Beijing
Beijing Tiantan Hospital
北京天坛医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Neurology & Neurosurgery · Treatment
Deep Brain Stimulation in China
Functional neurosurgery (DBS) for selected patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Typical stay: Often 2–3 weeks, plus later programming visits or remote adjustments
- 3 hospitals in 2 cities
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Is deep brain stimulation in China right for you?
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) places electrodes in specific brain targets, connected to a pulse generator, to reduce symptoms of movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia in selected patients.
Candidates are carefully assessed by neurologists and neurosurgeons, often including a medication response test. Device programming continues after surgery, so follow-up planning matters.
Final eligibility is decided by the treating hospital after reviewing your records.
What the hospital will usually need to review
- Your most recent specialist letter or discharge summary
- Imaging reports, plus the original image files where possible
- Pathology or biopsy reports, if any
- Treatment history and dates
- Current medications and allergies
Any language is fine; translation is arranged during the review.
Submit medical reportsWhy patients consider China for deep brain stimulation
- Specialist neuroscience hospitals. Beijing Tiantan Hospital is a major neurosurgery and neurology center.
- High-volume neurosurgery departments. Huashan Hospital (Fudan University) and other Grade 3A hospitals treat a wide range of brain tumors and vascular conditions.
- Functional neurosurgery. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for selected movement disorders is offered at major centers; candidacy is assessed by the hospital's neurology and neurosurgery team.
Waiting times vary by hospital and are confirmed during the case review. Horcare matches by department strength for the condition, not by how famous a hospital is.
Step by step
Your deep brain stimulation journey
Coordination steps are handled by Horcare; clinical steps are run entirely by the hospital.
How long you'll stay
Often 2–3 weeks, plus later programming visits or remote adjustments. The hospital confirms the timeline after its review.
Plan for a companion, accommodation near the hospital and interpreter support. Visa rules change: confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 01
Free case review
You send recent reports and imaging. Horcare replies personally within 24 hours and gives an initial assessment of suitable hospitals and departments within 72 hours.
- 02
Hospital review and quote
The selected hospital's specialists review the translated records, confirm whether they can accept the case, and provide their own cost estimate.
- 03
Visa and travel
Horcare coordinates the hospital documents needed for your visa application, airport pickup and accommodation near the hospital. Confirm visa requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 04
Candidate assessment
Neurology assessment, imaging and medication-response testing determine suitability.
- 05
Surgery and programming
Electrode and device implantation, followed by initial programming before discharge.
- 06
Return home and follow-up
You leave with translated discharge records. Horcare coordinates remote follow-up with the treating doctor and any return visits.
Cost
Cost of deep brain stimulation in China
The cost of deep brain stimulation in China depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so Horcare publishes no price. The hospital issues its own written estimate after reviewing your records.
| What | Who you pay | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital charges (consultations, tests, procedure, ward, medicines) | Paid directly to the hospital | Quoted after your free case review |
| Horcare coordination fee | Paid to Horcare, quoted in writing first | Quoted after your free case review |
| Travel and accommodation for patient and companion | Booked by you, with our help | Depends on city and length of stay |
| Initial case review | — | Free |
What a hospital estimate usually covers
- Pre-treatment tests and work-up
- The procedure, product or treatment course
- The hospital stay and ward type
- Medicines during the stay
What can change the final bill
- Additional tests the doctors request
- Complications or a longer stay
- International department versus general ward pricing
- A revised plan, always re-quoted by the hospital first
The case review is free, hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup, and Horcare's service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. How payment works.
Request a free case reviewHospitals
Hospitals we help patients access for deep brain stimulation
These hospitals have departments that provide deep brain stimulation. Listed alphabetically, not ranked; the right one depends on your diagnosis.
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
Ruijin Hospital
上海瑞金医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Hematology & CAR-T · Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
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Where you can have deep brain stimulation in China
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How Horcare supports you
One dedicated bilingual coordinator works with you from the first inquiry to follow-up at home, supported by medical interpreters at consultations, admission and discharge.
You get a personal reply within 24 hours and an initial assessment within 72 hours. Hospital charges are kept separate from the coordination fee, and every clinical decision stays with the hospital. See how it works or read about Horcare.
Frequently asked questions
Can DBS be adjusted after I return home?
Programming usually needs follow-up. Horcare discusses with the hospital how adjustments will be handled, and whether a local neurologist can take over.
How much does deep brain stimulation in China cost?
Horcare does not publish a price list. The cost depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so the hospital gives its own quote after reviewing your records. You pay the hospital directly with no markup from Horcare; our coordination fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. Pricing is quoted after your free case review.
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- Stay
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Last reviewed October 20, 2026
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