Beijing Anzhen Hospital

International Hospital in Beijing, China · 首都医科大学附属北京天坛医院

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.

No. 2 Anzhen Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China, Beijing

+86-010-6441-2431

Overview — Beijing Anzhen Hospital

Scale

Major hospital with 1500 beds

Total Beds

1,500

City

Beijing, Beijing

Departments

CardiologyCardiovascular SurgeryPediatric Heart CenterVascular Surgery CenterArrhythmia CenterCoronary Heart Disease CenterHeart Transplantation CenterThoracic SurgeryPrecision Medicine CenterSleep Medicine Center

Leading Surgeries & Procedures

Beijing Anzhen Hospital is a global leader in cardiovascular surgeries and medical technologies. It performs over 10,000 cardiac surgeries annually, including complex procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve replacement, and aortic aneurysm repair. The hospital is a pioneer in heart transplantation, having performed China's second heart transplant in 1992, and has developed innovative combined heart-bone marrow-stem cell transplants to reduce rejection. It utilizes advanced robotic cardiac surgery with the da Vinci system, achieving precision up to 0.1mm. The Arrhythmia Center excels in catheter ablation and radiofrequency ablation for atrial flutter. The hospital also features a Lung Transplant Program with an 85% 1-year survival rate and employs a multidisciplinary approach for high-risk patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction and aortic dissection.

Key Surgical Departments

The Cardiology Department excels in diagnosing and treating coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure, leading nationally in coronary angiograms and angioplasty cases. The Cardiovascular Surgery Department is renowned for high-volume cardiac and vascular surgeries, including CABG and aortic aneurysm repair, ranking first nationwide in cardiac surgery procedures. The Pediatric Heart Center provides comprehensive care for congenital heart diseases, collaborating internationally with institutions like the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The Vascular Surgery Center specializes in treating aortic dissection and peripheral artery disease, offering both surgical and endovascular options.

Notable Physicians

Prof. Chang-Sheng Ma (马长生) is the Director of the Cardiology Department and a renowned expert in cardiac electrophysiology, leading the National Clinical Research Center of Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Meng Xu (许猛) is the Chief Physician of Cardiovascular Surgery, a National Second-Class Professor, and an expert in complex cardiovascular procedures. Dr. Lai Yongqiang (来永强) is a Chief Physician and Doctoral Supervisor at Cardiac Surgery Ward 7, specializing in advanced cardiac surgical techniques. Dr. Song Xiantao (宋现涛) is the Chief Physician of the Department of Cardiology, serving as the Director of Ward One, with extensive experience in coronary heart disease management.