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Public Hospitals in China for Foreigners: First Visit Guide
A practical first-visit guide to public hospitals in China for foreigners, covering registration, payment, tests, language support, documents, children, and follow-up.
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771
Hospital Records
Verified profiles highlighted
200+
Grade 3A Facilities
China's highest tier
4
Major Cities
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen
2026
Updated Guides
Costs, insurance, registration
Verified Medical Directory · 经认证医疗目录
Medical Care
in China for Foreigners
Hospital records, costs, insurance and emergency guidance · 外国人在中国的医疗指南
Compare hospital options, understand medical costs, prepare documents, and find English-service resources across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.
Finding the Right Hospital in China
China has over 35,000 hospitals, including approximately 1,795 Grade 3A (三甲) institutions — the highest tier in China's healthcare system. For foreigners seeking medical care in China, finding the right hospital can be overwhelming: different grading systems, limited English information, and vast differences in quality between institutions.
Our directory includes 771 hospital records across China's four major cities — Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, with verified profiles highlighted where available. Each hospital is listed with its official Grade (3A/3B), available specialties, address and contact details, and whether it has an international department with English-speaking staff.
Whether you need a routine health checkup, specialist consultation, dental care, or advanced treatment like cancer therapy or cardiac surgery, use the filters below to shortlist hospitals that match your needs. We highlight verified profiles where available and keep practical notes visible for foreign patients.
Looking for the best hospital for a specific condition? Try filtering by specialty — we cover cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, fertility, and cosmetic surgery.
Verified 3A Grade
English-Speaking
Payment Notes
Emergency Numbers
Premier Institutions
Recommended Hospitals
Top-tier facilities with international departments and English-speaking staff.
3A HospitalVerified
Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
广东省人民医院
GuangzhouInt'l
CardiologyEmergencySurgery
020-83827812
3A HospitalVerified
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
中山大学孙逸仙纪念医院
GuangzhouInt'l
CardiologyOncologyNeurology
020-81332200
3A HospitalVerified
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
北京协和医院
BeijingEnglish
SurgeryAndrologyHematology+17
(010)65105114
3A HospitalVerified
Fudan University Affiliated Huashan Hospital DongYuan
复旦大学附属华山医院东院
ShanghaiEnglish
Internal Medicine
(021)50301999
3A HospitalVerified
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
上海交通大学医学院附属瑞金医院
ShanghaiEnglish
Internal Medicine
Contact
3A HospitalVerified
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Medical College Affiliated Renji Hospital
上海交通大学医学院附属仁济医院
ShanghaiEnglish
Organ TransplantationOtolaryngologyInternal Medicine+17
021-61557239
3A HospitalVerified
Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
北京大学深圳医院
ShenzhenEnglish
Plastic SurgeryHand SurgeryPediatric Healthcare Clinic+17
0755-83061340
Unrated
Southern Medical University Stomatological Hospital
南方医科大学口腔医院
Guangzhou
OrthodonticsSpecial Clinic CenterOrthodontics+15
020-84427034
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Compare international-friendly departments and specialist care options across major Chinese cities.
Cardiology
心脏科
Heart disease diagnosis, treatment, and cardiac surgery with advanced technology
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Oncology
肿瘤科
Comprehensive cancer treatment with cutting-edge technology and precision medicine
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Dentistry
牙科
Dental care, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery with modern equipment
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Orthopedics
骨科
Bone, joint, and spine treatment including sports injuries and joint replacement
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Fertility & IVF
生殖医学
Fertility treatments, IVF, egg freezing, and reproductive health services
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Cosmetic Surgery
整形美容
Aesthetic procedures, plastic surgery, and cosmetic treatments
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Ophthalmology
眼科
Eye care including LASIK, cataract surgery, and vision correction
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Dermatology
皮肤科
Skin conditions, cosmetic treatments, and dermatological surgery
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Neurology
神经科
Brain and nervous system disorders including stroke, epilepsy, and neurosurgery
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
中医
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and traditional healing practices
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Pediatrics
儿科
Comprehensive child healthcare from newborn care to adolescent medicine
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