3,000+ functional neurosurgery procedures completed, treating Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and epilepsy using DBS and non-invasive MRgFUS in Beijing.
GoBroad's neuroscience appointments and treatment planning are coordinated through the International Patient Care team at My1Health, which supports you before, during, and after travel.
The team handles remote scan review, specialist consultations, cost estimates, visa documentation, and airport transfers. No payment is required before you receive clinical clarity.
Costs depend on the procedure and device chosen. Estimated figures from GoBroad are below.
| Treatment | Device | Estimated Cost (RMB) | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBS | Medtronic | 595,000 | 7 to 8 days |
| DBS | PINS | 456,000 | 7 to 8 days |
| MRgFUS | N/A | 174,300 | 3 to 4 days |
Final costs vary based on pre-operative needs and individual circumstances. A personalised written cost estimate is provided before you commit to travelling.
Nusinersen Sodium (Spinraza) for Spinal Muscular Atrophy costs USD 9,300 per injection at GoBroad in China, compared to around USD 100,000 in the USA and similar pricing across Southeast Asia.
This is possible because the medicine is partially covered under China's national social insurance, and international patients access the same price. SMA affects 8.5 to 10.3 per 100,000 live births and is especially prevalent in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and Bangladesh. GoBroad's international patient team coordinates the full process: examination, injection, and hospital accommodation.
DBS and MRgFUS are both effective for Parkinson's and essential tremor, but one involves a small surgical implant and the other requires nothing invasive at all.
| DBS | MRgFUS | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Small electrodes implanted in the brain | Focused sound waves directed through the skull |
| Invasive? | Minimally invasive | Zero incision, no surgery |
| Tremor improvement | 60% to 70% | 60% to 88% |
| Adjustable after surgery? | Yes, remotely | No |
| Long-term efficacy | 10+ years | Ongoing monitoring |
| Hospital stay | 7 to 8 days | 3 to 4 days |
| Best for | Parkinson's, dystonia, epilepsy, tremor | Essential tremor, tremor-dominant Parkinson's |
GoBroad's specialists review your imaging and confirm which is right for you before you travel to Beijing.
Your care continues remotely after you leave China.
Yes. Submit your imaging and medical records for remote specialist review before committing to travel. GoBroad's team evaluates your case, confirms whether DBS or MRgFUS is right for you, and provides a written cost estimate. No payment is required at this stage. By 2025, over 1,000 remote outpatient consultations had been completed through GoBroad's 5G remote platform.