Dongdan Campus
Dongcheng District · Beijing
No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730
International Medical Department is located at this campus.
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver北京市东城区帅府园1号
International Patient Guide
Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH)
北京协和医院
Established1921
CityBeijing
Hospital overview
About Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Founded in 1921 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) is a major tertiary teaching and research hospital in Beijing. It is widely recognized in China for evaluating rare diseases, difficult diagnoses and complex conditions involving multiple organ systems. Its clinical services span a broad range of specialties, supported by medical education and research. PUMCH was ranked No. 1 in the National Tertiary Public Hospital Performance Evaluation. Its strong reputation across individual specialties is also reflected in the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings listed below. Rankings are one reference point and do not determine the best hospital or treatment for an individual patient.
Locations
PUMCH Campuses & Medical Center
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling. The International Medical Department is at Dongdan Campus.
Xidan Campus
Xicheng District · Beijing
41 Damucang Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing 100032
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver北京市西城区大木仓胡同41号
Daxing Campus
Daxing District · Beijing
No. 73 Jinrong Street, Yufa Town, Daxing District, Beijing
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver北京市大兴区榆垡镇金荣街73号
Macao Union Hospital
Cotai · Macao SAR
Avenida do Hospital do Cotai, Macao
A separate medical center in Macao operated by PUMCH; it is not a Beijing campus.
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver澳门路氹区离岛医院大马路北京协和医院澳门医学中心
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 PUMCH appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
Critical Care
MedicineNo. 1
重症医学
Top Department
Plastic SurgeryNo. 4
整形外科
Top Department
OphthalmologyNo. 7
眼科
Top Department
HematologyNo. 8
血液科
Top Department
GastroenterologyNo. 2
消化科
Top Department
NephrologyNo. 7
肾脏病
Top Department
NeurologyNo. 1
神经内科
Top Department
General SurgeryNo. 1
普通外科
Top Department
DermatologyNo. 7
皮肤科
Top Department
EndocrinologyNo. 2
内分泌科
Top Department
UrologyNo. 8
泌尿外科
Top Department
AnesthesiologyNo. 2
麻醉科
Top Department
Clinical PharmacyNo. 6
临床药学
Top Department
GeriatricsNo. 7
老年医学
Top Department
Laboratory
MedicineNo. 2
检验医学
Top Department
Emergency MedicineNo. 1
急诊医学
Top Department
Respiratory
MedicineNo. 4
呼吸科
Top Department
Nuclear MedicineNo. 1
核医学
Top Department
OrthopedicsNo. 5
骨科
Top Department
Obstetrics &
GynecologyNo. 1
妇产科
Top Department
RheumatologyNo. 1
风湿科
Top Department
RadiologyNo. 1
放射科
Top Department
OtolaryngologyNo. 4
耳鼻喉科
Top Department
Infectious
DiseasesNo. 3
传染感染科
Top Department
Ultrasound
MedicineNo. 2
超声医学
Top Department
PathologyNo. 1
病理科
Top Department
Allergy &
ImmunologyNo. 1
变态反应
Top Department
Rare DiseasesNo. 1
罕见病
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When PUMCH May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Beijing and want one comprehensive center where many top-ranked departments sit under a single roof.
- Your condition involves one of PUMCH's nationally No. 1 specialties — such as Neurology, General Surgery, Endocrinology, Pathology, Rheumatology or Radiology.
- You need a second opinion on a complex or rare case; PUMCH is designated by China's National Health Commission as a national guiding center.
- You would rather coordinate multispecialty care in the capital than travel between several hospitals — and Beijing in autumn offers some of China's most comfortable weather for a stay.
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.
Planning a visit to PUMCH?
This profile preview reflects the information currently provided for the hospital listing. Practical details for international patients—such as appointment preparation, hospital navigation, interpretation, and records—can be added as this guide is developed. Clinical evaluation and care are provided by the hospital's licensed healthcare professionals.
Patient questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit Peking Union Medical College Hospital on my own?
Yes. You can seek care at a hospital in China as a foreign patient. PUMCH is one of the country’s busiest hospitals, so getting an appointment without booking ahead can be difficult—even for local patients. Also make sure you can communicate effectively with hospital staff, or arrange language support.
Can I find out PUMCH’s prices in advance?
During a one-to-one consultation, we can share reference prices for some common services. These are for guidance only: hospital prices may change, and PUMCH has thousands of charge items that we cannot check one by one. If you contact the hospital directly, its official staff may be able to provide current price information in advance.
Are there better options than PUMCH?
There may be many suitable alternatives. For common, less complex conditions, we may not recommend PUMCH—and care may not need to be in Beijing. The right options depend on your condition, budget, preferred city and other needs.