$600 Healthcare in Vietnam Gave Me What Canada Couldn't

A Canadian traveler documents her medical and dental tourism experiences across Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, and Da Nang, Vietnam. She visits two dental clinics, a private and a public hospital, a Chinese medicine practitioner, and an optical shop. Dental services include deep cleaning ($57 for two visits), a CT scan ($19), wisdom tooth extraction ($88), and a zirconia crown ($134). At Tam An Oriental Medicine Clinic in Hoi An, acupuncture and chiropractic sessions cost $19 each. Prescription glasses with high-index lenses are $55 at Khánh Hưng Optical in Da Nang. At Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital, a DEXA bone density scan costs $25 and reveals early bone thinning. A comprehensive wellness package at Hospital 199 ($195) includes blood work, urine test, CT scans, ultrasounds, and X-rays, uncovering ovarian cysts and early signs of fatty liver. The video emphasizes proactive health management, affordability compared to Canadian prices, and the ease of booking English-speaking services via WhatsApp or email.

Key Facts

1. Dental deep cleaning: $57 for two visits
2. Wisdom tooth extraction: $88 including medication
3. Zirconia crown: $134
4. DEXA bone density scan at Vinmec: $25
5. Comprehensive wellness package at Hospital 199: $195