Before you book the flight, let a Chinese specialist read the entire case file.
We organize your records, imaging, pathology and medications into a Chinese-language case brief, then match a single specialist or a multidisciplinary team (MDT) -- so you hear a physician's view on the full file before you decide to travel.
Most cases begin with a free pathway scan. Paid consultation only after written quote.
Is a remote consultation right for you?
A one-minute self-check · directional, not diagnostic.
A remote consultation is strongly recommended
- ✓You already have a diagnosis or treatment plan, but want to know if a Chinese specialist sees a different possibility.
- ✓The case involves oncology, hematology, recurrence/metastasis, CAR-T, BNCT, or proton/heavy-ion therapy.
- ✓Complex surgery or multi-specialty judgment is needed (neuro, cardiovascular, GI, ortho, OB/peds).
- ✓Records, imaging and medication history are reasonably complete but scattered across hospitals and languages.
- ✓You hold international private insurance and want to confirm what is usable in China before spending.
- ✓You can't fly soon, but want a Chinese physician to formally review the case once.
Start with the free pathway scan instead
- You don't yet have baseline diagnosis, imaging, or workup results.
- The condition may not be safe for long-distance travel, or needs emergency care.
- You only want a rough cost estimate and haven't decided whether you need a specialist's opinion.
- You want to first hear whether China is worth exploring before paying anything.
- You'd like us to advise public, private, or mixed routing first.
- You're not sure which side you belong to -- send us the basics first.
Not sure which column you fall into? Start with the free pathway scan -- we'll tell you.
Two consultation formats -- chosen by case complexity.
Single Expert
For focused questions with a clear specialty direction.
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
For complex decisions requiring multiple specialties.
- Best for
- Second opinions, specialty guidance, additional testing recommendations, and medication adjustments.
- Oncology cases, recurrence or metastasis, complex surgery, and treatment decisions that span multiple specialties.
- Specialists involved
- 1 senior subspecialty expert.
- 3-6 specialists from different departments.
- Format
- Video consultation, or a written opinion after a full file review.
- Joint multi-disciplinary team (MDT) video meeting across specialties.
- Preparation time
- 3-5 business days.
- 5-10 business days.
- Deliverable
- A written summary of the expert's opinion, with recommended next steps.
- A consensus opinion (or, where experts disagree, clearly documented divergent views), plus an integrated treatment recommendation.
- Fees (USD)
- USD 800 per consultation. Flat fee, confirmed in writing before scheduling.
- USD 1,000 per specialist -- typically USD 3,000-6,000 total for a team of 3-6 experts. The per-specialist rate reflects the additional coordination required to align multiple senior calendars into a single MDT session.
Format is recommended by your case manager during file preparation, then confirmed in the written quote.
We don't push MDT. If your question can be answered by one senior specialist, MDT is a waste. The case manager's job is to tell you honestly which one fits.
The work that happens before the specialist sees your case.
For international patients, the hard part is rarely finding a doctor -- it's turning records scattered across hospitals, languages and time points into something a Chinese specialist can read in 30 minutes and form a real opinion on. This is where paid consultation actually earns its value.
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01
Collect
Diagnosis, imaging, pathology, labs, medications, treatment course, allergies. Patient uploads via encrypted link, or we coordinate with original hospitals.
1-2 business days
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Timeline
Arrange every event chronologically -- flagging key diagnoses, recurrences, medication changes, and symptom shifts.
1 business day
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03
Brief
Translate and structure multi-language material into a Chinese-language case brief that specialists can read fast.
1-2 business days
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04
Questions
Distill a list of clear, answerable medical questions so the consultation stays focused -- not a free-form chat.
0.5-1 business day
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Match & Convene
Choose single expert or MDT by disease type, confirm scheduling, format and fee in writing -- then begin.
2-5 business days
All five steps total 5-10 business days. All work and fees are confirmed in writing before starting; specialist scheduling is the first step that triggers actual billing.
After the consultation, you receive a report like this.
Not a one-line summary. Not a chat screenshot. A written document you can forward to your original treatment team, your insurer, or your family.
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Case Summary
Patient basics, disease direction, key timeline, materials received, materials missing, and the current main questions. Bilingual EN/ZH.
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Specialist Feedback
The specialist's view on existing material, additional tests recommended, possible treatment directions, and items that require in-person confirmation. MDT format flags consensus and divergence.
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Travel-to-China Judgment
Whether to continue exploring the China route, candidate cities and hospitals, expected length of stay, and the medical cost range.
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Next-Step Checklist
A chronological list of what the patient should do next -- which tests to add, who to talk to first, and when decisions are needed.
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Attachments
Original specialist opinion (audio or written) plus an English summary you can forward to your home treatment team.
Reports are sent as encrypted PDF to the patient's email. All medical conclusions remain subject to in-person confirmation by the treating physician.
A few real scenarios (anonymized).
These are real case types we've handled. All identifying detail has been removed. We never publish specific patient information.
Oncology Second Opinion · Canada · 2025-08 · MDT
"A Canadian breast cancer patient had completed surgery and chemotherapy. Lymph node recurrence was found. Local oncology suggested continuing the same regimen -- the family wanted to know if China would see something different."
