In recent years, Vietnam has emerged as a top-of-mind medical destination for Cambodian patients seeking high-quality healthcare services. Offering modern hospital systems with highly skilled doctors and affordable costs, Vietnam not only satisfies medical treatment needs but also facilitates patients' access to advanced medical technologies at a lower cost than other countries in the region.

Vinmec is one of the top-tier healthcare systems, trusted by thousands of clients from Cambodia.

Why Cambodian patients choose Vietnam

A survey conducted by Sunrise Japan Hospital, Phnom Penh, reveals that 210,000 Cambodian patients annually seek medical care abroad, with 76% selecting Vietnam – much higher than the 19% opting for Thailand and the 3% for Singapore. The appeal of Vietnam lies in its high-quality healthcare system at affordable costs (only half to one-third of those in Thailand and Singapore), convenient transportation, and linguistic and cultural compatibility.

Another study by The ASCO Post – an oncology journal under the American Society of Clinical Oncology finds out that every year, approximately 15,000 new cancer patients in Cambodia require radiotherapy. However, Cambodia currently has only two radiation therapy machines, which is expected to increase to just 4 by the end of 2025 – still far below the actual demand. Consequently, many Cambodian patients seek medical treatment abroad, with Vietnam being the most popular destination.

Ms. S.M.’s case (27 years old, Phnom Penh) is an example. At the end of December 2024, she was diagnosed with cerebellar medulloblastoma – a rare type of brain tumor. Her doctors recommended surgical removal of the brain tumor, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy to secure an effective treatment. However, the radiotherapy phase presented significant challenges as she required craniospinal irradiation (from her head to lower back) but local medical facilities faced obstacles in both equipment and technology.

After researching, she learned about Vinmec Central Park, a hospital equipped with the TrueBeam 2.7 linear accelerators combined with a micro-multileaf collimator (microMLC) optimizing intensity modulation and ensuring high precision. As a result, she chose Vinmec Central Park for her treatment and after 6 weeks of treatment, her health showed significant improvement.

Initially, Ms. S.M. planned to undergo radiotherapy at Vinmec and chemotherapy at a public hospital to save costs. However, the beyond-expectation results convinced her to continue her treatment at Vinmec. “Vinmec’s strength is not only its state-of-the-art equipment but also its team of highly skilled and dedicated doctors. I’m confident that the upcoming chemotherapy will go smoothly,” said Ms. S.M.

Vinmec - Premium healthcare services for Cambodian patients

Ms. S.M. is just one of the thousands of Cambodian patients who have recently come to Vinmec for medical examination and treatment. On its inauguration day alone, Vinmec Can Tho Hospital International welcomed dozens of Cambodian clients for their health check-ups. These patients expressed their satisfaction with the specialized examination services in ENT, dentistry, and musculoskeletal care as well as breast and gynecological cancer screening packages.

“The waiting did not take much time, we were also provided with Cambodian interpretation services throughout the entire process, and it was also convenient to be allowed to stay at the hospital. We will definitely come back because of its accuracy and credibility,” said a patient.

To further facilitate Cambodian patients’ access to our system, in early 2025, Vinmec Can Tho Hospital International established a partnership with Bopear Clinic, a reputable medical facility based in Phnom Penh. This co-operation enables patients in Cambodia to receive prompt medical examination and treatment, access telehealth services, and enhances the expertise of the medical team at Bopear.

Vinmec - A top medical brand for foreign patients in Vietnam

Offering a team of highly skilled doctors, state-of-the-art equipment, and dedicated services meeting international standards, Vinmec has been recognized as the number one ranked hospital for foreign patients in Vietnam, according to a report by Indochina Research Vietnam published on March 20.

The report reveals that Vinmec Healthcare System holds the highest level of nationwide brand recognition, at 67%, maintaining a substantial lead over other hospitals. Family Medical Practice ranks second with 48%, followed by both Hanoi French Hospital and Raffles Medical at 34%, and FV Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) at 30%.

According to the study, the expertise of doctors is the most important factor for foreigners when choosing a hospital in Vietnam (accounting for 53%), followed by the infrastructure quality (48%) and the dedication to patient care (40%).

Not only does Vinmec maintain JCI accreditation and offer a top-tier team of doctors, but it also collaborates with numerous international insurers to streamline the payment process for foreign patients. Given safe, personalized, and language barrier-free services, Vinmec will remain a trusted destination for international patients, especially those from Cambodia.