Gastroenterology at United Family Healthcare, China
Boasts highly experienced gastroenterologists, hepatobiliary surgeons, and general surgeons to treat IBD, GERD, biliary disease, and GI cancer.
Why International Patients Choose United Family Healthcare for Gastroenterology in China
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- Beijing MIDDC: Centre of Excellence combining gastroenterology, GI surgery, and hepatobiliary surgery.
- Paediatric ERCP available; rare private GI capability for children in China.
- 6 specialist GI clinics: IBD, GERD, HP, early cancer, polyps, and biliary disease.
- Direct billing with 100+ international insurers; USD and RMB payments accepted.
- JCI-accredited across the UFH network, re-certified 6 times since 2005.
GI Endoscopy and Diagnostic Technology at United Family Healthcare
- ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection)
- ERCP with Cholangioscopy
- EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) with FNA
- POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy)
- Painless Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
- Laparoscope-Endoscopy Combined Surgery
- Mother-Baby Cholangioscope System
- High-Efficiency Air Disinfection Endoscopy Suite
Gastroenterology Procedures Available at United Family Healthcare
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ERCP
Diagnoses and treats bile duct stones, biliary obstruction, and pancreatic disease without open surgery.
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ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection)
Removes early-stage GI cancer and precancerous lesions from the digestive tract without surgery.
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Colonoscopy
Examines the full colon under sedation to detect polyps, cancer, and bowel disease early.
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IBD Treatment
Manages and monitors inflammatory bowel disease with personalised medical and endoscopic care.
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GERD and Oesophageal Treatments
Treats chronic acid reflux, Barrett's oesophagus, and oesophageal motility disorders with minimally invasive options.
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Pancreatic Disease Treatment
Manages acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic duct disease, and pancreatic tumours endoscopically.
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Insurances Accepted
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Cigna Global
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IMG
MSH International
NOW Health
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Doctor review & treatment plan Within 24hrs you will receive treatment options & a preliminary plan before travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.Can UFH review my existing endoscopy reports and scans before I travel?
Yes. UFH's gastroenterology team accepts existing endoscopy reports, imaging, biopsy results, and prior colonoscopy or ERCP documentation for review before you travel.
This allows the team to confirm the most appropriate procedure, assess whether MIDDC-level intervention is required, and provide a written clinical recommendation and cost plan in advance.
Contact My1Health via WhatsApp at +1 718 550 0880 or email [email protected].
Response within 24 to 72 working hours.
How do I contact the international patient support team for GI treatment at UFH?
Gastroenterology treatment planning at United Family Healthcare in Beijing and Shanghai is coordinated through the My1Health International Patient Care team.
WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880
Telephone: +1 718 550 0880
Email: [email protected]
The team can arrange consultations with UFH's gastroenterology specialists, video consultations from USD 500, written cost estimates, and full treatment coordination. Responses are provided within 24 to 72 working hours.
How long will I need to stay in China for GI treatment at UFH?
Stay duration depends on your procedure and diagnosis.
Diagnostic gastroscopy or colonoscopy is a day procedure.
Polypectomy or EMR is typically same-day or overnight.
ESD for early GI cancer is 2 to 4 days inpatient.
ERCP for bile duct stones is 1 to 3 days.
POEM for achalasia is 2 to 3 days inpatient.
Complex hepatobiliary or pancreatic cases vary by severity, usually 3 to 7 days plus a follow-up visit.
The My1Health team reviews your records before travel and provides a written treatment itinerary.
What GI procedures does UFH perform for international patients?
UFH performs ERCP for bile duct stones and pancreatic disease, ESD for early GI cancer and precancerous polyp removal, EUS with FNA for tumour staging and biopsy, POEM for achalasia, STER for submucosal tumour removal, painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy with same-session polypectomy, ERAT for endoscopic appendicitis treatment and laparoscope-endoscopy combined surgery for complex cases.
Paediatric endoscopy is also available, including paediatric ERCP at the UFH Shanghai Gastroenterology Centre.
What makes UFH's GI department different from other private hospitals in China?
UFH Beijing operates the MIDDC (Minimally Invasive Digestive Disease Centre), a designated Centre of Excellence that combines gastroenterology, GI surgery, and hepatobiliary surgery within a single multidisciplinary team.
This means you do not need to be referred between departments for complex digestive conditions.
The team includes Professor Derek O'Reilly, certified by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
In Shanghai, the Gastroenterology Centre is led by King Gong, a leading ERCP specialist with 210+ published papers who pioneered paediatric ERCP in China.
