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.
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 Wuhan Union Hospital 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 Wuhan Union Hospital suitable for my diagnosis?
- Are there better hospitals for my condition?
- Can my case be reviewed before I travel?
- Which department should I contact?
- What documents should I prepare?
- What happens after I arrive in China?
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.
Hospital Access reviews your records, identifies the right specialist team at Union Hospital, and books and confirms your appointment before you commit to travelling.
How China Care Helps You Reach Wuhan Union Hospital — 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 Wuhan.
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 registers your case with Wuhan Union Hospital's international coordination team, translates your medical records and referral documents, and confirms your appointment date, department, and specialist before you arrange your 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 arranges direct escort and interpretation for your own visit instead.
Hospital Access · fixed fee · confirmed appointmentWith your appointment confirmed, 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.
Payment is made directly to the hospital. Accepted payment methods vary by hospital — your China Care coordinator will confirm before you travel.
Payment 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 supportWhat international patients need to know
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.