Central Campus (Outpatient & Emergency)
Xicheng District · Beijing
No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100034
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver北京市西城区西什库大街8号
International Patient Guide
Peking University First Hospital
北京大学第一医院
Established1915
CityBeijing
Hospital overview
About Peking University First Hospital
Peking University First Hospital, founded in 1915, is a century-old comprehensive tertiary Grade-A teaching hospital affiliated to Peking University and one of the earliest national public hospitals in China. It provides care across all major specialties, with nationally renowned programs in urology, nephrology, dermatology, pediatrics and rheumatology, and a long tradition in clinical teaching and research. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, Peking University First Hospital is listed among the top ten in 9 specialties, including No. 1 in nephrology, No. 2 in urology and No. 2 in general practice, among others.
Locations
Peking University First Hospital Campuses
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling.
First Inpatient Department (Women & Children Hospital)
Xicheng District · Beijing
No. 1 Xi'anmen Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver北京市西城区西安门大街1号
Second Inpatient Department
Xicheng District · Beijing
Xishiku Street (west side), Xicheng District, Beijing
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver北京市西城区西什库大街路西
Third Inpatient Department
Dongcheng District · Beijing
No. 15 Cheniandian Hutong, Andingmennei Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver北京市东城区安定门内大街车辇店胡同15号
Daxing Campus
Daxing District · Beijing
No. 5 Leyuan Road, Gaomidian Subdistrict, Daxing District, Beijing
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver北京市大兴区高米店街道乐园路5号
Addresses are shown in Chinese to help with taxi directions. Please verify your destination against the hospital appointment confirmation.
2023 edition
Specialty
Specialties in which Peking University First Hospital appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
Cardiovascular MedicineNo. 10
心血管病
Top Department
PediatricsNo. 6
小儿内科
Top Department
NephrologyNo. 1
肾脏病
Top Department
DermatologyNo. 4
皮肤科
Top Department
UrologyNo. 2
泌尿外科
Top Department
RheumatologyNo. 8
风湿科
Top Department
Infectious DiseasesNo. 9
传染感染科
Top Department
General PracticeNo. 2
全科医学
Top Department
Rare DiseasesNo. 5
罕见病
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When Peking University First Hospital May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Beijing and your case is kidney or urinary: PKU First Hospital's Nephrology ranks No. 1 nationally and Urology No. 2.
- You want a historic comprehensive hospital (founded 1915, the oldest of Peking University's affiliates) with deep renal and urologic expertise.
- You also value general-practice coordination (ranked No. 2) for complex or multisystem conditions.
- You can pair treatment with a capital-city stay, planning care and Beijing's historical sights together.
These points can help guide your research; they do not determine whether a hospital or treatment is right for you. Clinical decisions are made by the hospital’s licensed doctors.
Practical guidance
Notes from Our Service Experience
The following reflects what we have learned while supporting international patients. Appointment arrangements, services and fees can vary; please confirm current details with the hospital.
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Plan ahead for appointments
Based on our experience, appointments through the International Medical Department may become available about seven days in advance. If you plan to go independently, you may be able to book a few days ahead through the hospital’s official app or in person. The app does not offer an English interface, and registration counters may not have bilingual staff.
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Consider whether the International Medical Department suits you
In our experience, foreign patients are generally not required to use an International Medical Department, though hospital policies may vary. Fees there are often substantially higher than at standard outpatient clinics. In return, it may offer dedicated consultation rooms, shorter waits, longer appointments and, in some cases, the ability to use international health insurance. For patients travelling alone, the additional support may make the visit easier.
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A more cost-conscious route with coordination
For self-funded patients seeking a more economical option, we can help arrange care through the same channels used by local patients. Based on our experience, even after adding our coordination fee, the overall cost can be considerably lower than using the International Medical Department, while including advance appointment coordination, bilingual escort support and English medical reports.
Before you travel
What to Prepare for Medical Care in China
A quick comparison of what you will need to arrange when travelling independently and what our coordination service can help with.
| What to prepare | Travelling independently | With our service |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Bring your passport. | Bring your passport. |
| Previous medical records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Medical imaging | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. |
| Current medication records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Insurance card and approval letter | Check with the hospital and insurer in advance whether your plan can be used. | We can contact the hospital with you to check insurance use, required documents and the process, and provide a document checklist. |
| Costs | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital. | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital, plus our service fee. We do not receive a share of your medical fees. Our service fee is paid in advance. |
| Other arrangements | Arrange any hospital-specific preparations, appointments and transport yourself. | We can arrange an escort for your appointments and help coordinate your schedule. |
Requirements vary by hospital and appointment. We will confirm the relevant preparation details for your case.