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Aegis is an independent medical referral team with access to Shanghai's Grade 3A public hospitals, the highest tier in China's hospital rating system. We connect you with senior specialists and arrange everything around your treatment or health screening. Your first consultation is free.
Free first consultation. Reply within 48 hours.
Aegis is an independent referral team, not a medical institution. Care is provided and billed by the hospital.
Two services
IllustrativeFor a diagnosed condition, a second opinion, a long wait, or treatment not available at home.
For people with no diagnosis who want a thorough check.
Treatment
See what the hospital may discuss, who you could see, and which records to gather first.
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Technology index
Many patients come for treatment that is hard to get, slow to get, or costly at home.
new medical technologies first introduced in Shanghai at Tongji Hospital in the current five-year plan period.Source: Tongji Hospital official profile, 2026.
A cell therapy that reprograms a patient's own immune cells to target certain blood cancers. Home of the Shanghai Cell Therapy Clinical Research Center.
Source: Listed as a characteristic treatment by the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission.
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Diagnosis and removal of early digestive lesions through the scope, without open surgery, where suitable.
Source: Tongji Hospital Department of Gastroenterology.
Dual-source Force CT, 3.0T MRI, PET/CT, PET-MR and SPECT, with a Medical Imaging AI Research Institute at the hospital. Used for nodule follow-up, cancer staging and screening.
Source: Tongji Hospital official profile, 2026; International Medical Department, 2023.
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Robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery with 4K 3D fluorescence imaging, for suitable urological, gynaecological and abdominal procedures.
Source: Tongji Hospital official profile, 2026.
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Small-incision surgery for retinal and vitreous conditions, and cataract surgery with lens options.
Source: Micro-invasive vitrectomy listed by the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission.
Targeted radiation treatment as part of a cancer plan decided by the treating team.
Source: Tongji Hospital International Medical Department equipment, announced 2023.
Availability of any treatment depends on the hospital's assessment of your case. Aegis does not provide medical care.
Why Shanghai
Shanghai has one of the densest concentrations of top-tier hospitals in China.
Grade 3A hospitals in Shanghai (end of 2025)
Shanghai public hospitals in Fudan's national top-100 ranking (2024)
National medical centres hosted in Shanghai (1 general, 6 specialty)
Average hospital stay at Shanghai municipal hospitals (2024)
Source: The Paper, 'Shanghai healthcare', 12 Sep 2026, citing city data. Read the source
Hospital fees are paid directly to the hospital at its published rates, with official receipts.
Robotic surgery, CAR-T cell therapy and advanced endoscopy are available at Shanghai's top public hospitals.
A specialist looks at your records before you decide to travel.
Entry US citizens may use China's 240-hour visa-free transit with an onward ticket to a third country; Canadians are currently visa-free for up to 30 days (until 31 Dec 2026). We help you confirm the right entry for a treatment trip.
How soon depends on your case; we give you realistic timing after review.
Shanghai's large public hospitals treat very high numbers of patients every year, so complex cases are routine for their teams.
Average stays at Shanghai municipal hospitals were 5.28 days in 2024.
Entry UK, most EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Australia and New Zealand are currently visa-free for up to 30 days (until 31 Dec 2026).
The highest tier in China's hospital rating system.
Some international insurers can bill the hospital directly, depending on your policy.
An interpreter, travel and accommodation for family are arranged around your care.
Entry Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain are currently visa-free for up to 30 days (until 31 Dec 2026).
CAR-T cell therapy, robotic surgery and PET-MR imaging at Shanghai public hospitals.
Direct flights connect Shanghai with many cities in the region.
An interpreter is arranged for consultations and treatment.
Entry Russian citizens are currently visa-free for up to 30 days (until 31 Dec 2027). Citizens of other countries: we help with a hospital invitation letter if you need a visa.
Shanghai is a short flight from Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei and Hong Kong.
4 of China's approved cell and gene therapy products came from Shanghai.
Specialist review of your existing records, or a thorough health screening.
Entry Japan and South Korea are currently visa-free for up to 30 days (until 31 Dec 2026). Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau residents use their travel permits.
Senior specialists and advanced equipment at the highest tier of hospitals.
High case volumes in cancer, cardiac and digestive care.
Interpreter, transfers and accommodation around your treatment.
