Beijing
Beijing Anzhen Hospital
北京安贞医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Destination guide
Medical Treatment in Beijing for International Patients
北京
Beijing is home to many of China's national-level medical institutions, including several national medical centers and the hospitals of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. International patients come to Beijing mainly for complex diagnosis, cancer care, heart surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics and pediatrics.
- 10 hospitals we help patients access
- 11 specialties
- 10 Grade 3A
Medical care in Beijing for international patients
Beijing is home to many of China's national-level medical institutions, including several national medical centers and the hospitals of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. International patients come to Beijing mainly for complex diagnosis, cancer care, heart surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics and pediatrics.
Most leading Beijing hospitals are large public Grade 3A teaching hospitals. Several run international or VIP departments that handle registration, billing and appointments for foreign patients, which makes access more predictable than the general outpatient route.
Grade 3A is the highest tier in China's national hospital grading system. International or VIP departments at public hospitals are different from private international clinics: the public hospital's specialist departments do the clinical work, while the international unit handles scheduling and services for foreign patients. Horcare coordinates access; it is not a medical provider.
Why patients choose Beijing
- National medical centers. Fuwai Hospital (cardiovascular), Beijing Children's Hospital (children's health) and China-Japan Friendship Hospital (respiratory medicine) host national centers in their fields.
- Complex and rare diagnoses. Peking Union Medical College Hospital is widely referred to for difficult and multi-system cases.
- Specialist hospitals. Dedicated hospitals for cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurosurgery and orthopedics allow specialty-first matching within one city.
Appointments can often be arranged within days rather than months; the hospital confirms its own schedule. Costs are confirmed by the hospital's quote.
Hospitals
Hospitals in Beijing we help patients access
2 of these hospitals run international departments. Listed by grade, then name. This is not a ranking.
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Beijing Children's Hospital
北京儿童医院
- Grade 3A
- National medical center
- Children's hospital
Key specialties: Pediatrics · Oncology · Hematology & CAR-T
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Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
北京积水潭医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Orthopedics & Spine
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital
北京天坛医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Beijing Tongren Hospital
北京同仁医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Ophthalmology
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Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
中国医学科学院肿瘤医院
- Grade 3A
- National medical center
Key specialties: Oncology · Respiratory & Thoracic
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China-Japan Friendship Hospital
中日友好医院
- Grade 3A
- National medical center
- International department
Key specialties: Respiratory & Thoracic · Traditional Chinese Medicine · Oncology
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Fuwai Hospital
阜外医院
- Grade 3A
- National medical center
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Pediatrics
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital
北京协和医院
- Grade 3A
- International department
Key specialties: Oncology · Hematology & CAR-T · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
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| Hospital | Grade | Credentials | Key specialties | International dept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Anzhen Hospital | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Respiratory & Thoracic | — |
| Beijing Children's Hospital | Grade 3A | National medical center, University-affiliated, Children's hospital | Pediatrics, Oncology, Hematology & CAR-T | — |
| Beijing Jishuitan Hospital | Grade 3A | — | Orthopedics & Spine | — |
| Beijing Tiantan Hospital | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Neurology & Neurosurgery | — |
| Beijing Tongren Hospital | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Ophthalmology | — |
| Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences | Grade 3A | National medical center, University-affiliated | Oncology, Respiratory & Thoracic | — |
| China-Japan Friendship Hospital | Grade 3A | National medical center, International department | Respiratory & Thoracic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Oncology | Yes |
| Fuwai Hospital | Grade 3A | National medical center, University-affiliated | Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Pediatrics | — |
| Peking Union Medical College Hospital | Grade 3A | University-affiliated, International department | Oncology, Hematology & CAR-T, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery | Yes |
| Peking University Third Hospital | Grade 3A | University-affiliated | Orthopedics & Spine, Oncology, Health Check-Up | — |
Explore by specialty in Beijing
Horcare matches patients by specialty and condition, not by hospital fame.
