In this interview, Dallas, a 50-year-old Australian expat who arrived in Da Nang in March, recounts his experience with skin cancer surgery at ABC Dermatology Clinic. After noticing a non-healing ulcer on his face, he consulted a local dermatologist via WhatsApp and was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma (BCC). The clinic, located less than five minutes from My Khe Beach, operates after hours because the dermatologist works at a hospital during the day. Dallas paid 300,000 VND for the initial consultation and 12,000,000 VND (~600 AUD) for surgery performed by a plastic surgeon colleague, including all follow-up appointments. The surgery lasted under two hours, and the stitches were removed after two weeks. The medical team communicated daily via WhatsApp and saw Dallas every two to three days for checkups. He reported no pain during the procedure or recovery and did not require painkillers. Dallas rates the experience 10/10 for booking, communication, quality of care, value for money, aftercare, and overall experience. He also highlights a similarly positive experience with wisdom tooth extraction at a local dental clinic.
Key Facts
- Dallas, a 50-year-old Australian expat, paid 12,000,000 VND (~600 AUD) for skin cancer removal surgery at ABC Dermatology Clinic in Da Nang.
- The initial consultation fee was 300,000 VND.
- The surgery lasted under 2 hours, and stitches were removed after exactly 2 weeks.
- The clinic is located less than a 5-minute motorbike ride from the beach area (My Khe).
- The dermatologist works at a hospital during the day and runs the clinic after hours. Communication and booking were done via WhatsApp.
