China Medical Information - Medical Care Guide for International Patients

Verified hospital profiles, entry requirements, costs, payment options, language support, and medical-care logistics in China for international patients.

China vs. U.S. Medical Prices

Specialty Procedure China (USD) U.S. (USD) Difference
OrthopedicsHip replacement (single side)$4,200–$11,200$30,000–$50,00081% less in China
OrthopedicsKnee replacement (single side)$4,200–$11,200$30,000–$50,00081% less in China
DentalSingle dental implant (incl. crown)$420–$1,900$3,500–$6,50077% less in China
DentalAll-ceramic crown$140–$840$1,000–$2,50072% less in China
EyeSMILE laser correction (both eyes)$2,100–$4,900$4,000–$7,00036% less in China
EyeCataract surgery with IOL (one eye)$840–$2,800$3,500–$7,00065% less in China
FertilityConventional IVF (one cycle)$4,200–$8,400$15,000–$30,00072% less in China
FertilityIVF with PGT (one cycle)$8,400–$14,000$25,000–$35,00063% less in China
CheckupComprehensive health screening package$210–$700$2,500–$6,00089% less in China
CheckupWhole-body PET/CT scan (incl. tracer)$700–$1,120$3,000–$7,00082% less in China

Ranges reflect standard public-hospital channels in China vs. U.S. self-pay prices; international-department pricing in China runs higher. Reference points, not quotes. Fertility treatment in China is available to legally married couples only. FX: 1 USD = 7.15 CNY (Jul 2026). Methodology & sources →

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Logistics content is fact-checked against official sources. Pages marked medically reviewed were individually reviewed by Dr. Wang Lihu, Chief Physician at Guangdong Women and Children Hospital.