Explore MRI, CT, PET-CT, echocardiography, endoscopy, and other diagnostic options. Confirm equipment, suitability, scheduling, and report language with the target provider.
MRI
For concerns involving joints, the brain, spinal cord, or abdominal soft tissues, ask a doctor whether MRI is needed. The hospital confirms the scanning protocol and equipment configuration. MRI does not use ionizing radiation.
Models, appointments, and reporting arrangements are subject to the hospital’s response
CT
Can be used for imaging assessment of the lungs, bones, and cardiovascular system. The receiving hospital confirms the choice of CT or coronary CTA, preparation requirements, and equipment configuration.
Confirm examination duration, report turnaround time, and language
Echo
For concerns such as coronary heart disease, heart failure, valve disease, or congenital heart disease, ask a doctor whether echocardiography is needed. The hospital confirms the examination method and equipment.
Confirm appointments, expected duration, and reporting arrangements
Holter
For concerns such as arrhythmia, myocardial ischemia, or fainting, ask a doctor whether Holter monitoring is needed. Confirm recording duration, lead configuration, and remote capabilities with the hospital.
Monitoring methods and report turnaround time are subject to hospital confirmation
PET-CT
Used for staging, treatment-response assessment, and recurrence monitoring in some cancers. A doctor must determine suitability and the specific examination protocol; equipment configuration is subject to hospital confirmation.
Confirm report language and arrangements for a doctor to interpret the results
DR
Used for imaging assessment of the chest, bones, and abdomen. A doctor determines whether the examination is needed and the specific imaging method.
Confirm imaging and report turnaround times and report language
Endoscopy
Used to assess conditions such as gastritis, ulcers, early cancers, and polyps. Confirm equipment and additional imaging features with the hospital. The medical team assesses whether sedation is appropriate; a completely discomfort-free examination cannot be guaranteed.
Confirm sedation and pathology reporting arrangements with the hospital
Ultrasound
For concerns involving the abdomen, thyroid, breasts, gynecological organs, or blood vessels, ask a doctor whether ultrasound is needed. A doctor determines the area and examination method.
Confirm expected duration, report turnaround time, and interpretation arrangements
BMD
Used to assess osteoporosis and fracture risk. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) uses low-dose X-rays; ultrasound bone assessment does not use ionizing radiation. Measurement principles and result interpretation differ. The doctor determines the examination method.
Confirm examination method, report language, and interpretation arrangements
Labs
Laboratory testing may include complete blood count, biochemistry, liver and kidney function, tumor markers, hormones, immunology, and genetic testing. The doctor and laboratory confirm the tests, sample collection method, and scope of testing.
Confirm testing scope, sample collection, and quality-control requirements
You can ask about health checkups and cancer and chronic-disease risk assessments. The checkup provider must confirm the specific tests, report language, and whether a doctor can be arranged to interpret the results.
Confirm tests, report language, and interpretation arrangements
Knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow pain; arthritis; meniscal and ligament injuries; fractures; spinal conditions; and joint replacement, with strengths at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking University Third Hospital, and West China Hospital.
Minimally invasive options · enhanced recovery pathways
Coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, hypertension, stroke, and interventional care, with access to teams at Ruijin, Zhongshan, the PLA General Hospital, and other leading centers.
Contact local emergency services for urgent symptoms
Care pathways for common solid tumors and hematologic cancers, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and multidisciplinary review at centers such as PUMCH, Ruijin, and Zhongshan.
Precise diagnosis · individualized treatment planning
Common childhood illnesses and complex conditions, including congenital heart disease, cerebral palsy, hematologic disorders, and developmental delay, with access to Beijing Children's Hospital and other pediatric centers.
Child-friendly settings · bilingual support
Support for chronic conditions, pain, acupuncture, tuina, herbal medicine, and postoperative rehabilitation through integrated Chinese and Western medicine pathways.
International patient services at Dongzhimen and other TCM centers
The practical process is organized around document preparation, institution confirmation, examination scheduling, and report handover.
