#98 National Ranking Leading Interventional Pulmonology Public · Grade 3A Established 1944 International Medical Dept

Xinqiao Hospital
Army Medical University — Chongqing

Xinqiao Hospital (陆军军医大学新桥医院), the Second Affiliated Hospital of the Army Medical University, is ranked #98 nationally on the Fudan Hospital Ranking. It is nationally recognised for interventional pulmonology and respiratory medicine, and runs a high-volume cardiovascular intervention programme and an advanced spinal surgery department. With over 2,800 beds, it maintains an International Medical Department with English-capable coordination. Whether it is the appropriate option for your situation depends on your diagnosis and objectives — China Care helps you work that out before you travel.

Shapingba District, Chongqing — ~40 min from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
#98
National hospital ranking (Fudan)
2,800+
Inpatient beds
2M+
Outpatient visits / year
1944
Established
About the Hospital

A Nationally Recognised Centre for Respiratory and Interventional Pulmonology in Western China

Xinqiao Hospital (陆军军医大学新桥医院) is the Army Medical University's Second Affiliated Hospital, founded in 1944. Originally the Nationalist Army Hospital, it was reorganised as the Southwest Military Region General Hospital in 1950 before joining the Army Medical University system. Today it is a comprehensive Grade 3A military hospital with more than 2,800 beds.

Xinqiao is nationally recognised for respiratory medicine — particularly interventional pulmonology including electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, and airway stenting. It is also a referral centre for complex airway disease and lung cancer diagnosis. Its cardiovascular programme is high-volume in interventional cardiology, and its spinal surgery department covers degenerative, deformity, and minimally invasive techniques. The hospital's structured military medical protocols support disciplined, multidisciplinary care.

For international patients, Xinqiao operates an International Medical Department that coordinates English-capable appointments, medical record translation, and international billing. China Care complements this by providing end-to-end coordination — from initial case review and department matching to on-the-ground interpretation and logistics throughout your stay in Chongqing.

"Xinqiao's respiratory and interventional pulmonology programme is among the most advanced in western China, making it a leading referral centre for complex airway and lung conditions."
Why Patients Choose Xinqiao

Three reasons international patients choose Xinqiao Hospital

Respiratory & Interventional Pulmonology

Xinqiao is nationally recognised for advanced bronchoscopic techniques including electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, and airway stenting. It is a referral centre for complex airway disease and lung cancer diagnosis, drawing patients from across southwest China. For airway and lung conditions requiring advanced endoscopy, this depth is difficult to match in the region.

Cardiovascular Intervention & Spinal Surgery

Xinqiao runs a high-volume interventional cardiology programme, strong in complex coronary intervention, structural heart disease, and peripheral vascular work. Its spinal surgery department covers degenerative spine disease, deformity correction, and minimally invasive techniques — complementary surgical strengths within one hospital system.

Chongqing — A Cost-Effective Medical Destination

Chongqing is a major western China hub with direct flights from most large Chinese cities and growing international connectivity. Treatment costs at Xinqiao are generally lower than equivalent care in Beijing or Shanghai for comparable clinical quality. For patients focused on respiratory, cardiac, or spinal conditions, Xinqiao is often a practical and cost-effective choice. China Care helps you evaluate the fit before travel.

Beyond the Hospital

Why Patients Work With China Care

Finding a hospital's name is easy. Knowing whether it's actually the right one for your situation is much harder — that's where China Care helps.

Most international patients researching Xinqiao are unsure whether it's genuinely the right fit for their case, or whether another hospital might serve them better. China Care helps you answer questions like:

  • Is Xinqiao suitable for my specific diagnosis?
  • Which department — Respiratory, Cardiology, Spinal Surgery — is the right entry point?
  • Are there other hospitals in China better suited to my condition?
  • Can my case be reviewed before I travel from abroad?
  • What documents should I prepare?
  • What happens after I arrive in Chongqing?
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Clinical Departments

Specialties Available to International Patients

The departments most commonly accessed by international patients coordinated through China Care at Xinqiao Hospital.

Nationally Recognised
Respiratory & Interventional Pulmonology
A national leader in interventional pulmonology. Advanced bronchoscopy, electromagnetic navigation, endobronchial ultrasound, airway stenting, and lung cancer diagnosis. A referral centre for complex airway disease across southwest China.
Navigational BronchoscopyEBUSAirway StentingLung Cancer Dx
High Volume
Cardiovascular Medicine
High-volume interventional cardiology programme. Strong in complex coronary intervention, structural heart disease, and peripheral vascular intervention, supported by a comprehensive cardiac service.
Complex PCIStructural HeartPeripheral Vascular
Advanced Techniques
Spinal Surgery
Advanced degenerative and deformity spine surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. Combined with the hospital's neurosurgical capacity for integrated spine care.
Deformity CorrectionMinimally InvasiveDegenerative Spine
Also Available
Thoracic, Nephrology & Emergency
Minimally invasive lung cancer surgery including VATS lobectomy and segmentectomy. Strong chronic kidney disease and dialysis programme. Full emergency and critical care capability built on military trauma experience.
VATS SurgeryNephrologyCritical Care
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Not sure which department fits your case?
China Care reviews your records, identifies the right Xinqiao specialist team, and helps confirm your appointment before you commit to travelling.
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Your Journey

How China Care Helps You Reach Xinqiao — If It's Right for You

Finding a hospital is the easy part. Understanding whether it's the right one for your situation is harder — China Care guides you through that, from initial guidance through to on-the-ground support in Chongqing.

