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Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital · Est. 1915

Peking University First Hospital: Guide for Foreigners

北京大学第一医院

National flagship for nephrology, dermatology and comprehensive internal medicine.

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

Peking University First Hospital address

No. 8 Xishiku St., Xicheng District, Beijing

In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver

北京大学第一医院
北京市西城区西什库大街8号

Postcode 100034

Peking University First Hospital (北大医院) is not the same hospital as PUMCH (北京协和医院).

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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 Peking University First Hospital — 北京大学第一医院 — mostly for nephrology / kidney disease and dermatology. 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.

Peking University First Hospital is a Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital in Xicheng District, Beijing — No. 8 Xishiku St., Xicheng District, Beijing.

Peking University First Hospital (北京大学第一医院)

Quick Facts

Chinese name
北京大学第一医院
Hospital type
Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital
Best known for
Nephrology / kidney disease · Dermatology · Comprehensive internal medicine · Cardiology · Urology
Best for international patients
Chronic kidney disease evaluation and management · Complex dermatology cases (psoriasis, autoimmune skin disease, refractory eczema) · Comprehensive internal medicine consultation · Glomerular disease (e.g. IgA nephropathy) second opinion
Services we coordinate
Nephrology consultation · Dermatology consultation · Comprehensive internal medicine review · Kidney imaging and biopsy review · English report translation · DICOM collection
Equipment highlights
3.0T MRI · Advanced renal imaging · Dermoscopy · Skin biopsy and pathology
Location
Xicheng District, Beijing — 北京市西城区西什库大街8号
Language support
Major academic 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.

  • Peking University First Hospital (北京大学第一医院) is not PUMCH (北京协和医院) — check the Chinese name on any booking.

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 Peking University First Hospital Matters

PKU First Hospital is Peking University's oldest affiliated teaching hospital, founded in 1915. Its nephrology department is internationally published — particularly on IgA nephropathy and lupus nephritis — and is a national reference centre for glomerular disease. Dermatology here is similarly strong: one of the country's leading academic departments for psoriasis, autoimmune skin disease and refractory inflammatory dermatoses.

What International Patients Can Access

China MedPass can coordinate the following at Peking University First Hospital for international patients:

Equipment available
3.0T MRI · Advanced renal imaging · Dermoscopy · Skin biopsy and pathology

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 Peking University First 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 Peking University First Hospital Is a Good Fit

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Zhao Minghui赵明辉
Director, Department of Nephrology; Director, PKU Institute of Nephrology
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

Is Peking University First Hospital the same as PUMCH?
No. Peking University First Hospital (北京大学第一医院) and Peking Union Medical College Hospital (北京协和医院, PUMCH) are separate hospitals. The names sound similar in English, so check the Chinese name on any booking.
Can international patients access PKU First?
Yes. The International Department supports English documentation and we provide bilingual escort. The hospital is centrally located in Xicheng, making logistics straightforward.
Is PKU First the right hospital for IgA nephropathy or other glomerular disease?
Yes — the nephrology department is one of China's two leading glomerular disease centres (with PUMCH). They have internationally published research on Asian IgA nephropathy cohorts in particular.
Can I get a senior dermatology consultation here?
Yes. The dermatology department handles many of China's most complex skin cases referred from elsewhere, including refractory psoriasis, autoimmune skin disease and rare inflammatory dermatoses.
Will I get an English report?
Yes — every consultation, biopsy report or imaging study we coordinate comes with structured English documentation.
Can you arrange a kidney biopsy second opinion without me travelling?
Yes. We coordinate slide shipment to a senior nephropathology team for re-read, with the English report typically returned within 7-10 business days. Coordination from $400.
How much does coordination cost?
Coordination from $250 for imaging; from $400 for a written second opinion; from $450 for a specialist consultation. Hospital fees are paid directly and quoted in advance.

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Tell us about your case and we'll confirm whether Peking University First Hospital is the right fit, then arrange the appointment, bilingual escort and English report end-to-end.

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Peking University First Hospital — conditions, guides & services

Departments

Urology at Peking University First Hospital
The birthplace of Chinese urology — PKU First's urology institute leads nationally in prostate cancer surgery, kidney and bladder cancer, and complex stone disease.

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Prostate Cancer
China's founding urology institute — robotic surgery volume

Practical information for your visit

Everything around your appointment at Peking University First 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.

Peking University First Hospital — frequently asked questions

How do international patients get an appointment at Peking University First 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 Peking University First Hospital best known for?

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National flagship for nephrology, dermatology and comprehensive internal medicine Its standout strengths include Nephrology / kidney disease, Dermatology, Comprehensive internal medicine. Whether it is the best fit for YOUR case depends on subspecialty volumes — we check that against your records free of charge.

Does Peking University First 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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