic dermatology. The profile also names memberships in the Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology and the Vietnam Society of Dermatology and Venereology, as well as conference presentations and participation in clinical research. This breadth makes him a relevant candidate when a case may need more than a cosmetic skin assessment.
Published languages: not stated on the official profile; confirm directly
Consultation setting: Vinmec Times City International Hospital, 458 Minh Khai Street, Hanoi
Useful for: general dermatology, inflammatory or autoimmune skin disease, infection and less common dermatological disorders
Verify before booking: consultation language, the exact Times City schedule and whether referral records should be sent in advance
Tran Thai Son
Dr. Tran Thai Son heads the Dermatology and Burns Department at Bach Mai Hospital. His official Bach Mai profile lists a Master of Medicine and Specialist Level II training in dermatology from Hanoi Medical University. It describes work across diseases affecting the skin, hair, nails and mucosa, sexually transmitted infections, dermatological procedures and internal aesthetic medicine.
Bach Mai is a major public teaching and referral hospital, which makes this entry materially different from a private outpatient appointment. Dr. Son may be most relevant to patients seeking assessment in a department that also manages burns, inpatient cases and referrals, although the correct route into the department should be confirmed. Patients unfamiliar with Vietnamese public hospitals should ask about registration, interpretation and expected waiting time before attending.
Published languages: not stated on the official profile; do not assume English availability
Consultation setting: Dermatology and Burns Department, Bach Mai Hospital
Useful for: medical dermatology in a large referral setting, hair and nail disease, mucosal disease, STIs and cases that may require hospital resources
Verify before booking: whether he is seeing outpatients, registration requirements and interpretation arrangements
Le Huu Doanh
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Huu Doanh is identified by the National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology as its director and is listed in the hospital’s appointment system. His inclusion is based on that current institutional role and the hospital’s position as Vietnam’s national dermatology referral centre, rather than on promotional claims or patient reviews.
The hospital is better suited to complex medical dermatology and specialist referral than to readers simply seeking a convenient English-first outpatient visit. Its services span inflammatory and autoimmune skin disease, infections, hair disorders, sexually transmitted infections, skin procedures and other advanced dermatology pathways. Patients should ask the appointment team whether Dr. Doanh personally consults for their condition or whether another specialist within the hospital is more appropriate.
Published languages: not stated on the official profile; arrange Vietnamese support if needed
Consultation setting: National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology, 15A Phuong Mai, Hanoi
Useful for: patients seeking a senior opinion or access to a national specialist referral hospital
Verify before booking: named-doctor availability, referral documents, consultation language and the correct department
Tran Thi Thu
Dr. Tran Thi Thu is the head of dermatology across the MEDLATEC healthcare system. Her official profile states that she earned her medical degree at Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy and a master’s degree in dermatology at Hanoi Medical University. MEDLATEC reports more than 12 years of experience, including previous dermatology work at Quynh Phu General Hospital and Thien Van Dermatology Clinic.
Her current setting may appeal to patients who want dermatology assessment alongside MEDLATEC’s laboratory and diagnostic services. The broader department publishes care for inflammatory, infectious and precancerous skin conditions, but readers should confirm which services Dr. Thu herself provides and at which Hanoi facility. Her profile also notes laser and aesthetic training; that should not be treated as a substitute for establishing a diagnosis before an elective procedure.
Published languages: not stated on the official profile; confirm directly
Consultation setting: MEDLATEC Healthcare System, Hanoi; confirm the specific facility
Useful for: general medical dermatology where access to laboratory testing may be helpful
Verify before booking: clinic location, consultation language, schedule and whether diagnostic tests require a separate appointment
Nguyen Thi Hoai
Dr. Nguyen Thi Hoai works as a dermatologist at Vinmec Smart City International Hospital. Vinmec states that she completed Specialist Level I dermatology training at Hanoi Medical University after her medical degree and previously worked at Hong Ngoc Hospital. Her official profile covers diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions as well as dermatological procedures.
