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Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
首都医科大学宣武医院
Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University is a Top-60 national hospital in Beijing, ranked nationally in 2 specialties.
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About
Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University occupies a position of national leadership in neurology and neurosurgery. Founded in 1958, it has grown into a comprehensive hospital of over 1,100 beds whose name is now virtually synonymous with brain and nervous system care in China — it serves as the clinical home of the China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: The hospital manages more than 2.5 million outpatient visits annually from its location in Beijing's Xicheng District. Xuanwu's concentration on neurological disease — from common conditions like stroke and epilepsy to rare neurodegenerative disorders — has created a depth of subspecialty expertise that few hospitals can match.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: Xuanwu holds the #1 national ranking in Neurology and #3 in Neurosurgery. The Neurology Department covers the complete spectrum: stroke (with a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center), epilepsy (including a surgical epilepsy program), movement disorders (DBS for Parkinson's, dystonia, and essential tremor), multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology, neuromuscular diseases, and cognitive disorders including Alzheimer's disease. The Neurosurgery Department excels in cerebrovascular surgery, brain tumor resection (including awake craniotomy with intraoperative mapping), and functional neurosurgery.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: Xuanwu neurologists and neurosurgeons have led the development of China's national stroke care guidelines, established one of the country's first dedicated memory clinics for Alzheimer's disease, and pioneered surgical approaches to deep-seated brain tumors. The hospital's neuro-intensive care unit is among China's most advanced, managing the most complex post-operative and neurocritical patients.
International services
Services for International Patients: The International Medical Department provides consultation and appointment booking through a dedicated hotline, with English-speaking neurologists and neurosurgeons available. The hospital's neurological focus makes it particularly well-suited for international patients seeking expert second opinions on complex brain and spine conditions.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select Xuanwu Hospital: For any neurological condition — especially stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, brain tumors, or neurodegenerative diseases — Xuanwu is the institution where China's own neurologists send their family members. Its singular focus on the nervous system produces a depth of expertise that comprehensive hospitals cannot replicate.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 2 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University located?
- Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University is located in Beijing, China.
- Is Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University a top-ranked hospital?
- Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 60 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 2 specialties.
- What is Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University best known for?
- Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University is nationally recognized for Neurology, Neurosurgery.
- Can international patients visit Xuanwu 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: +86-10-83922100).
