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Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital · Est. 1952

Beijing Friendship Hospital: Guide for Foreigners

北京友谊医院

Comprehensive tertiary hospital with a strong International Department.

By China MedPass · Updated · Sources: official hospital website · How we write

Beijing Friendship Hospital address

In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver

北京友谊医院
北京市西城区永安路95号

Postcode 100050

Other campuses: 通州院区 北京市通州区潞苑东路101号院 · 顺义院区 北京市顺义区友谊南街1号.

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Address from the hospital's official website, checked October 2026. Large hospitals have several campuses — your appointment confirmation states which one; we tell you before you travel.

Foreign patients come to Beijing Friendship Hospital — 北京友谊医院 — mostly for gastroenterology & hepatology and general internal medicine. You book under the name in your passport, and the hospital does not provide interpreters — in our coordination experience, not even at its international department. China MedPass books the right senior specialist, interprets for you on site and sends an English summary afterwards.

Beijing Friendship Hospital is a Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital in Xicheng District, Beijing.

Beijing Friendship Hospital (北京友谊医院)

Quick Facts

Chinese name
北京友谊医院
Hospital type
Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital
Best known for
Gastroenterology & hepatology · General internal medicine · Radiology / imaging · Tropical medicine · Comprehensive diagnostics
Best for international patients
Imaging second opinions · General specialist consultations · English-documented diagnostic reports
Services we coordinate
Specialist consultation · MRI / CT imaging & review · Radiology second opinion · English report translation · DICOM collection
Equipment highlights
3.0T MRI · Advanced diagnostic imaging · Advanced endoscopy
Location
Xicheng District, Beijing — 北京市西城区永安路95号
Language support
Public hospital. The international department usually means shorter waits and a higher registration fee, but Beijing public hospitals — international departments included — do not provide interpreters (our coordination experience, Sep 2026). China MedPass interprets at every visit.

From our coordination experience

What we have seen arranging visits here (as of September 2026). Release windows and fees change — hospital charges apply.

  • Specialist appointments open about 15 days ahead.

Before Your Visit

What to bring
  • Your original passport — registration is real-name
  • Previous records in their original language (we translate)
  • Original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots
  • A current medication list with doses
  • Your insurance card and approval letter, if the insurer is paying
International insurance

Hospitals with an international department can often bill international insurers directly. It depends on your insurer and policy — most mainstream international plans are accepted. Your insurer usually has to approve the visit first, and your deductible and any excluded items remain yours. We check with the hospital before you travel.

Payment

Public hospitals charge before each test or consultation. Hospital fees are passed on at cost with the hospital's receipt; we take no commission from hospitals or doctors.

Emergencies

Outpatient and international clinics are not emergency services. In an emergency in China, call 120 or go straight to a hospital emergency department.

New to this? Read how foreigners book a hospital appointment in China and how a remote consultation works.

Why Beijing Friendship Hospital Matters

Beijing Friendship Hospital was the first large-scale general hospital established in modern China (1952) and hosts the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases. Its endoscopy centre — ERCP, EUS, ESD, advanced colonoscopy — is one of the busiest in Asia at over 100,000 procedures annually. It also operates China's only dedicated Department of Tropical Medicine, relevant for travellers returning from Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America with infectious disease concerns.

What International Patients Can Access

China MedPass can coordinate the following at Beijing Friendship Hospital for international patients:

Equipment available
3.0T MRI · Advanced diagnostic imaging · Advanced endoscopy

How China MedPass Helps (Typical Pathway)

  1. 1

    Case review

    You share your records (existing imaging, lab results, a short problem summary) in their original language. We translate and summarise them and identify the right department and specialist.

  2. 2

    Hospital & specialist matching

    We match you to the hospital and senior-attending-level specialist whose expertise actually fits your specific clinical question — not a generic outpatient slot.

  3. 3

    Appointment booking

    We secure the appointment, send you a preparation pack covering documents, payment, what to bring, and confirm the bilingual escort schedule.

  4. 4

    On-site bilingual escort

    Your local coordinator meets you at the hospital, handles registration and communication in Mandarin, attends the consultation with you, and makes sure nothing gets lost in translation.

  5. 5

    Report translation & DICOM collection

    We deliver a structured English summary of the hospital's reports plus your DICOM imaging files by secure download, ready for your home doctor.

