Consultation Services for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

If you’re looking to treat ailments or recover from surgery through TCM but are unfamiliar with Chinese healthcare, we can help you understand essential information before your medical tourism trip to China. If you’re working in China and are in good health, you can also follow us for future service when needed.

I. Differences Between TCM and Western Medicine

  1. Natural Remedies: TCM primarily utilizes natural herbal medicines, while Western medicine relies mainly on chemically synthesized drugs.
  2. Holistic Approach: TCM emphasizes overall well-being, offering unique advantages in managing chronic diseases. Conversely, Western medicine excels in treating acute illnesses, severe injuries, and infections.
  3. Cost Efficiency: TCM treatments are generally more affordable than those in Western medicine.

II. Overview of Chinese Healthcare Institutions

As of 2023, there are approximately 1,070,785 healthcare institutions in China:

  • Beijing: 10,897
  • Shanghai: 6,404
  • Guangdong Province: 59,531

These institutions include general hospitals, specialty hospitals, TCM hospitals, clinics, health agencies, and disease control centers.

III. How to Choose the Right TCM Facility

For foreigners seeking healthcare in China, navigating the vast number of medical institutions (from 100,000 to 1 million) can be complex. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  1. Determine Your Purpose: Clearly define your medical tourism goal—whether it’s treatment, post-operative recovery, TCM, Western medicine, or cosmetic procedures. Each need requires specific considerations regarding healthcare providers and the treatment environment.

IV. How to Plan Your Medical Journey

  1. Consult Us: Submit a description of your personal situation.
  2. Personalized Recommendations: Based on your details, we will help you find suitable medical institutions in China.
  3. Pre-Visit Consultation: We will assist in selecting hospitals and doctors, providing a report with introductions to the facilities and practitioners.
  4. Pre-Visit Communication: Before your arrival, we will communicate with the doctor on your behalf regarding your treatment, including the duration of your stay in China.
  5. Pre-Travel Guidance: We will inform you about essential tips for traveling to China, including spending guidelines.
  6. Accommodation Assistance: For short stays (3-5 days), we can help find suitable hotels. For longer stays (20 days or more), we’ll help plan more economical lodging options to save costs.
  7. Service Fees: We charge a basic consultation service fee; treatment fees will be billed separately.

V. Protecting Your Interests

  1. Transparent Fees: Consultation services, including hospital selection, will have fees payable before your trip.
  2. Pre-Travel Report: We’ll provide a report answering your medical inquiries before you travel.
  3. Initial Charges: For your first visit to a doctor in China, the fee will be $195 (basic service fee + doctor appointment + consultation facilitation).
  4. Face-to-Face Consultation: For the first in-person visit after deciding to come to China, the fee will be $200 (basic service fee + doctor appointment + accompanying service).
  5. Ongoing Communication: After your initial visit, we can assist with ongoing communication with Chinese doctors without your need to return to China, at a monthly fee of $195 (basic service fee + doctor appointment + consultation facilitation).
  6. Fee Transparency: All fees will be disclosed in advance, and you can terminate our services at any time.

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