Beijing Tiantan Hospital for Foreigners: Neurology Booking Guide

Beijing Tiantan Hospital address

No. 119 South Fourth Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing 100070

In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver

北京天坛医院
北京市丰台区南四环西路119号

Postcode 100070

International / VIP department: on the main campus, in Building B (B区).

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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 Tiantan Hospital — 北京天坛医院 — mostly for neurosurgery and neurology. 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 Tiantan Hospital is a Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital in Fengtai District, Beijing — No. 119 South Fourth Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing 100070.

Quick Facts

Chinese name: 北京天坛医院
Hospital type: Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital
Best known for: Neurosurgery · Neurology · Brain tumours · Stroke / cerebrovascular disease · Epilepsy
Best for international patients: Patients needing brain MRI review · Brain tumour evaluation · Neurosurgical second opinions · Complex neurological symptoms
Services we coordinate: Neurology / neurosurgery consultation · Brain & spine MRI · Second opinion on neurological imaging · English report translation · DICOM collection
Equipment highlights: 3.0T MRI · Neuro-navigation · Intraoperative imaging
Location: Fengtai District, Beijing — 北京市丰台区南四环西路119号
Language support: Large 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.

Checked on the official website

Source: Beijing Tiantan Hospital official website, checked September 2026.

Host institution of China's National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases.
Its neurology centre has sub-specialty teams including movement disorders (Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism, tremor) and neuromuscular disease.

From our coordination experience

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

Appointments open about 15 days ahead, so we collect passport details before release day.
International department director clinic for movement disorders: about ¥900 registration.
MRI + MRA: about ¥1,000 through the general clinic, about ¥2,200 through the international department.
Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic registration is about ¥60–100. The first TCM visit must be in person; registered patients can have follow-ups online.

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 Tiantan Hospital Matters

Tiantan hosts China's National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases and is one of the country's highest-volume neurosurgery centres, treating brain tumours, skull-base disease, aneurysms and complex spine cases every day. For international patients, that daily experience with difficult cases is the point: the specialist you see has usually managed many patients with the same problem. A remote review of your MRI and records is usually the right first step.

What International Patients Can Access

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

Neurology / neurosurgery consultation
Brain & spine MRI
Second opinion on neurological imaging
English report translation
DICOM collection

Equipment available

3.0T MRI · Neuro-navigation · Intraoperative imaging

How China MedPass Helps (Typical Pathway)

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
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
Appointment booking
We secure the appointment, send you a preparation pack covering documents, payment, what to bring, and confirm the bilingual escort schedule.
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
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
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 Tiantan 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 Tiantan Hospital Is a Good Fit

Your main concern is the brain or nervous system
You need a neurosurgical opinion
Brain tumour, stroke or epilepsy evaluation

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Jiang Tao江涛· since 2022

Director, Neurosurgery Center; Director, Beijing Neurosurgical Institute; CAE Academician

Public source

Neurosurgery Center director Jiang Tao elected Chinese Academy of Engineering academician (2023), per Beijing Municipal Health Commission [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

For MS, Parkinson's and cognitive / movement disorders, Xuanwu Hospital is especially strong
For complex multi-system cases, PUMCH integrates more specialties

Frequently Asked Questions

Can international patients get treatment at Beijing Tiantan?

Yes. The International Department coordinates English documentation and senior-physician-level access for foreign patients, with China MedPass handling the day-to-day bilingual escort and case follow-up.

Is Tiantan's quality really comparable to top Western neurosurgical centres?

For the conditions they treat at this volume — gliomas, meningiomas, aneurysm, AVM, complex spine — yes. Outcomes for brain tumour resection and aneurysm clipping are at parity with leading international centres, per published series.

Can I get a written second opinion without travelling to Beijing?

Yes. We can arrange a written professional opinion on your existing MRI / CT scans from a Tiantan consultant in 5-7 business days, with English translation. Coordination from $400.

Will I get an English report?

Yes — every imaging and consultation we coordinate includes a structured English report. Reports follow international radiology standards with ICD-10 coding.

How long should I plan to stay in Beijing for elective surgery here?

For elective brain or spine surgery, plan 3-4 weeks: 2-3 days pre-operative workup, surgery + 7-14 days inpatient, then 5-7 days outpatient observation before flight clearance.

How much does coordination at Tiantan cost?

Our coordination fee starts from $250. Hospital surgical or imaging fees depend on the specific service and are paid directly to Tiantan; we provide a written estimate before you travel.

What do international patients usually ask about Beijing Tiantan?

Common questions concern brain tumours (gliomas, meningiomas), skull-base and pituitary surgery, aneurysm and AVM, epilepsy surgery and complex spine — patients ask whether a case is operable, what surgical approach is likely, and how outcomes compare with home. ChinaMedPass coordinates access and translation; the operability decision and all clinical judgements rest with Tiantan's licensed neurosurgeons.

What records should I prepare for a neurosurgery review at Beijing Tiantan?

Prepare your brain or spine MRI and CT as both written reports and original DICOM discs, any angiography, EEG or PET, and prior operative or pathology reports if you have had surgery. Include a current medication list — noting anticoagulants or antiplatelets, which you should not stop without medical advice — and a dated symptom timeline. Acceptance and clinical decisions rest with the hospital.

What is the usual appointment pathway at Beijing Tiantan?

A written specialist review of your records and DICOM is usually done first, often without travel. 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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Tell us about your case and we'll confirm whether Beijing Tiantan Hospital is the right fit, then arrange the appointment, bilingual escort and English report end-to-end.

From $250 (service + hospital fee combined). Hospital portion paid at counter; our coordination fee paid in advance.

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China MedPass is an independent medical coordination service. We help international patients access leading Grade 3A public hospitals in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. We are not an official representative of these hospitals unless explicitly stated. All clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians at the hospitals themselves; China MedPass coordinates appointments, escort and documentation only.

Beijing Tiantan Hospital — conditions, guides & services

Practical information for your visit

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

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

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China's leading centre for neurology and neurosurgery Its standout strengths include Neurosurgery, Neurology, Brain tumours. Whether it is the best fit for YOUR case depends on subspecialty volumes — we check that against your records free of charge.

Does Beijing Tiantan 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.

Beijing Tiantan Hospital: Guide for Foreigners