Over 120 years, Viet Tiep Hospital has overcome countless challenges to affirm its standing in safeguarding public health.
With a team of more than 2,600 officials, doctors, and staff members, including 9 associate professors, 33 doctors of philosophy, and 59 level-II specialists, Viet Tiep Hospital has become a prestigious, modern medical center on par with regional standardsIn times of hardship caused by natural disasters, crises, or epidemics, Viet Tiep Hospital was always at the frontline, ready to mobilize forces to provide treatment and ensure public health“Every day, our hospital receives more than 100 emergency cases, classified by severity to ensure timely treatment. Once patients’ vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration, stabilize, we continue with diagnostics and targeted treatment,” said level-II specialist Truong Minh Hai, Head of the Emergency DepartmentAn increasing number of foreign patients from expatriates living and working in Vietnam to those seeking medical tourism, have come to trust the hospital for its high professional standards, dedicated medical staff, and internationally certified modern equipmentHere, patients receive attentive, compassionate care and treatmentNguyen Thi Hue Ly, 88, from Gia Vien ward, suffers from multiple chronic conditions. Initially anxious about hospitalization, she felt reassured during her stay at the Department of Respiratory Medicine thanks to the warmth and dedication of the hospital’s doctors and nursesDoctors at the Department of Respiratory Medicine conduct consultations directly on electronic medical records, a result of digital transformation in healthcare that makes treatment more convenientElectronic medical records follow standardized procedures, minimizing errors and medical incidentsThe hospital’s medical team upholds the human-centered philosophy, placing public health at the heart of their missionBeyond its specialized achievements, including open-heart surgery, cochlear implants, limb reattachment, and kidney transplantation, Viet Tiep Hospital is also a leading comprehensive oncology center. Its three oncology units serve 700 – 800 patients, applying multimodal treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, bringing hope and extended life to thousands of cancer patientsThe hospital is also a pioneer in advanced medical techniques, particularly organ transplantation, having successfully performed its eighth kidney transplant to dateSignificant investments in advanced medical equipment, such as the 3.0 Tesla MRI scanner, 768-slice CT scanner, digital X-ray systems, and tissue elastography ultrasound, have enhanced the hospital’s diagnostic and treatment capabilities across all specialtiesViet Tiep Hospital is not only a precious medical legacy of the port city but also a steadfast symbol of trust, a place where compassion and social responsibility are passed down through generations in the mission to care for and protect the people’s health.
