🇯🇵 From Japan
Medical tourism from Japan to China
Japanese patients commonly come for: stem cell and regenerative medicine, cardiac surgery, orthopedic procedures (cost advantage), and TCM integrative oncology. Many cross-shop with Korean and Singaporean centres.
Japan patient pathway
Pick a condition to see the end-to-end care pathway tailored for Japan patients.
Hepatitis B for Japan 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 surgeryObesity for Japan 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.
EndocrinologyType 2 diabetes for Japan 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 surgeryCoronary disease for Japan 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 replacementKnee OA for Japan 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 · ENTSleep apnoea for Japan 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 healthDepression for Japan 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.
PsychiatryAdult ADHD for Japan 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 medicineInfertility for Japan 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 · SpineLow back pain for Japan 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 Japan patients
M-Visa (医療ビザ) — fingerprinting NOT required · 4 business days standard · ¥3,000–¥6,000 (single/multi entry)