Beijing
Beijing Anzhen Hospital
北京安贞医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Respiratory & Thoracic
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Pediatrics · Treatment
Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery in China
Surgery and catheter procedures for congenital heart defects in children at pediatric cardiac centers.
- Pediatrics
- Typical stay: Often 3–5 weeks for the family
- 4 hospitals in 3 cities
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Is pediatric congenital heart surgery in China right for you?
Congenital heart defects range from simple holes in the heart to complex malformations that need staged operations. Treatment may be surgical or catheter-based.
Families consider pediatric cardiac centers in China when surgery has been recommended. Parents or legal guardians give consent, and the hospital's pediatric cardiac team decides the plan.
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 pediatric congenital heart surgery
- National children's health center. Beijing Children's Hospital was designated the National Center for Children's Health in 2017.
- Pediatric heart surgery. Pediatric cardiac centers treat congenital heart disease from infancy.
- Family-centered logistics. Coordinating accommodation near the hospital for parents and siblings is a large part of pediatric planning.
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 pediatric congenital heart surgery journey
Coordination steps are handled by Horcare; clinical steps are run entirely by the hospital.
How long you'll stay
Often 3–5 weeks for the family. 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
Pediatric cardiac assessment
Echocardiography and other imaging confirm the anatomy and timing.
- 05
Procedure and recovery
Surgery or catheter treatment, followed by pediatric intensive care and ward recovery with a parent nearby.
- 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 pediatric congenital heart surgery in China
The cost of pediatric congenital heart surgery 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 pediatric congenital heart surgery
These hospitals have departments that provide pediatric congenital heart surgery. Listed alphabetically, not ranked; the right one depends on your diagnosis.
Beijing
Fuwai Hospital
阜外医院
- Grade 3A
- National medical center
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Pediatrics
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Guangzhou
Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
广东省人民医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Oncology · Pediatrics
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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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Where you can have pediatric congenital heart surgery in China
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 both parents stay with the child?
Hospital visiting and staying rules vary, especially in intensive care. Horcare confirms the rules and arranges nearby family accommodation.
How much does pediatric congenital heart surgery 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.
Not sure if pediatric congenital heart surgery in China is right for you?
Share the diagnosis and we'll reply personally within 24 hours. No passport or full records needed to start.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup