Peking Union Medical College Hospital
China's most prestigious hospital. A century-old institution founded by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1921, consistently ranked #1 nationally. The gold standard for complex diagnosis and multidisciplinary care.
Overview & History
From Rockefeller Foundation origins to China's undisputed #1 — a legacy of clinical excellence spanning over a century.
Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) was founded in 1921 by the Rockefeller Foundation with a mandate to bring Western medical standards to China. It remains the teaching hospital of Peking Union Medical College, the country's most selective medical school.
PUMCH has held the #1 position in the Fudan University Hospital Ranking — China's most authoritative hospital ranking — for over a decade. It is the national referral center for complex and rare diseases, receiving patients from every province in China and internationally.
The hospital's International Medical Services (IMS) department provides dedicated English-speaking coordinators, bilingual medical reports, VIP inpatient suites, and direct billing arrangements with major international insurers.
Key Accreditations
- ✓ Grade 3A — China's highest hospital classification
- ✓ National Clinical Research Center for Multiple Specialties
- ✓ WHO Collaborating Centre
- ✓ International Medical Services (IMS) — dedicated international patient department
- ✓ Bilingual (Chinese/English) medical records and reports
- ✓ Direct billing with 20+ international insurance providers
Medicsino 6-Dimension Scorecard
We rate every hospital across six transparent dimensions — not just "top hospital," but exactly how they perform.
Key Specialties
PUMCH's nationally-ranked departments — many ranked #1 or top 3 in China.
Endocrinology & Thyroid Surgery
National #1 ranked. Over 3,000 thyroid procedures annually. World-renowned for minimally invasive techniques and nerve monitoring.
Gynecology & Obstetrics
National #2 ranked. Comprehensive women's health including robotic surgery for fibroids, endometriosis, and gynecologic oncology.
Rheumatology & Immunology
National #1 ranked. China's largest rheumatology center. Specialized in lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and rare autoimmune diseases.
Oncology & Cancer Screening
National top 3. PET-CT, genomic profiling, and MDT tumor boards. Executive cancer screening packages with 48-hour turnaround.
Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery
National top 5. Full spectrum from interventional cardiology to complex bypass surgery and valve replacement.
Complex Diagnosis & Second Opinion
As China's national referral center, PUMCH excels at diagnosing conditions that have stumped other hospitals. Multidisciplinary second opinion service available.
International Patient Services
PUMCH's International Medical Services (IMS) department provides end-to-end support for overseas patients.
Before Arrival
- ✓ Remote case review by specialists
- ✓ Treatment plan & cost estimate
- ✓ Visa invitation letter
- ✓ Appointment scheduling
During Your Stay
- ✓ English-speaking patient coordinator
- ✓ VIP consultation & inpatient suites
- ✓ Medical interpreter for all visits
- ✓ Bilingual reports within 48 hours
After Departure
- ✓ Remote follow-up consultations
- ✓ Digital access to medical records
- ✓ Medication refill coordination
- ✓ Referral to home-country physicians
Hospital Gallery
Photos sourced from the official PUMCH website (www.pumch.cn).
Available Packages at PUMCH
Pre-configured medical packages with transparent pricing. All include Medicsino coordination, translation, and local support.
Executive Health Screening
- Full blood panel + biochemistry
- Ultrasound (abdomen, thyroid, carotid)
- Chest X-ray + ECG
- Tumor markers (complete panel)
- Gastroscopy + colonoscopy
- English report + doctor consultation
- 2-day program
Thyroid Surgery Package
- Pre-op consultation + imaging
- Minimally invasive thyroidectomy
- Nerve monitoring technology
- 3-day hospital stay (VIP suite)
- 7-day recovery with daily nurse visits
- Bilingual discharge summary
- 10-day total trip
Second Opinion & MDT Package
- Medical record translation (professional)
- 3-5 specialist multidisciplinary review
- 2-hour MDT conference
- Written second opinion report (English)
- Treatment plan & cost estimate
- Video consultation option
- Remote — no travel required
Location & Logistics
Getting Here
- Airport
- Beijing Capital (PEK): 45 min by car · Daxing (PKX): 60 min
- Metro
- Line 5 — Dongdan Station (5 min walk)
- Address
- 1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730
Nearby Accommodations
- The Peninsula Beijing
- 5-star, 10 min walk. Medicsino negotiated rate available.
- Regent Beijing
- 5-star, 8 min walk. Medical stay packages available.
- Serviced Apartments
- Ascott Raffles City — ideal for longer recovery stays. Kitchen + laundry.
Patient Experiences
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