Beijing Tongren Hospital was founded in 1886 near what is now Tiananmen Square and is today a teaching hospital of Capital Medical University. It ranks second nationally for both ophthalmology and otolaryngology in the Fudan ranking.
The Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology and the Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology are based at Tongren, which treats complex eye diseases, hearing loss and head and neck conditions for patients from across China.
Why patients choose Beijing Tongren Hospital
- Founded in 1886; national key disciplines in ophthalmology and ENT
- Seat of WHO Collaborating Centres for blindness and deafness prevention
- Runs the Beijing Tongren Eye Bank
- About 2.9 million visits and 81,000 operations a year
National rankings
- Overall ranking Top 40 nationally (tier A+++)
From the China Hospital Rankings by the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute (2023 edition, published November 16, 2024), voted by more than 5,000 senior specialists of the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
Ranked departments
Departments in China’s national top 10 in the Fudan specialty reputation ranking. Open one for its ranking, what it treats and how to book.
Location and contact
- Address
- 1 Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing
- Main phone
- +86 10-58266699
Campuses
- Chongwenmen campus Open in map 8 Chongwenmennei Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
- Yizhuang campus Open in map 2 Xihuan South Road, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area
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The hospital’s name and address in Chinese, for taxis and ride-hailing apps.
首都医科大学附属北京同仁医院
北京市东城区东交民巷1号
- Chongwenmen campus 北京市东城区崇文门内大街8号
- Yizhuang campus 北京市经济技术开发区西环南路2号
For international patients
- International patient department
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- Documents needed
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How to get treated here as an international patient
- Send us a summary of your medical records and goals. We check whether this hospital fits your case.
- We advise on the right department or specialist, with a realistic waiting time and cost range.
- We book through official hospital channels and help you prepare the documents you need.
- In China, a coordinator or medical escort can accompany you for registration, tests, payment and consultations.
Hospital background and scale
- 1,759 Beds
- 2.9M Outpatient visits a year
- 81K Operations a year
- 109K Inpatients a year
Figures as published by the hospital (2019).
Frequently asked questions
What is Tongren best known for?
Eye care and ear, nose and throat surgery, both ranked second in China, including hearing restoration and skull-base surgery.
Where is Beijing Tongren Hospital located?
Beijing Tongren Hospital is in Beijing, China. Address: 1 Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing.
Can foreign patients be treated at Beijing Tongren Hospital?
Major Chinese hospitals generally treat foreign patients who hold a valid passport. Language, registration and payment are the usual obstacles; our coordinators can help with appointments, interpretation and logistics.
How can I book an appointment at Beijing Tongren Hospital?
Appointments are made through the hospital’s official channels, and well-known specialists are often booked weeks ahead. Send us your case and we will advise on the best route and the expected waiting time.
What is Beijing Tongren Hospital known for?
Beijing Tongren Hospital is particularly well known for Ophthalmology, Ear, nose and throat (ENT), and Allergy.
