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Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital · Est. 1886

Beijing Tongren Hospital: Guide for Foreigners

北京同仁医院

China's leading centre for ophthalmology and ENT (ear, nose, throat).

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

Beijing Tongren Hospital address

In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver

北京同仁医院
北京市东城区东交民巷1号

Postcode 100730

Second campus (south / Yizhuang): 北京市经济技术开发区西环南路2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 Tongren Hospital — 北京同仁医院 — mostly for ophthalmology / eye disease and ENT (otorhinolaryngology). 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 Tongren Hospital is a Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital in Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Beijing Tongren Hospital (北京同仁医院)

Quick Facts

Chinese name
北京同仁医院
Hospital type
Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital
Best known for
Ophthalmology / eye disease · ENT (otorhinolaryngology) · Head & neck surgery · Optic nerve & retinal disease
Best for international patients
Eye disease evaluation · ENT consultations · Optic nerve / visual pathway concerns · Head & neck second opinions
Services we coordinate
Ophthalmology / ENT consultation · Orbital & head / neck MRI · Second opinion · English report translation · DICOM collection
Equipment highlights
Orbital MRI · OCT (optical coherence tomography) · Femto-LASIK · Advanced ophthalmic imaging
Location
Dongcheng District, Beijing — 北京市东城区东交民巷1号
Language support
High-volume 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.

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 Tongren Hospital Matters

Tongren has been China's reference eye centre for over a century and consistently ranks #1 nationally for ophthalmology. The eye department treats more than 600,000 outpatient cases and performs over 60,000 ophthalmic surgeries per year — including one of Asia's highest annual cataract volumes. The ENT department is the National Center for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, particularly known for cochlear implantation and complex head and neck oncology.

What International Patients Can Access

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

Equipment available
Orbital MRI · OCT (optical coherence tomography) · Femto-LASIK · Advanced ophthalmic 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 Tongren 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 Tongren Hospital Is a Good Fit

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Wang Ningli王宁利
Director, Ophthalmology Center; Director, National Engineering Tech Research Center for Eye Diagnosis & Treatment
Public source
Prof. Xu Wen徐文
Director, ENT – Laryngology
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 have LASIK at Tongren?
Yes. Tongren is one of Asia's busiest LASIK centres and routinely treats international patients. We coordinate the pre-op assessment, the procedure and the 1-week post-op check in a single trip.
How does LASIK cost at Tongren compare with UK / US?
Tongren's Femto-LASIK is typically $1,500-2,500 per eye (surgery + bilingual coordination + post-op care). UK private LASIK averages £2,000-3,000 per eye; US averages $2,500-3,500. Same procedure, same equipment, lower cost.
Is SMILE available?
Yes. Tongren was one of the first Chinese hospitals to offer SMILE and has very high volume on the procedure. Suitability depends on your corneal thickness and refractive error — we send your assessment in advance.
Is Tongren the right hospital for a cochlear implant?
Yes — Tongren is China's national reference centre for cochlear implantation. For both paediatric and adult cases, they have one of the world's largest cumulative implant series. We can coordinate device selection (Cochlear, MED-EL, AB).
Will I get an English report?
Yes — every consultation, imaging or surgical case includes structured English documentation suitable for your home ophthalmologist or ENT surgeon.
How much does coordination here cost?
Coordination from $250 for imaging or routine consultation. Surgical procedures (LASIK, cataract, cochlear implant) are quoted separately based on the planned operation.
What do international patients usually ask about Tongren?
Common questions cover cataract surgery, retinal and macular disease, glaucoma, LASIK and SMILE refractive surgery, and ENT problems such as hearing loss and cochlear implantation. Patients ask whether they are suitable for a given procedure and how volume and cost compare with home. ChinaMedPass coordinates access and translation; suitability and all clinical judgements rest with Tongren's licensed ophthalmologists and ENT surgeons.
What records should I prepare for an eye or ENT review at Tongren?
Prepare recent eye exam and refraction results, OCT, fundus photos, visual field or corneal topography reports, and any orbital MRI or CT as both reports and original DICOM; for ENT, bring audiograms and imaging. Include a current medication list — noting anticoagulants, 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 Tongren?
A written specialist review of your records and imaging 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 follow afterwards. ChinaMedPass is not a hospital or medical provider; acceptance and all clinical decisions rest with the hospital.

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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.
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Beijing Tongren Hospital — conditions, guides & services

Departments

Ophthalmology at Beijing Tongren Hospital
Tongren is China's most famous eye hospital — the national reference for cataract, glaucoma, retina and complex ophthalmology, at surgical volumes few centers in the world approach.

Related conditions

Cataract
China's flagship eye hospital — enormous surgical volume
Glaucoma
National reference glaucoma center — angle-closure expertise

Practical information for your visit

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

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

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China's leading centre for ophthalmology and ENT (ear, nose, throat) Its standout strengths include Ophthalmology / eye disease, ENT (otorhinolaryngology), Head & neck 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 Tongren 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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