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NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTERS · CHINA

Little Heroes.
Big Cures in China.

Connecting international families with children's hospitals across China — advanced therapies for childhood leukemia, solid tumors, congenital heart disease and rare diseases, delivered with child-first care.

  • Specialist appointment within 3–5 working days — no waiting lists
  • Treatment costs at 30%–50% of US / Europe
  • Full journey support in English, Russian & Chinese

10,000+

Children treated internationally

40+

Partner children's hospitals

50+

Countries & regions served

12

Languages supported

WHY CHINA FOR PEDIATRIC CARE

Why Families Choose China for Children's Care

For children facing complex, rare or refractory conditions, China's National Children's Medical Centers offer frontier therapies, high-volume expert teams and genuinely child-first environments — guided by multidisciplinary boards (MDT).

01.

Frontier Therapies for Children

Pediatric CAR-T, haploidentical HSCT, proton therapy and gene therapies are approved or in advanced trials in China — some unavailable in the child's home country.

02.

High-Volume Expert Teams

China's top children's hospitals treat among the world's highest case volumes. Chief specialists care for hundreds of children annually — a density of experience few institutions can match.

03.

Family-Friendly Cost Advantage

At comparable technology levels, total costs are typically 30%–50% of US / Europe — with transparent packaged pricing and no hidden markups.

04.

Fast Track, No Waiting

Skip 6–12 month waiting lists at home. From medical record submission to specialist consultation in as fast as 3–5 working days, with prioritized admission.

CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

Departments & Specialty Centers

From flagship hematology & oncology to neonatal intensive care — explore the specialty centers that international families visit most, modeled on China's children's hospital structure.

View All · Departments

Hematology & Oncology Center

Leukemia, lymphoma, transplant & cellular therapy

The flagship center of our network — a nationally recognized pediatric blood & cancer program with dedicated solid-tumor, transplant and general hematology wards, 19 class-100 laminar-flow clean units, a central laboratory, a PICC clinic and a comfort (pain-free) treatment suite. The team performs targeted therapy, CAR-T, CIK and NK cell therapy alongside one of the world’s largest pediatric transplant programs.

HSCT CenterCAR-T Program

Cardiothoracic Surgery Center

Complex congenital heart repair, from 2 kg newborns

A high-volume pediatric heart center performing the full spectrum of congenital heart surgery — from neonatal arterial switch to staged single-ventricle reconstruction — supported by a dedicated pediatric cardiac ICU, ECMO standby and minimally invasive programs for eligible children.

Neonatal Heart ProgramMinimally Invasive Program

Neurology & Epilepsy Center

Drug-resistant epilepsy evaluation & surgery

A comprehensive pediatric epilepsy and neurology center offering the full diagnostic chain — long-term video-EEG, PET, stereo-EEG — plus resective surgery, laser ablation, vagus nerve stimulation and ketogenic diet therapy, alongside clinics for genetic epilepsy, developmental delay and neuromuscular disorders.

Epilepsy SurgeryVNS Program

Neonatology & NICU

Level III intensive care for the tiniest fighters

A 200-bed Level III NICU rescuing extremely preterm and critically ill newborns — with therapeutic hypothermia, neonatal surgery coordination and a mobile ECMO transport team covering inter-hospital transfers across the region. Family-integrated care keeps parents at the bedside.

Level III NICUNeonatal ECMO

Solid Tumor Center & Surgery

Neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma & sarcoma

A multidisciplinary solid tumor program where every child is reviewed jointly by surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology and nuclear medicine. Organ-sparing and limb-salvage surgery is combined with MIBG therapy, immunotherapy and precision diagnostics.

Solid Tumor MDTMIBG Suite

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Eye-saving retinoblastoma therapy & pediatric vision

Home to a retinoblastoma eye-preservation program — superselective intra-arterial chemotherapy delivered with interventional neuroradiology — plus clinics for pediatric cataract, glaucoma, strabismus and myopia control.

Eye-Preservation ProgramROP Screening

CHILD-FIRST SERVICES

Featured Programs & Family Services

24/7 Pediatric Emergency

Round-the-clock pediatric emergency and critical care at every partner center.

