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Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital · Est. 1984

China-Japan Friendship Hospital: International Patient Guide

中日友好医院

Comprehensive hospital with a strong International Medical Center and respiratory programme.

China-Japan Friendship Hospital is a grade 3a (三甲) public tertiary hospital based in Chaoyang District, Beijing. International patients typically come here for international patients wanting hotel-style inpatient care and direct insurance billing (cigna, bupa, allianz, msh). 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
中日友好医院
Hospital type
Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital
Best known for
Respiratory medicine · International Medical Center (IMC) for foreign patients · Integrative medicine (TCM + Western) · Cardiology · Pain management
Best for international patients
International patients wanting hotel-style inpatient care · Direct insurance billing (Cigna, Bupa, Allianz, MSH) · Respiratory consultations (asthma, COPD, ILD) · Integrative TCM + Western care (chronic pain, post-op recovery, oncology adjunct)
Services we coordinate
International Medical Center premium outpatient & inpatient · Respiratory consultation + HRCT · Integrative medicine consultation · Cardiology consultation · Direct insurance billing arrangement · English report translation
Equipment highlights
3.0T MRI · HRCT · ECMO · VIP Ward
Location
Chaoyang District, Beijing
Language support
Among Beijing's most foreign-patient-friendly hospitals; established International Medical Center with English-fluent attendings

Why China-Japan Friendship Hospital Matters

China-Japan Friendship Hospital was founded in 1984 as a joint China-Japan medical cooperation project — designed from the start with international standards in mind. Its International Medical Center (IMC) is among Beijing's most foreign-patient-friendly: hotel-like inpatient environment, English-fluent attendings, direct billing with major international insurers (Cigna Global, Bupa International, Allianz, MSH). It also hosts the National Center for Respiratory Medicine, with major capability in pulmonary embolism, severe pneumonia and pulmonary hypertension.

What International Patients Can Access

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

Equipment available
3.0T MRI · HRCT · ECMO · VIP Ward

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 China-Japan 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 China-Japan Friendship Hospital Is a Good Fit

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Wang Chen王辰
Director, Respiratory Center; Director, National Center for Respiratory Medicine; CAE Academician
Public source
Prof. Cao Bin曹彬
Vice President; Director, Dept. of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
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

Is direct insurance billing reliable at the IMC?
Yes for the IMC — they have established direct billing with Cigna Global, Bupa International, Allianz Care, MSH and several others. We confirm your specific policy before booking and handle pre-authorisation paperwork.
Why pick this hospital over PUMCH for a routine international patient case?
Two reasons: insurance billing (PUMCH's IMD is typically self-pay) and outpatient speed (China-Japan IMC frequently offers same-day senior consultations). For complex / undiagnosed cases, PUMCH still wins on depth; for routine specialist visits with insurance, China-Japan is usually faster and easier.
Does integrative medicine here actually combine TCM with evidence-based Western care?
Yes — that's the operating model. Western diagnostic workup with TCM as adjunct, not replacement. Particularly used in chronic pain management, post-operative recovery and oncology supportive care.
Will I get an English report?
Yes — IMC consultations and imaging come with structured English documentation; we add bilingual coordination at every step.
Can you arrange a same-day appointment?
Often yes for the IMC, depending on which specialty and the senior attending's schedule. Same-day or next-day is realistic for many specialties — we confirm before you travel.
How much does coordination here cost?
Coordination from $250 all-in for imaging; from $450 for a specialist consultation. The IMC's own facility fee is paid directly to the hospital and may be covered by your international insurance — we sort the billing in advance.

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Tell us about your case and we'll confirm whether China-Japan 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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