Beijing Anzhen Hospital

Beijing Anzhen Hospital, established in April 1984 in conjunction with the Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung & Blood Vessel Diseases, is a premier medical institution in China. As a Grade III-A public hospital and a medical teaching center of Capital Medical University, it was designated the National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases in 2014. The hospital is globally renowned for its expertise in cardiovascular diseases, consistently ranking among the best in China. It features 1,500 beds and handles over 2.6 million patient visits annually, performing over 40,000 surgeries per year, including nearly 30,000 cardiovascular interventional therapies and over 10,000 cardiac surgeries. Key specialties include Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, and Pediatric Heart Center. The hospital is a pioneer in heart transplants and robotic cardiac surgery. While it does not have a dedicated international clinic, it provides a supportive environment for international patients with bilingual signage, English-speaking staff, and 24/7 emergency services. It is recognized for its high standards, though JCI accreditation is not explicitly confirmed for the entire hospital. Notable achievements include leading the nation in single-center surgeries in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.