China Healthcare Navigator
China Healthcare Navigator
A practical healthcare guide for foreigners in China.
China Healthcare Navigator helps foreign visitors, expats, students, and families make safer, smarter, and more cost-effective medical decisions in China.
If you are trying to understand Chinese hospitals, insurance, appointments, costs, emergency care, or whether you really need a middleman, start here.
What do you need help with?
- I am new to healthcare in China
- I need to choose the right type of care
- I want to understand hospital costs
- I need to use insurance
- I may need emergency care
- I want to avoid unnecessary middleman costs
Who created this site?
Steve has worked in and around China’s healthcare system for 25 years. After seeing how difficult the system can be for foreign patients, he created China Healthcare Navigator to help people understand hospitals, insurance, costs, appointments, and common mistakes before they need care.
Start with these guides
- How to See a Doctor in China as a Foreigner
- Public Hospital, Private Hospital, or International Clinic?
- How China’s Hospital System Works
- Health Insurance in China for Foreigners
- Do You Need a Medical Middleman in China?
Medical disclaimer: China Healthcare Navigator provides practical information for foreigners trying to understand healthcare in China. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment advice, insurance advice, or a substitute for professional care. In an emergency, call 120 or go to the nearest emergency department.