VIP International Wing

Family rooms, bilingual nurses and child-life specialists on dedicated international floors.

Insurance Direct Billing

Direct billing with major global insurers; we handle the paperwork for your family.

PICC & Comfort Clinic

Pain-free procedure rooms and child-friendly infusion clinics for long treatment journeys.

EXPERTISE DIRECTORY

Search Specialists: Doctors, Centers, Hospitals & Therapies

Search chief pediatricians' credentials, specialty centers, partner hospitals' accreditation and advanced therapy maturity — filtered by your child's condition.

19 results found

Prof. Wu Minyuan

Professor & Chief Expert · Hematology-Oncology Center

Beijing Jingdu Children's Hospital

BeijingExperience 50 yrsMon & Wed AM · Chief Expert Clinic (Hematology)
  • Founded the CCLG childhood ALL collaborative network (2008) and authored China's national clinical pathway for childhood leukemia
  • Her BCH-98 / BCH-03 / BCH-05 protocols raised childhood ALL 5-year disease-free survival from ~70% to 82%
  • 70+ papers in international journals and 10 pediatric hematology volumes; State Council Special Contribution expert
LeukemiaLymphomaThalassemia

Prof. Wang Tianyou

Professor (Grade II) · Renowned Expert in Pediatric Hematology

Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University

BeijingExperience 40 yrsWed AM · Renowned Expert Clinic (Hematology)
  • Immediate Past President, Chinese Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association
  • Editor-in-Chief, Chinese Journal of Pediatrics; Editor-in-Chief, Chinese Journal of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
  • 150+ published papers incl. JCO & Blood; State Council Special Allowance expert
LeukemiaLymphomaNeuroblastoma

Prof. Sun Yuan

Professor · President & Director of Hematology-Oncology

Beijing Jingdu Children's Hospital

BeijingExperience 30 yrsTue & Thu AM · President's Special Clinic
  • Nearly 30 years in pediatric HSCT — matched-sibling, haploidentical, unrelated & cord-blood grafts
  • National authority on transplantation for HLH, chronic active EBV & primary immunodeficiency
  • Vice-Chair, Cord Blood Application Committee, China Maternal & Child Health Association; member, international histiocyte society
LeukemiaThalassemiaRare disease

Prof. Tang Jingyan

Professor · Doctoral Supervisor, Hematology-Oncology

Shanghai Children's Medical Center, SJTU

ShanghaiExperience 38 yrsTue AM · Special Needs Clinic (Hematology-Oncology)
  • Immediate Past Chair, Pediatric Oncology Committee, China Anti-Cancer Association
  • Director, NHC Key Laboratory for Pediatric Hematology & Oncology; Deputy Head, Hematology Group, Chinese Society of Pediatrics
  • Pioneered China's multidisciplinary collaboration model for pediatric solid tumors; 200+ papers (100+ as first/corresponding author)
LymphomaNeuroblastomaWilms tumor

Prof. Chen Jing

Professor · Director, Hematology-Oncology Department

Shanghai Children's Medical Center, SJTU

ShanghaiExperience 30 yrsThu AM · Special Needs Clinic (Transplant & Cellular Therapy)
  • Nearly 2,000 pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplants completed by her team
  • Performed China's first autologous stem cell transplant for refractory pediatric SLE
  • Among China's first to transplant for MPS, DBA, X-linked hyper-IgM, WAS, SCID & CHS
LeukemiaThalassemiaRare disease

Prof. Zhai Xiaowen

Professor · Vice President; Academic Lead of Hematology

Children's Hospital of Fudan University

ShanghaiExperience 28 yrsTue AM · Special Needs Clinic (Hematology)
  • 600+ transplants for rare diseases & inborn errors of immunity with success above 75%
  • Vice-Chair, National Health Commission Expert Committee on Childhood Leukemia
  • Presented tBE base-editing therapy (CS-101) for transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia at EBMT 2025
ThalassemiaRare diseaseLeukemia