The patient's medical history was spread across multiple Canadian hospitals -- pathology, imaging, surgical, and chemotherapy records, each in a different system and format. Over 9 business days, we guided the patient through the records-request process at each hospital, then translated and consolidated the returned documents into a single, MDT-ready case file in Chinese. A joint review followed with specialists in medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiology, and pathology.
Outcome: The MDT proposed an alternative regimen including additional genomic testing and targeted therapy considerations. The patient brought the report back to her Canadian physician.
Final treatment decisions were made by the patient and her Canadian physician.
CAR-T Eligibility · UAE · 2025-11 · Single Expert
"A relapsed/refractory lymphoma patient in the Middle East had heard CAR-T was more accessible in China -- wanting to know about eligibility, timeline and cost range."
We organized the case and matched a Chinese hematologic-oncology specialist for a single-expert review. Based on existing material, the specialist judged that pre-evaluation eligibility was plausible but additional flow cytometry and updated imaging were required.
Outcome: Written specialist opinion + pre-travel testing checklist + candidate hospital list. The patient later traveled for formal evaluation.
Final CAR-T eligibility was confirmed by the receiving hospital's multidisciplinary team.
Imaging & Diagnostics · Australia · 2025-10 · No Consultation Needed
"An Australian patient had a small pulmonary nodule. Local PET-CT wait time was four months. The family decided to come to China to complete imaging in one trip."
After the free pathway scan we judged that this case did not require paid remote consultation -- we routed it directly into a private-hospital imaging pathway. PET-CT, contrast CT and lung-cancer-related tumor markers were completed within 3 days, with English reports.
Outcome: Reports indicated low-risk findings; surveillance was recommended. The patient returned to Australia with English reports for discussion.
Imaging diagnoses are issued in writing by radiologists.
One price. Nothing else.
We charge a single, all-inclusive fee for every consultation. No service fees, no translation surcharges, no add-ons.
Single Specialist Consultation
$800 USD
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
$1,000 USD
per specialist
A 3-specialist MDT = $3,000 USD
The price you're quoted is the price you pay. It covers case organization, medical record translation, specialist matching, the consultation itself, and the final written report.
In-China medical costs (examinations, surgery, hospitalization, medication) are estimated separately inside the consultation report and are not part of this fee.
A remote consultation is not a diagnosis -- it’s the act of bringing the right records, questions, and specialists into one room, so you can hear an informed judgment before you travel.
MedCareInChina does not diagnose, prescribe, or interpret imaging. All opinions are formalized in writing, and final medical decisions remain between you and your physician.
The most common questions, before you travel.
If your question isn't here, write to us.
Will the remote consultation produce a diagnosis? +
No. A remote consultation produces a written specialist opinion based on existing records -- not a diagnosis. Diagnoses are issued by treating physicians, in person, with their own examinations.
What the consultation gives you is direction: whether China is worth pursuing, what additional testing is needed, and which hospital pathway might fit.
How do I choose between Single Expert and MDT? +
You don't have to choose alone. After we organize the case, your case manager recommends the format that actually fits the question -- and explains why.
If a single senior specialist can answer your question, MDT is a waste of your money. If the case is genuinely cross-specialty (e.g. complex oncology, surgical decisions involving multiple systems), MDT is worth it.
Do records need to be translated into Chinese? How is translation quality ensured? +
Yes. Specialists work in Chinese, and the case brief is built in Chinese. We use medical translators familiar with oncology, hematology, imaging and pathology terminology -- not generalist translation.
The brief is reviewed internally before it reaches the specialist. We disclose translation scope and cost in the written quote.
How long until I receive the consultation report? +
Typically 5-10 business days from the moment all records are received and the format is confirmed. Single-expert is faster (3-5 days); MDT is slower because scheduling 3-6 specialists requires more coordination.
The written quote includes a target delivery date.
Can I forward the report to my original physician? +
Yes -- the report is designed to be forwardable. It includes an English summary specifically formatted to be readable by your home treatment team or insurer.
We encourage you to discuss the report with your original physician. The point of the consultation is to add a viewpoint, not replace your existing care.
If I decide not to travel after the consultation, do I still pay? +
The consultation fee covers the consultation itself, not the travel decision. Whether you travel or not afterwards, the fee for work already completed (case brief, specialist time, report) stands.
This is exactly why we keep the pathway scan free -- so you only pay for paid consultation if it makes sense for your case.
Can my international insurance be used for remote consultation? +
Sometimes -- coverage of remote second opinions varies widely between insurers and policies. We help you check with your insurer before you commit, and assist with documentation if your policy allows it.
We do not guarantee approval. Final decisions belong to your insurer.
How do I know the specialist isn't filler? +
Before consultation begins, we share the specialist's hospital, department and seniority. For MDT, we share the composition of the team.
We work with senior specialists at public tertiary hospitals (mostly Class 3A) and recognized private institutions. We don't match cases to whoever is available -- we match by case need.
Can I directly request a specific specialist at a specific hospital? +
You can express a preference, and we'll try. Whether it's possible depends on the specialist's availability, the hospital's remote consultation rules, and whether your case fits their subspecialty.
If your preferred specialist isn't a good match for the case, we'll say so honestly and suggest alternatives.
Your next step depends on where you are right now.
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