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Which records to bring, how to request DICOM imaging and borrow pathology slides from your home hospital, whether English reports suffice — a pre-travel checklist covering imaging, pathology, labs and authorization.
ACL reconstruction and other sports injury surgery in China is mature and fast to schedule. PUTH sports medicine ranks first nationally in the Fudan specialty reputation ranking, with all-in ACL costs around US$5,000–12,000 and surgery typically within 1–2 weeks.
Public hospitals run on admission deposits settled at discharge; foreign cards can be linked to Alipay and WeChat Pay since 2023; top private hospitals offer direct billing, while public hospitals mostly mean pay-and-claim. Getting the fapiao and itemized bill before leaving is what matters most.
A practical guide for international families seeking pediatric care in China: how the National Children's Medical Center system works, top children's hospitals and their strengths, common surgery costs, and the remote-first pathway.
A connectivity and payments guide for medical travelers to China: international roaming, travel eSIM or local SIM, binding international cards to Alipay/WeChat Pay with current limits and fees, hospital payment scenarios, essential apps and emergency numbers.
Acupuncture has reasonably good clinical evidence for chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and migraine prevention, but mixed evidence elsewhere. An honest guide to the research, treatment experience, costs, and choosing a provider.
Waiting months for gallbladder surgery? This guide explains laparoscopic cholecystectomy costs in China, pre-operative tests, recovery, and when it is safe to fly home after surgery.
Total hip replacement is highly mature in China. National procurement cut hip implant prices from about ¥35,000 to around ¥7,000, and all-in costs for international patients run roughly one-third of US prices. Here is the full picture.
A practical lodging guide for medical travelers and family caregivers: where to stay around top hospitals in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, with price ranges, serviced apartments vs hotels, booking channels and long-stay tips.