Prof. Ge Ming

Professor · Director, Neurological Center & Neurosurgery

Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University

BeijingExperience 35 yrsMon AM · Special Needs Clinic (Neurosurgery)
  • 6,000+ pediatric neurosurgical operations; trained under Academician Wang Zhongcheng
  • Created an internationally cited vision-oriented classification for optic-pathway glioma (vision preservation 73.8%)
  • Song Qingling Pediatric Medicine Award 2022; 60+ published papers
Brain tumorEpilepsy

Prof. Wang Yi

Professor · President; Chief of Pediatric Neurology

Children's Hospital of Fudan University

ShanghaiExperience 35 yrsMon AM · Special Needs Clinic (Neurology)
  • President, Children's Hospital of Fudan University; Director, National Children's Medical Center (Shanghai)
  • Head, Neurology Group, Chinese Society of Pediatrics (CMA)
  • 200+ published papers; internationally recognized for pediatric epilepsy & rare neurogenetic disease programs
EpilepsyRare diseaseBrain tumor

Prof. Liu Jinfen

Professor · Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery (former President)

Shanghai Children's Medical Center, SJTU

ShanghaiExperience 45 yrsTue AM · Special Needs Clinic (Cardiac Surgery)
  • President, CHD Committee of the National Cardiovascular Expert Committee
  • Mainland China's sole council member, World Society for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery; Deputy Editor, WJPCHS
  • 5,000+ congenital heart operations; former President of Shanghai Children's Medical Center
Congenital heart disease

Prof. Huang Guoying

Professor · Pediatric Cardiology (former President)

Children's Hospital of Fudan University

ShanghaiExperience 38 yrsWed AM · Special Needs Clinic (Cardiology)
  • Corresponding author of the landmark 2014 Lancet study on neonatal pulse-oximetry CHD screening — now China's national policy
  • Landmark Kawasaki disease randomized trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine; further work in Circulation
  • Former President, Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Congenital heart disease

Prof. Dong Kuiran

Professor · Director, Oncology Surgery

Children's Hospital of Fudan University

ShanghaiExperience 28 yrsWed AM · Special Needs Clinic (Oncology Surgery)
  • Vice-Chair, Solid Tumor Group, NHC National Expert Committee on Pediatric Oncology
  • Standing Committee member & Endoscopic Surgery Group Head, Pediatric Surgery Branch of CMA
  • Co-recipient, National Science & Technology Progress Award (2nd Prize); 29 SCI papers
NeuroblastomaWilms tumorBone sarcoma

Prof. Zhao Peiquan

Professor · Lead, Retinoblastoma Program

Xinhua Hospital, SJTU School of Medicine

ShanghaiExperience 35 yrsMon & Thu AM · Special Needs Clinic (Ophthalmology)
  • Runs the world's largest retinoblastoma intra-arterial chemotherapy center — survival >99%, eye preservation ~80%
  • Published in JAMA Ophthalmology & Ophthalmology; identified novel RB-associated genes (JAG1, CTNNA1)
  • Recipient, National Maternal & Child Health Science & Technology Award; 58 SCI papers
Retinoblastoma

Prof. Du Lizhong

Professor · Neonatology (former President)

The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine

HangzhouExperience 40 yrsWed AM · Special Needs Clinic (Neonatology)
  • Chaired the Neonatology Group of the Chinese Society of Pediatrics for three consecutive terms (2007–2019)
  • Deputy Editor, BMC Pediatrics; editorial board, The Journal of Pediatrics; 70+ SCI papers
  • Song Qingling Pediatric Medicine Award 2015; China Pediatrician Award 2014
Neonatal care

Prof. Xia Huimin

Professor · National Chair of Pediatric Surgery (CMA)

Guangzhou Women & Children's Medical Center

GuangzhouExperience 40 yrsTue AM · Special Needs Clinic (Pediatric Surgery)
  • President (11th), Pediatric Surgery Branch, Chinese Medical Association; Editor-in-Chief, Chinese Journal of Pediatric Surgery
  • National referral center for complex congenital malformations — CDH, esophageal atresia, biliary atresia
  • Guangdong Provincial Medical Talent Program awardee; State Council Special Allowance expert
Neonatal care

