maxham Posted October 24, 2005 at 12:51 PM Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 at 12:51 PM Anyone got any info on where to see a doctor in Beijing? I have medical insurance but there's an excess of A$250 so chances are I won't be covered. I'm not looking for the best, most expensive medical centre in Beijing......I just need to see a GP. Any suggestions welcome........ Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted October 26, 2005 at 06:55 AM Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 at 06:55 AM As is so often the case, I'll prefix this with the usual disclaimer - this is mostly what I've heard over the years, and I am not speaking from personal experience - especially in this case, as I haven't yet needed a doctor in China. The best 'Chinese' hospital is generally considered to be the Peking Union - 北京协和医院 at Dongdan. Expensive by Chinese standards, but cheap compared to the ex-pat options. If I remember correctly they have a special wing where they deal exclusively with rich folk, be they foreign or Chinese. Come out of Dongdan subway station and walk a few hundred meters north, it's on the left. Don't accidentally walk into New Oriental Plaza shopping center. The HK and Macau Medical Center in the Swissotel (港澳中心) at Dongsishitiao is a foreign run place. It's more a clinic than hospital, but for seeing a GP it will be fine. Apparently this place is a kind of lower-cost ex-pat option - foreign staff / doctors, but significantly cheaper than other foreign run options. This is the only medical facility I've used in China excluding residence permit health checks, and it was only for follow-up tests, but it seemed like a pretty friendly and efficient place. They didn't charge me for the GP consultation, which suited me fine as a) I didn't want to see a GP anyway and B) he only talked about how much he liked Edinburgh. Exit C of Dongsishitiao Subway, and walk through the hotel to the office tower at the back. The full-on expat options I don't know about, but I'd imagine they're both excellent and very expensive. Check thatsbj or City Weekend for ads. Roddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted October 26, 2005 at 12:55 PM Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 at 12:55 PM I like Edinburgh too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liuzhou Posted October 26, 2005 at 04:19 PM Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 at 04:19 PM Purely for the record, and to introduce some balance, I wish to state that I harbour some reservations about Edinburgh! But as far as the medical fraternity are concerned, I have used Beijing United Family Hospital a couple of times and have been delighted with their ability to keep me alive! http://www.bjunited.com.cn/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashiriKata Posted October 26, 2005 at 05:14 PM Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 at 05:14 PM Purely for the record, and to introduce some balance, I wish to state that I harbour some reservations about Edinburgh!I second liuzhou! I bear a deep grudge against Edinburgh's infamous ten-thousand-men army of traffic wardens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phbriggs Posted October 27, 2005 at 02:51 AM Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 at 02:51 AM OP, also the Aussie embassy should be able to help if it is urgent. Contact details are on their website. Australian Beijing Embassy Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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