Peking Union Medical College Hospital

About the hospital

Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), founded in 1921 by the Rockefeller Foundation, is a Class A tertiary comprehensive hospital affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Designated by the National Health Commission as a national guiding center for diagnosis and treatment of complex, severe and rare diseases, it is also a national demonstration base for medical education and standardized residency training. Renowned for its full range of disciplines, advanced technologies and outstanding specialties, PUMCH excels in managing difficult and rare cases, integrating clinical care, education and research. It consistently ranks first in national hospital performance evaluations and leads in innovation for rare diseases, precision medicine and multidisciplinary care.

Last updated: 2026-11-10

Grade 3A public hospital

Key strengths

• Rheumatology
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Critical Care
• General Surgery

Specialty rankings

Positions in the Fudan specialty reputation ranking (2023). Each item links to the published source.

• #1Rheumatology
• #1Obstetrics & Gynecology
• #1Critical Care
• #1General Surgery
• #1Emergency Medicine
• #1Allergy
• #1Rare Diseases
• #1Pathology
• #1Nuclear Medicine
• #1Neurology
• #1Radiology
• #2Endocrinology

Also nominated in: Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Medicine, Pediatrics, Reproductive Medicine, Neurosurgery, Stomatology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Health Management, Oncology, General Practice

Departments

• Oncology
• Neurology & neurosurgery
• Digestive
• Rare & hard-to-treat diseases
• Orthopedics & sports medicine
• Burns, plastic & reconstructive
• Endocrine
• Fertility & women’s health

Key specialties

• EndocrinologyNational key discipline; national key clinical specialty
• Rheumatology and ImmunologyNational key clinical specialty; leading in diagnosis and treatment of refractory autoimmune diseases
• Hematology (Internal Medicine)National key clinical specialty; CAR-T and rare blood disease research
• Nephrology (Internal Medicine)Nationally leading in rare kidney disease care; full-chain strategy for Gitelman syndrome
• General SurgeryNational key discipline; robotic pancreatic cancer surgery
• Rare Disease MedicineChina's first dedicated rare disease ward and national rare disease consultation platform

Technologies and techniques

International patient services

• International patient department
• Priority appointments
• Insurance and billing support
• Health check-up packages
• Multidisciplinary consultation (MDT)

• One-stop appointment and service
• Direct billing for commercial insurance
• Health management center
• 24-hour emergency care
• Special-invitation expert clinic
• Joint clinic

Department

International Medical Department

Service languages

English, Japanese, French, Korean, Russian, German

Contact

010-69156699 or ims@pumch.cn

Official page

ims.pumch.cn

Strong treatment areas

• Rare Diseases
• Complex and critical diseases
• Pancreatic cancer
• Lung cancer
• Heart valve disease
• Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
• Gitelman syndrome
• Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM)
• POEMS syndrome
• Hypoparathyroidism
• Prostate cancer with bone metastasis
• Cholangiocarcinoma

Conditions treated

Showing 12 of 70 conditions this hospital is recommended for.

Things to do near this hospital in Beijing

Popular attractions in Beijing you can enjoy before or after your appointments.

LandmarkEasy on recovery

Tiananmen Square

The largest public square in the world located in the heart of Beijing. Flanked by the Forbidden City to the north, National Museum to the east, and Great Hall of the People to the west. A symbolic landmark of modern China with historical significance. Flat open space allows easy short visits and photography with minimal effort.

• Allow about 1 h
• Free
• Daily during daylight hours with security checks, typically 5:00-22:00
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Completely flat paved area with wide open spaces. Wheelchair accessible with security assistance available. Benches and resting spots nearby. Very low physical demand suitable for short relaxed visits.

HistoryModerate effort

The Palace Museum

Former imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structures. Houses extensive collection of Chinese art and artifacts. Focus on the central axis for accessible visit.

• Allow about 2.5 h
• Peak CNY 60 / Off-peak CNY 40
• Peak (Apr-Oct): 8:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00); Low: 8:30-16:30 (last entry 15:40). Closed Mon except holidays
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Free wheelchairs available at entrance. Ramps and accessible paths along central axis. Some uneven surfaces and large area requiring pacing. Rest areas and limited steps with assistance.

HistoryEasy on recovery

Temple of Heaven

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring elegant Ming dynasty architecture including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Surrounded by a large park with ancient cypress trees. Iconic circular structures symbolize heaven-earth connection. Paths allow peaceful exploration.

• Allow about 2 h
• Peak combo CNY 34 / Off-peak CNY 28
• Park: 6:00-22:00 (peak); Attractions 8:00-18:00. Some sites closed Mondays

Recovery fit: Flat wide paths with accessible entrances and dedicated wheelchair routes. Free wheelchair rental available. Multiple restrooms with accessible stalls and benches. Low steps with ramps. Excellent for limited mobility.

LeisureEasy on recovery

Beihai Park

One of China's oldest imperial gardens with a large lake, White Dagoba on Qionghua Island, and classical pavilions. Offers serene lakeside walks, boat rides, and historic architecture. A peaceful retreat blending nature and culture in central Beijing.

• Allow about 2 h
• Peak CNY 10 / Combo CNY 20
• Peak: 6:00-21:00 (last entry 20:30); Low: 6:30-20:00. Inner sites have separate hours
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Accessible ramps at all gates, wide lakeside paved paths. Wheelchair friendly with assistance available. Benches along routes and boat options to reduce walking. Restrooms accessible.

MuseumEasy on recovery

National Museum of China

Located east of Tiananmen Square, it showcases China's history through magnificent exhibitions like 'The Road to Revival' and ancient artifacts. Modern facility with vast collections spanning millennia. Indoor environment ideal for comfortable visits.

• Allow about 2.5 h
• Free
• 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00), extended in peak season. Closed Mondays except holidays
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Fully indoor modern museum with elevators, flat floors, and wheelchair access throughout. Free wheelchairs available. Plenty of seating, climate controlled. Minimal physical effort required.

NatureModerate effort

Summer Palace

China's largest and best-preserved imperial garden with Kunming Lake and Long Corridor. UNESCO site featuring classical Chinese landscaping, pavilions, and temples. Boat rides and lakeside paths offer scenic relaxed exploration away from crowds.

• Allow about 2.5 h
• Peak CNY 30 / Off-peak CNY 20
• 6:30-18:00 (peak, last entry varies); gardens have separate hours

Recovery fit: Lakeside paths and Long Corridor are flat and accessible. Boat rides reduce walking. Some hilly areas to avoid. Wheelchair access at main gates with assistance. Rest spots plentiful.

Latest from this hospital

Oncology2026-04-02

Peking Union Medical College Hospital Leads Approval of Globally First-in-Class Radioactive Innovative Drug

The Nuclear Medicine Department led Phases I-III clinical trials of China's self-developed, globally pioneering radioactive Class 1 innovative drug 99mTc-3PRGD2, now approved for market. It provides precise auxiliary diagnosis of lymph node metastasis in lung cancer patients, filling a previous gap.

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

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