Fuwai Hospital, part of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, is the People’s Republic of China’s premier institution for cardiovascular disease — both in reputation and patient volume. Its international department welcomes patients from across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, offering English-speaking physicians and coordinated care in what is effectively China’s heart-health capital.
Expert Specialties
Fuwai is globally recognized for:
- Coronary artery disease and interventional cardiology — one of the highest volumes in the world.
- Cardiac surgery — including valve repair and congenital heart defect correction.
- Arrhythmia treatment — advanced electrophysiology labs and ablation procedures.
- Heart failure and transplant care — a designated national center.
- Preventive cardiology — risk assessment and lifestyle medicine.
- Pediatric cardiology — congenital heart disease in children.
International Patient Services
The International Department provides:
- Dedicated English-speaking cardiologists and coordinators.
- Bilingual medical reports and imaging results.
- Visa invitation letters for medical treatment.
- Direct billing with major international insurers.
- Accommodation assistance for patients traveling with companions.
Location and Contact
Address: No. 56, Nanlipodao Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100037, China
Subway: Line 5 to Tianqiao, Exit B1; the hospital is a 5-minute walk away.
International Appointment Hotline: +86 10 8225 5300 (English available)
How to Book an Appointment
- Contact the international department at least 2 weeks ahead, as heart specialists book up quickly.
- Send recent cardiac records — ECGs, echocardiograms, and previous angiograms help the team plan.
- Bring your passport — mandatory for registration.
- Request bilingual reports — all cardiac imaging and test results are available in English.
- Coordinate insurance — Fuwai accepts direct billing with Cigna, BUPA, and Allianz.
If your travel or health plans bring you to Beijing for cardiac care, Fuwai’s international department offers the world’s best expertise in a streamlined, English-friendly environment.
Costs and Insurance
Fuwai’s international department is priced for its world-class reputation: consultations typically run ¥1,000-2,000, and cardiac diagnostic packages — echocardiography, stress testing, CT angiography — range from ¥3,000 to ¥10,000 depending on depth. Interventional procedures such as stenting or ablation cost substantially more; request a written quote before admission. Direct billing is available with major international insurers, and the department provides itemized bilingual invoices.
Preparing for Your Visit
- Bring recent cardiac records: ECGs, echo reports, angiography images, and a medication list.
- Fast 6-8 hours before blood work for lipid profiles.
- Arrive 30 minutes early for registration at the international counter.
- Arrange a companion for any procedure day — recovery areas require a support person in most cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the wait for surgery? Urgent cases are prioritized; elective international patients typically wait 2-6 weeks.
- Can my family stay with me? Yes — the hospital helps arrange nearby accommodation and hospital-adjacent guesthouses.
- Is follow-up care provided after I leave China? The international department offers telemedicine follow-up for many cardiac patients.
Fuwai’s patient volume is staggering — it performs more cardiac surgeries than most American centers — which means your surgeon and the supporting team have handled your exact procedure many hundreds of times over.