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Grade 3A Hospitals in China

Grade 3A (三级甲等) is the highest tier in China's national hospital grading system, given to large tertiary hospitals that meet national standards for clinical capability, teaching and management.

33 hospitals across 8 cities that Horcare helps international patients access · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Horcare is a coordination service, not a medical provider. Hospital credentials are public designations, not Horcare endorsements; clinical decisions and eligibility belong to the treating hospital.

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What "Grade 3A" means

China classifies hospitals into three levels by size and role. Level 1 hospitals serve local communities, Level 2 hospitals serve districts, and Level 3 hospitals are large regional referral centers. Within each level, hospitals are graded A, B or C after assessment by health authorities.

A Grade 3A hospital is therefore a large tertiary hospital in the top assessment band. These are the hospitals that receive the most complex referrals, run teaching programs and host specialist departments with high case volumes. Grades are reassessed periodically.

Why a grade 3a credential matters

For an international patient, Grade 3A is a useful first filter: it signals scale, a full range of departments, and experience with complex cases.

What it does not guarantee

A Grade 3A rating describes the whole hospital. It does not mean every department is equally strong, and it is not a ranking between Grade 3A hospitals.

Grade 3A hospitals we help patients access

Listed by city, then A–Z. Not a ranking.

Beijing

Beijing Anzhen Hospital

北京安贞医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Respiratory & Thoracic

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Beijing

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

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital

北京积水潭医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Orthopedics & Spine

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Beijing

Beijing Tiantan Hospital

北京天坛医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Neurology & Neurosurgery

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Beijing

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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Beijing

Fuwai Hospital

阜外医院

  • Grade 3A
  • National medical center

Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Pediatrics

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Beijing

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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Beijing

Peking University Third Hospital

北京大学第三医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Orthopedics & Spine · Oncology · Health Check-Up

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Shanghai

Huashan Hospital, Fudan University

复旦大学附属华山医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Neurology & Neurosurgery · Health Check-Up

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Shanghai

Renji Hospital

上海仁济医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Oncology · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Nephrology & Urology

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Shanghai

Ruijin Hospital

上海瑞金医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Hematology & CAR-T · Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

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Shanghai

Shanghai Children's Medical Center

上海儿童医学中心

  • Grade 3A
  • Children's hospital

Key specialties: Pediatrics · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Hematology & CAR-T

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Shanghai

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

复旦大学附属中山医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Oncology

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Guangzhou

Nanfang Hospital

南方医科大学南方医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Oncology · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Nephrology & Urology

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Guangzhou

Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center

中山大学中山眼科中心

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Ophthalmology

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Chengdu

West China Hospital, Sichuan University

四川大学华西医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery

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Hangzhou

Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University

浙江大学医学院附属第二医院

  • Grade 3A
  • JCI accredited
  • International department

Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery · Oncology

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Hangzhou

Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

浙江大学医学院附属邵逸夫医院

  • Grade 3A
  • JCI accredited
  • International department

Key specialties: Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Orthopedics & Spine · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

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Wuhan

Tongji Hospital

华中科技大学同济医学院附属同济医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Oncology · Hematology & CAR-T · Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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Wuhan

Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College

华中科技大学同济医学院附属协和医院

  • Grade 3A

Key specialties: Oncology · Hematology & CAR-T · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

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Not sure which one fits? Ask about these hospitals in a free case review.

Where grade 3a hospitals are located

Most grade 3a hospitals we help patients access are in Beijing and Shanghai.

Hospital credentials explained

Each credential answers a different question. None of them, on its own, tells you which department is right for your diagnosis.

CredentialWho grants itWhat it signalsWhat it does not guarantee
Grade 3A National and provincial health authoritiesLarge tertiary referral hospital in the top bandThat every department is equally strong
National medical center National Health CommissionNational lead institution for one specialtyStrength outside that specialty
University-affiliated A medical universityTeaching, research, multidisciplinary teamsAccess to any particular trial or treatment
International department The hospital itselfDedicated services for foreign patientsA separate medical team or the same pricing as general wards
JCI accredited Joint Commission InternationalAn international quality and safety standardClinical superiority over national Grade 3A hospitals

Why a credential is not enough

The department and the specialist matter more than a hospital's overall fame. A grade 3a hospital may not be the strongest choice for a given condition.

Horcare matches in order: diagnosis → specialty → departments with relevant experience → the hospital decides eligibility. Start from the specialty index, for example oncology, or advanced options such as CAR-T therapy (approved products or registered trials only; eligibility is decided by the hospital) and proton therapy.

How fees work

  • The initial case review is free.
  • Hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no Horcare markup.
  • Horcare's service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work.

Personal reply within 24 hours; initial assessment within 72 hours. How payment works.

Treatments commonly accessed at grade 3a hospitals

CAR-T Therapy in China

Stay
Often 6–10 weeks near the hospital in total; the hospital confirms the schedule
Cost
RMB 0.999–1.29 million list price for the CAR-T product, per infusion (about US$140,000–181,000) (indicative, confirmed by the hospital's quote)

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Proton and Heavy Ion Therapy in China

Stay
Often 5–8 weeks including planning and the treatment course
Cost
RMB 278,000 treatment fee per course at the Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center; reported average total in-hospital cost about RMB 330,000 (indicative, confirmed by the hospital's quote)

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Lung Cancer Surgery in China

Stay
Often 2–3 weeks in China including assessment and recovery
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Liver Cancer Treatment in China

Stay
Often 2–4 weeks depending on the treatment chosen
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Breast Cancer Surgery in China

Stay
Often 2–3 weeks for surgery and early recovery
Cost
Quoted after your free case review

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

What is a Grade 3A hospital in China?

Grade 3A is the top tier of China's hospital grading system: Level 3 (large tertiary referral hospitals) and class A (the highest assessment band). Most complex specialist care for international patients takes place in Grade 3A hospitals.

Is every department in a Grade 3A hospital equally strong?

No. The grade describes the hospital as a whole. Department strength varies, which is why Horcare matches the diagnosis to a specific department rather than choosing a hospital by its grade or fame.

Are Grade 3A public hospitals open to foreign patients?

Yes. Many Grade 3A public hospitals accept international patients as self-paying patients, often through an international department. The hospital decides eligibility after reviewing medical records.

Which is the best hospital in China for my condition?

Horcare does not rank hospitals. Matching is specialty-first: the right department for your diagnosis matters more than a hospital's credential or fame, and the hospital decides eligibility. A free case review gives you options for your case.

What is a JCI-accredited hospital, and is it better than Grade 3A?

JCI accreditation is a voluntary international quality standard from Joint Commission International. A few Chinese hospitals hold it, while most leading public hospitals rely on the national Grade 3A system. Neither tells you which department is best for your condition.

Not sure which grade 3a hospital fits your diagnosis?

Send us your situation: a personal reply within 24 hours and an initial case assessment within 72 hours.

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