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Beijing Tiantan Hospital Guide for International Patients

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China's leading centre for neurology and neurosurgery.

Beijing Tiantan Hospital is a grade 3a (δΈ‰η”²) public tertiary hospital based in Fengtai District, Beijing. International patients typically come here for patients needing brain mri review and brain tumour evaluation. China MedPass coordinates the case end-to-end β€” 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
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Hospital type
Grade 3A (δΈ‰η”²) public tertiary hospital
Best known for
Neurosurgery Β· Neurology Β· Brain tumours Β· Stroke / cerebrovascular disease Β· Epilepsy
Best for international patients
Patients needing brain MRI review Β· Brain tumour evaluation Β· Neurosurgical second opinions Β· Complex neurological symptoms
Services we coordinate
Neurology / neurosurgery consultation Β· Brain & spine MRI Β· Second opinion on neurological imaging Β· English report translation Β· DICOM collection
Equipment highlights
3.0T MRI Β· Neuro-navigation Β· Intraoperative imaging
Location
Fengtai District, Beijing
Language support
Large public hospital; International Department available for documentation and English coordination

Why Beijing Tiantan Hospital Matters

Tiantan is the country's National Neurological Disease Center and performs more than 12,000 neurosurgical procedures annually β€” one of the highest case volumes of any single neurosurgical centre globally. It is a WHO Collaborating Centre for Neurosciences and its surgeons present routinely at the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. For international patients, this volume drives outcomes: per-surgeon annual case loads here are several times higher than at most US or UK neurosurgical centres.

What International Patients Can Access

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

Equipment available
3.0T MRI Β· Neuro-navigation Β· Intraoperative imaging

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 β€” 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 β€” 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 Tiantan Hospital on the day of service. Amount depends on the specific imaging, consultation or procedure β€” quoted in writing before you travel.

Component 2
China MedPass coordination fee

From $250 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 β€” we confirm the full quote in writing before any payment.

When Beijing Tiantan Hospital Is a Good Fit

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Jiang Taoζ±ŸζΆ›Β· since 2022
Director, Neurosurgery Center; Director, Beijing Neurosurgical Institute; CAE Academician
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 Tiantan?
Yes. The International Department coordinates English documentation and senior-physician-level access for foreign patients, with China MedPass handling the day-to-day bilingual escort and case follow-up.
Is Tiantan's quality really comparable to top Western neurosurgical centres?
For the conditions they treat at this volume β€” gliomas, meningiomas, aneurysm, AVM, complex spine β€” yes. Outcomes for brain tumour resection and aneurysm clipping are at parity with leading international centres, per published series.
Can I get a written second opinion without travelling to Beijing?
Yes. We can arrange a written professional opinion on your existing MRI / CT scans from a Tiantan consultant in 5-7 business days, with English translation. Coordination from $400.
Will I get an English report?
Yes β€” every imaging and consultation we coordinate includes a structured English report. Reports follow international radiology standards with ICD-10 coding.
How long should I plan to stay in Beijing for elective surgery here?
For elective brain or spine surgery, plan 3-4 weeks: 2-3 days pre-operative workup, surgery + 7-14 days inpatient, then 5-7 days outpatient observation before flight clearance.
How much does coordination at Tiantan cost?
Our coordination fee starts from $250. Hospital surgical or imaging fees depend on the specific service and are paid directly to Tiantan; we provide a written estimate before you travel.
What do international patients usually ask about Beijing Tiantan?
Common questions concern brain tumours (gliomas, meningiomas), skull-base and pituitary surgery, aneurysm and AVM, epilepsy surgery and complex spine β€” patients ask whether a case is operable, what surgical approach is likely, and how outcomes compare with home. ChinaMedPass coordinates access and translation; the operability decision and all clinical judgements rest with Tiantan's licensed neurosurgeons.
What records should I prepare for a neurosurgery review at Beijing Tiantan?
Prepare your brain or spine MRI and CT as both written reports and original DICOM discs, any angiography, EEG or PET, and prior operative or pathology reports if you have had surgery. Include a current medication list β€” noting anticoagulants or antiplatelets, which you should not stop without medical advice β€” and a dated symptom timeline. Acceptance and clinical decisions rest with the hospital.
What is the usual appointment pathway at Beijing Tiantan?
A written specialist review of your records and DICOM is usually done first, often without travel. If you then travel, an on-site consultation is arranged via the international department, with your passport used for registration; an English report and DICOM are provided afterwards. ChinaMedPass is not a hospital or medical provider; acceptance and all clinical decisions rest with the hospital.

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

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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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How do international patients get an appointment at Beijing Tiantan Hospital?

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Registration requires a passport and, for sought-after specialists, slots go quickly on Chinese-language platforms. We book in your name, secure expert-clinic access where appropriate, and send an English confirmation with location and preparation notes β€” typically confirmed within 2–5 working days.

What is Beijing Tiantan Hospital best known for?

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China's leading centre for neurology and neurosurgery Its standout strengths include Neurosurgery, Neurology, Brain tumours. Whether it is the best fit for YOUR case depends on subspecialty volumes β€” we check that against your records free of charge.

Does Beijing Tiantan Hospital have English-speaking services?

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Like most Beijing public hospitals, day-to-day operations run in Chinese; some departments and international clinics offer English. We bridge the rest: a medically trained interpreter accompanies you, and every report you take home is translated and certified.

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