Specialty
Lung disease and thoracic surgery, from interstitial lung disease to minimally invasive lung cancer surgery.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Horcare is a patient coordination service, not a medical provider. Diagnosis, treatment plans and eligibility are decided by the treating hospital. Medical disclaimer.
Respiratory medicine and thoracic surgery cover lung nodules and lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, COPD, pulmonary hypertension and other chest conditions.
The China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing hosts the National Center for Respiratory Medicine. Thoracic surgery departments at Grade 3A hospitals in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu perform large numbers of minimally invasive lung operations.
Respiratory patients need particular care around air travel. The treating hospital and the patient's own doctor should confirm fitness to fly.
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Treatments
Each treatment page covers who it may suit, the process, typical stay and what determines the cost.
Respiratory & Thoracic
Thoracic surgery for lung cancer, often minimally invasive, at cancer hospitals and Grade 3A thoracic surgery departments.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
| Treatment | Typical stay | Cost | Last reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Cancer Surgery | Often 2–3 weeks in China including assessment and recovery | Quoted after your free case review | October 20, 2026 |
Hospitals
Ordered by city, then name. This is not a ranking: the right department depends on your diagnosis.
Beijing
北京安贞医院
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Beijing
中国医学科学院肿瘤医院
Key specialties: Oncology · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Beijing
中日友好医院
Key specialties: Respiratory & Thoracic · Traditional Chinese Medicine · Oncology
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Chengdu
四川大学华西医院
Key specialties: Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Guangzhou
广东省人民医院
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Oncology · Pediatrics
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Guangzhou
中山大学肿瘤防治中心
Key specialties: Oncology · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Hospitals for respiratory & thoracic are spread across several cities.
One dedicated coordinator, supported by medical interpreters, stays with you from the first message to follow-up at home. See how it works.
Send the diagnosis and reports. A coordinator replies within 24 hours.
Departments with relevant respiratory & thoracic experience are identified within 72 hours, based on the condition rather than hospital fame.
The hospital reviews your records, decides eligibility and issues its own written estimate.
Your dedicated coordinator and medical interpreters support you on site.
Translated records and liaison with the treating team after you return.
Visa requirements change; we give general guidance only. Confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
It depends on your oxygen levels and overall condition. Ask your own doctor and the treating hospital about fitness to fly before booking travel. Horcare will not ask you to book flights until the hospital has reviewed your case.
You pay the hospital directly for all medical care, based on the hospital's own itemized quote. Horcare adds no markup to hospital bills. Our coordination fee is separate and is quoted in writing before any paid work begins; the initial case review is free.
Send your reports for a free, no-obligation review. A coordinator replies personally within 24 hours; the hospital confirms treatment and quotes its own fees.
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