Specialties
Medical specialties relevant for international patients in China, with treatments and hospitals for each.
Dental care
Covers diagnosis and treatment of teeth and gums, from check-ups, fillings and root canal treatment to implants, crowns and orthodontics. International patients typically visit China's dedicated stomatology hospitals and dental clinics for restorative work such as implants and crowns, often combining several procedures in one stay.
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Eye care & vision
Covers diseases of the eye and vision correction, including cataract surgery, laser refractive procedures, glaucoma and retinal care. International patients most often come to China for laser vision correction, cataract surgery with intraocular lenses, and comprehensive eye exams with eyeglass fitting.
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Health check-ups
Structured screening programmes that bundle imaging, laboratory tests and specialist consultations into a half-day or full-day visit. International patients typically book executive check-ups or cancer-screening packages at hospital physical-examination centres and dedicated check-up providers, and take the written report home for follow-up.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Includes herbal medicine, acupuncture, tuina massage, cupping and moxibustion, practised in dedicated TCM hospitals and alongside conventional care. International visitors typically seek acupuncture and tuina for pain and stress-related complaints, or combine a TCM wellness programme with travel.
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Orthopedics & sports medicine
Treats bones, joints, muscles and sports injuries, from arthroscopy and ligament repair to hip and knee replacement. International patients commonly come for joint replacement and sports-medicine procedures, and should budget recovery and rehabilitation time before flying home.
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Oncology
Covers cancer diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and newer targeted and immune therapies at specialised cancer hospitals. International patients most often seek second opinions, structured screening or specific treatment protocols, which require careful coordination with their doctors at home.
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Cardiology
Deals with heart and blood-vessel disease: diagnostics such as ECG, echocardiography and coronary CT, and interventions such as stenting and ablation. International patients typically come for cardiac evaluation as part of a health check-up or for planned interventional procedures at specialised heart centres.
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Neurology & neurosurgery
Covers disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system, from stroke, epilepsy and movement disorders to tumours treated by neurosurgery. International patients usually seek diagnostic work-ups, second opinions on imaging, or planned surgery at specialised neuroscience centres.
Reproductive medicine
Covers infertility diagnosis and assisted reproduction, including IVF, ICSI and fertility preservation at licensed reproductive centres. Assisted reproduction in mainland China is regulated and generally requires documentation such as a marriage certificate, so international patients should confirm eligibility and paperwork before planning treatment.
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Plastic & aesthetic surgery
Includes surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, from rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery to injectables and body contouring. International patients typically plan consultation, procedure and recovery within one stay, and should verify a provider's medical-aesthetics licensing before booking.
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Dermatology
Treats conditions of the skin, hair and nails, and includes laser and other energy-based cosmetic treatments. International patients commonly seek laser treatment for pigmentation, scars and vascular lesions, as well as diagnosis and management plans for chronic skin conditions.
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ENT & hearing
Covers ear, nose and throat disorders, including sinus surgery, voice and swallowing problems, and hearing care. International patients typically come for hearing tests and hearing-aid fitting, nasal and sinus procedures, or ENT consultations for themselves and their children.
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Rehabilitation
Provides physiotherapy, occupational therapy and related programmes to restore function after surgery, injury or stroke. International patients typically use rehabilitation to consolidate recovery after orthopedic or neurological treatment, sometimes combining conventional programmes with Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques.
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Obstetrics & gynecology
Covers women's health from gynecological screening and minimally invasive surgery to pregnancy care and delivery. International patients typically seek gynecological check-ups, outpatient consultations or planned surgery; those considering childbirth in China should arrange documentation, hospital booking and insurance well in advance.
Pediatrics
Covers medical care for children from infancy through adolescence, including dedicated children's hospitals in major cities. International families living in or visiting China typically use pediatric services for consultations, vaccinations and treatment of acute illness, often through hospitals' international clinics.
Gastroenterology & endoscopy
Deals with the digestive system, with endoscopy — gastroscopy and colonoscopy — central to both diagnosis and treatment. International patients typically book screening endoscopy as part of a check-up, often under sedation, or seek evaluation of reflux, ulcers and chronic digestive complaints.
Urology
Covers kidney, bladder, prostate and male reproductive health, including minimally invasive and laser surgery for stones and prostate disease. International patients typically come for prostate assessment, treatment of urinary stones, or urological screening within a broader health check-up.
Endocrinology & diabetes
Manages hormonal conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis. International patients typically seek structured diabetes assessments, thyroid work-ups including ultrasound and biopsy, and long-term management plans they can continue with their doctors at home.
General & minimally invasive surgery
Covers operations on the abdomen and soft tissues — hernia, gallbladder, thyroid and more — increasingly performed laparoscopically. International patients typically come for planned minimally invasive procedures that need a short hospital stay, with recovery time budgeted before the flight home.
Medical imaging
Provides diagnostic radiology — X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI and PET-CT — that underpins check-ups and specialist care. International patients typically use imaging within screening packages or to obtain scans and written reports for a second opinion, and should ask for digital copies of their images to take home.
Respiratory medicine
Covers lung and airway disease, including asthma, COPD, sleep apnea and the assessment of lung nodules. International patients typically seek low-dose CT lung screening within check-ups, evaluation of chronic cough or breathlessness, and follow-up plans for nodules found on scans.