Shenzhen
The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital
香港大学深圳医院
- Grade 3A
- International department
Key specialties: Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Orthopedics & Spine
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Medical Treatment in Shenzhen for International Patients
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Shenzhen sits directly across the border from Hong Kong. The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH) is a public hospital run with management input from the University of Hong Kong, and it is familiar to many international residents.
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Medical care in Shenzhen for international patients
Shenzhen sits directly across the border from Hong Kong. The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH) is a public hospital run with management input from the University of Hong Kong, and it is familiar to many international residents.
Shenzhen suits patients who want a hospital with an international management model close to Hong Kong, and visitors seeking a health check-up during a business trip in the Greater Bay Area.
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 Shenzhen
- Hong Kong-linked hospital. HKU-SZH is a teaching hospital of the University of Hong Kong and holds Grade 3A status.
- Border access. Land crossings and high-speed rail connect Shenzhen with Hong Kong in under an hour.
- Business travel hub. Convenient for executive health check-ups alongside business in the region.
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 Shenzhen we help patients access
1 of these hospitals run international departments. Listed by grade, then name. This is not a ranking.
| Hospital | Grade | Credentials | Key specialties | International dept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital | Grade 3A | University-affiliated, International department | Oncology, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Orthopedics & Spine | Yes |
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Treatments available in Shenzhen
- Executive Health Check-Up
Health Check-Up · Usually 1–2 days, results within days · Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Health check-ups for business travelers in Shenzhen
Several hospitals in Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen and visa basics
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) serves the city, and Hong Kong International Airport is a common alternative for long-haul flights followed by a land crossing or rail. Plan border crossing time into your schedule.
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 Shenzhen
- Shenzhen is a young, fast-paced city with a warm subtropical climate.
- The Futian district, where HKU-SZH is located, has many hotels and serviced apartments.
- Bring your passport for every border crossing and keep hospital appointment letters to hand.
- Mobile payment is used almost everywhere; set it up before arrival.
Hospital deposits and bills are paid directly to the hospital; Horcare adds no markup. How hospital payments work.
How Horcare coordinates care in Shenzhen
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 Shenzhen (or elsewhere, if better suited) are matched to the condition, not to hospital fame.
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Arrival in Shenzhen
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.
Shenzhen: frequently asked questions
More planning help in our Guides and patient stories.
What is the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital?
HKU-SZH is a public Grade 3A hospital in Shenzhen's Futian district and a teaching hospital of the University of Hong Kong. It provides a broad range of specialist services and health check-ups.
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.
Can I arrive through Hong Kong for treatment in Shenzhen?
Many people do. You still need to meet mainland China entry requirements at the border, so confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center before travel.
Not sure which Shenzhen hospital fits your condition?
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No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup