Beijing Tiantan Hospital – Neurosurgery Center (BTHNC), China

Beijing Tiantan Hospital Neurosurgery Center (BTHNC), China – Founded in 1956, affiliated with Capital Medical University, and a core of China’s National Neurological Research Centers. Ranked No.1 in neurosurgery and a WHO Stroke Surgery Collaborating Center, it offers 1,650+ beds and world-class care in brain tumors, stroke, neurointervention, and critical neurology, making it one of Asia’s leading neuroscience hospitals.

BTHNC is a global leader in pediatric and adult neurosurgery, performing 600–700 brain and spinal tumor surgeries in children each year and nearly 23,000 neurosurgical procedures overall. The hospital treats cranial tumors, cerebrovascular diseases, traumatic brain injuries, and functional neurosurgical disorders, and is a key contributor to international brain tumor research through the Children’s Brain Tumor Network (CBTN). This combination of high surgical volume, advanced technology, and global research makes BTHNC a trusted destination for complex brain and spine care.

Specialities

• Neurosurgery: No.1 in China; glioma awake surgery, AI robotic surgery, aneurysm care.
• Neurology: Stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, neuroimmune disorders; first standardized stroke unit.
• Neurointervention: Advanced aneurysm and acute stroke treatment.
• Neuro-Oncology: Brain and spinal tumor surgery, fluorescence-guided glioblastoma care.
• Pediatric Neurosurgery: Expert brain and spinal tumor surgery for children.
• Critical & Emergency Care: 24×7 neuro ICU and emergency services.
• Rehabilitation Medicine: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy for recovery.
• Medical Imaging: State-of-the-art MRI, CT, PET/MR, PET/CT, and angiography.

Infrastructure

• Two campuses (Dongcheng & Fengtai) with 1,650+ beds
• Advanced neurosurgical OTs for awake & AI-guided robotic surgery
• 24×7 neuro-ICUs and critical care units
• High-end imaging: MRI, CT, PET/MR, PET/CT, angiography
• International Medical Department with private rooms & multilingual support
• Integrated research & training centers, including a national brain bank

Research & Innovations

• National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases and China’s Brain Initiative hub.
• Glioma Center with “Multimodal Awake Surgery” preserving language function in 98.2% of cases.
• Stroke Intervention program performing 5,000+ thrombectomies yearly with AI rupture prediction (96.8% accuracy).
• Human Brain Banking with over 10,000 specimens for global neuroscience research.
• Clinical milestones such as the CHANCE-3 trial and development of flow diversion stents for giant aneurysms.

Facilities & Services for International Patients

• International Medical Department (IMC): Dedicated building with English-speaking doctors and nurses, plus French, Japanese, and Russian interpreters.
• Appointments: Online via WeChat/official App, telephone, or on-site kiosks; real-name passport registration required. Bangla Health Connect (BHC) also assists Bangladeshi and other international patients with appointment booking and coordination.
• Insurance & Payment: Direct billing with major international insurers (e.g., Bupa, Allianz); flexible payment by credit card, Alipay, or WeChat.
• Private Rooms & VIP Services: Higher privacy and personalized care for overseas patients.
• Medical Reports: Bilingual reports and convenient electronic access.
• Emergency Services: 24×7 main emergency center; IMC outpatient clinic for scheduled care