Beijing Tiantan Hospital for International Patients
Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University is a major neuroscience-focused public hospital in Beijing, with large neurosurgery and neurology programs and a government-listed International Medical Center. For international patients, Tiantan is especially relevant when the core medical question involves brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, neuro-intervention, epilepsy, movement disorders or complex neurosurgery.
Quick answer: Tiantan is a strong Beijing option when the diagnosis is primarily neurological or neurosurgical. Beijing’s official foreign-patient guide lists English, French, Japanese and Russian service at the International Medical Center, with neuroscience as its major specialty. The same government profile marks International Medical Center emergency service as not available, so emergency care must be treated as a separate pathway.
✓ Government-listed International Medical Center✓ English + Russian listed✓ Neurosurgery + neurology✓ Brain tumor + cerebrovascular pathways
Why International Patients Consider Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Tiantan is not simply a general hospital with a neurology department. Its current structure is heavily organized around neuroscience, with dedicated neurosurgical and neurological subspecialties that can route very different problems to different teams.
Tiantan’s current Neurosurgery Center describes 19 clinical units spanning cerebrovascular, neuro-oncology, pediatric, functional, spine and other neurosurgical fields.
Official hospital pages describe specialized teams for glioma, skull-base, brainstem and other intracranial tumors.
The Neurology Center includes vascular neurology, epilepsy, movement disorders, neurocritical care, neuroimmunology and other subspecialties.
Beijing’s foreign-patient guide lists an International Medical Center with foreign-language services and online follow-up options.
Institutional structure checked against official Tiantan and Beijing Government sources in September 2026.
International Medical Center at Beijing Tiantan Hospital
International access is clearly documented. Beijing’s official Medical Guide for Foreigners lists Tiantan’s International Medical Center at 119 South Fourth Ring West Road, Fengtai District. Its outpatient service is described as a comprehensive clinic with neuroscience as the major specialty, including neurosurgery, neurology, neuropsychology and neurological intervention, with multidisciplinary consultations available.
Address119 South Fourth Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing
Languages listedEnglish, French, Japanese, Russian
IMC emergencyNot available — Beijing government profile
AppointmentsTiantan App / WeChat service account; current hotline should be reconfirmed
Russian-language note: Russian is listed by Beijing’s government as an available service language. That does not mean every neurosurgeon or neurologist personally speaks Russian. Confirm interpretation for the assigned team and whether records should be translated into English or Chinese.
What the Tiantan International Medical Service Publishes About Its Facilities
Tiantan’s official International Medical Service page states that the international service was established in 2018 and operates in an independent building. The hospital describes outpatient and multidisciplinary consultation centers, more than 150 inpatient beds, ICU, operating rooms, neurological-intervention operating rooms, MRI/CT imaging and other diagnostic facilities.
Evidence label: these are hospital-published descriptions of the international service’s infrastructure. They are useful for understanding service scope, but they are not independent evidence of treatment outcomes or proof that every facility is available to every international patient on demand.
Which Neurological Conditions Fit Tiantan Best?
“Neurological disease” is too broad for hospital matching. A glioma, aneurysm, drug-resistant epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease may all be treated at Tiantan, but they belong to different programs and require different records.
Neurosurgical Neuro-Oncology
- Glioma
- Meningioma
- Pituitary tumors
- Schwannoma / acoustic neuroma
- Skull-base and brainstem tumors
Cerebrovascular Disease
- Intracranial aneurysm
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Dural AV fistula
- Moyamoya disease
- Carotid stenosis
Endovascular / Hybrid Care
- Aneurysm embolization
- AVM / fistula intervention
- Cerebrovascular angiography
- Selected stroke intervention
- Hybrid surgical-endovascular planning
Epilepsy Center
- Difficult epilepsy diagnosis
- EEG / neurophysiology
- Drug-resistant epilepsy
- Epilepsy surgery evaluation
- Neurology + neurosurgery coordination
Functional Neurosurgery
- Parkinson’s disease
- Dystonia
- Movement-disorder surgery questions
- Neuromodulation / DBS assessment
- Complex multidisciplinary selection
Neurology Center
- Stroke and vascular neurology
- Neurocritical illness
- Neuroimmunology / infection
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Cognitive and headache disorders
Beijing Tiantan Hospital for Brain Tumors
Brain tumors are one of Tiantan’s clearest specialist strengths. The current Neurosurgery Center structure includes multiple dedicated tumor units, and official department pages describe teams focused on glioma, skull-base and brainstem tumors, pituitary tumors, meningioma and other intracranial tumors.
