Finding a psychiatrist in Ho Chi Minh City requires more than searching for a general mental health service. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor trained to assess psychiatric symptoms, consider physical and medication-related factors, and prescribe when clinically appropriate. Psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists may provide valuable assessment or talking therapy, but they are not interchangeable with psychiatrists.
The five physicians below have current first-party profiles that identify psychiatric medical training and an active practice in Ho Chi Minh City. The shortlist is deliberately limited: we excluded professionals whose published information established psychology or counselling credentials but not medical psychiatry training. The order does not imply measured superiority or better outcomes.
How we selected the doctors in this guide
To build a shortlist that patients could verify, we required a named physician, a current institutional profile, medical training in psychiatry, a stated city practice and enough detail to understand the doctor's clinical focus. We used hospital or medical-practice profiles as primary sources rather than directories that merge psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists into one category.
Clinical fit matters more than list position. The published interests represented here include psychosis, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, child and adolescent psychiatry, perinatal mental health, addiction, sleep and medication management. A doctor experienced in paediatric neurodevelopmental presentations may not be the best match for an older adult seeking assessment, and a psychiatrist focused on medication may work alongside a separate psychotherapist.
Language information is reported only when the source profile publishes it. Confirm availability and the language of the actual consultation before booking. Vietnam Clinic's guide to finding mental health support in Vietnam explains the practical differences between psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists.
The professionals in this guide
Miguel de Seixas
His stated interests include general adult psychiatry, mood and anxiety disorders, substance misuse, addiction and cross-cultural or expatriate mental health. This profile may be especially relevant for an English-speaking adult navigating both psychiatric symptoms and the practical effects of living in another cultural or healthcare setting.
The practice lists English and Portuguese. It also publishes a Vietnamese practice licence number. Patients who require Vietnamese communication or family involvement should confirm how language support and consent will be handled.
Le Hoang Ngoc Tram
Her published clinical interests span anxiety and phobias, stress-related conditions, pregnancy and postpartum mental health, psychosis, substance-related disorders, geriatric psychiatry and paediatric psychiatry. FV also states that she uses transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.
Vietnamese and English are listed. The breadth of the profile does not mean every service is appropriate for every patient. For perinatal symptoms, paediatric care or TMS, ask specifically about assessment criteria, alternatives, expected monitoring and coordination with the relevant medical team.
Dao Thi Thu Huong
Vinmec identifies children and adolescents as her primary patient population. FV lists interests including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, tic disorders, sleep, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, hallucinations and delusions, as well as management of adverse effects from psychiatric medication.
Vietnamese and English are listed by FV. For a child or adolescent appointment, caregivers should ask what information the young person can discuss privately, which school or developmental records are useful, and how the clinician distinguishes medical assessment from psychological testing.
Nguyen Dao Uyen Trang
Her stated interests include ADHD treatment, psychiatric drug therapy, mood disorders and schizophrenia. FV describes an emphasis on medication selection, dose adjustment, response monitoring and adverse-effect management, integrated with psychoeducation and collaborative care.
Vietnamese and English are listed. This profile may fit a patient seeking a medication review or ongoing management of a condition that requires regular medical monitoring. Ask how follow-up is scheduled, which physical tests may be needed and who to contact if adverse effects or symptoms worsen between visits.
Sources
A psychiatrist may be the more appropriate starting point when symptoms are severe, persistent or accompanied by major sleep disruption, psychosis, mania, substantial functional decline, substance dependence, complex medication questions or concern about a medical cause. A psychologist or psychotherapist may be appropriate when the principal need is psychological assessment or regular talking therapy. Many people use both, with the professionals coordinating care. Vietnam Clinic's comparison of mental health services in Vietnam provides broader service-level context.
Before the appointment, prepare a symptom timeline, a complete medicine and supplement list, previous psychiatric reports and relevant laboratory or medical records. Ask about fees, follow-up, prescription procedures and insurance before relying on coverage; mental health benefits may treat psychiatry, psychotherapy and medication differently, as explained in our guide to mental health insurance coverage in Vietnam.
A ranking cannot determine whether a particular clinician is right for an individual. Confirm current availability and the doctor's patient age range, language and scope directly. If there is immediate danger, suicidal intent, severe agitation, inability to care for basic needs or rapidly worsening psychosis, seek emergency help rather than waiting for a routine appointment. For non-urgent visits, the checklist on preparing for a medical appointment in Vietnam can help organise documents and questions.
- FV Hospital: Dr Ngo Tich Linh
- Family Medical Practice Vietnam: Dr Miguel de Seixas
- FV Hospital: Dr Le Hoang Ngoc Tram
- FV Hospital and Vinmec Central Park: Dr Dao Thi Thu Huong
- FV Hospital: Dr Nguyen Dao Uyen Trang
His published interests include psychosis, psychosomatic medicine, anxiety, depression and insomnia. His profile also records training in psychotherapy, psychosocial medicine and systemic family intervention. That combination may be relevant when psychiatric symptoms, physical complaints and family context need to be considered together.
Vietnamese and English are listed. Patients already taking medication should bring the exact names, doses and previous responses, and should not stop psychiatric medicine abruptly without advice from the prescribing clinician.