Beijing Friendship Hospital
Beijing, China
Key Insight: Approved as the National Key Laboratory of Digestive Health in 2023, the hospital completes approximately 50,000 endoscopic procedures annually and saves over 2,000 critical patients per year in the emergency department.
Pioneering Care &
Digestive Health Excellence
Beijing Friendship Hospital is a comprehensive Grade III Class A municipal hospital operating under the Capital Medical University, proudly serving as its Second Clinical Medical College. Since its establishment, it has strategically expanded into a "Three Campuses, One Outpatient Department" structure encompassing the Xicheng, Tongzhou, and Shunyi campuses.
As of December 2024, the hospital features an expansive clinical network comprising 3,306 licensed beds, over 5,100 dedicated staff, and 50 clinical and medical technology departments. Under the leadership of President Zhang Shutian, it excels internationally in digestive medicine, general surgery, liver and kidney transplantation, and tropical diseases.
Host Unit
National Key Laboratory of Digestive Health
Institutional Status & External Evidence
National Key Disciplines & Specialties
Gastroenterology
Global Top 20 Endoscopy Center specializing in endoscopic intervention, cancer prevention, and oncology.
General Surgery
Features 5 sub-specialties including top-tier liver transplants; executing over 6,500 surgeries annually.
Tropical Medicine
Recognized as China's top tropical and parasitic disease center, boasting deep WHO collaboration.
Critical Care Medicine (ICU)
Serves as the prestigious host for the Beijing ICU Quality Control Center.
Pathology
Highly specialized in digestive disease pathology diagnostics and research.
Emergency Medicine
Approved as a National Clinical Key Specialty in 2023, achieving a 99.4% digestive emergency cure rate.
Medical & Research Innovation Hubs
International Medical Department
Beijing Friendship Hospital features a formally established International Medical Department, encompassing an International Medical Center, Medical Aesthetics Center, and Health Examination Center.
- Dedicated outpatient clinics and comprehensive physical examination packages for foreign nationals.
- Premium in-patient and surgical services managed by highly skilled, English-speaking medical teams.
- Direct support for international insurance billing (Tel: +86-10-63138310).
Premium VIP Standard
As one of the earliest hospitals in China designated to provide medical services for senior government officials and foreign dignitaries, the hospital continuously elevates its international service capabilities.
Serving 7,000+ Dignitaries
Providing comprehensive medical care for recipients of bureau-level rank and above, alongside global patients.
Source & Verification
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