Glioma
Tiantan has dedicated glioma-focused neurosurgical programs. For a meaningful review, send MRI DICOM files, pathology and molecular markers when a biopsy or prior operation has already been performed.
Skull-base / brainstem tumors
Official Tiantan tumor units include specialists focused on complex skull-base and brainstem lesions. Surgical feasibility depends heavily on exact anatomy and neurological-function risk.
Pituitary / meningioma / schwannoma
These diagnoses may involve different surgical approaches, observation, radiosurgery/radiotherapy or endocrine input. The diagnosis alone does not determine the treatment route.
Important: a high-volume neurosurgery program does not guarantee that surgery is the correct next step. Brain-tumor treatment may require pathology review, molecular testing, radiation oncology, medical oncology or observation depending on tumor type and previous treatment.
Aneurysms, AVMs, Moyamoya and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Tiantan’s cerebrovascular programs cover both open microsurgery and endovascular treatment. Official department pages describe treatment of intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, dural arteriovenous fistulas, intracerebral hemorrhage, moyamoya disease and carotid stenosis.
| Problem | Possible Tiantan route | Key decision |
|---|---|---|
| Intracranial aneurysm | Vascular neurosurgery / neuro-intervention | Observation vs clipping vs endovascular treatment, based on rupture status, anatomy and patient factors. |
| AVM / dural AV fistula | Microsurgery, intervention or combined planning | Hemorrhage risk, location, angioarchitecture and functional-brain relationship. |
| Moyamoya disease | Cerebrovascular surgery | Ischemic/hemorrhagic presentation, perfusion, collateral circulation and bypass suitability. |
| Carotid stenosis | Vascular neurology / surgery / intervention | Medical therapy vs endarterectomy vs stenting and peri-procedural risk. |
| Acute stroke | Emergency stroke pathway, not planned IMC travel | Time-sensitive local emergency treatment takes priority over international hospital selection. |
Neurological Intervention at Tiantan
Tiantan has dedicated neurological-intervention services and catheter-based treatment capability. Its official catheter-surgery department describes a centralized interventional center covering neurological and other vascular procedures, while the International Medical Center itself lists neurological intervention among its specialties.
For an overseas case: send the actual vascular imaging when possible — CTA/MRA, catheter angiography and DICOM files. A written diagnosis such as “aneurysm” or “AVM” is usually not enough to decide whether endovascular, microsurgical or combined treatment is appropriate.
Epilepsy Diagnosis and Surgery at Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Tiantan’s Department of Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery together form the hospital’s Epilepsy Center. The current official page also identifies the department as the location of Beijing’s difficult-epilepsy consultation center.
Neurology route
- Confirm seizure type and epilepsy diagnosis
- Review medication history
- EEG / video-EEG evaluation
- Review structural brain imaging
- Determine whether epilepsy is drug-resistant
Surgical route
- Identify the suspected epileptogenic zone
- Assess relationship to eloquent cortex
- Review MRI / PET / neurophysiology where relevant
- Determine resection vs neuromodulation options
- No procedure should be assumed before formal selection
Parkinson’s Disease and Functional Neurosurgery
Tiantan’s Functional Neurosurgery unit publishes a clinical focus that includes Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, drug-resistant epilepsy, neuropathic pain and cranial-nerve disorders.
