China-Japan Friendship Hospital
China-Japan Friendship Hospital: An International Benchmark in Integrative Medicine
I. Hospital Overview
China-Japan Friendship Hospital (abbreviated as “CJFH”) is a large-scale, comprehensive Grade A tertiary hospital approved by the former Ministry of Health. Directly affiliated with the National Health Commission, it commenced operations on October 23, 1984. Distinguished by its integration of Chinese and Western medicine and coordinated development of internal and surgical disciplines, the hospital integrates medical treatment, teaching, research, prevention, healthcare, and rehabilitation. It serves as the supporting institution for key national medical centers, including the National Center for Respiratory Medicine (co-established), the National Center for Integrative Medicine (lead institution), and the National Center for Geriatric Medicine (co-established).
Spanning approximately 103,000 square meters with a building area of 217,000 square meters, the hospital offers over 2,300 beds and employs more than 4,000 staff members. Among them are nearly 800 senior professionals, including dual-appointed academicians, Changjiang Scholars, recipients of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, and other top-tier talents. As a key national window for international medical cooperation, the hospital consistently undertakes foreign medical services, international rescue missions, and overseas aid projects, serving over 100 countries and regions worldwide.
II. Technical Strengths: Integrating Traditional and Modern Medicine with Cutting-Edge Innovation
Centered on the core competency of “cooperative development of traditional and modern medicine,” the hospital preserves classical TCM while deeply integrating modern medical technologies, creating a synergistic diagnostic and therapeutic advantage where “1+1>2”:
• Integrative Medicine Specialties: Departments such as Traditional Chinese Oncology, Acupuncture, and Tuina combine traditional therapies like herbal medicine, acupuncture, and medicinal pastes with targeted and immunotherapy, achieving significant efficacy in cancer adjuvant treatment and chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases). Its integrated approach to treating intractable conditions like interstitial lung disease and Sjögren's syndrome reaches internationally leading standards.
• Cutting-edge technological breakthroughs: Established China's first “National Major Epidemic Treatment Base” in respiratory medicine, equipped with advanced devices like ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation. Achieves over 90% success rates in treating critical conditions like respiratory failure and severe pneumonia. Cardiac and Great Vessel Surgery performs minimally invasive valve replacements and interventional aortic dissection repairs, ranking among China's highest annual surgical volumes. In oncology, precision therapies like proton therapy (in collaboration with China's top proton centers) and gene editing advance personalized treatment.
• Research Translation Capabilities: Leveraging national platforms like the “National Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases” and the “Research Center for Integrative Medicine,” the hospital has undertaken over 500 projects in the past five years, including National Key R&D Programs and National Natural Science Foundation grants. It has published more than 200 papers in top international journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet, with multiple research findings translated into clinical guidelines.
III. Leading Specialties: National Key Disciplines Setting Industry Standards
China-Japan Friendship Hospital boasts multiple “national-level” leading specialties, consistently ranking among the top five (A++ grade) in national performance evaluations of tertiary public hospitals. Core specialty representatives include:
• Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine: A National Key Clinical Specialty and National Key Discipline, it maintains international leadership in interstitial lung diseases (e.g., idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), respiratory failure, and early lung cancer screening. It spearheaded the development of over 20 industry guidelines, including the Chinese Expert Consensus on Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
• Cardiovascular Center: Integrating cardiology, cardiac surgery, and interventional services, it performs complex coronary interventions (e.g., chronic total occlusion), radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias (including cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation), and structural heart procedures (e.g., transcatheter aortic valve replacement), with over 20,000 interventional procedures annually.
• Neurosurgery: A National Key Clinical Specialty excelling in precise resection of brain gliomas (intraoperative fluorescence navigation), cerebrovascular diseases (aneurysm clipping + flow diversion devices), and spinal cord/spine disorders (minimally invasive endoscopic discectomy). Equipped with intraoperative MRI and neurophysiological monitoring, the surgical disability rate is below 1%.
• Endocrinology: A National Key Clinical Specialty distinguished by its expertise in managing diabetes complications (diabetic nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy), thyroid disorders (Graves' ophthalmopathy), and comprehensive obesity management (metabolic surgery + traditional Chinese medicine regulation). It leads the grassroots promotion project for the “Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes.”
• Rheumatology and Immunology Department: One of China's earliest specialized rheumatology departments, achieving over 95% diagnostic accuracy for systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Targeted biologic therapy demonstrates over 85% efficacy rates.
IV. Comprehensive Departmental Setup: Covering the Full Lifecycle of Medical Care
Beyond its specialized departments, China-Japan Friendship Hospital operates over 40 clinical and medical technology departments to meet patients' needs throughout the entire care journey—from prevention to rehabilitation:
• Critical Care: Emergency Department (24/7), Critical Care Medicine (ICU/CCU/RICU) equipped with bedside hemodialysis and mobile DR systems, treating over 30,000 critically ill patients annually.
• Surgical Systems: General Surgery (Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic, Gastrointestinal, Thyroid-Breast), Orthopedics (Joint Replacement, Sports Injuries), Urology (Laparoscopic Surgery, Radical Prostatectomy), Thoracic Surgery (Minimally Invasive Lung/Esophageal Cancer Surgery), etc. Conducts Da Vinci robotic surgeries (over 1,000 procedures annually).
