Advanced neurosurgical care at a fraction of Western prices
Shanghai has become a leading destination for international spine and neurosurgery patients, combining China's #1 ranked neurosurgery center (Huashan Hospital, Fudan University), US- and Europe-trained neurosurgeons, the same FDA-approved spinal implants and neuro-navigation systems used in Western hospitals (Medtronic, DePuy Synthes, Stryker, BrainLab, Zeiss, Elekta) — at 60-75% lower cost than the USA. From spinal fusion, herniated disc surgery, scoliosis correction, and laminectomy to brain tumor resection, deep brain stimulation, and Gamma Knife radiosurgery, Huashan Hospital performs more than 8,000 cranial and spinal procedures each year. Our English-speaking medical escort coordinates hospital appointments, record translation, post-operative rehabilitation, and full journey support for international patients.
Transparent all-in pricing across major neurosurgical procedures
| Spine / Neurosurgery Procedure | USA | Japan | Korea | Germany | UAE | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal Fusion (Single Level) | $80,000-150,000 | $55,000-95,000 | $35,000-65,000 | $50,000-90,000 | $45,000-80,000 | $18,000-28,000 |
| Herniated Disc Surgery | $30,000-60,000 | $20,000-40,000 | $14,000-28,000 | $20,000-40,000 | $18,000-35,000 | $7,000-12,000 |
| Scoliosis Correction | $120,000-200,000 | $80,000-140,000 | $55,000-95,000 | $80,000-140,000 | $70,000-120,000 | $30,000-50,000 |
| Laminectomy | $60,000-120,000 | $40,000-80,000 | $28,000-55,000 | $40,000-75,000 | $35,000-65,000 | $14,000-22,400 |
| Brain Tumor Resection | $150,000-300,000 | $100,000-200,000 | $70,000-140,000 | $110,000-220,000 | $95,000-180,000 | $35,000-56,000 |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) | $100,000-200,000 | $70,000-140,000 | $50,000-100,000 | $80,000-160,000 | $70,000-130,000 | $30,000-50,000 |
| Carotid Endarterectomy | $40,000-80,000 | $25,000-50,000 | $18,000-35,000 | $28,000-55,000 | $24,000-48,000 | $10,000-20,000 |
| Gamma Knife Radiosurgery | $50,000-100,000 | $35,000-70,000 | $25,000-50,000 | $35,000-65,000 | $30,000-55,000 | $12,000-24,000 |
Prices include surgeon fees, anesthesia, ICU stay, neuro-navigation, FDA-approved implants (Medtronic, DePuy Synthes, Stryker, NuVasive), and standard post-op care. Shanghai prices reflect all-in packages at Huashan Hospital. Actual costs vary based on procedure complexity, number of spinal levels, and individual patient condition.
China's #1 ranked neurosurgery center
Huashan Hospital — Department of Neurosurgery (Class A Tertiary, Fudan University Affiliated)
Founded in 1907, Huashan Hospital is one of China's most prestigious comprehensive hospitals and home to the country's #1 ranked Department of Neurosurgery. The hospital performs more than 8,000 cranial and spinal procedures annually and is a national leader in brain tumor surgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, and complex spine surgery. Huashan is a major training center for neurosurgeons from across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
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Five simple steps from consultation to follow-up
Contact us via WhatsApp or email. Share your spine or neurological condition and treatment goals. Our medical escort provides a personalized plan and cost estimate within 24 hours.
Send MRI, CT, X-rays, and neurological reports. We translate them and arrange a remote review by a Huashan Hospital neurosurgeon to confirm the surgical plan and implant system.
We arrange visa invitation letter, airport pickup, accommodation near Huashan Hospital, and pre-op consultations. Our team meets you on arrival and accompanies you to all hospital visits.
Spinal fusion, disc surgery, brain tumor resection, or radiosurgery performed by Fudan University-trained neurosurgery specialists using FDA-approved implants and neuro-navigation systems.
Post-discharge, we coordinate rehabilitation, follow-up consultations, and physiotherapy with your neurosurgeon. Your full discharge summary and operative report are translated into English.
Answers to the questions international patients ask most
Spinal fusion (single level) in Shanghai costs approximately $18,000-$28,000 at Huashan Hospital, compared to $80,000-$150,000 in the USA, $55,000-$95,000 in Japan, and $50,000-$90,000 in Germany. This represents savings of 60-75% while using the same FDA-approved spinal implants (Medtronic, DePuy Synthes, Stryker) and surgical techniques used in Western hospitals.
Huashan Hospital, affiliated with Fudan University, is China's leading neurosurgery center and a Class A Tertiary hospital. Its Department of Neurosurgery performs more than 8,000 cranial and spinal procedures annually and is nationally ranked as the #1 neurosurgery center in China. The hospital is renowned for brain tumor surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, vascular neurosurgery, and complex spine surgery.
Yes. Shanghai neurosurgery hospitals use the same FDA-approved spinal implants and devices as Western hospitals — including Medtronic, DePuy Synthes, Stryker, and NuVasive systems for pedicle screws, interbody cages, artificial discs, and dynamic stabilization. Brain surgery uses the same neuro-navigation systems (BrainLab, Medtronic StealthStation), microscopes (Zeiss, Leica), and Gamma Knife (Elekta) equipment.
Most patients stay in hospital for 5-10 days after spinal fusion or disc surgery, followed by 1-2 weeks of recovery accommodation in Shanghai before flying home. Total stay is typically 3-4 weeks. Brain tumor resection and Gamma Knife radiosurgery may require different recovery timelines. Our medical escort arranges post-op rehabilitation, follow-up consultations, and physiotherapy, and translates your full discharge summary into English.
Yes. Huashan Hospital and other Shanghai neurosurgery centers offer the full range of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), including micro-endoscopic discectomy (MED), percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD), XLIF, and TLIF procedures. Robotic-assisted spine surgery (Mazor, ROSA) is also available for selected cases, offering smaller incisions, less blood loss, and faster recovery.
