Is PUMCH the same as Peking University First Hospital?
No. Peking Union Medical College Hospital (北京协和医院, PUMCH) and Peking University First Hospital (北京大学第一医院) are separate hospitals in different parts of Beijing. International patients often confuse them, so always check the Chinese name on a booking.
Can international patients / tourists get treatment at PUMCH?
Yes. The International Medical Services department is set up specifically for foreign patients and accepts self-pay. You'll need your passport for registration; we handle the bilingual coordination from the case-review stage through to the English report.
Do I need a referral letter from my home doctor?
No formal referral is required. Bringing existing clinical notes, imaging discs (DICOM) and a problem summary substantially improves the consultation, but is not a hard prerequisite.
Will I get an English report?
Yes. Coordination via China MedPass always includes a structured English report — typically delivered within 48 hours of imaging or within 3-5 working days of a specialist consultation, with ICD-10 coding and a physician signature.
How long does it take to get an appointment with a senior PUMCH specialist?
Often arranged within days, depending on hospital availability, the specialty involved and clinical suitability. For multidisciplinary case review we typically need 1-2 weeks of lead time to assemble the right consultants.
How much does coordination at PUMCH cost?
Our coordination fee starts from $250 (covers case review, hospital booking, bilingual escort and the English report). Hospital fees are paid directly to PUMCH and depend on the services rendered; we provide a full estimate before you travel.
Can you collect my DICOM files?
Yes. We collect MRI / CT / PET-CT DICOM imaging files for you and deliver them on USB or via a secure download link, so your home specialist can re-read them in any standard PACS viewer.
What do international patients usually ask about PUMCH?
Most questions are about undiagnosed, multi-system or rare conditions that have crossed several specialties without a clear answer — patients ask whether PUMCH can review conflicting prior opinions, arrange a multidisciplinary case discussion, and reach a definitive diagnosis. Others ask about endocrine, rheumatology and haematology second opinions. ChinaMedPass coordinates access; the hospital's licensed doctors make all clinical judgements.
What records should I prepare for a complex-case review at PUMCH?
Assemble prior specialist and discharge reports, all imaging as reports plus original DICOM (MRI, CT, PET-CT), relevant blood, pathology and genetic test results, and a full current medication list — including any anticoagulants, which you should not stop without medical advice. Add a dated symptom timeline. This helps the review; acceptance and clinical decisions rest with the hospital.
What is the usual appointment pathway at PUMCH?
Usually a written specialist review comes first, based on your records and DICOM — often with no travel needed. If you then travel, an on-site consultation is arranged through the international department, with your passport used for registration; an English report and DICOM follow afterwards. ChinaMedPass is not a hospital; acceptance and all clinical decisions rest with the hospital.
What are the International Department room and ward costs at PUMCH?
PUMCH runs an International Medical Department (国际医疗部) with private inpatient rooms and English-capable coordination, and its room, ward and consultation fees are higher than the general wards. We do not publish a fixed figure here for a simple reason: room rates and international department fees can change and must be confirmed by the hospital. For a planned admission we can request the current daily room rate and an itemised written estimate — hospital fee separate from our coordination — before you commit. ChinaMedPass does not set, mark up or guarantee any hospital fee.
Does PUMCH have an international department daily room rate I can see in advance?
The international department can quote a current daily room rate for a specific admission, but published rates change over time and depend on the room class and length of stay, so any figure must be confirmed by the hospital at the time of booking. We obtain the current rate and a written estimate for your case; acceptance and all clinical and billing decisions rest with the hospital.
