Welcome to Shanghai: your worry-free medical visit guide.

Why Shanghai for medical care

• Concentrated resources: tertiary specialists, advanced imaging, surgery, oncology, rehabilitation in one city.
• Practical speed: many cases can complete consult + testing + treatment planning in a shorter trip window.
• International readiness: multilingual communication and international-service workflows are more mature than many single-site providers abroad.
• Medical + city convenience: airport, transport, hotels, and hospital access are tightly connected.

What may feel better vs home-country experience

• Shorter waiting window for imaging, specialist review, and treatment plan finalization (case dependent).
• More one-trip coordination for cross-department evaluation.
• Flexible payment pathways: self-pay + international insurance workflows.
• High-volume teams experienced in handling international and cross-border cases.

Before you fly (7-14 days)

1. Prepare passport, visa, insurance policy, emergency contact.
2. Collect medical records: diagnosis notes, imaging reports, pathology, medication list, allergies.
3. Prepare an English summary of your case (or Chinese translation if available).
4. Send materials for pre-assessment and confirm department/doctor slot.

After landing in Shanghai

1. Activate local data (eSIM/SIM), map app, translation app, payment method.
2. Stay near your primary hospital to reduce transfer stress.
3. Keep all originals with you on first hospital visit.
4. Confirm return-visit date before leaving the clinic.

Hospital day checklist

• Passport and registration details
• Insurance claim/contact info
• Previous scans and pathology (digital + printed)
• Current medication list (dose/frequency)
• Known allergies and prior surgery history
• One family member/friend contact on standby

Important cautions

• Check visa type and allowed stay length before booking procedures.
• Ask doctor before flying soon after surgery or invasive treatment.
• For cross-border medication carry-out, request official prescription and compliance documents.
• If your condition is unstable or emergency-level, go to emergency services first.