Step 1 · Free Initial Guidance
Tell Us About Your Situation

Send your medical records, imaging reports, and a brief description of your condition and treatment goals. For respiratory or cardiac cases, include prior bronchoscopy, CT, or angiography reports. This step is free and helps us understand whether Xinqiao — or another hospital — may be worth exploring for your case.

free · 1–2 days
Step 2 · Hospital Access
China Care Books and Confirms Your Appointment

China Care registers your case with Xinqiao's International Medical Department, translates your medical records and referral documents, and confirms your appointment date, department, and specialist before you book travel — all coordinated in English on your behalf. This is a fixed-fee service, agreed with you upfront. Already in China? Skip this step — China Care can arrange direct escort and interpretation for your own visit instead.

Hospital Access · fixed fee · confirmed appointment
Step 3 · In-Person Consultation
Travel to Chongqing for Your In-Person Consultation

With your appointment confirmed, you travel to Chongqing for your own in-person consultation. The specialist reviews your case in person, confirms the treatment plan, and provides a formal cost estimate — this step cannot be completed remotely at a public hospital. China Care's bilingual coordinator accompanies you throughout. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport serves direct flights from most major Chinese cities.

in-person consultation · treatment plan & cost estimate issued
Step 4 · Treatment & Follow-Up
Ongoing Support Throughout Your Care

China Care remains available for interpretation during consultations, assistance with hospital processes, and coordination of follow-up documentation after your return home. We ensure your discharge summary and clinical reports are translated and sent to your referring physician.

continuous support · bilingual coordination
Your Next Step

How China Care Can Help

Whichever stage you're at, China Care's role is the same: help you make an informed decision, not just a booking.

Visitor Information

Practical Information for International Patients

Address
Shapingba District, Chongqing
~40 min from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
International Dept
International Medical Department
Reached via China Care coordination. Ask for the international patient office on arrival.
Appointments
2–3 weeks advance booking typical
Urgent cases can sometimes be accommodated in 1 week. All bookings via China Care.
Language
Chinese (English available in Int'l Dept)
China Care provides full interpretation for consultations and documents.
Cost Estimate
Provided after in-person consultation
Costs generally lower than Beijing or Shanghai for comparable care. China Care does not mark up hospital fees.
Transport
Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l Airport (CKG)
Direct flights from most major Chinese cities; expanding international routes. Metro connects airport to the city.
Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions About Xinqiao Hospital

Does Xinqiao Hospital have an international patient department?
Yes. Xinqiao Hospital operates an International Medical Department that coordinates English-capable physician appointments, medical record translation, and international billing. China Care complements this by handling the full coordination pathway — from initial case review through to on-the-ground support in Chongqing.
What is Xinqiao known for?
Xinqiao is nationally recognised for respiratory medicine and interventional pulmonology, including advanced bronchoscopy techniques for complex airway and lung conditions. It is also strong in cardiovascular intervention and spinal surgery. China Care can advise which department most closely fits your diagnosis.
How does the cost at Xinqiao compare to Beijing or Shanghai?
Treatment costs at Xinqiao are generally lower than equivalent care at top hospitals in Beijing or Shanghai for comparable clinical quality. Chongqing's lower cost of living translates into more affordable hospitalisation and accommodation. Treatment cost estimates are provided by the hospital after the in-person consultation. China Care does not add to or mark up the hospital's quoted treatment cost.
Can I have a remote case review before travelling to Chongqing?
As a public hospital, Xinqiao requires in-person attendance for formal treatment planning. However, China Care conducts an initial case review of your records to determine whether Xinqiao is the appropriate hospital and which department to approach, and we coordinate directly with the International Medical Department to ensure your appointment is confirmed with the right specialist before you travel.
How do I choose between Chongqing's hospitals?
Chongqing has several strong hospitals, each with different strengths. Xinqiao is known for respiratory and interventional pulmonology, cardiovascular intervention, and spinal surgery; Southwest leads in burn and transplant care; CQMU First is strong in neurology and infectious disease. China Care reviews your specific diagnosis and helps you identify the hospital and department that most closely fits your case.
What is China Care's role at Xinqiao?
China Care is an independent medical coordination service. We help international patients navigate Xinqiao Hospital by conducting initial case review, handling appointment coordination with the International Medical Department, providing bilingual interpretation during consultations and hospital visits, and assisting with follow-up documentation after you return home. All medical fees are paid directly to the hospital. China Care charges a separate coordination fee, agreed with you upfront.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general reference purposes only and may be subject to change. Patients should confirm service availability, pricing, and clinical details directly with the hospital. China Care does not provide medical advice or guarantee clinical outcomes.

Still Deciding?

Not every hospital is the right fit for every patient

Xinqiao is a strong centre for respiratory and interventional pulmonology, but whether it's the right one for your situation depends on your diagnosis, your treatment goals, and your preferences. China Care helps you find the answer — before you travel.

Free initial case review · Fixed coordination fee · Pay the hospital directly for all medical costs

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