Treatments & specialties
Horcare helps international patients reach China's leading public hospitals for 20 treatments across 12 specialties in 8 cities. Horcare is a coordination service, not a medical provider: the treating hospital makes every clinical decision.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Treatments are grouped by specialty. Each card links to a full page with who it suits, the step-by-step process, typical stay length, what determines the cost and the hospitals we help patients access for it.
Horcare matches the condition to the department with the right specialty, not to the most famous hospital name. We publish no rankings. Read our medical disclaimer.
Cancer care at Grade 3A cancer hospitals and comprehensive hospitals: surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapy and multidisciplinary tumor boards.
Particle radiotherapy — proton and carbon-ion — for selected tumors at a specialist center in Shanghai, after the center reviews eligibility.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Breast cancer surgery and multidisciplinary planning at dedicated breast surgery teams in cancer hospitals.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Radiotherapy-based treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma at cancer centers in southern China and other major cities.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Surgery for thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer at head and neck surgery teams of cancer and Grade 3A hospitals.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
A remote written opinion from a senior Chinese specialist on your diagnosis and treatment plan, without travel.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Blood cancers and approved CAR-T cell therapies at hematology centers, with eligibility decided by the hospital.
Access to NMPA-approved CAR-T cell therapies or registered clinical trials for selected blood cancers, with eligibility decided by the hospital.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Coronary, valve and congenital heart care at national-level cardiovascular hospitals and Grade 3A heart centers.
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at dedicated cardiovascular hospitals and Grade 3A cardiac surgery departments.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Surgical valve repair or replacement and catheter-based TAVR for suitable patients at cardiovascular centers.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Brain tumor surgery, functional neurosurgery and complex neurological care at specialist neuroscience centers.
Neurosurgery for brain, skull-base and pituitary tumors at high-volume neurosurgery departments.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Functional neurosurgery (DBS) for selected patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Joint replacement, spine surgery and orthopedic trauma care at specialist orthopedic and Grade 3A hospitals.
Total or partial knee replacement at orthopedic hospitals and Grade 3A joint surgery departments.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Total hip replacement, including complex and revision cases, at orthopedic and Grade 3A hospitals.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Endoscopic and other minimally invasive spine procedures for selected disc and degenerative spine conditions.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Cataract, retina, cornea and pediatric eye care at dedicated eye hospitals and ophthalmology centers.
Cataract removal with intraocular lens implantation at dedicated eye hospitals, usually as a short-stay procedure.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Digestive and liver disease care, including endoscopy and liver tumor treatment at Grade 3A hospitals.
Surgical and non-surgical treatment of primary liver cancer at hepatobiliary centers of major Grade 3A hospitals.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Kidney disease, kidney stones and urological conditions, including minimally invasive stone treatment.
Endoscopic, percutaneous and shock-wave treatment of kidney and ureteral stones at urology departments.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Lung disease and thoracic surgery, from interstitial lung disease to minimally invasive lung cancer surgery.
Thoracic surgery for lung cancer, often minimally invasive, at cancer hospitals and Grade 3A thoracic surgery departments.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Specialist care for children at dedicated children's hospitals, including pediatric cardiac surgery and pediatric oncology.
Surgery and catheter procedures for congenital heart defects in children at pediatric cardiac centers.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
TCM consultations, acupuncture and herbal therapy alongside conventional care for chronic conditions, at hospital TCM departments.
Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations alongside conventional care at hospital-based integrative medicine departments.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Comprehensive executive health check-ups at hospital health management centers for visitors already traveling to China.
Comprehensive health check-up packages at hospital health management centers for visitors already traveling to China.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Not sure which treatment fits the diagnosis?
Get a Free Case ReviewOncology
China is a growing destination for international cancer patients, mainly because of faster access to specialist teams and lower costs for cell therapy and advanced radiotherapy than in many Western private systems.
Large Grade 3A cancer centers run multidisciplinary tumor boards that review complex cases together. Browse the Grade 3A hospitals we help patients access, or start from oncology.
Available only as NMPA-approved products or registered clinical trials, for specific blood cancers. Eligibility is decided by the hospital after its hematology team reviews your records.
Delivered at a small number of dedicated particle therapy centers. The center's radiation oncologists decide whether a tumor type and stage are suitable.
Treatment × city
The table shows how many of the hospitals we help patients access offer each treatment in each city. Beijing and Shanghai are the largest hubs. Highlighted counts link to a city specialty guide.
| Treatment | Beijing | Shanghai | Guangzhou | Chengdu | Hangzhou | Wuhan | Shenzhen | Hefei | Boao Lecheng (Hainan) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR-T Therapy | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Proton and Heavy Ion Therapy | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lung Cancer Surgery | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liver Cancer Treatment | – | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Breast Cancer Surgery | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thyroid Surgery | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Coronary Bypass Surgery | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Heart Valve Surgery and TAVR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brain Tumor Surgery | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Deep Brain Stimulation | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Knee Replacement | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Hip Replacement | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Cataract Surgery | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kidney Stone Treatment | – | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Executive Health Check-Up | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – |
| TCM for Chronic Conditions | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Second Opinion from Chinese Specialists | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Counts reflect the hospitals in our directory, not a ranking. Clinical suitability is decided by the treating hospital.
Hospital fees are always kept separate from coordination fees. Horcare publishes no packages or price list, because each case differs.
From inquiry to treatment
Share the diagnosis and recent reports. A coordinator replies personally within 24 hours.
Within 72 hours you receive specialty-first hospital options. The hospital quotes its own fees; Horcare's service fee is quoted separately, in writing.
Visa documents, flights, accommodation near the hospital and airport pickup are planned with you.
One dedicated bilingual coordinator and medical interpreters stay with you from admission to discharge.
Discharge records are translated and remote follow-up with the treating team is arranged where the hospital offers it.
Horcare is a coordination service with clear clinical boundaries and defined response times. See the full process or learn about Horcare.
Guides
Yes. China's large public hospitals, many of them Grade 3A, accept international patients as self-paying patients, often through an international department. The hospital reviews your medical records and decides whether you are eligible for a specific treatment. Horcare coordinates the process; it does not provide medical care.
CAR-T costs depend on the product, the indication and the length of the monitoring stay, and only the hospital's own quote confirms them. Horcare publishes no price list: the cost is quoted after your free case review. The CAR-T treatment page explains which cost categories to expect.
There is no single best hospital. The right choice depends on the cancer type, its stage and the strength of a specific department. Horcare does not rank hospitals; we match the condition to departments with relevant experience, and the hospital then decides eligibility.
Costs depend far more on the individual case, the treatment plan and the length of stay than on the country alone. The cheapest option is not always the right one. A free case review tells you whether treatment in China is realistic for your situation before you spend anything.
The visa you need depends on your nationality, the purpose of the trip and how long you will stay. Hospitals can usually issue an appointment or invitation letter to support an application. Visa rules change often, so always confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
Three principles apply: the initial case review is free; you pay hospital bills directly to the hospital, with no markup from Horcare; and Horcare's own service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work begins.
Still unsure? Request a free case review.
Send us the diagnosis and we'll tell you honestly whether treatment in China makes sense. After the review, you can send medical reports through any of our contact channels.
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