Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and also the cultural and educational centre of this big nation. One can find a large number of modern hospitals and health care centers in Beijing with global standards. All these major hospitals offer world class technology, highly qualified medical professionals and excellent infrastructures facilities. Nowadays they provide staffs who are fluent in English. Major hospitals are accepting credit card payments and the visitors are usually asked to put a deposit before their admission to the hospitals to cover the cost of treatments and services.

I would like to give a brief description of some of the better hospitals in Beijing.

Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics (“BJU”) is the first and the only foreign-invested hospital operating in Beijing, China. This world class hospital was founded in 1997 by Chindex International, an American company, and achieved the prestigious US Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence in 2002. The hospital is provided with all most all the medical departments and is headed by highly qualified specialists. Most of the staffs are English speaking. T: +86-10 6433-3960

The China-Japan Friendship Hospital which is an outstanding medical institution in Beijing could be the first choice for a visitor. The hospital was rated as the best hospital for foreigners in Beijing by the Association for Foreigners. The hospital is a real master in medical fields with its highly-skilled medical staffs, excellent treatment and research facilities and warm hospitality. They are giving first preference to their patients in all the matters concerned. T: 86-10-6422-1122.

Beijing Hospital which is located in the heart of city, and adjoins Chang’an Street, is another major hospital of the area. The hospital provides professional medical treatments and related services in all main departments. They try to keep the international standards in all the services they are offering. T: 86-10-6513-2266

Cancer Institute & Hospital (CIH) is China’s pioneer in advanced cancer research and treatment. This world famous institute is rated as the largest cancer prevention and treatment centre in Asia. This WHO approved research centre offers the best available treatments and research facilities for the needed persons and institutions.

Beijing An Ding Hospital, Capital Medical University (BADH-CMU), is a pioneer in psychiatric treatments. The hospital was founded in 1914. and is located near the moat on the north of age-old De Sheng Men.. This huge institute is a leader in medical service, teaching and scientific research in mental health and psychiatry. In 2000, the hospital became the first Faculty of Mental Health in China, and the array of high quality medical professionals the hospital providing is really great.

Gynecology & Obstetrics Hospital, BJ which is located at No.17 Beichi Ziqihelou Dongcheng-qu is a trusted hospital in gynecological treatments. The hospital has been offering warm hospitality and excellent treatments and services for years. T: 86-10-6525-0731

International Medical Center (IMC) is another major hospital which is located at the Beijing Lufthansa center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. They hold world class facilities for treatment and health services. The hospital is well known for the personal care they are providing. Well qualified English speaking staffs are available here. T: +86-10 6465-1561/1562/1563

Capital City Dermatology Hospital of Beijing is a large specialized dermatology hospital in China. The hospital is providing world class treatments and services in all departments of skin care like the Department of Dermatology, Specialty of Dermatology, Specialty of Sexually Transmitted Disease, Department of Medicine Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine etc

Sekwa Eye Hospital which was founded in 2004 by a group of eye physicians and surgeons in Beijing. Now this is one of the pioneer private hospitals in China. With the support from the Norwegian government and from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the hospital is giving leadership to a number of research activities in eye care.