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Grade 3A (三甲) national tertiary teaching hospital · Est. 1921

PUMCH Beijing: International Patient Guide

北京协和医院

China's top-ranked hospital for complex, rare and multi-system conditions.

Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) is a grade 3a (三甲) national tertiary teaching hospital based in Dongcheng District, central Beijing. International patients typically come here for patients with undiagnosed or complex multi-system symptoms and those needing a definitive diagnosis after inconclusive results elsewhere. 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
北京协和医院
Hospital type
Grade 3A (三甲) national tertiary teaching hospital
Best known for
Rare and complex disease diagnosis · Endocrinology · Rheumatology & immunology · Internal medicine · Multidisciplinary diagnosis
Best for international patients
Patients with undiagnosed or complex multi-system symptoms · Those needing a definitive diagnosis after inconclusive results elsewhere · Rare disease cases
Services we coordinate
Specialist consultation booking · Multidisciplinary case review · MRI / CT / PET-CT imaging · Second opinion on existing diagnosis · English medical report translation · DICOM file collection
Equipment highlights
3.0T MRI · PET-CT · Full advanced imaging suite
Location
Dongcheng District, central Beijing
Language support
High-volume hospital; has an International Medical Services department for English-speaking coordination

Why Peking Union Medical College Hospital Matters

PUMCH was founded in 1921 with Rockefeller Foundation funding on the Johns Hopkins model and has held the #1 spot in the national hospital ranking continuously since the modern system was established in 2009. When senior Chinese physicians cannot reach a diagnosis, the patient is sent to PUMCH. Its International Medical Department gives foreign patients direct access to the same subspecialty consultants who set Chinese clinical guidelines — particularly strong in endocrinology, rheumatology, immunology, haematology, and oncology.

What International Patients Can Access

China MedPass can coordinate the following at Peking Union Medical College Hospital for international patients:

Equipment available
3.0T MRI · PET-CT · Full advanced imaging suite

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 Union Medical College 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 Union Medical College Hospital Is a Good Fit

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Xia Weibo夏维波
Director, Department of Endocrinology; Director, NHC Key Lab of Endocrinology
Public source
Prof. Zhu Huijuan朱惠娟
Executive Deputy Director, Department of Endocrinology
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 / tourists get treatment at PUMCH?
Yes. The International Medical Services department is set up specifically for foreign patients and accepts self-pay. You'll need your passport for registration; we handle the bilingual coordination from the case-review stage through to the English report.
Do I need a referral letter from my home doctor?
No formal referral is required. Bringing existing clinical notes, imaging discs (DICOM) and a problem summary substantially improves the consultation, but is not a hard prerequisite.
Will I get an English report?
Yes. Coordination via China MedPass always includes a structured English report — typically delivered within 48 hours of imaging or within 3-5 working days of a specialist consultation, with ICD-10 coding and a physician signature.
How long does it take to get an appointment with a senior PUMCH specialist?
Often arranged within days, depending on hospital availability, the specialty involved and clinical suitability. For multidisciplinary case review we typically need 1-2 weeks of lead time to assemble the right consultants.
How much does coordination at PUMCH cost?
Our coordination fee starts from $250 all-in (covers case review, hospital booking, bilingual escort and the English report). Hospital fees are paid directly to PUMCH and depend on the services rendered; we provide a full estimate before you travel.
Can you collect my DICOM files?
Yes. We collect MRI / CT / PET-CT DICOM imaging files for you and deliver them on USB or via a secure download link, so your home specialist can re-read them in any standard PACS viewer.

Get a Beijing hospital access plan

Tell us about your case and we'll confirm whether Peking Union Medical College 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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