Beijing United Family Hospital (UFH) is the flagship private hospital serving Beijing's international community. It operates 24-hour emergency care and a full inpatient ward. Staff across all departments communicate in English; bilingual coordinators help with insurance paperwork and admission procedures.
Consultation fees are high relative to public hospitals — typically 800–1,500 RMB for a specialist appointment — but most international health insurance plans accepted here allow direct billing, eliminating upfront cash requirements. Queue times for non-emergency appointments are generally shorter than at public VIP wings, often same-day or next-day for non-urgent cases.
The maternity unit is popular with expatriate families; antenatal packages include English-speaking midwives and Western delivery-room practices. The paediatric department handles common childhood illnesses as well as more complex cases, with paediatric subspecialists available on referral.
For residents new to Beijing, UFH offers a general health check service that provides a baseline record useful for insurance claims and future consultations.