Shenzhen, as China's pioneering special economic zone, has rapidly developed a diverse and high-quality international medical system. With its proximity to Hong Kong and the implementation of comprehensive opening-up policies, the city has established a network of hospitals offering English-friendly services, direct billing with international insurers, and advanced medical technologies. As of 2024, Shenzhen recorded over one million outbound medical visits from overseas patients, reflecting its growing appeal as a healthcare destination in the Greater Bay Area.

1. Shenzhen United Family Hospital

As a member of United Family Healthcare, China's first foreign-invested non-public hospital group, Shenzhen United Family Hospital is located in a prime central location in Futian District. With a building area of approximately 73,000 square meters, it operates in accordance with JCI international standards and offers comprehensive lifecycle medical services grounded in family medicine, serving middle and high-income individuals and families in the Greater Bay Area.

The hospital has currently opened over 27 departments and specialties, including Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics (including Neonatal care), Emergency Medicine (including rabies exposure prevention), Respiratory Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Urology, General Surgery, Oncology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Dermatology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, multiple specialists from Hong Kong have been approved to obtain short-term practice licenses, enabling them to see patients and perform surgeries in Shenzhen, boosting the level of cross-border medical sharing between the two cities.

2. Shenzhen People’s Hospital — International Medical Department

In January 2026, Shenzhen People's Hospital, the city’s oldest and largest comprehensive hospital, officially launched its 24,000-square-meter International Medical Department. This department spans 38 specialties with 96 experts providing outpatient services, inpatient services (52 international beds, 17 intensive care beds), and VIP health checkups—offering a one-stop, closed-loop service from clinic to hospital to examination.

This department features a dedicated VIP services floor with top-tier privacy, a Huawei HarmonyOS smart healthcare system, and a remote multidisciplinary consultation platform connecting with top international experts. The hospital has six national key specialties (including Geriatrics, Critical Care Medicine, Thoracic Surgery, Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, General Surgery, and Infectious Diseases) and has introduced 46 top medical teams from within China and abroad, including 10 academician teams such as Zhong Nanshan and Dong Jiahong.

3. The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital — International Medical Center

Founded in 2012 as a landmark collaboration between the Shenzhen Municipal Government and the University of Hong Kong, HKU-Shenzhen Hospital has become a flagship institution for international healthcare in the Greater Bay Area. Its International Medical Center (IMC), established when the hospital first opened, has served patients from 129 countries and regions.

The IMC brings together Hong Kong professors and experienced mainland physicians, offering bilingual services and complete health management covering outpatient, inpatient, and physical examination. The hospital has built four Centres of Excellence: Orthopedic Medical Centre, Cardiovascular Medical Centre, Oncology Medical Centre, and Reproductive and Prenatal Diagnostic Medical Centre. As the first national pilot for the “Hong Kong-Macao Drug and Device Connect”policy, it has approved the introduction of 34 drugs and 18 medical devices as of December 2025, benefiting 7,450 domestic and foreign patients.

4. Peking University Shenzhen Hospital — International & VIP Health Center

Peking University Shenzhen Hospital’s International & VIP Health Center, located on the sixth floor of the outpatient building, provides specialized outpatient care, advanced checkups, VIP health management, remote multidisciplinary services, and a multidisciplinary consultation center.

A key distinguishing feature is its multilingual volunteer team comprising over 80 members who receive regular language training, ensuring effective communication. The center collaborates with domestic and international insurers, allowing payments to be processed via diversified insurance credentialing.

5. Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University — International Medicine Division

As one of Shenzhen’s four hospitals selected for the first batch of international medical service pilot units in Guangdong Province, Southern Medical University Shenzhen Hospital has leveraged Qianhai policies to build an international medical services matrix. Its International Medicine Division integrates the highest-quality resources from across the entire hospital, offering comprehensive, high-quality, and private healthcare tailored for international patients and those with VIP needs.

The International Medicine Division is located on the 17th floor of the inpatient building, the highest floor, offering panoramic views of Qianhai Bay. The rooms are provided in single-room and one- or two-bed apartment configurations. The hospital has established long-term referral and consultation mechanisms with more than ten overseas medical institutions, having served over 100,000 international patients, and has also signed agreements with 15 commercial insurance institutions to offer direct billing.