DBS or another procedure is not automatically appropriate for Parkinson’s disease. Candidate selection depends on diagnosis, levodopa response, symptom pattern, cognition, psychiatric status, imaging, comorbidities and the goals of treatment.
Emergency Care: Important Limitation of the International Medical Center
Beijing’s government profile marks Emergency Services Availability as “Not available” for the Tiantan International Medical Center.
This distinction matters. Tiantan Hospital has general emergency and neurocritical-care capabilities, but an international patient should not assume that the International Medical Center is itself the emergency entrance. For acute stroke symptoms, sudden severe headache, loss of consciousness, new paralysis, prolonged seizure or other neurological emergencies, urgent local emergency care comes before planned medical travel.
In mainland China, the medical emergency number is 120. For a planned transfer to Tiantan after stabilization, confirm the receiving department and transfer route in advance.
How International Patients Arrange Tiantan Care
Define the neurological question
Brain tumor, aneurysm, epilepsy, Parkinson’s and general neurology cases require different teams.
Prepare imaging and reports
MRI/CT/angiography DICOM files, pathology, EEG or previous operation records often determine routing.
Use the international route
Beijing’s guide lists the Tiantan App and WeChat service account for appointments and online follow-up.
Confirm the exact team
Ask whether the case can be reviewed before travel, which specialist/department is appropriate and whether admission is expected.
Tiantan International Medical Center Contact Details
Address119 South Fourth Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing 100070
2026 Beijing 12345 route+86-10-59976266
Hospital English IMS page+86-10-59975899
Hospital-published emailttyyimc@163.com
Why two phone numbers? A Beijing 12345 response dated March 24, 2026 directs international-patient enquiries to +86-10-59976266. Tiantan’s older English International Medical Service page still publishes +86-10-59975899. Because both remain publicly visible, confirm the current International Medical Center contact route before relying on either number.
Telemedicine and Remote Medical Review
Tiantan’s official English International Medical Service page describes a telemedicine center connecting domestic and international medical institutions for remote medical advice, joint consultations and case discussions.
What we can safely conclude: Tiantan publishes telemedicine capability. What the public page does not establish is that every individual overseas patient can directly buy a formal remote second opinion for every specialty. Ask the International Medical Center whether the relevant neurosurgery or neurology team can pre-review your case and what route is required.
What Medical Records Should You Send Before Traveling?
Core neurological file
- One-page medical summary
- Current diagnosis or diagnostic question
- Neurological symptoms and timeline
- Current medications
- Previous hospitalizations and operations
- Relevant laboratory results
Imaging / specialty evidence
- Brain/spine MRI and CT reports plus DICOM files
- CTA/MRA/catheter angiography for vascular disease
- Pathology and molecular testing for brain tumors
- EEG/video-EEG for epilepsy
- Prior radiotherapy/chemotherapy records when relevant
- The exact decision you want the Tiantan team to answer
How Much Does Treatment at Beijing Tiantan Hospital Cost?
There is no credible single “Tiantan treatment package” price for international patients. A neurology consultation, cerebral angiography, aneurysm intervention, glioma surgery, epilepsy work-up and functional neurosurgery have very different costs.
Diagnosis first
Estimate only after the exact Tiantan department and likely diagnostic/treatment pathway are identified.
Technology matters
Implants, interventional devices, intraoperative monitoring, ICU care and pathology/molecular tests can affect cost.
Admission matters
Ask separately about outpatient evaluation, inpatient deposit, expected length of stay and post-discharge follow-up.
Insurance and Payment for International Patients
Tiantan publishes an International Medical Service and its English patient portal includes a commercial health insurance section, but Parkmega does not assume that a particular foreign insurer is currently accepted for direct billing.
If you have insurance: send the insurer name, policy/card details and proposed treatment to the International Medical Center. Ask whether direct billing is available, whether preauthorization or a guarantee-of-payment letter is required, and what deposit remains the patient’s responsibility.
