The Global Trend of Checkups in Shanghai
Over the past two years, international patients arranged by MedBridge Shanghai for health checkups in Shanghai have grown by more than 60%, with the largest numbers from Russia, South Korea and Japan. Why has Shanghai become a top destination?
### 1. Equipment and Top Hospitals
- Ruijin, Huashan and Zhongshan Hospitals all operate PET-CT, PET-MR and 3.0T MRI
- International hospitals such as Jiahui International Hospital offer English/multilingual environments with JCI-standard processes
- Equipment brands: Siemens, GE, Philips, United Imaging - same generation as top Western hospitals
### 2. Significant Cost Advantage
For the same level of examination, Shanghai typically costs **1/3 to 1/2** of Western prices:
| Exam | Shanghai | Overseas | Savings |
|------|----------|----------|---------|
| PET-CT whole body | ¥10K-25K | ¥60K-120K | 60-80% |
| PET-MR | ¥20K-40K | ¥80K-150K | 60-70% |
| 3.0T MRI | ¥5K-15K | ¥20K-40K | 60% |
| Full checkup | ¥3K-30K | ¥15K-60K | 50-80% |
### 3. Efficiency and Experience
- **All exams completed in one day**, no weeks-long waiting for PET-CT slots
- Multilingual interpreters throughout (EN/ZH/RU/JA/KO)
- Reports ready the same day or next day, remote expert review available
- Airport pickup, visa invitation letter and hotel arranged end-to-end
### 4. Popular Packages
1. **Basic** (¥1,000-3,000): blood panel, biochemistry, ultrasound, ECG
2. **Standard** (¥3,000-8,000): plus low-dose CT, tumor markers, thyroid
3. **Premium** (¥8,000-30,000): plus PET-CT or PET-MR, painless endoscopy, genetic testing
### 5. How to Book
Book through MedBridge Shanghai and **get your checkup date confirmed within 24 hours**. We work with 30+ international insurers for direct billing, and provide dedicated reception for patients from Russia, Korea and Japan.
**Contact us online now for a personalized checkup plan and quote.**