  6. 6

    Follow-up coordination

    30-day follow-up window — we coordinate clarifications with the hospital, optional physician-to-physician calls, and any additional documentation your home team requests.

Estimated Costs

Two cost components, no surprises:

Component 1
Hospital fee

Paid directly to Beijing Friendship Hospital on the day of service. Amount depends on the specific imaging, consultation or procedure — quoted in writing before you travel.

Component 2
China MedPass coordination fee

From $250 for an imaging-only coordination case; from $400 for a written second opinion; from $450 for a senior specialist consultation; from $980 for full-concierge complex cases.

What's included in our coordination fee: case review, hospital booking, full-day bilingual escort, English report translation, DICOM file collection, 30-day follow-up. All prices subject to hospital availability and clinical suitability — we confirm the full quote in writing before any payment.

When Beijing Friendship Hospital Is a Good Fit

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Zhang Shutian张澍田
Director, Department of Gastroenterology & Digestive Disease Center; Hospital President
Public source

Names and facts above are drawn from publicly available official and institutional sources (linked) and reflect publicly-listed roles, which may change over time. China MedPass is an independent coordination service and is not affiliated with, employed by, endorsed by, or an official representative of these individuals or hospitals. We do not guarantee that any specific named physician will personally see your case.

When Another Hospital May Be Better

Frequently Asked Questions

Can international patients get treatment at Beijing Friendship?
Yes. The International Department is established and experienced with foreign patients — English documentation, dedicated coordination, and direct insurance billing arrangements with several international insurers.
Can I get a same-trip gastroscopy and colonoscopy here?
Yes — combined gastroscopy + colonoscopy under sedation is a standard same-day procedure. We arrange pre-procedure bowel prep, the procedure itself, and pathology results within roughly a 3-day window.
Is Beijing Friendship's hepatology comparable to Western centres?
Yes, and arguably stronger for HBV — China's chronic-HBV burden has driven world-class clinical experience. The hospital was a primary investigator site for several major HBV therapy trials.
Will I get an English report?
Yes. Every imaging, endoscopy or consultation we coordinate comes with a structured English report including ICD-10 coding and a physician signature.
How much does coordination here cost?
Coordination from $250 for imaging; from $450 for a specialist consultation. Endoscopy and other procedure fees are paid directly to the hospital and quoted in advance.

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Beijing Friendship Hospital — conditions, guides & services

Departments

Gastroenterology at Beijing Friendship Hospital
Beijing Friendship Hospital hosts one of China's strongest digestive-disease centers — advanced endoscopy (ESD, ERCP), early-cancer detection and treatment, and full GI care.

Related conditions

Colorectal Cancer
National gastroenterology strength + colorectal surgery
Stomach Cancer
Nationally strong therapeutic endoscopy

Practical information for your visit

Everything around your appointment at Beijing Friendship Hospital — handled.

Visa & entryVisa options, invitation letters and visa-free transit rules for medical visits.Airport pickup & transfersMet at arrivals and moved between appointments — from $80.Hotels near this hospitalVetted walking-distance hotels with medical-stay flexibility — from $60.Medical interpreterA medically trained interpreter beside you in every consultation — from $200/day.Records & translationCertified Chinese ⇄ English translation of records and reports — from $90.Paying hospital feesHow deposits, cards and invoices (fapiao) work at Chinese public hospitals.

Beijing Friendship Hospital — frequently asked questions

How do international patients get an appointment at Beijing Friendship Hospital?

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Registration requires a passport and, for sought-after specialists, slots go quickly on Chinese-language platforms. We book in your name, secure expert-clinic access where appropriate, and send an English confirmation with location and preparation notes — typically confirmed within 2–5 working days.

What is Beijing Friendship Hospital best known for?

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Comprehensive tertiary hospital with a strong International Department Its standout strengths include Gastroenterology & hepatology, General internal medicine, Radiology / imaging. Whether it is the best fit for YOUR case depends on subspecialty volumes — we check that against your records free of charge.

Does Beijing Friendship Hospital have English-speaking services?

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Like most Beijing public hospitals, day-to-day operations run in Chinese; some departments and international clinics offer English. We bridge the rest: a medically trained interpreter accompanies you, and every report you take home is translated and certified.

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