How to book a medical appointment in Shanghai?

You can book through our online form, email, WeChat, or live chat. We will arrange the appointment within 24 hours and provide full assistance throughout your medical journey.

What languages do you support?

We provide full support in English, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. All medical translations are handled by professional medical interpreters.

What are the payment methods?

Medical fees are paid directly to the hospital. Service fees can be paid via bank transfer, WeChat Pay, Alipay, or international wire transfer.

Do you help with visa arrangements?

Yes, we provide complete visa guidance and invitation letters for medical tourism to China.

Which hospitals do you partner with?

We partner with top-tier hospitals in Shanghai including Jiahui International Hospital, Huashan Hospital, Ruijin Hospital, and other leading medical institutions.

Medical Interpreter Services in Shanghai: 2026 Patient Guide

Why Professional Medical Interpretation Matters

Oncology consultations involve complex terminology (molecular subtypes, staging, treatment protocols), emotional conversations about prognosis, and critical informed consent discussions. Google Translate or general interpreters without medical training can mistranslate key terms — for example, confusing 'benign' with 'malignant', or 'neoadjuvant' with 'adjuvant'.

What MedBridge Provides

Languages: Russian, English, Korean, Japanese (Arabic, Spanish, French on request)

Interpreter background: Medical/biology/life sciences education; trained in oncology terminology

Services: Real-time in-room interpretation during consultations; written translation of medical records, imaging reports, discharge summaries; assistance with informed consent

Continuity: Same interpreter throughout the patient's treatment course when possible, building context

Confidentiality: All interpreters sign NDAs; medical records handled under PIPL/HIPAA-equivalent standards

Hospital International Departments

Shanghai Renji Hospital International Medical Center (IMC) — English-speaking staff, Japanese-speaking coordinators

Fudan University Zhongshan Hospital International Clinic — English-speaking

Shanghai United Family Hospital — English/Japanese/Korean staff, premium pricing

ParkwayHealth Hongqiao — English/Japanese

Jiahui International Hospital — English, some Korean

However, even at international departments, specialized oncology discussions in Russian/Korean require a dedicated interpreter. MedBridge provides independent medical interpreters who accompany you to any hospital, ensuring your interests are represented.

Record Translation Standards

MedBridge translates:

Pathology reports (with IHC markers, FISH results)

Imaging reports (CT/MRI/PET-CT)

Operative notes and discharge summaries

Treatment protocols and informed consent forms

Doctor's certificates for insurance/visa

All translations are formatted for hospital use, with terminology aligned to Chinese clinical standards.

Cost Reference

Half-day (4 hours) in-hospital interpretation: ¥800–1,200. Full day (8 hours): ¥1,500–2,500. Written translation: ¥150–300 per 1,000 characters (varies by language and technical complexity). Package rates available for multi-week treatment courses.