For international patients

Get medical care in China — guided in your language.

Choosing the right hospital from abroad is hard. We help you understand your options, prepare for the trip, and connect with a bilingual companion who can walk you through it — starting with dental care and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Vetted hospitalsDental & TCM
🗣 Bilingual helpOn the ground
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Featured hospitals
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Cities covered
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Core specialties
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The process

How it works

Three simple steps, from your first question to your appointment in China.

1

Prepare for your trip

Visas, a working phone and mobile data, mobile payment, and the local numbers worth saving — a plain checklist, no guesswork.

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2

Find the right hospital

Not sure which hospital or department fits your condition? Tell a companion what you need and get a recommendation before you commit.

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3

Be guided on the day

A bilingual companion can help you register, communicate with doctors, and find your way through an unfamiliar hospital.

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Why us

Why patients use us

One place to plan a medical trip to China — without guessing your way through an unfamiliar system.

A real person, not a directory

Hospital lists don't tell you which one fits your case. A bilingual companion does — before you book a flight.

Your language, on the ground

Companions interpret and handle registration, so a language gap never gets between you and your treatment.

Free to ask

Sending a request costs nothing. You only decide how to proceed once a companion has helped you understand your options.

Focus

Where we focus first

We're going deep on two kinds of care that international patients come to China for, then expanding from there. Companions can assist across other departments too.

Dentistry — implants, orthodontics & more Traditional Chinese Medicine — acupuncture & tuina
FAQ

Common questions

A few things international patients ask us most.

Can foreigners get medical treatment in China?
Yes. International patients can be treated at Chinese hospitals, and many large hospitals in cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu have international clinics or departments used to caring for foreign patients. A bilingual companion can help you choose a suitable hospital, register, and communicate with doctors.
Do I need to speak Chinese to see a doctor in China?
Not necessarily. Some international clinics offer English-language consultations, but most departments operate in Chinese. This is exactly where a bilingual companion helps — they can interpret during your visit and handle registration and paperwork so the language gap doesn't get in the way of your care.
How much does dental treatment cost in China compared to Western countries?
Dental care in China — including implants, crowns and orthodontics — is often significantly less expensive than in North America, Western Europe or Australia, while leading hospitals use comparable materials and techniques. Exact prices depend on the hospital, the materials chosen and your specific treatment, so it's best to get a quote from the hospital for your case.
Is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) safe and effective for international patients?
TCM treatments such as acupuncture and tuina (manual therapy) are widely practiced in China within established, regulated hospitals. For the best experience, choose a reputable Grade-A TCM hospital with experienced, credentialed practitioners. A companion can help you find one and explain your condition accurately to the doctor.
What is a medical companion, and how can one help me in China?
A medical companion (sometimes called a patient navigator) is a bilingual person who helps you through your hospital visit in China: choosing the right hospital and department for your condition, booking and registering, interpreting between you and the doctor, and finding your way around an unfamiliar hospital. On CN Hospital Nav, you can describe what you need and a companion will reach out to help.
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Not sure where to start?

Tell us a little about what you need. A bilingual companion will help you figure out the next step — at no cost.

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