Xuanwu Hospital - International Medical Center

Xuanwu Hospital, founded in 1958, is a large tertiary hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, specializing in neuroscience and geriatric medicine with a national reputation for cerebrovascular disease treatment and stroke care. The hospital hosts the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases and China's first dedicated stroke unit, establishing evidence-based protocols for acute stroke thrombolysis and neurorehabilitation that have been adopted nationwide. Our International Medical Department provides comprehensive care for international patients, featuring expert consultations and inpatient admissions in neurology, neurosurgery, rehabilitation medicine, geriatric medicine, and cardiovascular medicine, supported by 24-hour emergency stroke response teams, advanced neuroimaging with 3T MRI and CT angiography, dedicated neurocritical care, and a large inpatient neurorehabilitation unit. The hospital is also a national clinical research center for geriatric diseases, with programs addressing dementia, osteoporosis, frailty, cardiovascular deconditioning, and polypharmacy in the elderly that are particularly relevant for long-term expat residents. The department offers English-speaking care coordinators, Aetna, Cigna, MSH, Allianz, and Bupa insurance direct billing, and structured treatment summaries for repatriation continuity with overseas neurologists or geriatricians. On-site diagnostic services include Brain MRI, CT Scan, Cerebral Angiography, EEG, 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.