Tam Tri Da Nang General Hospital

Tam Tri Da Nang General Hospital is a multidisciplinary private hospital at 64 Cách Mạng Tháng 8 in Cẩm Lệ, south of central Da Nang. It combines outpatient consultations, inpatient care, diagnostics, surgery and round-the-clock emergency reception in one facility. Its International Patient Service was created specifically to help foreign residents and visitors navigate care in Da Nang.

A full-service hospital rather than a neighbourhood clinic

Tam Tri is designed for cases that may need more than a brief consultation. The official hospital overview describes a 150-bed facility receiving several hundred patient visits a day. Clinical departments cover internal medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology and hepatology, urology, ophthalmology, ENT and dental care. There are also operating and recovery rooms, intensive care, diagnostic imaging, a laboratory, pharmacy and rehabilitation services.

That breadth is useful when a patient arrives with an uncertain diagnosis or when a consultation leads to imaging, laboratory work, observation or admission. It also means the hospital can coordinate several specialties without requiring a transfer for every additional test. Not every specialist will necessarily be available without notice, so planned visits should still be arranged in advance.

Emergency care and when to use it

The hospital advertises 24/7 emergency and trauma reception. This is the appropriate entry point for severe breathing difficulty, loss of consciousness, signs of stroke, major trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, intense chest pain or another potentially life-threatening problem. The current hospital hotline is 02363 615 115. Vietnam's national ambulance number is 115.

Routine outpatient hours are not the same as emergency coverage. Travellers seeking a non-urgent prescription, follow-up consultation or scheduled test should call before travelling and ask whether the relevant department is consulting that day. A local clinic may be quicker for a simple minor problem, while Tam Tri is the more practical choice when imaging, surgery, inpatient monitoring or several specialties may be required.

Support for international patients

The hospital maintains an International Patient Center, also described as an International Patient Service. Its published scope includes outpatient and inpatient coordination, medical translation or interpretation, general health checks, work-permit examinations and medical examinations for overseas study. The hospital's international material is available in English and includes Korean-language information for the centre.

Foreign patients should ask for the international desk when making first contact. This can reduce uncertainty about registration, communication, estimates and insurance paperwork. Interpretation should nevertheless be requested in advance rather than assumed for every language, department or overnight shift. If a consent form or diagnosis is unclear, ask for an explanation before signing or proceeding.

Diagnostics, imaging and critical care

Diagnostic resources listed by the hospital include a 128-slice MSCT scanner, standard CT, digital X-ray, 4D ultrasound, endoscopy and laboratory testing. These services support emergency assessment as well as scheduled work-ups in cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, maternity care and other departments. The hospital also describes intensive-care rooms with monitoring, ventilation and infusion equipment.

Equipment availability does not mean every scan is suitable for every patient. Bring details of allergies, kidney problems, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, implanted devices and previous reactions to contrast agents. If you already have imaging, take the original files as well as the written report; comparison with earlier studies may prevent unnecessary duplication.

Surgery, maternity and paediatric care

Tam Tri provides general surgical, anaesthesia and postoperative services, together with obstetrics, gynaecology and paediatrics. Its published departments also include ophthalmology, ENT and oral and maxillofacial or dental care. This makes the hospital relevant to families who want one facility capable of moving from consultation to testing or admission when clinically necessary.

For elective surgery or childbirth, ask for a written explanation of the proposed procedure, surgeon and anaesthesia fees, expected length of stay, room category, medicines, consumables and follow-up. Families should also confirm visiting arrangements and what documents are required for birth registration. Emergency maternity symptoms—heavy bleeding, severe pain, seizures, fainting or reduced fetal movement late in pregnancy—should not wait for a routine appointment.

Appointments and preparing for a visit

For a scheduled consultation, take a passport or Vietnamese identification, a list of medicines and doses, known allergies, a short medical history and any recent results. If using insurance, bring both the card and policy or assistance details. For children, include the vaccination record and weight when known. For a work-permit health check, confirm the required photographs, passport copies and forms before attending.

Ask when booking whether fasting is required. Fasting without instructions can be unnecessary, while eating before some blood tests, scans, sedation or endoscopy may delay the procedure. Patients coming for a potentially sedating test should arrange transport home and avoid driving unless the clinical team confirms it is safe.

Insurance and direct billing

The International Patient Center describes direct billing for eligible inpatient and outpatient cases and refers to both travel and health-insurance cards. This is not a guarantee that every policy or treatment will be accepted. Before non-emergency care, contact the insurer and the hospital with the policy number, intended department and reason for treatment. Ask whether pre-authorisation, a guarantee of payment, a deposit or reimbursement after payment is required.

Vietnamese social health insurance (BHYT) is also referenced in the hospital's official notices. International visitors should not assume that BHYT arrangements apply to a foreign policy. Keep itemised invoices, prescriptions, medical reports and payment receipts because an insurer may require all of them for reimbursement.

Location and access from central Da Nang

The hospital is on Cách Mạng Tháng 8 in Cẩm Lệ, south of the Han River tourist core and close to the main road toward Hội An. Travel time can vary sharply with traffic, so allow extra time for a booked appointment. A taxi or app-based car is usually easier than trying to navigate public transport when unwell. Show the driver the Vietnamese name, “Bệnh viện Đa khoa Tâm Trí Đà Nẵng,” and the full address.

Anyone comparing acute-care options in the city can also consult Vietnam Clinic's guide to hospitals in Da Nang. In a genuine emergency, choose the nearest capable hospital rather than crossing the city for a preferred provider.

Before leaving the hospital

Ask for the diagnosis, test results, medication instructions and warning signs in writing. Confirm when and where follow-up is due, whether stitches or dressings require attention and how to obtain an English medical report if needed for travel or insurance. Check that each medicine label matches the written prescription and understand which symptoms require an immediate return to emergency care.

Travellers should discuss fitness to fly after surgery, a serious infection, a cardiac problem or a hospital admission. Airlines and insurers may request medical clearance, and a patient who appears well enough to leave the ward may still need time before a long journey.

Core services include 24/7 emergency reception, outpatient and inpatient care, internal medicine, surgery, intensive care, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, dentistry, imaging, laboratory testing, endoscopy, physiotherapy, vaccination and health checks. The International Patient Center adds coordination and interpretation for foreign patients. Availability, appointment times and direct-billing eligibility should be confirmed with the hospital before a planned visit.