• Women's and Children's Health: Obstetrics and Gynecology (high-risk pregnancy management, assisted reproductive technology), Pediatrics (neonatal intensive care, pediatric respiratory care), offering comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care along with pediatric growth and development assessments.
• Specialized Care: Ophthalmology (phacoemulsification cataract surgery, ICL refractive correction), Otolaryngology (cochlear implant placement, snoring treatment), Dentistry (dental implants, orthodontics), Dermatology (psoriasis biologic therapy, comprehensive acne management), all equipped with internationally advanced technology.
• Rehabilitation & Medical Technology: Rehabilitation Medicine (neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation), Anesthesiology (visualized anesthesia techniques), Radiology (3.0T MRI, 256-slice CT), Laboratory Medicine (fully automated testing lines), and more, supporting precision diagnostics and treatment.
V. Advanced Medical Equipment: World-Class Technology Empowering Precision Medicine
China-Japan Friendship Hospital continuously introduces globally leading medical devices, providing hardware support for complex disease management and cutting-edge technology implementation:
• Surgical Robots: Da Vinci Xi Surgical System (applied in urology, general surgery, thoracic surgery, etc.) and ROSA NeuroSurgical Robot enable precise positioning for minimally invasive procedures.
• Imaging Diagnostics: GE SIGNA Architect 3.0T MRI (high-definition imaging for neurological and musculoskeletal systems), Philips Brilliance iCT 256-slice spiral CT (low-dose early-stage lung cancer screening), Siemens Biograph mCT Flow PET-CT (precision tumor staging).
• Therapeutic Equipment: Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator (for precision radiation therapy), Hemodialysis Center (CRRT continuous renal replacement therapy), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) (for critical cardiopulmonary support).
• Diagnostic Technologies: Roche Cobas 8000 fully automated biochemical and immunoassay analyzer (rapid and precise testing), Illumina NovaSeq 6000 gene sequencer (tumor gene testing, genetic disease diagnosis).
VI. International Patient Services: Comprehensive Support Throughout the Entire Process
As a National Health Commission-designated “Designated Hospital for Foreign Medical Services,” China-Japan Friendship Hospital offers international patients comprehensive “one-stop” services covering the entire treatment cycle: diagnosis, hospitalization, and rehabilitation.
• Multilingual Services: Professional interpreters fluent in English, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and other languages accompany outpatient visits, examinations, and hospital stays. The International Medical Department (VIP area) offers bilingual triage nurses.
• Expedited Care Access: International patients may schedule “green channel” appointments for priority specialist consultations, examinations, and surgeries. Online booking (official website/WeChat) and phone reservations (+86-10-84205566) are available.
• Visa & Accommodation Assistance: Support for visa extensions and hotel recommendations (hospital partner accommodations) for long-term patients. Coordination of legal document translations (e.g., notarized medical records).
• Cultural Adaptation Services: Patient rooms equipped with international appliances (microwave, refrigerator); nutritious meals tailored to diverse dietary needs (halal, vegetarian, etc.); regular cross-cultural events (traditional holiday celebrations).
• Direct Billing for International Insurance: Partnerships with major international insurers (e.g., MSH, Cigna) enable direct payment for inpatient and outpatient services, streamlining claims processing.
VII. International Patient Testimonials: “Technical Excellence, Warm Service”
• Ms. Yamada (68, Japan, post-lung cancer surgery recovery): “The respiratory specialists here thoroughly explained my treatment plan in English. Nurses taught me traditional Chinese breathing exercises daily and even gifted me a herbal sachet upon discharge—truly thoughtful!”
• Mr. Park (45, South Korea, acute myocardial infarction): “From emergency admission to stent placement took just 40 minutes. The surgeon patiently reassured me in Korean, and the post-op rehab team's guidance helped me return to work within a month.”
• American patient Emily (32, systemic lupus erythematosus): “The rheumatology and immunology TCM specialists prescribed personalized herbal formulas alongside hormone therapy. My indicators improved significantly within three months—beyond my expectations!”
VIII. Contact Information, Address & Transportation Routes
• Hospital Address: No. 2 Yinghua Garden East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing (China-Japan Friendship Hospital Main Campus).
• Consultation Hotlines:
• Main Switchboard: +86-10-84205566
• International Medical Department: +86-10-84205001 (Appointments & Inquiries)
• Registration Hotline: +86-10-114 (24/7), +86-10-84205566 (Weekdays 8:00-17:00)
Transportation Routes:
• Subway: Exit B from Huixin West Street South Exit Station (Lines 5/10), approximately 10-minute walk; or Exit E from Shaoyaoju Station (Line 10), approximately 15-minute walk.
• Bus: Take routes 119, 361, 379, 419, 621, 674, 684, etc., and get off at “China-Japan Friendship Hospital Station.”
• Driving: The hospital features an underground parking garage (fee applies). The entrance is located north of the intersection of Yinghua Garden East Street and Beitucheng East Road.
China-Japan Friendship Hospital steadfastly upholds the philosophy of “Patient First, Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine, Open Innovation.” It serves not only as China's national team for treating complex and critical illnesses but also as a bridge connecting Chinese and global healthcare. Whether you are a domestic patient seeking integrated Chinese and Western medical care or an international visitor requiring global healthcare services, our hospital will safeguard your health with advanced expertise and compassionate care.
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