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Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital · Est. 1952

Beijing Friendship Hospital: International Patient Guide

北京友谊医院

Comprehensive tertiary hospital with a strong International Department.

Beijing Friendship Hospital is a grade 3a (三甲) public tertiary hospital based in Xicheng District, Beijing. International patients typically come here for imaging second opinions and general specialist consultations. China MedPass coordinates the case end-to-end — booking the right senior specialist, providing bilingual escort on site, and delivering a structured English report so your home doctor can continue your care without missing a beat.

Quick Facts

Chinese name
北京友谊医院
Hospital type
Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital
Best known for
Gastroenterology & hepatology · General internal medicine · Radiology / imaging · Tropical medicine · Comprehensive diagnostics
Best for international patients
Imaging second opinions · General specialist consultations · English-documented diagnostic reports
Services we coordinate
Specialist consultation · MRI / CT imaging & review · Radiology second opinion · English report translation · DICOM collection
Equipment highlights
3.0T MRI · Advanced diagnostic imaging · Advanced endoscopy
Location
Xicheng District, Beijing
Language support
Established International Department experienced with foreign patients and English documentation

Why Beijing Friendship Hospital Matters

Beijing Friendship Hospital was the first large-scale general hospital established in modern China (1952) and hosts the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases. Its endoscopy centre — ERCP, EUS, ESD, advanced colonoscopy — is one of the busiest in Asia at over 100,000 procedures annually. It also operates China's only dedicated Department of Tropical Medicine, relevant for travellers returning from Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America with infectious disease concerns.

What International Patients Can Access

China MedPass can coordinate the following at Beijing Friendship Hospital for international patients:

Equipment available
3.0T MRI · Advanced diagnostic imaging · Advanced endoscopy

How China MedPass Helps (Typical Pathway)

  1. 1

    Case review

    You share your records (existing imaging, lab results, problem summary). We review with our coordinating physician and identify the right specialist.

  2. 2

    Hospital & specialist matching

    We match you to the hospital and senior-attending-level specialist whose expertise actually fits your specific clinical question — not a generic outpatient slot.

  3. 3

    Appointment booking

    We secure the appointment, send you a preparation pack covering documents, payment, what to bring, and confirm the bilingual escort schedule.

  4. 4

    On-site bilingual escort

    Your escort meets you at the hospital, handles registration and communication in Mandarin, attends the consultation with you, and makes sure nothing gets lost in translation.

  5. 5

    Report translation & DICOM collection

    We deliver a structured English report (ICD-10 coded, physician-signed) plus DICOM imaging files on USB or via secure download, ready for your home doctor.

  6. 6

    Follow-up coordination

    30-day follow-up window — we coordinate clarifications with the hospital, optional physician-to-physician calls, and any additional documentation your home team requests.

Estimated Costs

Two cost components, no surprises:

Component 1
Hospital fee

Paid directly to Beijing Friendship Hospital on the day of service. Amount depends on the specific imaging, consultation or procedure — quoted in writing before you travel.

Component 2
China MedPass coordination fee

From $250 all-in for an imaging-only coordination case; from $400 for a written second opinion; from $450 for a senior specialist consultation; from $980 for full-concierge complex cases.

What's included in our coordination fee: case review, hospital booking, full-day bilingual escort, English report translation, DICOM file collection, 30-day follow-up. All prices subject to hospital availability and clinical suitability — we confirm the full quote in writing before any payment.

When Beijing Friendship Hospital Is a Good Fit

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Zhang Shutian张澍田
Director, Department of Gastroenterology & Digestive Disease Center; Hospital President
Public source

Names and facts above are drawn from publicly available official and institutional sources (linked) and reflect publicly-listed roles, which may change over time. China MedPass is an independent coordination service and is not affiliated with, employed by, endorsed by, or an official representative of these individuals or hospitals. We do not guarantee that any specific named physician will personally see your case.

When Another Beijing Hospital May Be Better

Frequently Asked Questions

Can international patients get treatment at Beijing Friendship?
Yes. The International Department is established and experienced with foreign patients — English documentation, dedicated coordination, and direct insurance billing arrangements with several international insurers.
Can I get a same-trip gastroscopy and colonoscopy here?
Yes — combined gastroscopy + colonoscopy under sedation is a standard same-day procedure. We arrange pre-procedure bowel prep, the procedure itself, and pathology results within roughly a 3-day window.
Is Beijing Friendship's hepatology comparable to Western centres?
Yes, and arguably stronger for HBV — China's chronic-HBV burden has driven world-class clinical experience. The hospital was a primary investigator site for several major HBV therapy trials.
Will I get an English report?
Yes. Every imaging, endoscopy or consultation we coordinate comes with a structured English report including ICD-10 coding and a physician signature.
How much does coordination here cost?
Coordination from $250 all-in for imaging; from $450 for a specialist consultation. Endoscopy and other procedure fees are paid directly to the hospital and quoted in advance.

Get a Beijing hospital access plan

Tell us about your case and we'll confirm whether Beijing Friendship Hospital is the right fit, then arrange the appointment, bilingual escort and English report end-to-end.

From $250 all-in (service + hospital fee combined). Hospital portion paid at counter; our coordination fee paid in advance.

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China MedPass is an independent medical coordination service. We help international patients access leading Grade 3A hospitals in Beijing. We are not an official representative of these hospitals unless explicitly stated. All clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians at the hospitals themselves; China MedPass coordinates appointments, escort and documentation only.
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