Hospitals
We start with a small, carefully described set of hospitals known for their strength in the fields international patients come to China for. Each entry lists its flagship strengths in plain terms — not a ranking, but a starting point for your conversation with a companion.
Dentistry
3 hospitals across Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai.
Dentistry
Beijing
Peking University Hospital of Stomatology — International Clinic
Flagship: Dental Implants & Orthodontics
- A Grade-A tertiary dental specialty hospital under China's National Health Commission.
- Physicians in the international clinic are senior specialists drawn from the main hospital.
- The international clinic offers full English-language consultations and direct billing with commercial insurance.
Dentistry
Chengdu
West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University
Flagship: Implants, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics
- Traces its origins to 1907 and is widely regarded as the birthplace of modern dentistry in China.
- Designated a National Center for Stomatology, and consistently ranked among the country's top dental hospitals.
- Covers the full range of dental care, from routine treatment to complex implant and maxillofacial work.
Dentistry
Shanghai
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
Flagship: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Implants
- A Grade-A tertiary hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, founded in 1920.
- Designated one of China's National Centers for Stomatology, with most dental subspecialties recognized as national clinical key specialties.
- Among the largest stomatology centers in the world by patient volume, with well over a million dental visits each year.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
2 hospitals across Shanghai, Beijing.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai
Longhua Hospital, Shanghai
Flagship: Acupuncture & Tuina (Manual Therapy)
- A Grade-A tertiary TCM hospital and, in 2018, the first academic TCM medical center in China to earn JCI accreditation.
- Its acupuncture department carries on "Lu's Acupuncture," a nationally recognized form of intangible cultural heritage.
- The team includes senior physicians and doctoral-level practitioners, with a long record of treating international patients from North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Beijing
Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Flagship: Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture
- A Grade-A tertiary TCM hospital in Beijing, founded in 1955, under the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences.
- Recognized as one of China's highest-level, model TCM hospitals, known especially for integrative medicine.
- Served as a designated hospital during the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games.
More hospitals are on the way. We're expanding this list, beginning with dentistry and Traditional Chinese Medicine before broadening to other fields. If you're looking for a specific city or treatment, tell a companion and we'll point you in the right direction.
Which one is right for you?
Describe your condition and a bilingual companion will help you decide which hospital and department fit — before you travel.
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