Chaoyang Campus
Chaoyang District · Beijing
No. 2 Anzhen Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver北京市朝阳区安贞路2号
International Patient Guide
Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
首都医科大学附属北京安贞医院
Established1984
CityBeijing
Hospital overview
About Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing Anzhen Hospital, affiliated to Capital Medical University, was founded in 1984 as a large tertiary Grade-A comprehensive hospital specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary vascular diseases. It hosts the Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases, and its cardiology and cardiac surgery departments are flagship programs treating complex coronary artery disease, aortic disease, arrhythmia and congenital heart disease on a very large scale. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, Beijing Anzhen Hospital is listed among the top ten in 2 specialties, ranking No. 2 in cardiac surgery and No. 3 in cardiovascular medicine.
Locations
Beijing Anzhen Hospital Campuses
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling.
Tongzhou Campus
Tongzhou District · Beijing
No. 225 Songzhuang South First Street, Tongzhou District, Beijing
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver北京市通州区宋庄南一街225号
Addresses are shown in Chinese to help with taxi directions. Please verify your destination against the hospital appointment confirmation.
2023 edition
Specialty
Specialties in which Beijing Anzhen Hospital appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
Cardiovascular MedicineNo. 3
心血管病
Top Department
Cardiac SurgeryNo. 2
心外科
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When Beijing Anzhen Hospital May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Beijing for heart or vascular care, and your case involves cardiac surgery, coronary or valve disease — Anzhen is a national leader in cardiopulmonary vascular disease.
- You want a high-volume cardiovascular center where Cardiac Surgery ranks No. 2 nationally and many senior heart surgeons practice under one roof.
- You would like treatment and a capital-city stay combined: Beijing pairs the care with the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and, in autumn, some of China's most comfortable weather.
- You need coordinated cardiology, surgery and follow-up in one institution rather than splitting visits across several hospitals.
These points can help guide your research; they do not determine whether a hospital or treatment is right for you. Clinical decisions are made by the hospital’s licensed doctors.
Practical guidance
Notes from Our Service Experience
The following reflects what we have learned while supporting international patients. Appointment arrangements, services and fees can vary; please confirm current details with the hospital.
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Plan ahead for appointments
Based on our experience, appointments through the International Medical Department may become available about seven days in advance. If you plan to go independently, you may be able to book a few days ahead through the hospital’s official app or in person. The app does not offer an English interface, and registration counters may not have bilingual staff.
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Consider whether the International Medical Department suits you
In our experience, foreign patients are generally not required to use an International Medical Department, though hospital policies may vary. Fees there are often substantially higher than at standard outpatient clinics. In return, it may offer dedicated consultation rooms, shorter waits, longer appointments and, in some cases, the ability to use international health insurance. For patients travelling alone, the additional support may make the visit easier.
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A more cost-conscious route with coordination
For self-funded patients seeking a more economical option, we can help arrange care through the same channels used by local patients. Based on our experience, even after adding our coordination fee, the overall cost can be considerably lower than using the International Medical Department, while including advance appointment coordination, bilingual escort support and English medical reports.
Before you travel
What to Prepare for Medical Care in China
A quick comparison of what you will need to arrange when travelling independently and what our coordination service can help with.
| What to prepare | Travelling independently | With our service |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Bring your passport. | Bring your passport. |
| Previous medical records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Medical imaging | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. |
| Current medication records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Insurance card and approval letter | Check with the hospital and insurer in advance whether your plan can be used. | We can contact the hospital with you to check insurance use, required documents and the process, and provide a document checklist. |
| Costs | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital. | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital, plus our service fee. We do not receive a share of your medical fees. Our service fee is paid in advance. |
| Other arrangements | Arrange any hospital-specific preparations, appointments and transport yourself. | We can arrange an escort for your appointments and help coordinate your schedule. |
Requirements vary by hospital and appointment. We will confirm the relevant preparation details for your case.