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Bariatric (sleeve) cost in Shenzhen, China

Typical all-in international-patient pricing for bariatric (sleeve) at Class A centres in Shenzhen, including what's included, length of stay and Class A hospital options.

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Typical price in Shenzhen

All-in international-patient pricing in USD. Final quote depends on case complexity, implant choice and length of stay.

LocationTypical price (USD)Notes
Shenzhen, China (Class A)8,07513,300International department, all-in patient-facing
China national average (Class A)9,50014,000Sleeve gastrectomy all-in

What's included in the China price

  • Multidisciplinary pre-op workup (surgery + endocrinology + dietitian + psychiatry where indicated)
  • Comprehensive labs and metabolic workup
  • Pre-op upper endoscopy + H. pylori testing
  • Cardiac and sleep apnoea clearance
  • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
  • 5-day inpatient admission
  • 12-month structured nutritional follow-up

Length of stay

1218 days in country. Fly-home clearance typically at day 1014 post-procedure.

Shenzhen medical hub

Shenzhen is the youngest tier-1 medical hub — strong in stem cell research, dental tourism, and English-first private care via HKU-Shenzhen Hospital and Shenzhen United Family. The closest mainland city to Hong Kong.

Stem cell therapyDental tourismSports medicineExecutive physicals

Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX). 30 min from HKG by ferry; 14 h direct from US.

Class A hospitals in Shenzhen

International Standard

University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital

Co-managed by the University of Hong Kong since 2012. The first hospital in mainland China to implement a Western-style family doctor gating system. Operates under Hong Kong and international medical standards — the preferred choice for expats and internationally-oriented patients in the Greater Bay Area.

Class A Tertiary

Shenzhen People's Hospital

Shenzhen's largest comprehensive public hospital and Jinan University's Second Clinical Medical College. Strong in respiratory, hepatobiliary, and emergency medicine.

Class A Tertiary

Shenzhen Second People's Hospital

Shenzhen University's First Affiliated Hospital and the city's national clinical key specialty center for sports medicine, urology, and burn care.

Class A Tertiary

Peking University Shenzhen Hospital

Peking University's flagship hospital in the Greater Bay Area. Known for joint replacement, reproductive medicine, and Hong Kong–standard international services.

Class A Tertiary

Shenzhen Children's Hospital

Greater Bay Area's leading pediatric specialty hospital. Strong in pediatric surgery, hematology-oncology, and neonatal intensive care, with a Beijing Children's Hospital cooperation program.

Class A Tertiary

Shenzhen Third People's Hospital (National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Disease)

Shenzhen's flagship Class A infectious disease hospital and the National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases. Strong hepatology, HIV care, and tuberculosis treatment.

Outcomes signal

  • Average %EWL at 12 months for sleeve: 60–70%
  • T2DM remission at 12 months: 50–60% for sleeve, 65–75% for RYGB
  • 30-day major complication rate at Class A centres consistent with international benchmarks

Frequently asked

How much does bariatric (sleeve) cost in Shenzhen?
Typical all-in international-patient pricing at Class A centres in Shenzhen ranges from $8,075 to $13,300 USD, including pre-op workup, anaesthesia, surgeon, hospital stay and routine follow-up.
Which hospitals in Shenzhen perform bariatric (sleeve)?
Shenzhen Class A centres including University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital run dedicated international departments offering bariatric (sleeve) with English-speaking coordinators.
How long do I need to stay in Shenzhen?
Length of stay for bariatric (sleeve) is typically 12–18 days in country, with fly-home clearance at day 10–14 post-procedure.

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