Our Proxy Consultation Delivers: Opinion Plan Destination
Have you ever tried to book a specialist appointment from another country without knowing whether the trip will even be worth it? The uncertainty is the worst part. You are not booking a hotel. You are making a medical decision with real consequences, and the cancer treatment cost in China is only one variable among dozens. Our proxy consultation exists to collapse that uncertainty into something you can hold: a written opinion, a staged plan, and a named destination. Not a brochure. Not a promise. A document trail that lets you decide with your eyes open.
How This Actually Works, Step by Step
You start by sending what you already have. Scans, biopsy reports, discharge summaries, current medication lists. Most patients have more documentation than they realize. Our team translates the clinical documents into Simplified Chinese using medical translators, not generalists. Then the records go to a department that matches your case — oncology, orthopedics, cardiac surgery, whatever the underlying condition demands.
The reviewing team is from a top-ranked public hospital or an international private hospital, depending on what you need. They review the translated records and issue a written second opinion. You get a summary in English: what they agree with, what they would investigate differently, and what they would recommend as next steps. No treatment happens at this stage. No one is prescribing anything across a border.
If the written opinion raises more questions than it answers, the video consultation is the next layer. You speak directly with the specialty team, show your face, describe your symptoms in your own words, and hear their reasoning. After that, if moving forward makes sense, we handle the proxy visit. You designate a city, a hospital, a department, or a specific specialist. We register on your behalf, create the hospital medical card, and attend the in-person consultation using your materials. The doctor sees your translated records, reviews the imaging, and gives a face-to-face assessment. You get a written summary of what was said, what was recommended, and what admission would require.
Why a Proxy Consultation Changes the Cost Conversation
For complex conditions, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University and Ruijin Hospital are among the strongest public options, with international medical centers that serve foreign patients. For routine care, English-speaking staff, and direct insurance billing, Jiahui International Hospital and United Family Shanghai are the most common choices. The right answer depends on whether you need a top-ranked specialty department or a comfortable outpatient experience.
You can use a proxy consultation to evaluate whether a stem cell therapy is appropriate and legally available for your condition. China regulates stem cell interventions strictly, and many advertised treatments are not approved for clinical use. A written second opinion from a legitimate academic department will tell you whether the therapy is evidence-based or experimental, and whether a clinical trial pathway exists. We do not facilitate unapproved or unregulated treatments.
Prices vary widely. A basic coordination package — hospital matching, appointment scheduling, bilingual companion for two days, and airport transfer — starts around $1,500. A full VIP package with end-to-end coordination, private transport, and dedicated case management runs $5,000 to $8,000. Hospital treatment charges are always separate. Be wary of any package that quotes a flat all-in price without seeing your records first. That is a travel agency, not a medical coordinator.
Your Next Step
The proxy consultation is not a commitment to travel. It is a commitment to knowing before you go. We are China Medical Services, and we connect international patients with top-ranked Chinese hospitals through written second opinions, video consultations, and in-person proxy visits. We do not practice medicine, and we do not guarantee admission or outcomes. What we do is translate your records, route them to the right department, and bring you back a clear opinion, a staged plan, and a named destination. If you want to know whether China is worth the trip for your specific case, send your records to our patient consultation team and start with a conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The hospitals used for international patients are JCI-accredited and follow the same international safety standards as top hospitals in the US and Europe. Surgical teams perform high volumes of procedures — often more than their Western counterparts — which studies show leads to better outcomes.
Costs vary by procedure and hospital, but international patients typically save 40-80% compared to US prices — even when factoring in travel and accommodation. A consultation with our team will give you an exact, all-inclusive quote with no hidden fees.
Send us your existing medical reports to get started. We handle everything from hospital selection and appointment scheduling to visa assistance and post-operative recovery planning. Your medical records are reviewed by the specialist before you even book a flight.
For more medical information and treatment options in China, visit chinamedservices.com (China Medical Services).
