π¬π§ From United Kingdom
Medical tourism from United Kingdom to China
UK patients typically come for: orthopedic surgery (NHS waits 18+ weeks), cancer treatment (proton therapy, CAR-T not widely available on NHS), stem cell therapy, executive health checkups, and dental tourism.
United Kingdom patient pathway
Pick a condition to see the end-to-end care pathway tailored for United Kingdom patients.
Hepatitis B for United Kingdom patients
China has world-class hepatology infrastructure and the most affordable access to modern HBV antivirals globally. Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) is USD 15β30/month vs USD 1,400+ in the US.
Endocrinology Β· Bariatric surgeryObesity for United Kingdom 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.
EndocrinologyType 2 diabetes for United Kingdom 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 surgeryCoronary disease for United Kingdom 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 replacementKnee OA for United Kingdom 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· ENTSleep apnoea for United Kingdom 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 healthDepression for United Kingdom 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.
PsychiatryAdult ADHD for United Kingdom 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 medicineInfertility for United Kingdom 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· SpineLow back pain for United Kingdom patients
Conservative care, injection therapy, and surgical options including microdiscectomy and lumbar fusion at Class A spine centres β all-in pricing 70β80% below US private rates.
Visa for United Kingdom patients
M-Visa (Medical ε»ηηΎθ―) Β· 5β7 business days standard Β· 2β3 days expedited Β· Β£151 standard Β· +Β£37 expedited