Your home region doesn't offer it. The West is too expensive. China is the middle path.
CAR-T, heavy-ion, clinical trials
Your country may have a proton beam — but CAR-T cell therapy, heavy-ion radiotherapy and access to active oncology clinical trials are still rare or unavailable across MENA, Central Asia and Southeast Asia.
40–60% cheaper than Thailand
For complex oncology and cardiac cases, China's state-tier hospitals beat Bangkok's top private hospitals by 40–60% — and beat the US and Germany by 70%+. Same FDA-approved drugs, same devices.
Short flight, easy visa
4–9 hours from most of the Middle East, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. Medical visa invitation letter issued in 3–5 working days; visa-free for 80+ nationalities.
No waiting lists
Admission in days, not months. Bring your diagnosis; we match you with the right specialist and a fixed written quote before you board.
Not sure if you should travel? Book a paid second opinion first.
Speak directly with a senior specialist at our partner hospital — in your language, over Zoom or WhatsApp. Get a real opinion, a realistic treatment plan and a price estimate before you commit to a flight.
Initial Case Assessment
- Guidance on which medical records to prepare and send
- Introduction to our core services and how the process works
- Recommendation on the most suitable next steps for your case
- No obligation to purchase anything
Expert Medical Record Review
- Review of your medical records and diagnosis by a senior specialist
- Detailed written medical assessment
- Alternative treatment recommendations
- Certified medical translation included
- Estimated treatment cost and hospital stay
- Written second-opinion report delivered within 48 hours
Full Case Review with Expert Call
- Delivered within 48 hours
- Everything in the Written Second Opinion package
- Live video consultation with the expert
- Professional medical interpreter provided
- Direct Q&A regarding your treatment plan
- Fixed written treatment quote
From your first WhatsApp to your discharge flight home.
One dedicated care manager owns your case end-to-end. You never talk to a call centre.
Your Case, Reviewed
- Secure upload of medical records in English / Arabic / Russian
- Free review — matched to the right specialist within 24h
- Treatment plan, surgeon recommendation and fixed price
- Insurance pre-authorization (Bupa / Cigna / Allianz / MSH)
- Medical visa invitation letter issued
Landing in China, Handled
- VIP fast-track immigration at SZX / CAN airport
- Private chauffeur car from tarmac to hotel
- 5-star hotel or serviced apartment booked near the hospital
- Private Arabic / Russian / English medical interpreter
- Hospital admission and deposit paperwork done for you
Your Treatment in China
- 24/7 bilingual medical escort on the ward
- Doctor consultations fully translated — no lost nuance
- International suite, halal meal on request, family companion bed
- Insurance direct billing — pay only your co-pay at discharge
- Imaging, labs and medication coordinated by your manager
Recovering at Home, Connected
- Full English discharge summary and medication list
- Coordination with your local doctor at home
- Free remote video follow-ups with your Chinese surgeon
- Refill medication and arrange international shipping if needed
- Readmission and revisit scheduling when required
Heal in China before you fly home.
After the surgery or major treatment, most patients stay an extra 1–3 weeks in Guangzhou or Shenzhen for supervised recovery, traditional Chinese medicine and physiotherapy — instead of boarding a 9-hour flight while still on drains or heavy painkillers.
Supervised recovery stays
Partnered five-star recovery hotels near the hospital, with daily nurse checks, on-call doctors and halal / vegetarian meal options. No need to fly home while still on IV drips or drains.
Traditional Chinese medicine
Post-surgical acupuncture, tuina massage, herbal conditioning and qi-gong breathing sessions, prescribed by licensed TCM physicians alongside your Western treatment plan. Widely used by Chinese oncology and cardiac patients for fatigue, sleep and appetite.
Physiotherapy & rehabilitation
Structured post-op physiotherapy, cardiac rehab and oncology rehab programmes at the hospital's rehab centre — usually 1–2 weeks of daily sessions before you travel.
Nutrition & wellness
Tailored recovery diets (oncology, cardiac, post-surgical), TCM herbal soups, and optional wellness activities — Pearl River walks, nearby hot springs in Conghua, or quiet hotel rest.
JCI-accredited hospitals in Shenzhen & Guangzhou.
We only send patients to hospitals with dedicated international patient departments, English-speaking senior physicians and international insurance direct billing.
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
National leading centre for gastroenterology, neurology and cardiology. International / VIP department for foreign patients.
Cancer Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University (SYSUCC)
China's leading cancer centre by clinical volume. Tens of thousands of international patients yearly, especially from Southeast Asia.
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Home to the National Clinical Research Centre for Respiratory Disease. World-class centre for lung cancer and critical care.
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Strong in orthopaedics, urology, robotic surgery and digestive disease. Long-standing international patient programme.
University of Hong Kong – Shenzhen Hospital
Operated by the University of Hong Kong. Largest international ward in the Greater Bay Area, fully English-speaking.
Fuwai Hospital CAMS, Shenzhen
Southern branch of China's leading cardiac hospital. Valve replacement, RF ablation and bypass surgery at scale.
Four pillars. Deep specialisation.
