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Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital · Est. 1915

Peking University First Hospital: International Patient Guide

北京大学第一医院

National flagship for nephrology, dermatology and comprehensive internal medicine.

Peking University First Hospital is a grade 3a (三甲) public tertiary hospital based in Xicheng District, Beijing. International patients typically come here for chronic kidney disease evaluation and management and complex dermatology cases (psoriasis, autoimmune skin disease, refractory eczema). 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
北京大学第一医院
Hospital type
Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital
Best known for
Nephrology / kidney disease · Dermatology · Comprehensive internal medicine · Cardiology · Urology
Best for international patients
Chronic kidney disease evaluation and management · Complex dermatology cases (psoriasis, autoimmune skin disease, refractory eczema) · Comprehensive internal medicine consultation · Glomerular disease (e.g. IgA nephropathy) second opinion
Services we coordinate
Nephrology consultation · Dermatology consultation · Comprehensive internal medicine review · Kidney imaging and biopsy review · English report translation · DICOM collection
Equipment highlights
3.0T MRI · Advanced renal imaging · Dermoscopy · Skin biopsy and pathology
Location
Xicheng District, Beijing
Language support
Major academic hospital; International Department coordinates English documentation and senior-attending access

Why Peking University First Hospital Matters

PKU First Hospital is Peking University's oldest affiliated teaching hospital, founded in 1915. Its nephrology department is internationally published — particularly on IgA nephropathy and lupus nephritis — and is a national reference centre for glomerular disease. Dermatology here is similarly strong: one of the country's leading academic departments for psoriasis, autoimmune skin disease and refractory inflammatory dermatoses.

What International Patients Can Access

China MedPass can coordinate the following at Peking University First Hospital for international patients:

Equipment available
3.0T MRI · Advanced renal imaging · Dermoscopy · Skin biopsy and pathology

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 Peking University First 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 Peking University First Hospital Is a Good Fit

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Zhao Minghui赵明辉
Director, Department of Nephrology; Director, PKU Institute of Nephrology
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 access PKU First?
Yes. The International Department supports English documentation and we provide bilingual escort. The hospital is centrally located in Xicheng, making logistics straightforward.
Is PKU First the right hospital for IgA nephropathy or other glomerular disease?
Yes — the nephrology department is one of China's two leading glomerular disease centres (with PUMCH). They have internationally published research on Asian IgA nephropathy cohorts in particular.
Can I get a senior dermatology consultation here?
Yes. The dermatology department handles many of China's most complex skin cases referred from elsewhere, including refractory psoriasis, autoimmune skin disease and rare inflammatory dermatoses.
Will I get an English report?
Yes — every consultation, biopsy report or imaging study we coordinate comes with structured English documentation.
Can you arrange a kidney biopsy second opinion without me travelling?
Yes. We coordinate slide shipment to a senior nephropathology team for re-read, with the English report typically returned within 7-10 business days. Coordination from $400 all-in.
How much does coordination cost?
Coordination from $250 all-in for imaging; from $400 for a written second opinion; from $450 for a specialist consultation. Hospital fees are paid directly and quoted in advance.

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Tell us about your case and we'll confirm whether Peking University First 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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