- Oncology hospitals in Beijing5 hospitals
- Hematology & CAR-T2 hospitals
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery hospitals in Beijing3 hospitals
- Neurology & Neurosurgery hospitals in Beijing2 hospitals
- Orthopedics & Spine hospitals in Beijing2 hospitals
- Ophthalmology2 hospitals
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology1 hospital
- Respiratory & Thoracic3 hospitals
- Pediatrics2 hospitals
- Traditional Chinese Medicine1 hospital
- Health Check-Up3 hospitals
Treatments available in Beijing
- CAR-T Therapy
Hematology & CAR-T · Often 6–10 weeks near the hospital in total; the hospital confirms the schedule · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Approved products or registered clinical trials only; eligibility is decided by the hospital.
- Lung Cancer Surgery
Respiratory & Thoracic · Often 2–3 weeks in China including assessment and recovery · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Breast Cancer Surgery
Oncology · Often 2–3 weeks for surgery and early recovery · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Oncology · Often 7–10 weeks for a full radiotherapy-based course · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Thyroid Surgery
Oncology · Often 1–2 weeks · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Coronary Bypass Surgery
Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Often 3–4 weeks in China including recovery before flying · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Heart Valve Surgery and TAVR
Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Often 2–4 weeks depending on the procedure · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery
Pediatrics · Often 3–5 weeks for the family · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Health check-ups for business travelers in Beijing
Several hospitals in Beijing offer comprehensive health screening that can fit around a business trip. Book a few days ahead, expect fasting instructions for blood tests, and ask whether an English report is provided; details vary by hospital. Executive health check-up in China.
Getting to Beijing and visa basics
Beijing has two international airports: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Hospital districts are reachable by taxi, ride-hailing or metro; journeys from the airports commonly take 45 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
Visa rules change and depend on your nationality and length of stay; confirm current requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center before you book.
China has expanded visa-free and visa-free transit entry for many nationalities, but longer treatment usually needs an appropriate visa supported by a hospital letter. Confirm current rules with the Chinese embassy or visa center. Visa guide.
Where to stay and practical tips in Beijing
- Most families stay in serviced apartments or hotels within a short taxi ride of the hospital; for longer treatments, apartments with a kitchen are usually more comfortable.
- Beijing winters are cold and dry and summers hot; pack accordingly for long stays.
- Set up a local SIM or eSIM and a mobile payment app linked to your international card before arrival; Horcare can talk you through it.
- Your coordinator and medical interpreters accompany hospital visits; taxis can be booked in English through ride-hailing apps.
Hospital deposits and bills are paid directly to the hospital; Horcare adds no markup. How hospital payments work.
How Horcare coordinates care in Beijing
The case review is free; hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup; the service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work.
Diagnosis and treatment decisions belong to the treating hospital. See how it works · Compare other destinations
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Free case review
Send the diagnosis; personal reply within 24 hours, initial assessment within 72 hours.
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Specialty-first match
Departments in Beijing (or elsewhere, if better suited) are matched to the condition, not to hospital fame.
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Arrival in Beijing
Appointments, airport pickup and a dedicated coordinator with medical interpreters on site.
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Follow-up at home
Translated records and liaison with the treating team after you return.
Beijing: frequently asked questions
More planning help in our Guides and patient stories.
Can foreigners be treated at public hospitals in Beijing?
Yes. Beijing's leading public hospitals treat international patients, and several have international or VIP departments for foreign patients. The hospital reviews your records before confirming an appointment.
Which Beijing hospitals do international patients use for cancer care?
Common options include the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and the oncology teams at Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Peking University Third Hospital. Horcare matches the department to the specific cancer type.
How do international patients pay hospital bills here?
You pay the hospital directly, usually a deposit at admission and settlement at discharge, against the hospital's itemized bill. Accepted payment methods vary by hospital and Horcare confirms them before you travel. Horcare adds no markup to hospital bills.
Do I need a medical visa to be treated in Beijing?
It depends on your nationality and how long you will stay. Some visitors qualify for visa-free entry for short stays; longer treatment usually needs a visa supported by hospital documents. Confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
Not sure which Beijing hospital fits your condition?
Send us a summary. A coordinator reviews it for free and replies with options.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup