China Care BridgePatient coordination · China
Shanghai & Beijing · English · Français · 中文

Specialist hospital care in China, arranged from your first message to follow-up at home.

We are an independent patient coordinator. Doctors at licensed tertiary hospitals review your case and treat you. We handle everything around them: your records, translation, the quote, travel, and an interpreter at your side.

We reply within two working days. This service is not for emergencies. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

Why China

Why patients look to Shanghai and Beijing

28.6

Weeks of waiting at home

In Canada, the median wait from a GP referral to treatment was 28.6 weeks in 2025. At the hospitals we work with, your dates are confirmed in writing before you travel.

Fraser Institute, 2025
3A

High-volume specialist teams

We work with Grade-3A hospitals, the top tier in China's hospital system, and with specialist teams that operate on large numbers of patients every year.

1

One person who knows your case

A single coordinator follows you from the first message to your last follow-up call, in English, French or Chinese.

How it works

Five steps, and you decide at each one

Nothing is booked until you have the doctors' view and a written price. You can stop after any step.

  1. 1From home

    Tell us your situation

    Write to us through the form or WhatsApp. We reply in your language and list the reports we need.

  2. 2From home

    Remote case review

    We translate your reports and imaging. A specialist reviews them, often in a video consultation with several doctors that you and your family can join.

  3. 3Planning

    Quote and plan

    If treatment in China makes sense, you receive the hospital's written estimate and a timeline. We help with the invitation letter, visa, flights and a place to stay.

  4. 4In China

    Care with someone beside you

    We meet you at the airport. An interpreter-coordinator comes to every appointment, explains each step and can be reached day and night.

  5. 5Back home

    Follow-up

    We translate your discharge documents, connect your doctors at home with the treating team, and set up remote follow-up visits.

Services

Start with a review. Travel only if it makes sense.

Remote Case Review

For anyone weighing their options, before any travel.

  • Collection and translation of your records and imaging
  • Review by a specialist, or a multidisciplinary video consultation
  • A written summary in your language: options, likely timeline, cost range
  • A call with your coordinator to go through it

One fixed fee, agreed before we start

Full Journey Coordination

For patients who decide to be treated in China.

  • Everything in the Remote Case Review
  • Hospital booking, invitation letter, visa support
  • Flights, accommodation and airport transfers arranged
  • Interpreter-coordinator at every appointment and on the ward
  • Translated discharge file and remote follow-up

Fixed fee by length of stay, agreed before you travel

Costs

Who pays whom

You should know exactly where your money goes, and where ours comes from.

You → China Care Bridge

A fixed coordination fee

Agreed in writing before we start. It does not change with the size of your hospital bill.

You → the hospital

Medical fees

Set by the hospital. You see a written estimate before deciding and pay the hospital directly.

The hospital → China Care Bridge

Nothing per patient

We take no commission or referral fee for bringing you.

Not included in our fee

Hospital medical fees, flights, accommodation, visa fees and your companion's costs. We arrange them and you pay each provider directly.

DRAFTOur fee schedule will be published here, with its date, before launch.
Specialties

From routine surgery to complex cases

Tell us your condition. We find the right team in Shanghai or Beijing and confirm they can take your case before anything is booked.

Featured

Colorectal surgery

Including laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer and sphincter-preserving options for low rectal tumours, where the surgeons judge them suitable.

Featured

Digestive endoscopy

Diagnosis of digestive conditions and endoscopic treatment of early-stage cancers of the stomach and bowel.

Featured

Oncology and second opinions

Treatment planning and second opinions for most solid tumours, often through a multidisciplinary review.

  • HaematologyLeukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, including cell therapies where you are eligible.
  • Liver, biliary and pancreatic surgeryTumours and complex conditions of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas.
  • Thoracic surgeryLung and oesophageal surgery, including minimally invasive approaches.
  • Cardiology and cardiac surgeryCoronary artery disease, heart valves and rhythm disorders.
  • NeurosurgeryBrain and spinal cord tumours, and vascular conditions of the brain.
  • Orthopaedics and spineJoint replacement, sports injuries and spine surgery.
  • UrologyProstate, kidney and bladder conditions.
  • GynaecologyGynaecological tumours and benign conditions.
  • Ear, nose and throatHead and neck tumours, sinus and hearing conditions.
  • OphthalmologyCataract, retina and glaucoma care.
  • Traditional Chinese MedicineAcupuncture and herbal treatment, alongside conventional care.
  • RehabilitationRecovery after surgery, stroke or injury.
  • Health check-upsComprehensive screening, including endoscopy and imaging.

How we choose a hospital

  • Grade-3A public hospital, or a private hospital with international accreditation
  • An international or VIP department used to receiving foreign patients
  • A specialist team that agrees to review your case before you travel
  • A written cost estimate before any booking
DRAFTPartner hospitals and doctors will be named here once agreements and consents are signed.
A patient's journey

From a post on his phone to an operating room in Shanghai

He wanted to understand every option before deciding. The surgeons explained them over several days, through an interpreter, until he was ready.

A French-speaking patient from Canada, already treated with radiotherapy, wanted a second opinion on his surgery. After a remote review he travelled to Shanghai, where the colorectal team and a French interpreter took him through each choice before the operation.

DRAFT Shown here only with the patient's written consent. Every case is different, and this story does not predict anyone else's result.

How we work

We work for you, the patient

We don't diagnose

Medical opinions and treatment come only from licensed doctors at the hospital.

No promised outcomes

Every case is different. The doctors tell you what is realistic, and we pass it on as they said it.

You pay the hospital directly

Medical fees go straight from you to the hospital. We only charge for coordination.

No per-patient fees from hospitals

Hospitals don't pay us for each patient we bring, so our advice stays on your side.

Your records stay private

We share them only with your written consent, through encrypted channels.

Practical information

What to prepare before you travel

Your records

Pathology and imaging reports, the imaging files themselves (DICOM), surgery and discharge summaries, and your current medication list. Any language is fine: we translate.

Paying the hospital

Chinese hospitals usually ask for a deposit before admission. Accepted payment methods differ from one hospital to another, so we confirm yours in writing before you fly.

Length of stay

The hospital's plan states the expected number of days for treatment and recovery. If it goes beyond the 30 visa-free days, we start the visa process early.

Coming with someone

We encourage you to bring a companion. We arrange their accommodation near the hospital, and they can join your consultations with the interpreter.

Insurance

Take out travel insurance that covers medical repatriation. Ask your health insurer in writing what, if anything, it reimburses.

Follow-up at home

Before you travel, tell your own doctor about your plans. After treatment, we send them your translated file so follow-up can continue at home.

Questions

Before you write to us

Do I need a visa?

Citizens of Canada, the United Kingdom and France can currently enter China without a visa for up to 30 days. The policy runs until 31 December 2026. If your treatment and recovery need longer, you will need a visa, and we help with the hospital's invitation letter. US citizens need a visa.

Will my insurance pay?

Public health plans usually cover little or nothing of treatment you choose to have abroad. Ask your insurer before you travel. We can provide the documents they request.

What does it cost?

There are two separate costs. The hospital's medical fees, which you see in a written estimate before you decide. Our coordination fee, which is fixed and agreed in advance.

Which languages do you work in?

English, French and Chinese. In China, your coordinator interprets your medical conversations and knows your case.

Who is responsible for my treatment?

The hospital and its doctors. We are a coordination service, not a medical provider.

Who we are

A small team in Shanghai, working in three languages

China Care Bridge is run by a team based in Shanghai that works in English, French and Chinese. We are a coordination company, with registration in Singapore in progress.

DRAFTTeam names, photos and the company registration number will appear here.
Contact

Tell us what you're facing

A coordinator replies within two working days with the next steps and the list of reports we need.

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