Main Campus
Qiaokou District · Wuhan
No. 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Qiaokou District, Wuhan
International Outpatient Department is located at this campus.
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver湖北省武汉市硚口区解放大道1277号
International Patient Guide
Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College of HUST
华中科技大学同济医学院附属协和医院
Established1866
CityWuhan
Hospital overview
About Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College of HUST
Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology was founded in 1866 by the British missionary Griffith John, making it one of the earliest Western hospitals in central China. Today it is a large comprehensive tertiary Grade-A hospital with flagship programs in cardiology, cardiac surgery, hematology, organ transplantation and ultrasound medicine, and it operates an International Outpatient Department serving foreign patients. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, Union Hospital (Wuhan) is listed among the top ten in 7 specialties, including No. 2 in clinical pharmacy, No. 2 in nuclear medicine and No. 4 in cardiac surgery, among others.
Locations
Union Hospital (Wuhan) Campuses
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling. The International Outpatient Department is at the main campus.
Chegu Campus (West)
Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone · Wuhan
No. 58 Shenlong Avenue, Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver湖北省武汉经济技术开发区神龙大道58号
Cancer Center
Jianghan District · Wuhan
No. 156 Wujiadun, Jianghan District, Wuhan
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver湖北省武汉市江汉区邬家墩156号
Jinyinhu Campus
Dongxihu District · Wuhan
No. 53 Huanhu Road, Dongxihu District, Wuhan
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver湖北省武汉市东西湖区环湖路53号
Orthopedic Hospital
Jianghan District · Wuhan
No. 109 Machang Road, Jianghan District, Wuhan
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver湖北省武汉市江汉区马场路109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 Union Hospital (Wuhan) appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
Plastic SurgeryNo. 6
整形外科
Top Department
HematologyNo. 5
血液科
Top Department
Cardiac SurgeryNo. 4
心外科
Top Department
Clinical PharmacyNo. 2
临床药学
Top Department
Nuclear MedicineNo. 2
核医学
Top Department
OtolaryngologyNo. 9
耳鼻喉科
Top Department
Ultrasound MedicineNo. 5
超声医学
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When Union Hospital (Wuhan) May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Wuhan and want a historic, large comprehensive hospital: Union Hospital (founded 1866) is a national top-tier center with strong clinical pharmacy and nuclear medicine (both No. 2 nationally).
- You need imaging, nuclear-medicine or pharmacy-led care integrated with broad specialties.
- You value its active international partnerships and English-friendly medical-tourism services.
- You can pair treatment with a stay in Wuhan, a major Yangtze-River metropolis with lower living costs than the coast.
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.