Family Medical Practice Launches Vietnam's First Out-of-Hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center in partnership with the Ministry of Health
A new milestone in patient-centered surgical care
Family Medical Practice (FMP) is proud to announce the launch of Vietnam's first out-of-Hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), located within their Thao Dien Medical Center in Ho Chi Minh City. This landmark achievement marks a significant advancement in Vietnam's private healthcare sector, bringing international standards of same-day surgical care closer to patients whilst supporting the modernisation of the country's healthcare system.
The approval follows more than four years of planning, development, and collaboration, including an 18-month pilot programme conducted in partnership with Vietnam's Ministry of Health (MOH). The project represents a shared vision of making high-quality surgical care more accessible, efficient, and patient-focused without requiring admission to a traditional hospital for appropriate procedures.
What is an Out-of-Hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center?
An out-of-hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center is a modern healthcare facility designed to perform carefully selected surgical procedures where patients can return home on the same day. Widely established across many developed healthcare systems and neighboring countries, these centers offer an alternative to inpatient hospital surgery whilst maintaining rigorous clinical and safety standards.
For eligible patients, this model provides several advantages, including:
- Greater convenience with same-day discharge
- Lower overall treatment costs
- Faster recovery in the comfort of home
- Reduced exposure to hospital-acquired infections
- A streamlined and highly personalized surgical experience
By delivering appropriate procedures in a dedicated ambulatory environment, healthcare resources can also be used more efficiently, helping reduce unnecessary pressure on hospital operating theatres and inpatient services.
Beginning with Orthopedic Surgery
The Ambulatory Surgical Center will initially focus on orthopedic procedures, led by internationally acclaimed Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Diego Mendizábal. Additional surgical specialties are planned as the center continues to expand its services in the future.
Each procedure will follow carefully established patient selection criteria and internationally recognized clinical protocols to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.
A collaborative step forward for healthcare in Vietnam
The development of Vietnam's first out-of-hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center reflects the strong collaboration between Family Medical Practice and the Ministry of Health to explore new models of delivering safe, efficient surgical care.
By introducing internationally proven ambulatory surgery practices to Vietnam, the initiative aims to improve patient access to high-quality procedures while supporting long-term healthcare sustainability through more efficient use of medical resources.
“FMP opening Vietnam’s first Ambulatory Surgical Centre (ASC) marks the beginning of a new chapter in healthcare delivery. We are redefining what Patients expect from modern healthcare: safe, accessible, efficient and centered around their needs”
— Dr. Rafi Kot, Founder & CEO, FMP Healthcare Group
Continuing FMP's commitment to innovation
For more than three decades, Family Medical Practice has been committed to delivering international-standard healthcare across Vietnam. The launch of the Ambulatory Surgical Center builds upon that commitment by introducing innovative models of care that improve patient outcomes while responding to the evolving needs of Vietnam's healthcare landscape.
As the center grows, FMP plans to introduce additional specialties and procedures, allowing more patients to benefit from safe, efficient, and patient-centered day surgery services.
