FAQ

We treat glomerular diseases (including IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy and nephrotic syndrome), kidney failure and uremia, secondary and interstitial nephropathy (such as diabetic nephropathy, hypertensive nephropathy and lupus nephritis), and structural conditions including kidney stones, kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease.

Send your medical records through our enquiry form or WhatsApp. We acknowledge receipt within 24 hours and arrange a specialist review, which usually takes two to three working days. A video consultation with the doctors can then be arranged.

A typical first treatment cycle in Qingdao lasts around four to six weeks, depending on the condition and how the patient responds. Treatment can often continue at home afterwards under a written plan.

Costs vary with the treatment plan and length of stay. We provide an itemised written estimate after the specialist review and before you make travel arrangements. Treatment at our hospital is generally well below comparable care in Europe, North America or Japan.

Consultations are supported by an English-speaking coordinator who accompanies you through registration, consultation and ward rounds. Medical reports and treatment summaries can be provided in English.

Yes. Once your treatment plan is confirmed we can issue an invitation letter to support your visa application. We also help arrange airport pickup and accommodation.

Your current medication list is reviewed by the specialist panel before any therapy is proposed. Chinese herbal formulas can interact with drugs, so prescriptions are adjusted to your existing regimen. Never stop or change prescribed medication without consulting your physician.

The hospital operates a blood purification centre and treats a large number of dialysis patients each year. Whether dialysis is appropriate in your case is determined during the specialist review.

Remote review and video consultation are available, and many patients use them to decide whether travelling for treatment is worthwhile. Treatment itself, however, requires attendance at the hospital in Qingdao, although part of a plan may be continued at home.

Clear photographs or PDF scans are acceptable. Send test results, imaging reports, biopsy reports if available, your medication list and a short summary of symptoms. Large files can be shared over WhatsApp or email.

Our agent office for Bangladesh is located in Gulshan-2, Dhaka, and can be reached on +880 1536-179552. Patients from other countries are supported directly by our international department in Qingdao.