Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Specialty strengths

About

Fuwai Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, established in 1956 in Beijing, stands as the globe's largest cardiovascular specialty hospital. It does not venture into other medical fields — it is exclusively and relentlessly dedicated to the heart and vascular system, and that singular devotion has elevated it to the status of global leader in cardiovascular care by procedural volume and among the elite by clinical outcomes.

History & scale

Scale and Heritage: Fuwai dedicates over 1,300 beds solely to cardiovascular and cardiac surgical patients. Each year its teams complete more than 14,000 cardiac operations and upwards of 50,000 interventional cardiology procedures — caseloads that surpass any other center on the planet. Its designation as the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases renders it the ultimate referral destination for China's most complex heart cases.

Star specialties

Leading Disciplines: Fuwai Hospital maintains an iron grip on two #1 national rankings: Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiac Surgery. In the interventional arena, Fuwai achieves the world's highest volumes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and left atrial appendage closure. Its surgical teams excel at the most demanding procedures: the Ross procedure, total arterial revascularization, aortic root replacement using valve-sparing techniques, and heart transplantation — Fuwai performs over 100 heart transplants annually with excellent long-term survival. The pediatric cardiac surgery unit corrects the most intricate congenital heart anomalies, including hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

Achievements & recognition

Distinctions and Landmarks: Fuwai pioneered China's first coronary artery bypass graft, first radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmia, and first TAVR. The hospital's data registry — the largest cardiovascular database in existence — has yielded landmark publications that have reshaped international guidelines for antiplatelet therapy and hypertension management.

International services

Services for International Patients: The International Medical Department (IMD) provides English-speaking cardiologists, fast-tracked diagnostic pathways including same-day echocardiography and CT coronary angiography, VIP inpatient suites, and a dedicated hotline. Fuwai regularly handles international referrals for both complex pediatric and adult cardiac surgery.

Why choose this hospital

Why Select Fuwai Hospital: For any cardiovascular condition — whether complex coronary artery disease, valve pathology, arrhythmia, heart failure, or congenital heart defects — Fuwai belongs squarely among the world's top three destinations, alongside the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. The surgical volumes yield a depth of procedural mastery that simply cannot be replicated at lower-volume centers.

Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 2 in total

Location & getting there

Frequently asked questions

Where is Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences located?

Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences is located in Beijing, China.

Is Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences a top-ranked hospital?

Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences 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 Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences best known for?

Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences is nationally recognized for Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiac Surgery.

Can international patients visit Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences?

Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-15699870970).

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