Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University

Specialty strengths

About

Beijing Tiantan Hospital of Capital Medical University, established in 1956, is the world's largest neurosciences center. It does not attempt to be all things to all patients — it is exclusively devoted to the brain, spine, and nervous system, and that concentrated focus has rendered it the global volume leader in neurosurgery and a premier destination for complex neurological care.

History & scale

Scale and Heritage: Tiantan Hospital relocated to its new Fengtai District campus in 2018 — a futuristic 350,000-square-meter facility housing over 1,600 beds. Annual neurosurgical volume surpasses 15,000 procedures, making it the busiest neurosurgery center on the planet. The hospital serves as the clinical home of the China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases.

Star specialties

Leading Disciplines: Tiantan claims the #1 national ranking in Neurosurgery and #2 in Neurology. Its neurosurgeons, inheritors of the legacy of Dr. Wang Zhongcheng — who performed China's first craniotomy — demonstrate mastery of the most formidable procedures: brainstem glioma resection, complex skull base surgery, cerebral aneurysm clipping and coiling, arteriovenous malformation microsurgery, and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. The Stroke Center delivers comprehensive care spanning hyperacute thrombolysis and thrombectomy through neurosurgical decompression and rehabilitation, all within a single facility.

Achievements & recognition

Distinctions and Landmarks: Tiantan neurosurgeons performed China's first microsurgical resection of a brainstem hemangioblastoma and developed surgical corridors to previously inoperable thalamic and brainstem lesions. The hospital oversees China's National Stroke Registry, the world's largest stroke database. Its neurologists have been instrumental in drafting national guidelines for cerebral small vessel disease, multiple sclerosis, and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders.

International services

Services for International Patients: The International Medical Department supplies English-speaking neurologists and neurosurgeons, streamlined imaging pathways including same-day 3T MRI and PET/MRI, VIP inpatient wards, and an international appointment hotline (400-880-8820). The hospital routinely accepts complex neurosurgical referrals from across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Why choose this hospital

Why Select Beijing Tiantan Hospital: For brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, movement disorders requiring DBS, or complex stroke — Tiantan's neurosurgeons have completed more of these procedures than any team anywhere. The hospital's extraordinary caseload for rare neurosurgical pathologies means patients draw on an experience curve that is unmatched globally.

Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 2 in total

Location & getting there

Frequently asked questions

Where is Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University located?

Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University is located in Beijing, China.

Is Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University a top-ranked hospital?

Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 40 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 2 specialties.

What is Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University best known for?

Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University is nationally recognized for Neurosurgery, Neurology.

Can international patients visit Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University?

Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-10-59978585).

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