Prof. Zhao Xiaodong

Professor · Party Secretary; Chief of Immunology

Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

ChongqingExperience 30 yrsThu AM · Special Needs Clinic (Immunology)
  • Vice President & Immunology Group Head, Chinese Society of Pediatrics (CMA)
  • 100+ SCI papers in JACI, Blood, Journal of Virology and other international journals
  • Leads national special research programs on inborn errors of immunity (NHC)
Rare disease

Prof. Mo Xuming

Professor · Vice President; Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nanjing Children's Hospital

NanjingExperience 35 yrsTue AM · Chief Expert Clinic (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
  • Corresponding author of CHD genetics research in Nature Genetics
  • National Science & Technology Progress Award (2nd Prize)
  • Vice President, Nanjing Children's Hospital; State Council Special Allowance expert
Congenital heart disease

Prof. Liu Zhisheng

Professor · Vice President; Chief of Pediatric Neurology

Wuhan Children's Hospital

WuhanExperience 35 yrsWed AM · Renowned Expert Clinic (Neurology)
  • Vice-Chair, Pediatric Neurology Group, Chinese Society of Pediatrics (CMA)
  • Lead author of China's expert consensus on pediatric tic disorders
  • Founded the first pediatric neurology department in Central China
Epilepsy

Prof. Wen Feiqiu

Professor · Vice President; Chief of Hematology-Oncology

Shenzhen Children's Hospital

ShenzhenExperience 35 yrsMon AM · Chief Expert Clinic (Hematology-Oncology)
  • Postdoctoral fellow in pediatric hematology-oncology, RUSH University (USA)
  • Leads South China's largest pediatric HSCT program (26 class-100 laminar-flow units)
  • Chair, Pediatric Branch, Guangdong Medical Doctor Association
LeukemiaThalassemia

Prof. Li Long

Professor · Chief of Pediatric Surgery

Beijing Tsinghua Changgeng Hospital

BeijingExperience 40 yrsTue AM · Chief Expert Clinic (Pediatric Surgery)
  • Asia-Pacific President, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons (WOFAPS)
  • Asian President, International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG)
  • National Science & Technology Progress Award (2nd Prize); 400+ published papers
NeuroblastomaWilms tumorRare disease

ADVANCED THERAPIES

Advanced Pediatric Therapies Available in China

Targeting complex, refractory and rare childhood conditions — from dual-target CAR-T and haploidentical transplant to eye-preserving retinoblastoma care.

Cellular Therapy

Pediatric CAR-T Cell Therapy

China runs the world's largest pediatric CAR-T clinical program — CD19/CD22 products achieve >90% complete remission in relapsed/refractory childhood B-ALL, at roughly one third of Western costs.

LeukemiaLymphoma
Cellular Therapy

Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)

Haploidentical transplant protocols pioneered in China enable virtually every child to find a donor — curative for leukemia, thalassemia and immune deficiencies, with outcomes matching matched-sibling transplants.

LeukemiaThalassemiaLymphoma
Particle Therapy

Proton Therapy for Children

Proton beam spares growing tissues — critical for children with brain tumors and sarcomas. Shanghai's proton & heavy-ion center operates dedicated pediatric protocols with anesthesia support for young children.

Brain tumorBone sarcomaRetinoblastomaNeuroblastoma
Innovative Therapy

Gene & Rare Disease Therapies

From nusinersen to base-editing trials for thalassemia, innovative rare disease therapies are increasingly accessible in China through national reimbursement and the Boao Lecheng pilot zone.

Rare disease
Surgery

Advanced Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Neonatal arterial switch, single-ventricle staging and minimally invasive repair — China's top centers operate on newborns as small as 2 kg with >98% survival for complex defects.

Congenital heart disease

MADE IN CHINA · PEDIATRICS

The China Edge: Equipment · Technology · Pharmaceuticals

From world-first imaging systems to gene-editing breakthroughs for thalassemia, China's pediatric capability has become a new choice for families worldwide.

uEXPLORER Total-body PET-CT

The world's first total-body PET-CT by United Imaging — about 40x higher sensitivity with as little as 1/40 the tracer dose, a gentler scan for small bodies.

uMR Jupiter 5.0T MRI

The world's first whole-body ultra-high-field 5.0T MRI — sharper neuroimaging for brain tumors and epilepsy focus mapping, with child-friendly fast-scan protocols.