Tiantan vs PUMCH vs Xuanwu: Which Beijing Hospital Fits Better?
| Medical question | Tiantan | PUMCH | Xuanwu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain tumor requiring neurosurgical review | Strong specialist neuroscience fit | Useful comparator when diagnosis is multisystem or unclear | Potential neuroscience comparator depending on exact disease |
| Aneurysm / AVM / moyamoya | Strong vascular neurosurgery + intervention fit | Comprehensive-hospital alternative | Strong neuroscience comparator |
| Epilepsy surgery evaluation | Dedicated epilepsy neurology + surgery structure | Broad diagnostic comparator | Potential epilepsy/neuroscience comparator |
| Parkinson’s / movement-disorder surgery | Functional neurosurgery route | Useful if systemic or diagnostic complexity dominates | Potential movement-disorder comparator |
| Rare multi-system disorder with neurological involvement | Useful for the neuroscience component | Often stronger broad multisystem diagnostic fit | Depends on the neurological phenotype |
See: Peking Union Medical College Hospital for International Patients. Xuanwu is included as a comparison entity here, but Parkmega does not link to a Xuanwu child page until that page is published.
How Parkmega Approaches a Tiantan Case
Identify the decision
We separate diagnosis, surgery, neuro-intervention, epilepsy, movement-disorder and general neurology questions.
Review the evidence
Imaging, pathology, EEG and prior procedure records often matter more than a short diagnosis label.
Match the department
We identify whether Tiantan’s tumor, vascular, epilepsy, functional or neurology route is the logical starting point.
Compare when useful
For broader diagnostic complexity, another Beijing center such as PUMCH may be more appropriate or worth comparing.
Is Beijing Tiantan Hospital the Right Neuroscience Center for Your Case?
Send the diagnosis, neurological history, MRI/CT/angiography, pathology or EEG when relevant, previous treatment and the decision you need from the specialist team. We’ll identify the likely Tiantan pathway and compare another Beijing center when appropriate.
✓ Neuroscience routing✓ International access checked✓ Imaging-first review
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers about Tiantan’s neuroscience programs and international-patient access.
Can international patients go to Beijing Tiantan Hospital?
Yes. Beijing’s official Medical Guide for Foreigners lists the International Medical Center at Beijing Tiantan Hospital. The center provides foreign-language services and is built around neuroscience, including neurosurgery, neurology, neuropsychology and neurological intervention.
What is Beijing Tiantan Hospital best known for?
Beijing Tiantan Hospital is especially associated with neuroscience. Its current official departments include a large Neurosurgery Center, Neurology Center, neuro-oncology units, cerebrovascular surgery, neurological intervention, epilepsy services and functional neurosurgery.
Does Beijing Tiantan Hospital have Russian-language service?
Beijing’s government profile for the International Medical Center lists Russian among the available service languages, together with English, French and Japanese. Language support should still be confirmed for the specific appointment and specialist.
Does Tiantan Hospital treat brain tumors?
Yes. Tiantan has multiple neurosurgical tumor units treating conditions such as glioma, meningioma, pituitary tumors, schwannoma and complex skull-base or brainstem tumors. The correct team depends on tumor location, pathology, previous treatment and whether surgery is the main question.
Does Tiantan Hospital treat stroke, aneurysms and vascular malformations?
Yes. Tiantan has dedicated cerebrovascular neurosurgery and neurological-intervention pathways. Official department pages describe treatment of intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, dural arteriovenous fistulas, intracerebral hemorrhage, moyamoya disease and carotid stenosis using surgical, endovascular and hybrid approaches where appropriate.
Does Tiantan Hospital treat epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease?
Yes. Tiantan has a dedicated Epilepsy Center and functional-neurosurgery services. Official hospital pages describe care for difficult epilepsy and movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease and dystonia. The exact medical or surgical pathway depends on specialist evaluation.
Does the Tiantan International Medical Center provide emergency care?
