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Grade 3A (三甲) national cardiovascular centre · Est. 1956

Fuwai Hospital Beijing: International Patient Guide

中国医学科学院阜外医院

China's top national centre for cardiovascular disease.

Fuwai Hospital is a grade 3a (三甲) national cardiovascular centre based in Xicheng District, Beijing. International patients typically come here for cardiac evaluation and heart surgery second opinions. 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
中国医学科学院阜外医院
Hospital type
Grade 3A (三甲) national cardiovascular centre
Best known for
Cardiology · Cardiac surgery · Congenital heart disease · Arrhythmia · Coronary artery disease
Best for international patients
Cardiac evaluation · Heart surgery second opinions · Complex cardiovascular cases
Services we coordinate
Cardiology consultation · Cardiac imaging (CT angiography, MRI) · Second opinion on cardiac diagnosis / surgery plan · English report translation
Equipment highlights
Cardiac MRI · CT coronary angiography · Advanced cardiac catheterisation
Location
Xicheng District, Beijing
Language support
National centre with very high volume; International Department available

Why Fuwai Hospital Matters

Fuwai — formally the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases — performs over 10,000 cardiac surgeries and 30,000 catheter-based interventions per year. It sets China's clinical guidelines for coronary, valvular and heart failure care, and individual attending surgical volumes (e.g. 800+ CABG cases per surgeon per year) substantially exceed Western counterparts. Hybrid operating rooms allow surgical and percutaneous teams to operate simultaneously — useful for high-risk and re-operative cases.

What International Patients Can Access

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

Equipment available
Cardiac MRI · CT coronary angiography · Advanced cardiac catheterisation

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 Fuwai 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 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 Fuwai Hospital Is a Good Fit

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Hu Shengshou胡盛寿
President of Fuwai Hospital; Director, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases; 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

Why choose Fuwai over a Western private cardiac centre?
Volume and specialisation. A Fuwai attending may perform 800-1,000 cardiac surgeries per year — many times the typical Western surgeon. Outcomes for CABG and valve repair are at or above leading US/UK programmes, at 10-20% of the cost.
Can Fuwai handle high-risk cases with multiple comorbidities?
Yes — this is one of their strengths. They routinely manage elderly multi-vessel disease, re-operative valve cases, and patients with diabetes or kidney impairment. The hybrid OR is key for these.
Can I get a written second opinion on my cardiac case without travelling?
Yes. We can arrange a written professional opinion on existing angiograms, echo studies or cardiac MRI from a Fuwai consultant in 5-7 business days. Coordination from $400.
How fast can I have cardiac MRI through China MedPass at Fuwai?
We typically secure cardiac MRI within 48-72 hours of arrival, depending on hospital availability. Reports are produced by Fuwai's cardiac radiology team and translated to English.
Will I get an English report?
Yes. Coordination always includes a structured English report covering imaging findings, clinical impression and recommendations, formatted for your home cardiologist.
How much does coordination at Fuwai cost?
From $250 for imaging; from $400 for a written second opinion; from $450 for a specialist consultation. Hospital fees for procedures are quoted separately.
What do international patients usually ask about Fuwai?
Most questions are about coronary stents versus bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, heart failure and structural procedures such as TAVR — patients ask whether a stent or surgery is the better option for their anatomy and how re-operative or high-risk cases are handled. ChinaMedPass coordinates access and translation; the treatment decision and all clinical judgements rest with Fuwai's licensed cardiologists and surgeons.
What records should I prepare for a cardiology review at Fuwai?
Prepare your coronary angiogram, echocardiogram and any cardiac MRI or CT as both written reports and original DICOM, plus recent ECGs, blood results and prior cardiac operative or catheterisation reports. Include a current medication list — noting anticoagulants and antiplatelets, which you should not stop without medical advice — and a dated symptom timeline. Acceptance and clinical decisions rest with the hospital.
What is the usual appointment pathway at Fuwai?
A written specialist review of your records and DICOM is normally done first, often with no travel needed. If you then travel, an on-site consultation is arranged through the international department, with your passport used for registration; an English report and DICOM follow 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 Fuwai Hospital is the right fit, then arrange the appointment, bilingual escort and English report end-to-end.

From $250 (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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How do international patients get an appointment at Fuwai Hospital?

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 — typically confirmed within 2–5 working days.

What is Fuwai Hospital best known for?

China's top national centre for cardiovascular disease Its standout strengths include Cardiology, Cardiac surgery, Congenital heart disease. Whether it is the best fit for YOUR case depends on subspecialty volumes — we check that against your records free of charge.

Does Fuwai Hospital have English-speaking services?

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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