Beijing Friendship Hospital - International Medical Center

Beijing Friendship Hospital, founded in 1952 with assistance from the Soviet government and the Soviet Red Cross, was the first major hospital established by the Chinese government in the capital after the founding of the People's Republic. Affiliated with Capital Medical University, it is nationally renowned for digestive diseases, hepatology, and gastroenterology, housing the Beijing Friendship Hospital Digestive Disease Center and the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases. Our International Medical Center provides comprehensive care for international patients, with special expertise in digestive diseases, hepatology, gastroenterology, and abdominal general surgery including gastroscopy and colonoscopy screening, liver biopsy, endosonography, and advanced ERCP procedures, alongside a full complement of cardiology, respiratory medicine, endocrinology, general medicine, and surgical subspecialty outpatient services. The hospital has served as an international medical service pilot institution with dedicated international outpatient clinics and inpatient facilities, offering 24-hour emergency care, same-day endoscopy appointment pathways for international patients, and direct billing coordination for Aetna, Cigna, MSH, Allianz, and Bupa. English-speaking coordinators prepare insurance documentation, translated discharge summaries, and ongoing follow-up scheduling so that overseas patients can continue monitored care seamlessly after returning home or relocating within China. On-site diagnostic services include Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Liver Biopsy, Abdominal Ultrasound, and other advanced diagnostic studies, all scheduled with priority pathways for international patients to minimize total visit time. The department also provides 24-hour emergency services for international patients with acute conditions, with dedicated pathways in place to reduce wait times for urgent evaluation and care. English-speaking medical consultants and reception staff are available every day, complemented by dedicated international patient coordinators who manage the entire patient journey from arrival through discharge and professional medical translation support as needed. Direct billing is accepted for all major international insurers including Aetna, Cigna, MSH, Allianz, and Bupa, with on-site insurance coordinators handling pre-authorization, guarantee-of-payment letters, and detailed claim documentation. Appointments can be arranged via Phone / WeChat / Online, with bilingual coordinators confirming exact arrival instructions in advance.