Patient Stories & Success Cases
Real experiences from international patients treated in Shanghai
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First-person stories: from diagnosis to home
Moscow to Shanghai: My 12 Days with a Stent
A 57-year-old Moscow engineer with 85% coronary stenosis had stenting in Shanghai: video consult, visa-free entry, escorted care, 40-minute surgery, 3-day stay, home in 12 days — at 60% of a Moscow private clinic, recovering well at 4 months.
Alexey P., 57, Moscow
Coronary artery stenting (cardiac intervention)
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (partner)
A Health Checkup That Saved My Thyroid
A 45-year-old Jakarta baker's premium checkup in Shanghai found early thyroid microcarcinoma; the chief surgeon performed minimally invasive removal, 4 days in hospital, insurance claim fully assisted and paid in 2 weeks — early detection was her luck.
Sari W., 45, Jakarta, Indonesia
Premium health checkup → minimally invasive thyroid lobectomy
Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (partner)
In 5 Days in Shanghai, I Took Off Glasses I'd Worn for 15 Years
A 29-year-old Seoul designer who wore glasses for 15 years had SMILE surgery in Shanghai in 5 days: remote assessment, full pre-op checks, 10-minute surgery, vision 1.2 the next day — at 60% of Seoul private clinics, with a year of remote follow-up.
Kim Min-jun, 29, Seoul, South Korea
Full femtosecond SMILE myopia surgery
Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital (partner)
Sydney to Shanghai: My Right Knee, and a Surgery Six Years Overdue
After a 2-year public waiting list, a 63-year-old Sydney engineer had navigated total knee replacement in Shanghai: video consult, escorted care, walking in 48 hours, 6 days in hospital, insurance paid in 3 weeks — stick-free at 4 months, at a third of Australian private cost.
Michael R., 63, Sydney, Australia
Total right knee replacement (computer-navigated, minimally invasive)
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital (partner)
88+
Cases
74
Cities
41
Avg. Days
98%
Success Rate
A.K., 52
Moscow
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Diagnosis
Lung Cancer (Stage II)
Treatment Plan
Minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery + targeted therapy
Treatment Duration
21 days
Outcome
Follow-up indicated remission; returned to normal life in 3 months
In Moscow, waited 2 months for biopsy. In Shanghai, full diagnosis in 3 days and treatment started. Meijiakan organized everything within a week.
E.V., 45
Saint Petersburg
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Diagnosis
Coronary Heart Disease
Treatment Plan
Coronary angiography + 3-vessel stenting
Treatment Duration
10 days
Outcome
Successful surgery, full cardiac function restored
In Russia, told to wait 6 months for quota. In Shanghai, operated within a week. The OR equipment was newer than in European private clinics.
M.N., 38
Novosibirsk
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
Diagnosis
ACL Tear
Treatment Plan
Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
Treatment Duration
14 days
Outcome
Returned to sports 4 months after surgery
Meijiakan translator helped at every stage — from airport to rehab center. Felt like home.
O.P., 61
Yekaterinburg
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Diagnosis
Breast Cancer (Stage I)
Treatment Plan
Breast-conserving surgery + radiation therapy
Treatment Duration
18 days
Outcome
Full recovery, appearance preserved
Our city did not have such precise diagnostic equipment. In Shanghai, PET-CT revealed what MRI missed. Meijiakan found the best surgeon.
D.S., 35
Kazan
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Diagnosis
Infertility (tubal factor)
Treatment Plan
IVF + ICSI with genetic diagnosis
Treatment Duration
30 days
Outcome
Successful pregnancy, healthy baby
Two years of unsuccessful attempts internationally. In Shanghai, IVF success on first cycle. The genetic screening technology was impressive.
V.G., 58
Vladivostok
复旦大学附属眼耳鼻喉科医院
Diagnosis
Bilateral Cataract
Treatment Plan
Femtosecond lens replacement (both eyes)
Treatment Duration
5 days
Outcome
100% vision restored in one day
Both eyes done in 40 minutes. In Russia, they suggested doing them a month apart. Here — one visit, with premium lenses.
N.L., 47
Moscow
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
Diagnosis
Lumbar Disc Herniation L4-L5
Treatment Plan
Endoscopic discectomy
Treatment Duration
7 days
Outcome
Discharged next day, back to work in 2 weeks
Incision only 7mm. In Russia, they did open surgery with long recovery. Here — walking 3 hours after the procedure.
T.R., 29
Samara
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Diagnosis
Severe Endometriosis
Treatment Plan
Laparoscopic resection + hormonal therapy
Treatment Duration
12 days
Outcome
Complete lesion removal, fertility restored
Three years of treatment with no results. In Shanghai, all lesions removed in one surgery. Meijiakan matched me with the exact specialist I needed.
S.M., 55
Rostov-on-Don
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Diagnosis
Type 2 Diabetes with Complications
Treatment Plan
Comprehensive treatment and monitoring program
Treatment Duration
14 days
Outcome
Blood sugar stabilized, insulin discontinued
Program included stem cell therapy not available internationally. After 2 weeks — blood sugar dropped by half. Meijiakan arranged a medical translator.
I.F., 42
Krasnodar
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Diagnosis
Gastric Cancer (Early Stage)
Treatment Plan
Robotic subtotal gastrectomy (Da Vinci)
Treatment Duration
25 days
Outcome
Complete tumor removal, quality of life preserved
Da Vinci robotic surgery is a different level of precision. Russia has only a few such robots. Meijiakan quickly arranged second opinion and treatment.
L.B., 33
Ufa
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Diagnosis
PCOS, Hormonal Imbalance
Treatment Plan
Individualized hormonal correction + IVF
Treatment Duration
20 days
Outcome
Cycle normalized, successful pregnancy
In Russia, only standard protocols were offered. In Shanghai, an individualized plan was created. Meijiakan helped with visa and accommodation.
P.A., 67
Nizhny Novgorod
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Diagnosis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Treatment Plan
Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR)
Treatment Duration
12 days
Outcome
Minimally invasive surgery, discharged in 3 days
Told me the surgery was complex and needed high expertise. In Shanghai, the surgeon had done 500+ such cases. Meijiakan found exactly this professor.
All patient stories are presented with patient consent. Names have been anonymized to protect privacy. Photos provided by patients.
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