Medical Guides

Evidence-based information about medical procedures available in China. Each guide covers what to expect, costs, recovery time, and answers to common questions.

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Basic Health Checkup

China's basic health checkup packages represent an outstanding value proposition for international medical tourists seeking comprehensive preventive c...

1 day for examination, results within 24-48 hoursRead guide →
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Comprehensive Health Screening

China's comprehensive health screening programs represent the pinnacle of preventive medicine, integrating advanced diagnostic technologies, specialis...

2-3 days for examination, full report within 5-7 working daysRead guide →
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Cancer Screening

China's cancer screening programs offer international patients access to world-class early detection capabilities at significantly lower costs than We...

2-3 days for all screenings, full results within 5-7 working daysRead guide →
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Cardiovascular Checkup

China's cardiovascular checkup programs offer international patients comprehensive heart health assessments utilizing the latest diagnostic technologi...

1-2 days for core tests; Holter monitoring requires overnight wearRead guide →
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Routine Health Checkup

Detailed pricing for Routine Health Checkup (常规体检)....

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Employment Health Checkup

Detailed pricing for Employment Health Checkup (入职体检)....

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Deep Health Screening

Detailed pricing for Deep Health Screening (深度体检)....

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Senior Health Checkup (60+)

Detailed pricing for Senior Health Checkup (60+) (老年体检)....

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Executive Health Package

Detailed pricing for Executive Health Package (高管体检套餐)....

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PET-CT Premium Screening

Detailed pricing for PET-CT Premium Screening (PET-CT高端筛查)....

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Genetic Testing Screening

Detailed pricing for Genetic Testing Screening (基因检测体检)....

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Lung Cancer Screening (Low-Dose CT)

Detailed pricing for Lung Cancer Screening (Low-Dose CT) (肺癌筛查(低剂量CT))....

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GI Endoscopy Screening

Detailed pricing for GI Endoscopy Screening (胃肠镜筛查)....

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Breast Cancer Screening

Detailed pricing for Breast Cancer Screening (乳腺癌筛查)....

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Cervical Cancer Screening (TCT/HPV)

Detailed pricing for Cervical Cancer Screening (TCT/HPV) (宫颈癌筛查(TCT/HPV))....

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Prostate Cancer Screening (PSA)

Detailed pricing for Prostate Cancer Screening (PSA) (前列腺癌筛查(PSA))....

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Echocardiography

Detailed pricing for Echocardiography (心脏彩超)....

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Coronary CTA

Detailed pricing for Coronary CTA (冠脉CTA)....

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24h Holter Monitoring

Detailed pricing for 24h Holter Monitoring (24h动态心电图)....

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Exercise Stress Test

Detailed pricing for Exercise Stress Test (运动平板试验)....

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Prenatal Care Package

China's prenatal care packages provide international patients with comprehensive, structured pregnancy monitoring delivered by experienced obstetricia...

Full pregnancy monitoring from first visit through delivery; individual visits take 2-4 hoursRead guide →
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Vaginal Delivery

China's vaginal delivery services offer international patients a safe, affordable, and comfortable birthing experience in world-class obstetric facili...

Hospital stay: 2-3 days post-delivery; total prenatal care spans full pregnancyRead guide →
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Cesarean Section

China's cesarean section services provide international patients with safe, expert surgical delivery in state-of-the-art obstetric facilities. Chinese...

Hospital stay: 4-5 days; full recovery: 4-6 weeksRead guide →
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IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

China has emerged as one of the world's leading destinations for IVF treatment, combining cutting-edge reproductive technology, highly experienced emb...

One complete IVF cycle: 4-6 weeks (including preparation); patients typically stay in China 3-4 weeks per cycleRead guide →
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First Trimester Screening

Detailed pricing for First Trimester Screening (孕早期筛查)....

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Down Syndrome Screening

Detailed pricing for Down Syndrome Screening (唐氏筛查)....

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NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)

Detailed pricing for NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing) (无创DNA检测)....

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Amniocentesis

Detailed pricing for Amniocentesis (羊水穿刺)....

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Vaginal Delivery (Standard Ward)

Detailed pricing for Vaginal Delivery (Standard Ward) (顺产(普通病房))....

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Vaginal Delivery (VIP Ward)

Detailed pricing for Vaginal Delivery (VIP Ward) (顺产(VIP病房))....

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Doula-Assisted Delivery

Detailed pricing for Doula-Assisted Delivery (导乐分娩)....

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Cesarean Section (Standard)

Detailed pricing for Cesarean Section (Standard) (剖宫产(普通))....

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Cesarean Section (VIP)

Detailed pricing for Cesarean Section (VIP) (剖宫产(VIP))....

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Emergency Cesarean Section

Detailed pricing for Emergency Cesarean Section (紧急剖宫产)....

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IVF Single Cycle (1st Gen)

Detailed pricing for IVF Single Cycle (1st Gen) (IVF单周期(一代))....

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ICSI (2nd Gen IVF)

Detailed pricing for ICSI (2nd Gen IVF) (单精子注射ICSI(二代))....

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Embryo Freezing (Annual)

Detailed pricing for Embryo Freezing (Annual) (胚胎冷冻(年费))....

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PGD/PGS Genetic Screening

Detailed pricing for PGD/PGS Genetic Screening (胚胎基因筛查PGD/PGS(三代))....

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Ovarian Stimulation Medications

Detailed pricing for Ovarian Stimulation Medications (促排卵药物)....

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Dental Implant

China has rapidly become one of the world's most attractive destinations for dental implant treatment, offering a remarkable combination of world-clas...