The profile also lists additional certificates in laser applications, fillers, botulinum toxin and mesotherapy. Those qualifications make her relevant to readers considering a medically supervised aesthetic procedure, but a consultation should still distinguish treatment of a diagnosed disease from an optional cosmetic intervention. Smart City is a separate Vinmec campus in western Hanoi, so patients should not assume that a booking made elsewhere in the Vinmec system is with Dr. Hoai.
Published languages: not stated on the official profile; confirm directly
Consultation setting: Vinmec Smart City International Hospital, Hanoi
Useful for: general dermatology and patients who want medical assessment before considering an aesthetic dermatology procedure
Verify before booking: consultation language, campus, clinician schedule, product or device details and follow-up arrangements
Nguyen Tien Thanh
Maia & Maia identifies Dr. Nguyen Tien Thanh as a Master of Medicine and Specialist Level II dermatologist with more than 15 years of experience. Its official doctors page places him in a licensed specialist dermatology clinic system with Hanoi locations at Hoang Cau and Nguyen Khuyen. The provider also states that he has held a quality-management role connected with laser and skin-care services at a leading dermatology hospital.
This private specialist setting is most relevant to readers seeking an appointment for acne, pigmentation, scarring, hair loss or another condition covered by the clinic’s published scope. The available profile is less detailed than the hospital profiles above, particularly regarding languages and a complete employment history. Patients should therefore ask the clinic to confirm which site he attends and whether he, rather than another doctor or technician, will perform each part of the proposed care.
Published languages: not stated; confirm directly
Consultation setting: Maia & Maia Dermatology Clinic, Hanoi branches
Useful for: patients seeking a named dermatologist in a private specialist clinic, including for medical-aesthetic concerns
Verify before booking: branch, consultation language, who performs the procedure, the diagnosis supporting it and the follow-up plan
What to check before booking a dermatologist in Hanoi
Start with the problem you need assessed, not the technology or package being advertised. Persistent rashes, changing lesions, severe acne, hair loss and nail disease can have different causes, and prescription treatment may be more appropriate than a facial or laser session. Readers focused specifically on acne can also use our separate guide to acne treatment clinics in Hanoi, which compares facilities rather than ranking individual doctors.
Confirm the named doctor, facility and consultation language in writing. An English website or international desk does not establish that every physician consults in English, while a doctor may work at more than one site or only on certain days. Ask what records or photographs to bring, whether tests can be completed at the same facility, how results are communicated and what the full expected cost includes. International patients comparing hospital-based access can review our guide to international hospitals in Hanoi.
For procedures, ask who will diagnose the condition, who will perform each step, what product or device will be used, what evidence supports the recommendation and what happens if there is an adverse effect. Disclose pregnancy, allergies, regular medicines, isotretinoin use, immune conditions and previous procedures. For broader context on referrals, public and private facilities and paying for care, see our guide to how Vietnam’s healthcare system works. A useful dermatology appointment should leave you with a clear diagnosis or diagnostic plan, realistic alternatives, written aftercare and a defined route for follow-up.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Hai Van is one of the clearest options for patients who need a named dermatologist with explicitly published English ability. Hanoi French Hospital lists her languages as Vietnamese and English and places her in Dermatology and Venereology. Her profile records a PhD and Specialist Level II qualification in dermatology from Hanoi Medical University, an international dermatology diploma completed in Bangkok and short-course training in the United States and United Kingdom.
Her stated interests cover skin, hair and nail disorders, sexually transmitted infections, wound healing and laser or IPL applications for conditions including acne, acne scarring and melasma. The profile also documents long experience at the National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology and later international-facing work with Family Medical Practice, the International Organization for Migration and Raffles Medical Hanoi. She now consults at Hanoi French Hospital, according to its current doctor page.
Published languages: Vietnamese and English
Consultation setting: Hanoi French Hospital, 1 Phuong Mai Street, Hanoi
Useful for: patients who want a documented English-speaking dermatologist and those seeking assessment of skin, hair, nail or venereological conditions
Verify before booking: current clinic days, procedure availability and whether the planned service is covered by insurance