Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital · Est. 1958

Xuanwu Hospital Beijing: Guide for Foreigners

首都医科大学宣武医院

Leading centre for neurology, geriatrics and neurodegenerative disease.

By China MedPass · Updated 5 October 2026 · Sources: official hospital website · How we write

Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University address

In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver

首都医科大学宣武医院
北京市西城区长椿街45号

Postcode 100053

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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 Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University — 首都医科大学宣武医院 — mostly for neurology and multiple sclerosis & demyelinating disease. 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.

Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University is a Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital in Xicheng District, Beijing.

Quick Facts

Chinese name: 首都医科大学宣武医院
Hospital type: Grade 3A (三甲) public tertiary hospital
Best known for: Neurology · Multiple sclerosis & demyelinating disease · Parkinson's & movement disorders · Dementia / cognitive disorders · Neurosurgery
Best for international patients: MS evaluation · Parkinson's care · Cognitive / memory assessment · Neurological second opinions
Services we coordinate: Neurology consultation · MRI review · MS / demyelinating disease evaluation · Second opinion · English report translation · DICOM collection
Equipment highlights: 3.0T MRI · Advanced neuro-imaging
Location: Xicheng District, Beijing — 北京市西城区长椿街45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: Xuanwu Hospital official website, checked September 2026.

China's National Medical Center for Neurological Diseases.
The neurology department has 116 physicians, about 60% with senior titles, and runs 20+ specialty clinics — including Parkinson's disease, involuntary movements, neuromuscular disease, epilepsy, sleep, vertigo and headache.
Diagnostic facilities include EMG, video EEG and polysomnography (sleep studies).

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 Xuanwu Hospital Matters

Xuanwu operates the National Center for Clinical Research on Geriatric Diseases and is one of China's three leading neurology centres. Its 3.0T MRI suite runs at near-capacity year-round, which means experienced technologists and faster turnaround for foreign patients. For movement disorders (Parkinson's, atypical parkinsonism), dementia (including amyloid PET imaging), and neuroinflammatory disease (MS, NMO), Xuanwu is usually the right destination over Tiantan.

What International Patients Can Access

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

Neurology consultation
MRI review
MS / demyelinating disease evaluation
Second opinion
English report translation
DICOM collection

Equipment available

3.0T MRI · Advanced neuro-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 Xuanwu 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 Xuanwu Hospital Is a Good Fit

You are being evaluated for MS or a demyelinating condition
Parkinson's or a movement disorder
Memory / cognitive concerns

Department Leadership & Recognition

Prof. Wang Yuping王玉平

Director, Department of Neurology; Director, Beijing Epilepsy Diagnosis & Treatment Center

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

For brain tumours / neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan is the dedicated centre
For complex multi-system undiagnosed cases, PUMCH

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I go to Tiantan or Xuanwu for my neurology case?

Surgical neurology (brain tumour, aneurysm, complex spine) → Tiantan. Medical neurology (Parkinson's, dementia, MS, neuropathy) → Xuanwu. Both are world-class within their lane. We route you correctly after reviewing your case.

Can international patients access Xuanwu?

Yes. Xuanwu has an International Department, but like other Beijing public hospitals it does not provide interpreters, so China MedPass interprets at every consultation (our coordination experience, Sep 2026).

Does Xuanwu offer advanced imaging like amyloid PET?

Yes. Xuanwu was one of the first Chinese hospitals to bring amyloid PET imaging into routine dementia workup, and their fMRI capability supports pre-surgical brain mapping for select cases.

Will I get an English report?

Yes — every imaging and consultation we coordinate includes a structured English report following international standards.

How much does coordination at Xuanwu cost?

Coordination from $250. Hospital fees are paid directly and depend on the specific imaging or consultation; we provide a written estimate before you travel.

Get a Beijing hospital access plan

Tell us about your case and we'll confirm whether Xuanwu 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.

Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University — conditions, guides & services

Practical information for your visit

Everything around your appointment at Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University — 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.

Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University — frequently asked questions

How do international patients get an appointment at Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University?

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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 Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University best known for?

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Leading centre for neurology, geriatrics and neurodegenerative disease Its standout strengths include Neurology, Multiple sclerosis & demyelinating disease, Parkinson's & movement disorders. Whether it is the best fit for YOUR case depends on subspecialty volumes — we check that against your records free of charge.

Does Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University 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.