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)
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Avg. Days
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Success Rate
R.K., 44
Omsk
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Diagnosis
Skin Melanoma (Stage III)
Treatment Plan
Wide excision + immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitors)
Treatment Duration
28 days
Outcome
No signs of recurrence after 6 months
Immunotherapy that takes months to access internationally was started immediately in Shanghai. Meijiakan helped with direct insurance billing.
K.D., 50
Moscow
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Diagnosis
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Treatment Plan
Carotid endarterectomy
Treatment Duration
8 days
Outcome
Normal blood flow restored, stroke prevention
In Russia, they suggested stenting, but I wanted classic surgery. In Shanghai, the professor did exactly what was needed. Meijiakan organized everything in 5 days.
Y.Z., 36
Khabarovsk
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Diagnosis
Varicose Veins of Lower Extremities
Treatment Plan
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLT)
Treatment Duration
4 days
Outcome
1-hour procedure, back to work next day
Flew in for the weekend — surgery Saturday, home Monday. Meijiakan met me at the airport, hotel next to the clinic.
G.T., 59
Volgograd
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Diagnosis
Prostate Cancer (Localized)
Treatment Plan
Proton therapy (37 fractions)
Treatment Duration
50 days
Outcome
Post-treatment follow-up indicated significant lesion reduction; patient reported good recovery
Proton therapy is the only technology that spares healthy tissue. No such centers internationally. Meijiakan designed the optimal plan.
B.J., 41
Saint Petersburg
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Diagnosis
Chronic Hepatitis B with Liver Fibrosis
Treatment Plan
Antiviral therapy + FibroScan monitoring
Treatment Duration
21 days
Outcome
Viral load reduced to zero, fibrosis regression
Latest-generation antiviral drugs. Not yet widely available internationally. Meijiakan helped translate all documents.
F.H., 48
Chelyabinsk
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Diagnosis
Class III Obesity (BMI 42)
Treatment Plan
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Treatment Duration
10 days
Outcome
Lost 35 kg in 6 months, health improved
In Russia, waited 2 years for bariatric surgery quota. In Shanghai — surgery 10 days after consultation. Meijiakan arranged a Russian-speaking dietitian.
W.C., 54
Perm
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
Diagnosis
Knee Osteoarthritis (Grade III)
Treatment Plan
Robotic knee replacement
Treatment Duration
18 days
Outcome
Precise implant placement, full mobility in 6 weeks
Robotic surgery ensures precision down to 0.1mm. Such operations are rare internationally. Meijiakan selected premium implants and arranged rehabilitation.
H.M., 31
Tyumen
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Diagnosis
Uterine Fibroids (Multiple)
Treatment Plan
HIFU ablation (focused ultrasound)
Treatment Duration
6 days
Outcome
No incisions, uterus preserved, recovered in 2 days
HIFU technology — zero incisions. In Russia, they suggested removing the uterus. In Shanghai, the organ was preserved. Meijiakan helped with visa and flights.
J.Q., 63
Saratov
复旦大学附属华山医院
Diagnosis
Parkinson's Disease (Advanced Stage)
Treatment Plan
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) implantation
Treatment Duration
20 days
Outcome
Significant tremor reduction, regained independence
DBS surgery requires the highest precision. The Shanghai professor is one of the best in the world. Meijiakan arranged a neurology translator.
U.R., 40
Irkutsk
上海申德医院
Diagnosis
Comprehensive Premium Checkup
Treatment Plan
PET-CT + MRI + genetic tests + cardiac screening
Treatment Duration
3 days
Outcome
Early-stage condition detected, preventive treatment started
Full checkup in 3 days. In Russia, such checkups take 2-3 weeks. PET-CT found issues that regular tests miss.
Z.N., 56
Krasnoyarsk
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Diagnosis
Colorectal Cancer (Stage III)
Treatment Plan
Laparoscopic hemicolectomy + adjuvant chemotherapy
Treatment Duration
35 days
Outcome
Complete resection, negative markers after 3 months
New-generation chemotherapy with fewer side effects. Such protocols are not available internationally. Meijiakan coordinated Russian-speaking oncologists.
T.A., 58
Moscow
上海交通大学医学院附属仁济医院
Diagnosis
Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis (Grade III)
Treatment Plan
Autologous Stem Cell Therapy — 2 courses, 3 months apart
Treatment Duration
14 days (2 visits)
Outcome
Significant mobility improvement, 80% pain reduction, avoided joint replacement
In Russia, they only offered joint replacement. In Shanghai, stem cell therapy — after 3 months I walk without a cane. This is the regenerative medicine of the future, already available here.
All patient stories are presented with patient consent. Names have been anonymized to protect privacy. Photos provided by patients.
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