Beijing Tiantan Hospital — Neurology & Neurosurgery
Asia's leading neurology and neurosurgery centre
Founded
1956
Beds
1,650
Location
Beijing
About Tiantan
Beijing Tiantan Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, is Asia's leading centre for neurology and neurosurgery. Since its founding in 1956, it has built an unrivalled reputation for treating brain tumours, cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, and spinal conditions. Patients travel from across Asia and beyond for procedures that are either unavailable or carry prohibitively long waiting times in their home countries.
Why International Patients Choose Tiantan
- ✓Ranked #1 in Asia for neurology and neurosurgery — highest volume brain tumour centre in the region
- ✓National Brain Disease Research Centre housed within the hospital, providing access to the latest clinical protocols
- ✓Specialises in conditions with long waiting lists in Europe: DBS for Parkinson's, epilepsy surgery, glioblastoma resection
- ✓Dedicated international patient coordination with English-language support throughout treatment
- ✓Full pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, and post-operative follow-up in a single integrated centre
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Accreditations & Standards
Grade 3A is China's highest hospital classification, awarded to institutions meeting the most rigorous standards in clinical quality, staffing, infrastructure, and patient safety. JCI accreditation adds an internationally recognised layer of certification accepted by most European insurers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What neurological conditions does Tiantan Hospital treat?
Tiantan specialises in brain tumours (glioma, meningioma, acoustic neuroma), cerebrovascular conditions (AVM, aneurysm, stroke), epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, and complex spinal conditions. It is the highest-volume neurosurgical centre in Asia.
Why do international patients choose Tiantan over European neurology centres?
Access and waiting time are the primary drivers. NHS neurosurgery waiting times for non-emergency cases can exceed 18 months. Tiantan typically offers assessment and treatment planning within 1–2 weeks. Costs are also 50–70% lower than private European neurology hospitals.
Can Tiantan Hospital provide a second opinion for a neurological diagnosis?
Yes. Tiantan's multidisciplinary neuro-oncology and neurology teams regularly provide second opinions for international patients based on imaging and pathology reports sent in advance. This can be arranged without an initial in-person visit.
Does Tiantan Hospital perform deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease?
Yes. DBS is one of Tiantan's established procedures. The hospital performs several hundred DBS implantations per year, with outcomes data comparable to the best European movement disorder centres — at a fraction of the cost.
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