Gastroenterology
- Painless gastroscopy & polyp removal
- Painless colonoscopy & polyp removal
- Da Vinci robotic surgery
Oncology
- Proton beam therapy
- CAR-T cell therapy
- CyberKnife radiosurgery
Ophthalmology
- Femtosecond laser (SMILE) vision correction
- ICL lens implantation
- Cataract lens replacement
Dentistry
- Dental implants
- Orthodontic treatment
- Periodontal treatment
Urology
- Da Vinci robotic nephrectomy
- Prostate surgery (HoLEP)
- Kidney stone treatment
Cardiology
- Cardiac valve replacement
- Cardiac radiofrequency ablation
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
Orthopedics
- Total knee arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Knee ligament reconstruction (ACL)
Same treatment. A fraction of the US or Germany price.
Indicative all-in package prices (hospital, surgery, implant, 3 nights international ward). Insurance patients pay only their co-pay. Every quote is fixed in writing before you travel.
| Procedure | US / Germany / Singapore | China (Guangdong) |
|---|---|---|
| CAR-T cell therapy | Very high, often self-pay | ~1/3 of US price |
| Proton beam therapy | Limited slots, long wait | Substantially lower |
| CyberKnife radiosurgery | Premium pricing | Significantly lower |
| Cardiac valve / CABG | Premium pricing | ~40–60% lower |
| Painless gastroscopy / colonoscopy | Long public waitlist | Same-day booking |
| Total knee arthroplasty | Premium pricing | ~50% lower |
| Dental implant / SMILE / ICL | Premium pricing | ~40–60% lower |
One package. Everything handled.
You bring your passport and your medical records. We take care of the rest.
Airport VIP
Fast-track immigration, porter service, private car from tarmac to hotel.
5-star hotel
Booked near the hospital. Halal breakfast available. Family companion room on request.
Private interpreter
Arabic, Russian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, English — with you on every ward visit.
24/7 ward escort
A care manager stays reachable day and night. Nothing gets lost in translation.
Insurance direct billing
Pre-authorized with Bupa, Cigna, Allianz, MSH. Co-pay only at discharge.
Post-treatment follow-up
Free video follow-ups for 6 months. Records shared with your home doctor.
Your global insurance pays here. You settle only your co-pay.
We handle pre-authorization before you fly. At discharge, you sign a short form and leave — no upfront deposit, no claim forms to file back home.
Share your policy
Send us your insurance card and member number. We confirm coverage within 24 hours.
We pre-authorize
Our team sends the treatment plan and quote to your insurer for written pre-approval.
We treat you
You arrive, stay in the international ward and get treatment — no large deposit required.
Pay co-pay, leave
We bill your insurer directly. You only settle your deductible / co-payment at discharge.
Patients who trusted us.
"I was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in Riyadh. Local hospitals had no CAR-T programme; Germany quoted me €320,000. In Guangzhou I received CAR-T in 6 weeks for under US$ 80,000. The team had an Arabic interpreter on the ward the entire time."
"My father needed triple-bypass surgery. The wait in Almaty was 8 months. We flew to Shenzhen, were met at the plane by a Russian-speaking coordinator, and he was on the operating table within 5 days. Walking again in three weeks."
"My stomach symptoms were dismissed back home. We came to Guangzhou for a painless gastroscopy — done under sedation, I didn't feel a thing. A small polyp was removed on the spot. The whole visit from the airport to the hotel took one afternoon."
"I needed a single-tooth implant. Quotes in Dubai were three times what I paid in Shenzhen. Same Swiss implant system, same sterile protocol, and my Arabic interpreter came to every appointment. I flew home on day 4."
Can you enter China without a visa?
Choose your passport country to see your current options — 30-day visa-free entry, 240-hour transit, or when a medical visa is needed.
Rules can change. We confirm the current policy and issue your medical invitation letter during case review. Source: National Immigration Administration of China.
What international patients ask us.
Is Fulcrum Medtech a hospital?
No. Fulcrum Medtech is a premium medical travel facilitator based in Shenzhen. We do not deliver treatment ourselves — we match you with our partner JCI hospitals, manage your entire journey, sit with you on the ward and handle insurance billing. Your actual treatment is delivered by licensed Chinese hospitals and their surgeons.
Do I need a visa? What about my family?
Citizens of the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Singapore, Brunei and 80+ other nationalities enjoy visa-free entry to China for up to 15–30 days. For Saudi, Egyptian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Central Asian patients, we issue a medical visa invitation letter. One companion can stay with you free of charge in the international ward; additional family stay in a nearby 5-star hotel arranged by us.
Will my international insurance pay?
Most global plans — Bupa Global, Cigna Global, Allianz Care, Aetna, AXA, MSH, International SOS, IMG — cover treatment at JCI-accredited Chinese hospitals. We submit the pre-authorization before you fly. Once approved, you only pay your deductible / co-pay at discharge. Self-pay patients get a fixed package price in writing before booking.
What languages do you speak?
Arabic, Russian, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, English, French, Spanish and Mandarin. You are assigned a private interpreter who joins every doctor consultation, every ward round and every meal ordering — translation is included, not billed by the hour.
Speak to our care team.
Senior medical coordinators — each with 5+ years of clinical experience, who have helped 1,000+ international patients access coordinated, high-quality care in China.
Book your free consultation
Free, no-obligation case review. A care manager replies within 24 hours, in your language. Send your records and we'll map your treatment options.
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