Oncology
Cancer CarePrecision radiotherapy (proton therapy, TOMO), PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy, and CAR-T cell therapy. China holds the world's largest cancer registry dataset, driving continuous improvement in precision treatment protocols.
Cost Advantage · Scale & Experience · Care Efficiency · International Accreditation
China's massive healthcare system and patient volume spread treatment costs thin, while centralized drug procurement and national insurance negotiations keep prices low. Quality care is no longer expensive — advanced treatments cost just 20%-40% of US or European prices.
An MRI scan in China costs around USD 70-80 per session (vs. USD 500-3,000 in the US / EU), making advanced care accessible to patients worldwide.
China operates the world's largest public hospital network. More than 1,800 Class A tertiary hospitals (the highest tier) have passed rigorous evaluations across thousands of indicators, concentrating top resources, equipment, and clinical talent. Premium private hospitals such as United Family and Jiahui complement them with international service, multilingual teams, and personalized care for overseas patients. Public and private together form the backbone of China's competitive edge in global healthcare.
China handles over 10.5 billion patient visits and 100 million surgeries each year, including 1.93 million coronary interventions annually (#1 globally) and 810,000+ Da Vinci robotic procedures. Cancer five-year survival has improved by more than 10 percentage points over the past decade — depth of complex-case experience is unmatched.
Unlike the weeks or months of waiting common in the US and Europe, Chinese hospitals are known for speed. In most hospitals, the journey from registration to a complete workup takes just 1-3 days. Ultrasound is typically same-day, CT/MRI imaging finishes within 1-3 days, and lab results return in hours. This efficiency comes from the scale of operations and a fully digital workflow — online booking, electronic medical records, and integrated mobile payment.
For overseas patients, this means no long wait lists and a dramatically shorter overall journey — making "flying to China for care" a practical and cost-effective option.
From registration to a full workup and initial diagnosis — far faster than the multi-week wait that's standard in Western hospitals.
89 medical institutions in China are accredited by JCI (Joint Commission International), one of the world's most authoritative bodies for healthcare quality and safety. JCI evaluates hospitals across patient safety, infection control, medication management, and surgical workflow.
With JCI withdrawing from the Chinese market, China introduced its own international hospital accreditation standard — CIHA. Designed for local context, CIHA earned a 97% score from the International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua EEA), confirming that top Chinese hospitals meet or exceed the service quality and safety standards of leading Western institutions.
China's home-grown CIHA standard is now ISQua-certified, competing directly with US JCI and Australia's ACHS — assuring overseas patients of service quality on par with Western hospitals.
Covering the core fields of modern medicine plus Traditional Chinese Medicine
Precision radiotherapy (proton therapy, TOMO), PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy, and CAR-T cell therapy. China holds the world's largest cancer registry dataset, driving continuous improvement in precision treatment protocols.
IVF, egg freezing, and third-generation PGT genetic screening. Success rates match top international centers at roughly one-quarter the US / EU cost.
Joint replacement (knee, hip), minimally invasive spine surgery, and sports medicine. Robotic-assisted surgery delivers sub-millimeter precision with fast post-op recovery.
CAR-T cell therapy for lymphoma and leukemia, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and bone marrow transplant — China leads the world in both center count and case volume.
PCI, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and heart valve replacement. Over 1 million PCI procedures annually — a mature, highly experienced specialty.
Acupuncture, herbal therapy, tuina massage, and rehabilitation. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, TCM offers unique strengths in chronic disease management and post-operative recovery.
Our curated partner hospitals span the country — dedicated to serving international patients.