Beijing Tiantan Hospital
China's undisputed leader in neuroscience. Founded in 1956 and affiliated with Capital Medical University, Tiantan Hospital is the designated home of the National Neurological Disease Medical Center — the highest neuroscience designation in China — and has performed more cranial surgeries than any institution in the world.
Overview & History
From regional neurosurgery unit to the world's most experienced brain surgery destination — the story of Beijing Tiantan Hospital's seven-decade ascent.
Beijing Tiantan Hospital (北京天坛医院) was established in 1956 as a dedicated neurosurgery unit under Capital Medical University. From its earliest days, the hospital concentrated exclusively on diseases of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system — an unusual specialisation that allowed it to accumulate extraordinary expertise over seven decades.
Today Tiantan is the designated host institution for the National Neurological Disease Medical Center, the National Neurological Disease Quality Control Center, and the Beijing Neurological Disease Medical Center. Its neurosurgery department performs more than 30,000 cranial operations annually — more than any other hospital in the world — and its outcomes for glioma, cerebrovascular malformation, and skull-base tumour resection are benchmark standards cited in international neurosurgical literature.
Why Choose Tiantan for Neurosurgery
- ✓ #1 neuroscience ranking — China, 15+ consecutive years
- ✓ World's highest volume cranial surgery programme
- ✓ Pioneered awake craniotomy and intraoperative MRI in China
- ✓ Gamma Knife, Cyberknife, and proton beam therapy available
- ✓ 24/7 stroke intervention centre — <30 min door-to-needle
- ✓ 55-70% cost savings vs. equivalent care in the USA or Germany
Medicsino 6-Dimension Scorecard
Signature Specialties
Neurosurgery
World-leading in glioma, meningioma, acoustic neuroma, pituitary adenoma, skull-base tumours, cavernous malformation, and paediatric brain surgery. 30,000+ cases annually.
Cerebrovascular Surgery
Comprehensive cerebrovascular programme: aneurysm clipping and coiling, AVM resection, Moyamoya bypass, and acute stroke intervention with sub-30-minute door-to-needle.
Neurology & Epilepsy
National epilepsy surgery centre performing deep brain stimulation (DBS), resective epilepsy surgery, and video-EEG monitoring for drug-resistant epilepsy.
Spine & Spinal Cord
Full spinal surgery spectrum: cervical disc replacement, lumbar fusion, spinal cord tumour resection, and minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery for brain metastases, trigeminal neuralgia, vestibular schwannoma, and unresectable AVMs.
Neuro-Rehabilitation
Comprehensive post-operative and post-stroke rehabilitation programme integrating physiotherapy, speech-language therapy, and cognitive rehabilitation.
International Patient Services
International Neuroscience Clinic
Dedicated international clinic with English-speaking neurologists and neurosurgeons. Priority scheduling for international patients through Medicsino.
Case Review Panel
Complex cases reviewed by a multidisciplinary team including neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, radiologists, and anaesthesiologists before treatment planning.
Digital Imaging Transfer
Send MRI/CT scans from your home country for pre-arrival review. Our team provides a written clinical opinion within 3 business days.
24/7 Medicsino Concierge
On-call medical coordinator available around the clock during your inpatient stay. Manages communications, logistics, and emergency escalations.
Transfer & Accommodation
Airport pickup, accessible hotel booking near the Fengtai campus, and daily patient transport. Wheelchair and stretcher-configured vehicles available.
Post-Operative Follow-Up
Teleconsultation with your neurosurgeon at 2-week, 6-week, and 6-month intervals post-surgery. Full imaging follow-up protocol shared with home clinician.
Hospital Gallery
Photos sourced from the official Beijing Tiantan Hospital website (www.bjtth.cn).
Available Packages at This Hospital
Neuro Diagnostic Workup
- 3T MRI brain & spine
- Neurological function assessment
- Neurology specialist consultation
- EEG & nerve conduction study
- Written English diagnosis report
Elective Neurosurgery
- Cranial or spinal tumour resection
- Intraoperative neuromonitoring
- Neurosurgical ICU post-op care
- 7-10 day inpatient rehabilitation
- English discharge plan & follow-up
Complex Brain Surgery
- Skull-base or eloquent-area tumour
- Awake craniotomy with brain mapping
- Intraoperative MRI suite access
- Extended neuro-ICU & HDU care
- Full MDT planning & case management
Patient Testimonials
Plan Your Treatment at Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Send us your MRI scans and diagnosis report. Our neurosurgery coordinator will arrange a pre-consultation with a senior specialist and provide a detailed treatment plan within 72 hours.