Official Name:
- EN: Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU)
- CN: 北京和睦家医院
Country, City, Address:
China, Beijing, Chaoyang District, 2 Jiangtai Road, Beijing, 100015.
Nearest metro: Jiangtai Station (Line 14). Approx. 20–30 minutes from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Year of Establishment:
1997 — confirmed. Founded by Roberta Lipson as the first private hospital with foreign investment in China. In 2005, it became the first hospital in mainland China to receive JCI accreditation, with six subsequent reaccreditation cycles.
Type of Clinic:
Private multi‑specialty international hospital, Grade III (highest classification tier in China). Flagship facility of the United Family Healthcare network. Campus area: ~160,000 sq. m; over 400 beds. More than 200 in‑house specialists from 15+ countries. Annual volume: over 1 million outpatient visits, including ~100,000 international patients. Serves patients from 120+ nationalities.
Main Specializations:
| Specialty | Details |
|---|---|
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | Provincial/municipal key clinical specialty; prenatal care, deliveries (including high‑risk), IVF, gynecological conditions |
| Pediatrics & Neonatology | Provincial/municipal key specialty; includes pediatric surgery |
| Emergency Medicine | Provincial/municipal key specialty; 24/7 English‑speaking emergency and resuscitation services |
| Oncology | Provincial/municipal key specialty; chemotherapy, targeted therapy, surgery, radiation therapy |
| Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery | 27 cardiologists with 15+ years’ experience; “green channel” for acute heart attack cases |
| Surgery | 6 operating rooms, including a hybrid OR; da Vinci robot; general, urological, thoracic, vascular, and plastic surgery |
| Neurosurgery | Microsurgery, interventional neurosurgery, neuronavigation, neuroendoscopy |
| Orthopedics | MAKO robot‑assisted joint replacement; trauma, spine, sports medicine |
| Family Medicine | Primary care delivered to Western standards |
| Dentistry | Comprehensive dental services |
| Rehabilitation | Dedicated rehabilitation hospital within the network |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) | Integrated into the care pathway |
Key Technologies:
- Da Vinci Xi Surgical System — robotic‑assisted surgery. BJU was the first private hospital in China to adopt da Vinci (2014); current system is the Xi generation with 10× magnification, 3D visualization, and 360° wristed instruments.
- Stryker MAKO Robot — robot‑assisted knee and hip arthroplasty with sub‑millimeter precision.
- Hybrid Operating Room — intraoperative angiography, CT, and interventional radiology in a single OR.
- “Green Channel” for Acute Heart Attack & Stroke — rapid revascularization protocols.
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery — treatment of congenital heart defects in children via small incisions.
- Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Model — tumor boards and case reviews based on international protocols.
- Medical Evacuation Coordination — 24/7 medical evacuation services.
Conditions Treated:
| Condition Group | Specific Diagnoses / Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Ob/Gyn | Prenatal management, high‑risk pregnancy, childbirth, fibroids, endometriosis, infertility |
| Pediatrics | Childhood infections, vaccinations, congenital anomalies, pediatric oncology |
| Cardiology | Coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, congenital heart defects, heart failure |
| Oncology | Breast, lung, gastrointestinal, liver, prostate, and other cancers |
| Neurosurgery | Brain tumors, aneurysms, vascular malformations, disc herniations, trauma |
| Orthopedics | Fractures, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, sports injuries, spinal conditions |
| General & Specialty Surgery | Hernias, gallstones, liver/pancreatic tumors, urological conditions |
| Emergency Conditions | Acute MI, stroke, trauma, acute surgical emergencies |
International Center:
Yes. The hospital was established for the international community and is an official medical partner to numerous embassies and multinational corporations in Beijing. Services include personal case managers, visa support, direct insurance billing, medical evacuation coordination, and teleconsultations. It serves patients from 120+ nationalities.
Languages:
20+ languages, including English (primary working language), Mandarin, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Thai, Lao, Persian, plus several Chinese dialects (Minnan, Shanghainese, Sichuanese, Cantonese).
Doctors / Leading Specialists:
| Name | Position | Experience Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wang Dezhao | Cardiologist | 20+ years; coronary angiography and stenting; graduated from Ban’nan Medical University |
| Dr. Chang Pengfei | Chief Neurosurgeon | 30+ years; Beijing Science and Technology Progress Award; brain tumors, vascular neurosurgery |
| Dr. Lu Jike | Director of Orthopedics | Australian‑certified orthopedic surgeon; 30+ years; University of New South Wales graduate |
| Dr. Ling Feng | Neurosurgeon | Renowned expert in neurosurgery |
| Dr. Bi Minghua | Chief Pulmonologist | PhD, Capital Medical University; lung cancer specialization |
| Dr. Cheng Lin | Breast Surgeon | 20+ years; breast cancer |
| Dr. Gu Yanfei | Medical Oncologist | 20+ years; lung and thoracic tumors |
| Dr. Huang Hui | Director, Neuromedicine Center | 36 years at Beijing Shijitan Hospital; neurosurgery expertise |
| Dr. Li Hui | Director, Thoracic Surgery | 20+ years; began career at Naval Hospital (1993) |
| Dr. David Rutstein | Family Medicine | Former Deputy Surgeon General of the United States |
Equipment — Confirmed:
| Equipment | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Da Vinci Xi (Intuitive Surgical) | Robotic‑assisted surgery (cholecystectomy, liver resection, urology, gynecology, thoracic surgery) |
| Stryker MAKO | Robot‑assisted knee and hip joint replacement |
| GE SIGNA Architect 3.0T MRI | High‑field MRI for neuro, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and oncologic imaging |
| Siemens Dual‑Source Spiral CT | CT with reduced radiation dose (coronary imaging, tumors, internal bleeding) |
| 64‑Row Spiral CT | Coronary CT angiography and 3D reconstruction |
| GE Innova 3100 IQ | Angiography system (catheterization, interventional radiology) |
| HOLOGIC | Mammography |
| Siemens Acuson S2000 | Echocardiography |
| Siemens X‑ray / Ultrasound | Radiography and ultrasound diagnostics |
| Hybrid Operating Room | Intraoperative angiography + CT + interventional radiology |
| Neuronavigation / Neuroendoscopy | Microsurgery and navigation for brain procedures |
Official Website:
Contacts:
- Main line: +86 10 5927 7000
- 24/7 emergency (English‑speaking): +86 10 5927 7111
- Appointments: via United Family WeChat mini‑program
Accreditations & Statuses:
- JCI — accredited since 2005; six reaccreditation cycles (first hospital in mainland China with JCI)
- Grade III — highest tier in the Chinese hospital classification system
- Official medical partner to embassies and multinationals in Beijing
- Four provincial/municipal key clinical specialties (Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Oncology)
Key Differentiator:
BJU is the first international hospital in China and remains a benchmark for the expat community. Key strengths: Western‑standard care, 20+ language support (including Russian), direct insurance billing, robotic surgery (da Vinci Xi + MAKO), hybrid OR, and 24/7 English‑speaking emergency services with medical evacuation coordination.
Date of the last information check: 06.10.2026
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