Main Campus
Wuhou District · Chengdu
No. 14, Section 3, Renmin South Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver四川省成都市武侯区人民南路三段14号
International Patient Guide
West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University
四川大学华西口腔医院
Established1907
CityChengdu
Hospital overview
About West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University
The West China Hospital of Stomatology of Sichuan University, originating from the Renji Dental Clinic founded in 1907, was the first specialized dental hospital in China. It is a tertiary Grade-A specialized stomatological hospital and one of the two national centers for stomatology, with nationally leading programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics and endodontics. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, The West China Hospital of Stomatology is listed among the top ten in 1 specialty, ranking No. 2 in dentistry.
Locations
West China Hospital of Stomatology Campus
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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 West China Hospital of Stomatology appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
DentistryNo. 2
口腔科
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When The West China Hospital of Stomatology May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Chengdu specifically for dental or oral care: West China Stomatology is China's first dental specialty hospital and the cradle of modern Chinese dentistry.
- You need advanced implant, maxillofacial or orthognathic surgery at the National Center for Stomatology (Dentistry ranks No. 2 nationally, often top of the list).
- You want a hospital founded in 1907 that handles one of China's largest dental volumes, with full specialty coverage.
- You can pair treatment with a slower-paced Chengdu stay — Sichuan cuisine, giant pandas and tea-house culture make recovery more relaxed.
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.