Proton + Carbon-ion Platform

Dual-modality particle therapy with dedicated pediatric anesthesia and immobilization teams — sub-millimeter targeting that spares growing tissue.

Hybrid OR & Robotic Surgery

da Vinci and domestic Toumai four-arm robots plus hybrid operating rooms enable precise, minimally invasive pediatric tumor and cardiac surgery.

HOW IT WORKS

Your Family's Journey in 4 Steps

STEP 1

Free Case Review

Share medical records securely. Our medical team and a senior specialist assess your child's case within 48 hours.

STEP 2

Plan & Transparent Quote

Receive a personalized treatment plan, hospital recommendation and itemized cost estimate — before you commit to anything.

STEP 3

Travel & Treatment

We arrange visas, flights, accommodation and interpreters. A dedicated coordinator accompanies your family in hospital.

STEP 4

Return Home & Follow-up

Remote follow-up with your treating team, bilingual reports for home physicians, and fast-track return visits if needed.

SUCCESS STORIES

Little Fighters, Big Victories

Real journeys of international families who found hope in China — shared with permission, anonymized to protect each child's privacy.

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TRANSPARENT PRICING

Transparent Treatment Costs

Medical fees are paid directly to the hospital's official account at official pricing. Below are reference comparisons for common pediatric treatments.

TreatmentReference cost in ChinaUS / Europe referenceTypical saving
Pediatric CAR-T cell therapy (CD19)¥1.0M – 1.3M$400K – 500K+≈ 65%
Haploidentical HSCT (all-inclusive)¥300K – 500K$300K – 800K≈ 80%
Proton therapy (full course)¥278K – 350K$80K – 150K≈ 60%
Congenital heart surgery (arterial switch / TOF)¥150K – 250K$150K – 400K≈ 85%
Retinoblastoma intra-arterial chemo (per cycle)¥30K – 60K$15K – 45K≈ 70%
MDT consultation & second opinion¥3,000 – 8,000$3,000 – 10,000≈ 90%

* Reference ranges based on standard clinical pathways; a formal quotation follows the hospital's assessment. Medical fees are paid directly to the hospital — we never handle them.

Get my child's personalized cost estimate

Questions families ask

Answers before you decide

Straight answers about treatment in China — costs, hospitals, language support and how the free case review works.

How much does CAR-T therapy cost for a child in China?

At our partner children's centers, pediatric CAR-T cell therapy typically costs between US$45,000 and US$70,000, including cell manufacturing and hospitalization — a fraction of US or European prices. An exact quote is provided after a free case review of your child's records.

How do I request a free case review?

Fill in the case review form on this page with your child's diagnosis and a short medical summary. Our pediatric coordination team responds within 24 hours with recommended hospitals, specialists and an estimated treatment plan and cost.

Which children's hospitals do you work with?

We partner with National Children's Medical Centers and Grade-A tertiary children's hospitals, including Beijing Children's Hospital (Capital Medical University) and other pediatric centers across China.

Do you support families who don't speak Chinese?

Yes. Every family gets a dedicated coordinator, professional medical interpreters (English/Russian), translated medical records and 7-day WhatsApp support at +86 138 1783 1623 throughout the stay.

How long does treatment in China usually take?

It depends on the therapy: CAR-T usually takes 4–6 weeks (evaluation, infusion and monitoring), bone marrow transplant 1.5–3 months, and cardiac surgery about 2–4 weeks. We arrange medical visas, airport pickup and family accommodation.

Is my child's medical information kept private?

Absolutely. Case details are reviewed only by our medical coordination team and the partner physicians involved. Recovery stories published on this site are anonymized and shared with the family's written consent.

FREE CASE REVIEW

Request a Free Case Review

Share your child's diagnosis and records. A senior specialist will review the case and our coordination team will contact you within 24 hours — free, confidential, no obligation.

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