Specialties
Horcare helps international patients reach China's leading public hospitals by matching the condition to the right specialty department, not to the most famous hospital name. Browse 12 specialties across 34 hospitals in 9 cities.
Horcare is a coordination service, not a medical provider. Clinical decisions belong to the treating hospital. Last reviewed October 20, 2026.
Most families arrive with a diagnosis in cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, orthopedics or a child's condition. Choose the field that fits, then compare treatments and hospitals.
Cancer care at Grade 3A cancer hospitals and comprehensive hospitals: surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapy and multidisciplinary tumor boards.
24 hospitals · 5 treatments · 8 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Blood cancers and approved CAR-T cell therapies at hematology centers, with eligibility decided by the hospital.
9 hospitals · 1 treatment · 6 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Coronary, valve and congenital heart care at national-level cardiovascular hospitals and Grade 3A heart centers.
15 hospitals · 2 treatments · 8 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Brain tumor surgery, functional neurosurgery and complex neurological care at specialist neuroscience centers.
10 hospitals · 2 treatments · 7 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Joint replacement, spine surgery and orthopedic trauma care at specialist orthopedic and Grade 3A hospitals.
9 hospitals · 3 treatments · 7 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Cataract, retina, cornea and pediatric eye care at dedicated eye hospitals and ophthalmology centers.
6 hospitals · 1 treatment · 4 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Digestive and liver disease care, including endoscopy and liver tumor treatment at Grade 3A hospitals.
12 hospitals · 1 treatment · 7 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Kidney disease, kidney stones and urological conditions, including minimally invasive stone treatment.
7 hospitals · 1 treatment · 6 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Lung disease and thoracic surgery, from interstitial lung disease to minimally invasive lung cancer surgery.
9 hospitals · 1 treatment · 5 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Specialist care for children at dedicated children's hospitals, including pediatric cardiac surgery and pediatric oncology.
4 hospitals · 1 treatment · 3 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
TCM consultations, acupuncture and herbal therapy alongside conventional care for chronic conditions, at hospital TCM departments.
1 hospitals · 1 treatment · 1 city
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Comprehensive executive health check-ups at hospital health management centers for visitors already traveling to China.
9 hospitals · 1 treatment · 5 cities
Cost: Quoted after your free case review
Instead of a ranking
In China, the strength of a specific department matters more than the overall reputation of a hospital. A famous general hospital may not be the strongest choice for your diagnosis.
Published league tables exist, but Horcare does not rank hospitals. The match depends on the diagnosis, its stage and whether the patient can travel. These signals help you read any hospital's profile.
| Signal | What it means | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3A hospitals | Highest tier in China's national hospital grading system | Large tertiary hospitals that receive complex referrals |
| National medical center | A national designation for a specific specialty | Signals depth in that one field, not the whole hospital |
| University-affiliated | Teaching hospital of a medical university | Academic departments, multidisciplinary teams, registered trials |
| International department | Dedicated unit for foreign patients | English-language scheduling and support; pricing set by the hospital |
Some specialties are concentrated in particular cities, above all Beijing and Shanghai. Numbers show hospitals in our directory; highlighted numbers link to a city specialty guide.
| Specialty | Beijing | Shanghai | Guangzhou | Chengdu | Hangzhou | Wuhan | Shenzhen | Hefei | Boao Lecheng (Hainan) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | – |
| Hematology & CAR-T | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – | 1 | – |
| Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – |
| Neurology & Neurosurgery | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 2 | – |
| Orthopedics & Spine | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ophthalmology | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Gastroenterology & Hepatology | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 2 | – |
| Nephrology & Urology | – | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| Respiratory & Thoracic | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Pediatrics | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Health Check-Up | 3 | 3 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – |
Counts reflect hospitals we help patients access, not a ranking. Clinical suitability is decided by the treating hospital.
Advanced treatments
Every treatment page explains who it may suit, the process, typical stay and what determines the cost. Costs appear only as indicative ranges confirmed by the hospital's quote.
Only NMPA-approved products or registered clinical trials. Eligibility is decided by the hospital.
Proton and heavy ion therapy at specialist centers; the radiation oncology team decides whether it suits the tumor.
China is not right for every case. Fitness to travel, length of stay and follow-up at home are reviewed honestly first.
Use the free case review form. Any language is fine; no passport needed.
A coordinator replies within 24 hours and asks for anything missing.
within 72 hours, you receive suggested departments and hospitals for your diagnosis.
One bilingual coordinator and medical interpreters support you through travel, treatment and follow-up at home.
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. How payment works.
Visa rules change; confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
Horcare does not publish rankings. The right hospital depends on how strong a specific department is for your diagnosis, not on the hospital's overall fame. Useful signals are the Grade 3A rating, National Medical Center designations, university affiliation and an international department; a free case review applies them to your case.
International patients most often seek oncology (including proton and heavy ion therapy and approved CAR-T products), cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine surgery, pediatrics and comprehensive health check-ups. Large public hospitals see high patient volumes in these fields.
Yes. Many large public hospitals accept international patients as self-paying patients, often through an international department. The hospital decides eligibility after reviewing your records. Visa rules depend on your nationality and length of stay; confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
Costs depend on the diagnosis and treatment plan and are quoted after your free case review. Hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup, and Horcare's service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work.
Send your diagnosis through the free case review. A coordinator replies personally within 24 hours and you receive an initial assessment within 72 hours naming the specialty departments that fit your case.
Send us your condition. A coordinator replies personally within 24 hours with the departments and hospitals that fit.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup
