City guide

Healthcare in Shanghai上海

Shanghai has one of the most developed international healthcare markets in mainland China, with private hospitals, diagnostic centres and executive screening programmes designed around English-speaking patients.

Shanghai skyline

Healthcare overview

Shanghai combines internationally accredited private hospitals with major public academic centres. Advanced diagnostics — including MRI, CT, low-dose CT lung screening and comprehensive laboratory panels — are widely available, and several providers structure their health checks specifically for corporate and executive clients.

Providers

Featured hospitals in Shanghai

Health screening

Health screening programmes in Shanghai

Prices are indicative unless confirmed with the provider.

Executive screening English support

Executive Comprehensive Health Check

· Shanghai

From ¥12,8004 to 6 hours

Indicative price, not confirmed

  • Doctor consultation
  • Comprehensive blood analysis
  • Cardiovascular assessment
  • Abdominal ultrasound
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Imaging English support

Full Body MRI Screening

· Shanghai

From ¥15,6002 to 3 hours

Indicative price, not confirmed

  • Whole-body MRI without contrast
  • Radiologist report
  • Follow-up consultation to explain findings
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Cardiovascular English support

Cardiovascular Health Assessment

· Shanghai

From ¥8,4003 hours

Indicative price, not confirmed

  • Cardiology consultation
  • ECG and echocardiogram
  • Exercise stress test
  • Lipid and inflammatory markers
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Cancer screening English support

Women's Health Assessment

· Shanghai

From ¥7,6003 hours

Indicative price, not confirmed

  • Gynaecology consultation
  • Cervical screening
  • Breast imaging appropriate to age
  • Pelvic ultrasound
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International healthcare information

International patient services in Shanghai commonly include English-speaking clinicians, translation, itinerary planning for multi-day screening, and support with overseas insurance documentation. Confirm insurance acceptance and payment methods directly with the provider before attending.

Airports
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) · Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)
Getting around
Metro coverage is extensive across Puxi and Pudong, and most international facilities sit within a short taxi ride of a metro station. Journey times between Pudong and central Puxi can exceed 45 minutes in peak hours.
Accommodation considerations
Jing'an, Xintiandi and Lujiazui are practical bases for medical appointments. Many hotels can arrange early breakfast after fasting bloods, which is worth confirming when booking.

Guides

Healthcare guides for Shanghai

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