JW Korean Plastic Surgery Hospital

JW Korean Hospital is a private hospital at 50 Ton That Tung Street in central Ho Chi Minh City. Although it remains best known for plastic surgery, the provider states that it was licensed by Vietnam’s Ministry of Health to operate as a general hospital from 25 February 2025. Its current scope therefore extends beyond aesthetic care to 11 published specialties, including general internal medicine, general surgery, urology, musculoskeletal care, oncology treatment, longevity medicine, ear, nose and throat care, plastic and aesthetic surgery, dentistry, dermatology and health and cancer screening.

This broader status matters when reading older material that describes the facility only as JW Korean Plastic Surgery Hospital. Patients should still confirm that the exact department and named doctor required are available for the proposed consultation. A general-hospital licence does not mean that every specialty, procedure or emergency service is available at all times.

Plastic surgery, dermatology and dental care

JW publishes aesthetic procedures covering rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial contouring, breast surgery, body contouring and fat-related procedures. It also lists dermatology and skincare treatments and dental services such as orthodontics, crowns and implant dentistry. The hospital identifies department leads and clinicians on its own website rather than presenting every procedure as an anonymous beauty service. Published senior roles include medical director Dr Nguyen Phan Tu Dung, deputy medical director Dr Le Thien Hieu, anaesthesia and resuscitation lead Dr Ung Mac Hy Minh, dermatology lead Dr Dao Hai Yen and dentistry lead Dr Le Trong Tam.

For any operation, ask which named surgeon will perform it, whether that doctor holds a current Vietnamese practice certificate for the relevant scope and who will provide anaesthesia. The consultation should explain the diagnosis or aesthetic concern, available alternatives, incision or technique, expected recovery, important risks and the likely need for follow-up. A photograph, simulation or before-and-after gallery is not a guarantee of an individual result. Readers comparing options can use Vietnam Clinic’s plastic surgery providers in Ho Chi Minh City and rhinoplasty clinic comparison to prepare questions rather than treating a ranking position as medical advice.

General-hospital departments and screening

The hospital’s current Vietnamese site describes a wider medical model introduced in 2025. Published departments include general medicine and surgery, urology, musculoskeletal care, oncology-related treatment, ENT, health checks and cancer screening. JW also publishes diagnostic imaging and laboratory facilities. These services may be useful when an aesthetic patient needs preoperative assessment or when a resident wants a scheduled specialist consultation, but the precise test or treatment should be confirmed directly with the department.

JW has published a 2026 general medical price document with examples of general and specialist consultations and screening items. Prices in a document can change, and the eventual cost of surgery is normally more complex than a consultation fee. Ask for a written, itemised quotation that separates surgeon, anaesthesia, operating room, implants or devices, medication, inpatient stay, laboratory and imaging tests, garments and follow-up. Confirm what happens financially if a procedure is postponed for medical reasons or if additional observation is required.

Preparing for a surgical consultation

Bring identification, a full medication and supplement list, details of allergies and previous operations, and relevant imaging or laboratory results. Tell the clinician about smoking or nicotine use, pregnancy, bleeding disorders, blood-thinning medication, diabetes, sleep apnoea, heart or lung disease and any previous complication with anaesthesia. Do not stop prescribed medication without instructions from the doctor who manages it.

International patients should request the proposed procedure name in both English and Vietnamese, the surgeon’s full name, the planned anaesthetic, the expected admission and discharge dates and the schedule for postoperative reviews. Ask whether implants or injectable products are involved and, if so, request the manufacturer, model, lot documentation and regulatory status. Consent forms, discharge instructions and medication directions should be understandable before signing or leaving the hospital.

Allow enough time in Ho Chi Minh City for an in-person assessment before surgery and for follow-up afterward. Flying soon after an operation can increase practical and medical risks, depending on the procedure and individual health. Obtain the surgeon’s written guidance before booking a return flight. If somebody accompanies you, make sure that person has the hospital contacts, knows where you will stay and can help during the first stage of recovery.

International-patient access and communication

JW operates English-language web pages and publishes contact routes specifically for overseas patients, including telephone, Zalo, WhatsApp and Viber. Its English site advertises consultation support, airport pickup, health checks and postoperative care for international customers. These services should be confirmed for the individual booking: ask whether pickup is free or charged, which airport and hours are covered, whether an interpreter will attend clinical discussions and how postoperative help works outside normal clinic hours.

An English website does not prove that every doctor, nurse or consent form is available in English. State the required language when booking and request an interpreter for the consultation, consent process and discharge if needed. Avoid relying on an accompanying friend to translate complex risks. Before paying a deposit from abroad, verify the recipient company name, cancellation conditions, refund rules and the exact service reserved.

The hospital’s only current address is 50 Ton That Tung Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Its official contact details are 09 6868 1111, 09 6869 2222 and 028 6656 2222, with cskh.benhvienjw@gmail.com for email. Published opening hours are Monday to Friday 08:00–18:00, Saturday 08:00–17:00 and Sunday 08:00–12:00. Surgical schedules, admissions and urgent contacts may follow different arrangements, so confirm them separately.

Recovery, records and follow-up

Before discharge, obtain a procedure report, medication list, wound-care instructions, warning signs and dates for review or suture removal. Ask whom to contact at night or on weekends and whether that route reaches clinical staff. Keep copies of invoices, implant records, pathology or laboratory results and the doctor’s discharge summary. These documents are particularly important if complications are treated in another country.

Clarify which follow-up visits are included in the price and how long the operating surgeon remains responsible for postoperative review. If remote review is offered, ask what it can and cannot assess; a video call cannot replace an examination when there is concern about infection, bleeding, wound separation or circulation. Revision policies should be provided in writing and should distinguish a medically necessary intervention from an optional aesthetic revision.

When urgent care is needed

After surgery, seek urgent medical assessment for breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, heavy bleeding, rapidly increasing swelling, one-sided leg swelling, confusion, high fever or severe pain that is worsening despite the prescribed plan. Contacting a marketing coordinator or sending photographs through social media is not enough when symptoms may be time-critical. Use the hospital’s clinical emergency route or the nearest appropriate emergency department.

For non-urgent concerns, document when symptoms began, take clear photographs if requested and ask whether an in-person review is required. Patients seeking routine medical or screening care should likewise confirm whether JW is the right level of service; major trauma, stroke symptoms and other acute emergencies need immediate emergency evaluation rather than a scheduled aesthetic or outpatient appointment. Current hospital status, departments and contacts were checked on the provider’s official hospital website on 22 October 2026.