🇦🇺 From Australia

Medical tourism from Australia to China

Australian patients commonly come for: orthopedic surgery (Medicare elective wait), stem cell therapy (TGA-restricted at home), cancer treatment (CAR-T, proton), dental tourism, and high-end executive physicals. Direct flights from major cities to Beijing/Shanghai.

Australia patient pathway

Pick a condition to see the end-to-end care pathway tailored for Australia patients.

Hepatology · Infectious disease

Hepatitis B for Australia patients

China has world-class hepatology infrastructure and the most affordable access to modern HBV antivirals globally. Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) is USD 15–30/month vs USD 1,400+ in the US.

Endocrinology · Bariatric surgery

Obesity for Australia patients

Class A endocrinology and bariatric surgery centres offer the full spectrum — GLP-1 medication, structured workup, and surgical options — at a fraction of US private-pay cost.

Endocrinology

Type 2 diabetes for Australia patients

Comprehensive T2DM care at Class A endocrinology departments — GLP-1, SGLT2 inhibitors, modern insulins, structured education, and integration with cardiometabolic and renal screening.

Cardiology · Cardiac surgery

Coronary disease for Australia patients

Comprehensive CAD care from primary prevention through PCI and CABG at Class A cardiac centres including Fuwai NCCD — globally-leading volumes, modern techniques, prices a fraction of US.

Orthopaedics · Joint replacement

Knee OA for Australia patients

Full-spectrum knee OA care at Class A orthopaedic and sports medicine centres — conservative management, BMAC and PRP, and total knee replacement with international-brand implants.

Sleep medicine · ENT

Sleep apnoea for Australia patients

Polysomnography is the diagnostic gateway for OSA — and one of the costliest tests in Western markets. Class A sleep centres deliver in-lab PSG at one-quarter the price.

Psychiatry · Mental health

Depression for Australia patients

Class A psychiatry departments at major academic centres offer evidence-based depression care — pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy (CBT, IPT), and structured follow-up — with English-speaking clinicians available.

Psychiatry

Adult ADHD for Australia patients

Structured adult ADHD evaluation programmes at Class A psychiatry departments — diagnostic workup, validated rating scales, and stimulant + non-stimulant treatment options at substantially lower cost than Western private pay.

Reproductive medicine

Infertility for Australia patients

Major academic reproductive medicine centres including PKU Third and Renji deliver IVF + ICSI + PGT-A at world-class quality and a fraction of US private pay. Donor-egg programmes are heavily restricted.

Orthopaedics · Spine

Low back pain for Australia patients

Conservative care, injection therapy, and surgical options including microdiscectomy and lumbar fusion at Class A spine centres — all-in pricing 70–80% below US private rates.

Visa for Australia patients

M-Visa (Medical Visa) · 5–10 business days · AUD $109.50 standard · +AUD $80 expedited

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