Entry Vietnamese citizens can use the 240-hour visa-free transit with an onward ticket to a third country (since 20 Aug 2026). Brunei citizens are visa-free. Others: we help with a hospital invitation letter.
Visa-free entry covers business, tourism, family visits, exchanges and transit. Check with the Chinese embassy whether your treatment trip qualifies; we help you get the right visa if not. Policies as of Nov 2026.
Specialists
Specialists at Shanghai Grade 3A hospitals, such as Tongji Hospital, who review the cases we refer.
Lead specialist
HaematologyBlood cancers, CAR-T evaluation and multidisciplinary review.
Lead specialist
Digestive EndoscopyPolyps and early lesions, removed through the scope where suitable.
President, Tongji Hospital
Respiratory & Critical CareLung nodules, bronchiectasis and COPD, including scan second opinions.
Specialist
CardiologyCoronary artery disease and heart rhythm problems.
Vice President, Tongji Hospital
OphthalmologyCataract and lens options, retinal and vitreous surgery.
Specialist
Gynaecological endocrinologyPCOS, ovarian reserve and hormonal questions.
Specialist
Endocrinology & MetabolismType 2 diabetes and wider metabolic health.
Doctor participation depends on clinical review and hospital scheduling.
Health screening
A thorough check-up over one to two days, with advanced imaging, endoscopy and lab tests, and a physician who explains your results.
The core check-up
4 tests in total
Ask for current package prices in your free consultation. Fees are paid directly to the hospital.
Book a screening consultationSubject to physician advice.
Proof
Outpatient and emergency visits a year
Operations a year
Open beds
The highest tier of Chinese hospital, the only one in Putuo District
In China's national public hospital performance assessment
National key clinical specialties: Haematology and Orthopaedics
Source: Tongji Hospital, Tongji University official profile, data to August 2026.
Figures from Tongji Hospital's official site (Aug 2026) and the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission's Find a Hospital listing.
Three ways in
Send recent scans and reports. A specialist reviews them and you learn the options the hospital would discuss before you travel.
Tell us what you've been offered locally. We check whether and how soon a suitable specialist could see you; final timing depends on in-person assessment.
Multi-day screening with imaging, endoscopy and lab tests, a bilingual report and a one-to-one review with a physician.
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Aegis is not a medical provider. We don't set hospital fees or guarantee results.
Our role
How it works
Costs
Two separate payments, both explained before you commit.
Consultation, tests, treatment and ward, charged at the hospital's published rates and paid directly to the hospital cashier, with official receipts.
For records, scheduling, interpreting and travel arrangements. Explained before you commit, and separate from the hospital bill.
With no obligation.
Some hospitals list direct billing with international insurers. For example, Tongji Hospital's International Medical Department is listed with direct billing for insurers including Allianz Partners, AIA, International SOS, Bupa and MSH. Direct billing depends on your policy and pre-authorisation; we help you check before you travel.
Source: Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Find a Hospital.
Travel
Many nationalities can enter visa-free or use 240-hour visa-free transit. Check with the Chinese embassy for your passport. If you need a visa, we help obtain a hospital invitation letter.
Pudong PVG and Hongqiao SHA, about 30 to 60 minutes to central Shanghai by car.
A companion can usually travel with you. Ask us about letters for them.
We refer you to the Grade 3A hospital that fits your case. One example: Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, 389 Xincun Road, Putuo District, Shanghai.
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No. Aegis is an independent medical referral team with access to Shanghai's Grade 3A public hospitals, the highest tier in China's hospital rating system. Hospitals named on this site, such as Tongji Hospital, are examples. Your care is provided and billed by the hospital, not by us.
Yes, with no obligation. Any coordination fee is explained in writing before you commit.
No. Hospital fees are paid directly to the hospital at its published rates.
It depends on your policy. Some insurers have direct billing with the hospital, and we help you check.
No. Treatment is decided after an in-person examination.
It depends on the department and your case. We tell you realistic timing after review.
Recent scans as DICOM, reports, pathology, and your medication list, from the last 3 to 6 months.
Only your case manager and the reviewing specialist. Records are handled under China's Personal Information Protection Law.
Yes, usually. Ask us about invitation letters.
No. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services.
Contact
Three short steps. A case manager reads every request.
Full policy to be published.
Full policy to be published.
Automated guidance only. Diagnosis and treatment are decided by the hospital's doctors.