A checkup you can actually use afterwards.
Three to five days in Boao, one coordinated screening programme, and an English report you can hand to your own doctor. We verify the hospital and the package before you book — not after you arrive.
Who this is for
- Adults 40+ who want a fuller screen than a standard annual physical, without a two-week trip.
- Expats and overseas Chinese already planning a trip to Hainan, who want the medical part organised.
- Families booking two or three checkups in the same week at the same institution.
- People who have a specific worry — a family history, a borderline result at home — and want imaging and specialist reads in one place.
This is not for acute symptoms, suspected emergencies, or anyone who is not fit to fly. If something is acute, the right first step is a hospital where you are, not a flight.
What a Boao checkup usually includes
Packages differ by hospital, and the exact item list must come from the hospital in writing. A typical executive screening programme covers:
| Block | Typical contents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | Full blood count, liver and kidney panel, lipids, fasting glucose, HbA1c, thyroid, urinalysis, stool occult blood | Fasting required on the morning of sampling |
| Imaging | Chest low-dose CT, abdominal ultrasound, thyroid ultrasound, carotid ultrasound | Contrast studies only if clinically indicated |
| Cardiac | ECG, echocardiography, treadmill test where appropriate | Stress testing depends on fitness and history |
| Cancer screening | Selected tumour markers, endoscopy where age and history justify it | Tumour markers alone are not a cancer diagnosis |
| Specialist reads | Radiology report, physician summary, face-to-face explanation | Ask whether the reading doctor is on site |
| Report | Chinese report as standard; English translation on request | Confirm English delivery time before booking |
A screening test is not a diagnosis. A checkup can find something that needs follow-up. It cannot rule out disease, and a normal report is not a guarantee of health. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling, not screening.
Which hospitals in our network do this
Four of the ten institutions in our Boao network run executive screening programmes suitable for international visitors. Which one fits depends on what you want screened, language needs, and how far in advance you can book.
| Hospital | Why it may fit | Ask before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Ruijin Hainan | Public tertiary hospital; strongest for complex findings that need specialist follow-up | Whether the international reception desk handles English reports directly |
| Mellsser | Built around screening and tumour screening; smoother flow for healthy clients | Which imaging equipment is on site, and who reads the images |
| Boao Super Hospital | Broad equipment base; useful when the checkup is combined with a specialist consult | Whether the package is standard or assembled for you |
| West China Lecheng | Strong specialist depth when a screening result needs an immediate opinion | Waiting time between screening and specialist review |
“Why it may fit” is a description of service profile, not a ranking or a quality claim. Availability changes; we confirm it per case.
How the trip is structured
Day 0
Arrive, hotel check-in, fasting instructions confirmed.
Day 1
Laboratory and imaging block, usually the longest day.
Day 2
Remaining tests, specialist consults for anything flagged.
Day 3
Report review with a physician, questions, next steps.
Day 4–5
Buffer for repeat tests or a specialist appointment.
After
English report, imaging files, and a written follow-up list.
Cost, and what drives it
A screening package is priced by the hospital, not by us. In Boao, the spread between a basic executive package and a full programme with endoscopy and cardiac stress testing is wide — the item list matters far more than the headline number. We do not publish a “from” price, because a number without an item list is marketing.
What we give you before you commit:
- The hospital's itemised package list, in writing.
- Which items are optional add-ons and what each costs.
- Our own assessment and coordination fees, separately.
- What is not included — usually interpreter hours beyond the agreed block, hotel, flights, and any follow-up treatment.
Common questions
Do I need to speak Chinese?
No, but you need a plan for it. Hospital reports are issued in Chinese by default. We confirm in advance whether the hospital provides an English report, and we arrange interpretation for the physician review — that is a booked service, not something to improvise on the day.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to four weeks is comfortable for a standard package. Endoscopy slots and specific specialists can take longer. Peak periods around Chinese public holidays are the main constraint.
Can I add a specialist consultation?
Usually yes, and it is the most common add-on. It has to be requested before arrival so the appointment can be held; walk-in specialist slots are unreliable.
Will my insurance reimburse this?
Possibly, but do not assume it. We are not an insurer and do not sell insurance. Ask your insurer before you travel, and keep the itemised hospital invoice and the medical report — those are what reimbursement claims usually require.
Can I combine a checkup with dental work?
Yes, and it is a sensible use of the trip. See dental in China for how the two-trip structure works.
What if the checkup finds something serious?
Then the conversation changes from screening to treatment, and that is a separate decision with its own costs and its own verification. We will tell you what the finding means in plain terms, which hospital can act on it, and what the next step costs — but the clinical decision belongs to you and the treating doctor.
What we do not do
- We do not interpret your results for you or give medical advice.
- We do not promise that a checkup will find, or will not find, anything.
- We do not sell “health packages” with guaranteed outcomes or anti-ageing claims attached.
- We do not take a commission from the hospital on the package price.
Start with the item list, not the price.
Tell us your age band, what you want screened, and when you can travel. We will come back with which hospital can deliver it, what the package contains, and what it costs.