🇦🇪 From United Arab Emirates

Medical tourism from United Arab Emirates to China

UAE-based patients (both Emirati and resident expat) typically come for: stem cell therapy, cardiac surgery, oncology (proton, CAR-T), orthopedic, dental and high-end executive physicals. Premium service expectations met at PUMC International, Ruijin VIP and Shanghai United Family.

United Arab Emirates patient pathway

Pick a condition to see the end-to-end care pathway tailored for United Arab Emirates patients.

Hepatology · Infectious disease

Hepatitis B for United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates patients

M-Visa (تأشيرة طبية) · 5–10 business days · AED 400–900

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