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Medical tourism from Saudi Arabia to China

Saudi patients commonly come for: stem cell therapy, CAR-T, complex oncology, orthopedic and spinal surgery, executive health screenings. Many travel with family / companions; halal food and prayer accommodation are standard at top international departments.

Saudi Arabia patient pathway

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

Hepatology Β· Infectious disease

Hepatitis B for Saudi Arabia 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 Β· Bariatric surgery

Obesity for Saudi Arabia patients

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

Endocrinology

Type 2 diabetes for Saudi Arabia patients

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

Cardiology Β· Cardiac surgery

Coronary disease for Saudi Arabia patients

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

Orthopaedics Β· Joint replacement

Knee OA for Saudi Arabia patients

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

Sleep medicine Β· ENT

Sleep apnoea for Saudi Arabia patients

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

Psychiatry Β· Mental health

Depression for Saudi Arabia patients

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

Psychiatry

Adult ADHD for Saudi Arabia patients

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

Reproductive medicine

Infertility for Saudi Arabia 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 Β· Spine

Low back pain for Saudi Arabia patients

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

Visa for Saudi Arabia patients

M-Visa (Ψͺأشيرة طبية) Β· 7–14 business days Β· Approx SAR 600–1,200

Full Saudi Arabia β†’ China visa guide β†’