Beijing’s official foreign-patient profile marks Emergency Services Availability as “Not available” for the International Medical Center. This does not mean the entire hospital lacks emergency care; it means international patients should not assume the IMC itself is an emergency department. Acute emergencies require the appropriate emergency pathway, and planned international care should be arranged separately.
How do international patients contact Beijing Tiantan Hospital?
A Beijing 12345 response dated March 24, 2026 directs international-patient enquiries to +86-10-59976266 and notes weekday English service. An older official Tiantan English IMS page also publishes +86-10-59975899 and ttyyimc@163.com. Because both contact routes remain public, confirm the current International Medical Center route before travel.
Does Beijing Tiantan Hospital offer telemedicine or remote review?
Tiantan’s official English International Medical Service page describes a telemedicine center that connects domestic and international medical institutions for remote consultations and case discussions. This does not guarantee that every overseas patient can book a direct formal second opinion, so the International Medical Center should confirm the route for the specific case.
What medical records should I send before going to Tiantan Hospital?
Prepare a concise medical summary, current diagnosis or diagnostic question, MRI or CT reports and DICOM files, angiography when relevant, pathology and molecular testing for brain tumors, EEG for epilepsy, previous operation or intervention reports, current medicines and a clear question for the specialist team.
Sources and Verification
- Beijing Government — International Medical Center, Beijing Tiantan Hospital. Current foreign-patient profile listing address, English/French/Japanese/Russian service, no emergency service at the International Medical Center, App/WeChat booking, online follow-up and neuroscience specialties. Beijing Government Tiantan IMC profile.
- Beijing 12345 / Beijing Municipal Health Commission — 2026 international medical contact response. March 24, 2026 response directing enquiries to the Tiantan International Medical Center information page and current hotline +86-10-59976266, with weekday English service noted. Beijing 12345 FAQs.
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital — International Medical Service. Official English description of the international service, facilities, telemedicine, appointment route, older published contact number +86-10-59975899 and email ttyyimc@163.com. Tiantan International Medical Service.
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital — Neurosurgery Center. Official current structure covering cerebrovascular surgery, multiple neuro-oncology units, pediatric, functional, spine and other neurosurgical subspecialties. Tiantan Neurosurgery Center.
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital — Neurosurgical Tumor Unit 1. Official current physician/team page describing brainstem/skull-base, glioma, meningioma, pituitary, schwannoma and other intracranial tumor expertise. Neurosurgical Tumor Unit 1.
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital — Neurosurgical Tumor Unit 6. Official glioma-focused tumor ward and multimodal surgery description. Neurosurgical Tumor Unit 6.
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital — Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Unit 1. Official scope including aneurysm, AVM, dural AV fistula, hemorrhage, moyamoya and carotid stenosis, with microsurgical/endovascular approaches. Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Unit 1.
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital — Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Unit 2. Official current scope including moyamoya bypass, carotid endarterectomy/stenting, aneurysm clipping/embolization and hybrid cerebrovascular surgery. Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Unit 2.
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital — Department of Epilepsy. Official current epilepsy program and difficult-epilepsy consultation-center information. Department of Epilepsy.
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital — Functional Neurosurgery. Official current scope including Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, drug-resistant epilepsy, neuropathic pain and cranial-nerve disorders. Functional Neurosurgery.
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital — Neurology Center. Official current Neurology Center structure and clinical scope. Tiantan Neurology Center.
Evidence rule: foreign-patient access and language/emergency status are grounded in Beijing Government sources. Clinical capabilities are grounded in current Tiantan department pages. Hospital-published scale or infrastructure descriptions are not treated as independent outcome evidence.
Last evidence check: September 2026. International contact routes, doctor schedules, admission, telemedicine access, language support and treatment availability can change; reconfirm before travel.
Get the Neuroscience Team Right Before You Travel
Send the neurological diagnosis, MRI/CT/angiography, pathology or EEG when relevant, previous treatment and current medications. We’ll identify the likely Tiantan route and what the International Medical Center should confirm before travel.