Single implant: 3-6 months total (surgery to final crown); All-on-4: 4-6 months; patients need 2 trips to China (implant placement + final restoration)Read guide →
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Orthodontics

China has become an increasingly popular destination for orthodontic treatment, attracting international patients with a combination of highly skilled...

12-24 months for standard cases; 18-30 months for complex cases; includes post-treatment retention phaseRead guide →
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Porcelain Crown (All-Ceramic Crown)

China's all-ceramic porcelain crown services offer international patients premium aesthetic dental restorations at costs significantly lower than West...

Two visits over 3-7 days; same-day CEREC crowns available at select facilities for simple casesRead guide →
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Single Dental Implant

Detailed pricing for Single Dental Implant (单颗种植牙)....

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All-on-4 Full Arch Implant

Detailed pricing for All-on-4 Full Arch Implant (全口种植(All-on-4))....

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Bone Grafting for Implant

Detailed pricing for Bone Grafting for Implant (种植骨粉)....

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Implant Abutment Replacement

Detailed pricing for Implant Abutment Replacement (种植体基台)....

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Metal Braces Orthodontics

Detailed pricing for Metal Braces Orthodontics (金属托槽矫正)....

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Invisalign Clear Aligners

Detailed pricing for Invisalign Clear Aligners (隐形矫正(隐适美))....

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Lingual Braces

Detailed pricing for Lingual Braces (舌侧矫正)....

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Orthodontic Retainer

Detailed pricing for Orthodontic Retainer (保持器)....

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PFM Crown

Detailed pricing for PFM Crown (烤瓷冠(国产))....

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Zirconia All-Ceramic Crown

Detailed pricing for Zirconia All-Ceramic Crown (氧化锆全瓷冠)....

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E.max Press All-Ceramic Crown (Imported)

Detailed pricing for E.max Press All-Ceramic Crown (Imported) (全瓷冠(进口E.max))....

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Joint Replacement

China's joint replacement programs offer international patients access to world-class orthopedic surgery at a fraction of Western costs, delivered by ...

Hospital stay: 5-7 days; stay in China: 2-3 weeks for surgery and initial recovery; full recovery: 3-6 months (rehabilitation continues at home)Read guide →
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Spinal Surgery

China's spinal surgery programs offer international patients access to some of the world's most experienced spine surgeons, cutting-edge minimally inv...

Hospital stay: 3-10 days depending on procedure; stay in China: 2-4 weeks; full recovery: 3-12 months depending on procedure complexityRead guide →
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Total Knee Replacement

Detailed pricing for Total Knee Replacement (膝关节置换)....

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Total Hip Replacement

Detailed pricing for Total Hip Replacement (髋关节置换)....

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Shoulder Joint Replacement

Detailed pricing for Shoulder Joint Replacement (肩关节置换)....

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Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Detailed pricing for Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery (腰椎间盘突出手术)....

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Spinal Fusion (1-2 levels)

Detailed pricing for Spinal Fusion (1-2 levels) (脊柱融合术)....

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Spinal Canal Decompression

Detailed pricing for Spinal Canal Decompression (椎管减压术)....

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PET-CT Tumor Screening

China's PET-CT screening programs offer international patients access to the most advanced molecular imaging technology for comprehensive whole-body c...

4-6 hours total (including preparation, uptake period, and scanning); results typically available within 24-48 hoursRead guide →
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MRI/CT Diagnostic Imaging

China's MRI and CT diagnostic imaging services offer international patients access to the latest generation of imaging technology, interpreted by radi...

MRI examination: 30-60 minutes per body region; CT examination: 5-20 minutes; results available within 24-48 hours; total visit: half dayRead guide →
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PET-CT Whole Body Scan

Detailed pricing for PET-CT Whole Body Scan (PET-CT全身扫描)....

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PET-CT Tumor Staging

Detailed pricing for PET-CT Tumor Staging (PET-CT肿瘤分期)....

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PSMA PET-CT (Prostate)

Detailed pricing for PSMA PET-CT (Prostate) (PSMA PET-CT(前列腺))....

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Brain MRI

Detailed pricing for Brain MRI (头颅MRI)....

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Lumbar Spine MRI

Detailed pricing for Lumbar Spine MRI (腰椎MRI)....

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Abdominal CT (Enhanced)

Detailed pricing for Abdominal CT (Enhanced) (腹部CT增强)....

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Coronary CTA (Imaging Only)

Detailed pricing for Coronary CTA (Imaging Only) (冠状动脉CTA(仅影像))....

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Checkup

China's Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) checkup programs offer international patients a truly unique healthcare experience — a comprehensive health...

Consultation: 60-90 minutes; complete checkup visit: half day; additional treatment sessions (acupuncture, herbal dispensing) may extend stayRead guide →
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Acupuncture Therapy

China's acupuncture therapy programs offer international patients the opportunity to receive authentic, master-level acupuncture treatment in the birt...

Each session: 45-60 minutes; recommended course: 10-15 sessions (2-3 times per week); ideal stay in China: 3-5 weeks for a complete treatment courseRead guide →
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TCM Constitution Assessment

Detailed pricing for TCM Constitution Assessment (中医体质辨识)....

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TCM Acupuncture Session

Detailed pricing for TCM Acupuncture Session (中医针灸调理(次))....

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TCM Herbal Regulation (Monthly)

Detailed pricing for TCM Herbal Regulation (Monthly) (中药调理(月))....

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Standard Acupuncture (Per Session)

Detailed pricing for Standard Acupuncture (Per Session) (普通针刺(次))....

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Electro-Acupuncture (Per Session)

Detailed pricing for Electro-Acupuncture (Per Session) (电针(次))....

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Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture

Detailed pricing for Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture (耳针)....

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Catgut Embedding at Acupoints

Detailed pricing for Catgut Embedding at Acupoints (穴位埋线)....

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