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Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital · Est. 1956

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital: Guide for Foreigners

北京积水潭医院

China's leading centre for orthopaedics and trauma surgery.

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

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital address

No. 31 Xinjiekou Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver

北京积水潭医院
北京市西城区新街口东街31号

Postcode 100035

International / VIP department: clinic rooms on all three campuses; its inpatient beds are at the Huilongguan campus (北京市昌平区回南北路68号).

Other campuses: 回龙观院区 北京市昌平区回南北路68号 · 新龙泽院区 北京市昌平区龙域环路38号院.

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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 Jishuitan Hospital — 北京积水潭医院 — mostly for orthopaedics and trauma surgery. 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 Jishuitan Hospital is a Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital in Xicheng District, Beijing — No. 31 Xinjiekou Street, Xicheng District, Beijing.

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital (北京积水潭医院)

Quick Facts

Chinese name
北京积水潭医院
Hospital type
Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital
Best known for
Orthopaedics · Trauma surgery · Spine surgery · Joint replacement · Hand surgery · Sports medicine
Best for international patients
Orthopaedic evaluation · Spine problems · Joint replacement second opinions · Sports injuries
Services we coordinate
Orthopaedic consultation · Spine / joint MRI & CT · Second opinion on surgery plan · English report translation · DICOM collection
Equipment highlights
3.0T MRI · Robotic orthopaedic surgery · Advanced musculoskeletal imaging
Location
Xicheng District, Beijing — 北京市西城区新街口东街31号
Language support
High-volume orthopaedic specialty 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.

  • Hand surgery has around 60 surgeons who treat only the hand and wrist, split into narrow sub-specialties.
  • International clinics open 7–8 days ahead. The hand-surgery international clinic opens 8 days ahead: day-8 slots release around 11:00, same-day slots around 06:00.
  • Registration: hand-surgery international clinic about ¥800–1,200; spine-surgery international clinic (Xinjiekou campus) about ¥800–1,000.
  • Specialists generally will not see a case without X-ray, CT or MRI — in person or remotely — so imaging comes first.
  • Surgery dates are set only by the operating surgeon after a face-to-face visit; there is no online referral to a named surgeon.

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 Jishuitan Hospital Matters

Jishuitan is the largest dedicated orthopaedic centre in Asia — over 1,500 orthopaedic beds and more than 50,000 procedures annually. It is the national reference centre for complex trauma, pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, hand and microsurgery, paediatric orthopaedics, and orthopaedic oncology. It was the first Chinese centre to deploy robotic-assisted orthopaedic surgery (TiRobot) and has the country's largest cumulative joint-replacement experience.

What International Patients Can Access

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

Equipment available
3.0T MRI · Robotic orthopaedic surgery · Advanced musculoskeletal imaging

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 Jishuitan 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 Jishuitan Hospital Is a Good Fit

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Gong Maoqi公茂琪
Director, Department of Trauma Orthopedics
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

Should I go to PKU Third or Jishuitan for my orthopaedic case?
Sports injuries (ACL, meniscus, shoulder labrum) → PKU Third. Complex trauma, joint replacement, hand surgery, paediatric ortho → Jishuitan. Both are top-tier; the right choice depends on the specific problem.
Can international patients access Jishuitan?
Yes. The International Department handles English documentation and senior-attending-level access; we provide bilingual escort throughout the case.
Can Jishuitan handle a re-do hip or knee replacement?
Yes — revision arthroplasty is one of their specialties. The revision joint replacement team handles cases referred from across China, and routinely sees international patients with failed primary replacements.
Will I get an English report?
Yes — structured English report on every imaging or consultation we coordinate, written to international musculoskeletal-radiology standards.
Can you collect my DICOM files?
Yes. MRI / CT DICOM imaging files are collected and delivered on USB or via secure download for your home orthopaedic team.
How much does coordination at Jishuitan cost?
Coordination from $250 for imaging; from $450 for a specialist consultation. Surgical fees are paid directly to the hospital and quoted separately based on the planned procedure.
What do international patients usually ask about Jishuitan?
Common questions concern fractures and complex trauma, hip and knee joint replacement (including revision), sports injuries such as ACL and meniscus tears, hand and spine surgery — patients ask whether surgery is needed, what implant or approach is likely, and expected recovery time. ChinaMedPass coordinates access and translation; the surgical decision and all clinical judgements rest with Jishuitan's licensed orthopaedic surgeons.
What records should I prepare for an orthopaedic review at Jishuitan?
Prepare your X-rays, CT and MRI as both written reports and original DICOM discs, plus any prior operative notes, implant details for revision cases, and recent blood results. Include a current medication list — noting anticoagulants or antiplatelets, which you should not stop without medical advice — and a dated timeline of the injury or symptoms. Acceptance and clinical decisions rest with the hospital.
What is the usual appointment pathway at Jishuitan?
A written specialist review of your records and DICOM is usually done first, often with no travel needed. If you then travel, an on-site consultation is arranged via the international department, with your passport used for registration; an English report and DICOM are provided afterwards. ChinaMedPass is not a hospital or medical provider; acceptance and all clinical decisions rest with the hospital.

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Beijing Jishuitan Hospital — conditions, guides & services

Departments

Orthopedics at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
Jishuitan is China's flagship orthopedic hospital — national leader in trauma, spine and joint replacement, performing at volumes that make difficult cases routine.

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Practical information for your visit

Everything around your appointment at Beijing Jishuitan 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 Jishuitan Hospital — frequently asked questions

How do international patients get an appointment at Beijing Jishuitan 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 Jishuitan Hospital best known for?

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China's leading centre for orthopaedics and trauma surgery Its standout strengths include Orthopaedics, Trauma surgery, Spine surgery. Whether it is the best fit for YOUR case depends on subspecialty volumes — we check that against your records free of charge.

Does Beijing Jishuitan 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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