One of Shenzhen's founding hospitals with over 60 years of clinical history — and the city's earliest adopter of da Vinci robotic surgery for oncology. Located in Luohu District directly adjacent to the Lo Wu border crossing, this Grade 3A hospital has served Hong Kong residents seeking cross-border medical care for decades. Strong cardiology, gastroenterology, and orthopaedics departments alongside a well-established robotic surgery programme.
Shenzhen People's Hospital (深圳市人民医院) has served the city since its earliest years of development. As one of the original major hospitals in Shenzhen, it has accumulated decades of surgical volume and clinical experience that newer institutions are still building. Its Grade 3A designation reflects consistent performance across a broad clinical base, and its location in Luohu District — directly adjacent to the Lo Wu border crossing with Hong Kong — has made it one of the most practically accessible major hospitals for cross-border patients from Hong Kong.
The hospital adopted da Vinci robotic surgery ahead of most other public hospitals in Shenzhen, building expertise in robotic-assisted oncology procedures — particularly for gastric, colorectal, and urological cancers — that is now measured in years of surgical volume. Beyond oncology, the cardiology and gastroenterology departments are among the strongest in the city, and the orthopaedics department handles complex trauma and joint reconstruction cases that draw referrals from across the region.
Shenzhen People's Hospital was among the first public hospitals in Shenzhen to adopt da Vinci robotic surgery and has been operating its robotic programme for long enough that surgeons have accumulated significant case volume. For patients requiring robotic-assisted cancer surgery — colorectal, gastric, urological — this combination of early adoption and high volume means mature surgical technique at public hospital pricing. See our overview of cancer treatment in China for context on how surgical pricing compares internationally.
The hospital sits within walking distance of the Luohu / Lo Wu border crossing — the busiest land crossing between Hong Kong and mainland China. This location has made it a long-standing destination for Hong Kong residents seeking public-hospital-quality care at mainland prices. Administrative processes for cross-border patients are well established, and the hospital has experience handling the documentation and intake requirements specific to Hong Kong patients.
The cardiology department manages the full spectrum from interventional procedures to complex cardiac surgery, backed by decades of case volume. The gastroenterology department covers advanced endoscopy, GI oncology, and complex hepatic and pancreatic cases. For patients with conditions requiring multi-disciplinary management across these specialties, the depth of clinical experience accumulated over 60+ years of operation provides meaningful assurance.
The departments most commonly accessed by international patients coordinated through China Care.
China Care coordinates the full intake process for international patients — from initial record submission through to on-the-ground support during your stay in Shenzhen.
Send your medical records, pathology reports, and imaging to China Care. For oncology cases, include surgical history and prior treatment records. For cardiac cases, include ECG reports, echocardiography results, and catheterisation reports if available. We review your records and prepare a bilingual case summary within 1–2 working days.
records review · 1–2 daysChina Care attends Shenzhen People's Hospital in person and consults directly with the relevant specialist — on your behalf, before you travel. The doctor reviews your case summary, indicates whether treatment is suitable, and gives an initial direction. China Care reports the outcome back to you with voice call interpretation in real time during the consultation.
This service is charged at a fixed fee, which covers hospital registration, the in-person proxy consultation, and real-time voice interpretation. Already in China or Hong Kong? Skip this step — the hospital is walking distance from the Luohu crossing, and China Care can arrange direct escort instead.
proxy consultation · fixed fee · results same dayArmed with the specialist's initial direction, you travel to Shenzhen for your own in-person consultation. The specialist reviews your case in full, confirms the treatment plan, and provides a formal cost estimate — this step cannot be completed remotely at a public hospital. For Hong Kong patients, the Luohu crossing makes this a particularly straightforward journey. China Care's bilingual coordinator accompanies you throughout.
in-person consultation · treatment plan & cost estimate issuedOnce you agree to proceed, admission is arranged through the hospital's international patient channel. China Care's coordinator remains on hand throughout your stay — accompanying you to ward rounds, pre-operative assessments, and administrative processes. Ward nursing staff and hospital administration operate primarily in Mandarin, so on-site escort is strongly recommended for non-Chinese speakers.
All treatment fees are paid directly to the hospital in Chinese yuan (RMB). Shenzhen People's Hospital does not accept international credit cards for inpatient treatment or surgery. A deposit is required at admission; the balance is settled before discharge. China Care does not collect or handle medical payments.
admission · RMB payment direct to hospitalComplete bilingual discharge documentation is issued on the day of discharge. For oncology patients requiring post-surgical monitoring, China Care can coordinate follow-up scheduling with the surgeon. For Hong Kong-based patients, cross-border follow-up visits are logistically straightforward given the hospital's proximity to the Luohu crossing.
bilingual documentation · post-discharge supportSubmit your records to China Care. We conduct a proxy consultation on your behalf and report back before you commit to travelling.
China Care coordinates your case with Shenzhen People's Hospital. Treatment costs are quoted directly by the hospital. We never add to or mark up the hospital's quoted treatment cost.