Central China's Benchmark for Cardiac Surgery and Haematology
Wuhan Union Hospital (武汉协和医院) has served patients for over 130 years, affiliated with Tongji Medical College at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Its cardiovascular surgery programme is nationally regarded as one of the strongest outside of Beijing Fuwai Hospital — offering complex valve repair, left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), aortic surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and congenital heart surgery in adults at high volume.
Alongside cardiac excellence, Union runs an active NMPA-approved CAR-T programme and a high-volume bone marrow transplant unit for lymphoma, leukaemia, and multiple myeloma. The thoracic surgery department handles lung cancer resection, oesophageal cancer, and mediastinal tumours. Learn more about CAR-T therapy access in China.
With approximately 3,500 inpatient beds and an international patient coordination team, Union is one of the two primary hospitals in Wuhan for international patients seeking complex surgical or haematological care.
"For complex cardiac surgery in Central China, Union Hospital has the team, the volume, and the infrastructure to manage cases that would challenge most institutions in Asia."
Three reasons international patients choose Wuhan Union Hospital
Complex structural heart disease, valve repair and replacement, CABG, LVAD, aortic surgery at a scale that rivals Beijing Fuwai Hospital. High surgical volume produces consistently strong outcomes for complex cardiac cases. TAVI and MitraClip also available for patients unsuitable for open-heart surgery.
NMPA-approved CAR-T running in parallel to Tongji's programme, with some patients choosing Union to access different clinical trial populations. High-volume bone marrow transplant unit with strong outcomes in both allogeneic and autologous transplantation. Learn more about CAR-T eligibility criteria.
Lymphoma, multiple myeloma, chronic and acute leukaemia all treated with NMPA-approved CAR-T and established BMT protocols. The haematology department collaborates with oncology for complex cases involving both solid tumour and blood cancer overlap. MDT boards review complex international cases weekly.
Specialties Available to International Patients
The departments most commonly accessed by international patients coordinated through China Care.
CABG, mitral and aortic valve repair and replacement, congenital heart disease in adults, aortic aneurysm repair, LVAD implantation.
NMPA-approved CAR-T for relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma, ALL, and multiple myeloma. Active trials. High-volume BMT unit.
Interventional cardiology including TAVI, MitraClip, complex PCI, electrophysiology, and heart failure management.
Solid tumours across major cancer types. MDT tumour boards, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and NGS profiling. Strong in lung, colorectal, and thoracic cancers.
Lung cancer resection, oesophageal cancer surgery, mediastinal tumour removal. VATS and robotic-assisted approaches available for suitable patients.
Submit your records. China Care identifies the right team at Union Hospital, conducts a proxy consultation on your behalf, and confirms suitability before you travel.
How to Access Treatment at Wuhan Union Hospital
China Care manages the entire referral process for international patients at Wuhan Union Hospital, from initial case review to on-the-ground support throughout your stay.
Send records, imaging, pathology, and existing surgical assessments. For cardiac cases: include echocardiogram, catheterisation results, and any prior surgical evaluation. For haematology: bone marrow biopsy, molecular markers, and full prior treatment history. China Care prepares a bilingual summary within 1–2 working days.
records review · 1–2 daysChina Care attends Union Hospital in person and consults directly with the relevant specialist. The doctor reviews the case summary and provides initial clinical direction. China Care reports back with real-time interpretation during the consultation. A fixed fee covers hospital registration, the proxy consultation, and real-time interpretation.
Already in China? Skip this step — China Care arranges direct escort and interpretation for your own visit instead.
proxy consultation · fixed fee · results same dayArmed with initial direction, you travel to Wuhan for your in-person consultation. The specialist confirms the treatment plan and issues a formal cost estimate. China Care's bilingual coordinator accompanies you throughout.
in-person consultation · treatment plan & cost estimate issuedAdmission is coordinated through Union Hospital's international patient team. Ward nursing and administration operate in Mandarin — bilingual escort is strongly recommended.
All fees are paid directly to the hospital in RMB. No international credit cards accepted.
RMB direct to hospitalFull bilingual discharge documentation provided. Cardiac patients receive a cardiac rehabilitation plan before discharge. CAR-T and BMT patients receive a detailed monitoring and follow-up schedule.
bilingual documentation · post-discharge support