Partner expert

Zhang Yang

Q: Is healthcare quality in China comparable to Western countries?

Yes. China's top hospitals use the same equipment (Siemens, GE, Philips) and many doctors are trained internationally. Distinct Healthcare maintains strict quality protocols aligned with international standards, and our parent company is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (02677.HK).

Q: What are the costs of medical procedures in China?

Medical procedures in China are competitively priced while maintaining international quality standards. We use the same implant brands and surgical techniques as leading hospitals worldwide. Our team will provide a detailed cost breakdown during your consultation, and we support international insurance claims.

Q: Do you provide language support for international patients?

Yes. We provide dedicated multilingual coordinators who speak English and Arabic. They accompany you throughout your entire medical journey from initial consultation to post-treatment follow-up.

Q: How do I get started with medical tourism in China?

Simply fill out our consultation form or message us on WhatsApp. Share your medical records or describe your needs, and our medical team will provide a personalized treatment plan and cost estimate within 2 business days.

Q: How quickly will Distinct Healthcare respond to my inquiry?

We are committed to responding to all inquiries within 2 business days. For urgent matters, reach us via WhatsApp (+86 19065016806) for faster response — our WhatsApp support is available 24/7. WeChat users can also add us at DistinctHealth for real-time communication.

Q: Which cities in China does Distinct Healthcare have medical centres?

Distinct Healthcare operates 17 comprehensive medical centres across 12 major cities in China: Beijing (2 locations), Shanghai (2 locations), Guangzhou (2 locations), Shenzhen (3 locations), Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Changsha, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Foshan, and Xi'an. Services and spoken-language availability vary by centre; consult the location page for current appointment-system details.

张洋

Orthopaedics

Chief Physician, Joint & Bone Disease Surgery

Chief Physician in Joint & Bone Disease Surgery at Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University. A 2013 graduate of Southern Medical University's eight-year integrated undergraduate–doctoral medical program, he trained under Professor Shi Zhanjun and completed postdoctoral fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas. He focuses on extremity and joint disorders in patients aged 45 and older, with extensive experience in joint replacement surgery and sports injuries. Spinal conditions and traumatic fractures are not routinely accepted.

Professional title

Chief Physician, Joint & Bone Disease Surgery

Hospital affiliation

Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

Medical expertise

Extremity and joint disorders in patients aged 45 and olderJoint replacement surgerySports injuries, including meniscal and cruciate-ligament repair and tennis elbowKnee osteoarthritis and femoral-head osteonecrosisShoulder disorders, including rotator-cuff injuries and shoulder periarthritisTendinitis and tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, gluteal-muscle contracture and popliteal cystsCartilage injuries and patellar chondromalacia

Academic impact

Graduated in 2013 from Southern Medical University's eight-year integrated undergraduate–doctoral medical program
Trained under Professor Shi Zhanjun, a leading Chinese joint-surgery specialist
Completed postdoctoral fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas