Boao Super Hospital
China's Only Medical Special Zone — Flagship Hospital of Hainan Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone
Overview
1+X Shared Hospital Platform Model
Academicians and leading specialists from China's top hospitals operate independent specialty centers on a shared platform. All centers share unified imaging, laboratory, surgical, and sterile supply infrastructure — enabling specialists to focus on clinical excellence while the platform provides support.
National 9 Articles Policy — China's Only Medical Special Zone
The Lecheng Pilot Zone, where Boao Super Hospital is located, was established by the State Council on February 28, 2013 as China's only Medical Special Zone. In September 2019, four national ministries jointly upgraded the policy, granting four key franchise privileges:
Franchise Medical Care
Legally use international cutting-edge drugs, devices, and biomedical technologies already approved overseas but not yet registered in China
Franchise Research
Conduct real-world clinical data studies to accelerate domestic regulatory approval
Franchise Operation
Permit wholly foreign-owned medical institutions; foreign physician practice approval shortened to 15 working days
Franchise Intl. Medical Tourism
86-country visa-free entry to Hainan; foreign patients eligible for private affair visas or residence permits
Boao Super Hospital vs. Traditional Grade-III Hospitals
| Dimension | Boao Super Hospital Hainan Lecheng · Medical Special Zone |
Traditional Grade-III Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Access to New Drugs | Immediately available once approved in US/EU/Japan — no need to wait 5-10 years for China registration | Must wait for NMPA official approval (typically 5-10 year delay) |
| Academician Access | 30+ academicians on-site across 8 workstations — patients can book appointments directly | Academicians mostly in admin/research roles; extremely difficult for patients to access |
| Wait Time | Appointment-based with fast scheduling and priority international patient channel | Top specialists booked weeks to months in advance; long queues for examinations |
| Visa Convenience | 86-country visa-free entry to Hainan; foreign patients can obtain private affair visas or residence permits | Must apply for Chinese visa independently; no special medical visa channel |
| Pricing Transparency | All 29 Lecheng technologies publicly priced (¥36K-680K, fully transparent) | Opaque pricing with significant variation across hospitals and doctors |
| Take-Home Medications | Can take reasonable quantities of imported special-approval drugs home — no need for repeated trips | In-hospital use only; imported new drugs cannot be taken home |
Academician & Expert Team
Academicians and leading specialists from China's top hospitals operate clinical centers at Boao Super Hospital through the specialty team on shared platform model.
Academician Teams
President · Zhejiang University · Artificial Liver System / Infectious Diseases
Shulan Health Chief President · Zhejiang University · Multi-Organ Transplant
Vice President of CAE · Peking Union Medical College · Pulmonary Embolism
Fudan Univ. Zhongshan Hospital · Coronary Intervention / Structural Heart Disease
Dean of Tsinghua Clinical Medicine · Precision Hepatectomy / Liver Transplant
Beijing Tongren Hospital · Cochlear Implant / Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Naval Medical Univ. Changhai Hospital · Pancreatic Disease / GI Endoscopy
Shanghai Ruijin Hospital · Diabetes / Metabolic Syndrome / Endocrine Tumors
Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ. · Craniofacial Tumors / Vascular Malformations
Beijing Tiantan Hospital · Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery / Cerebrovascular
Core Departments & First-in-China Procedures
Leveraging the National 9 Articles policy, Boao Super Hospital has achieved nationally recognized breakthroughs in the following areas:
Ophthalmology
- Boston KPro I/II Artificial Cornea — First in China, restoring sight for corneal blindness
- XEN Glaucoma Drainage Tube — First in China, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Catalys Femtosecond Laser Cataract System — First in China
- YUTIQ Fluocinolone Intravitreal Implant — 36-month sustained release for uveitis
- EVO-ICL V5 Implantable Contact Lens — Next-gen myopia correction
- Human Optics Artificial Iris — First in China
- Zeiss Trifocal Astigmatism IOL — Presbyopia + cataract, one solution
- MISIGHT Daily Soft Lenses — Juvenile myopia control
Cardiology
- Micra Leadless Pacemaker — World's smallest · First in China
- Arctic Front Cryoballoon — AF ablation · First in China
- CCM OPTIMIZER Smart — Heart failure cardiac contractility modulator · First in China
- MRI-Compatible CRT-D — Cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator
- Combo Dual-Drug Stent — Rapamycin + CD34 antibody coating · First in China
Otolaryngology
- Synchrony ABI Auditory Brainstem Implant — First in China, restoring hearing for cochlear implant-ineligible patients
- Latest cochlear implants from Advanced Bionics (US), Cochlear (Australia), MED-EL (Austria)
Dermatology
- Dupixent (Dupilumab) Targeted Biologic — First in China for atopic dermatitis
- Ultherapy Micro-Focused Ultrasound — FDA-approved non-invasive skin lifting · First in China
- Covering psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, rare skin diseases, and medical aesthetics
Oncology
- Atezolizumab (Tecentriq) — Immunotherapy for extensive-stage SCLC · First in China
- Ripretinib (QINLOCK) — 4th-line GIST targeted therapy · 85% reduction in disease progression
- DS-8201 (Enhertu) — HER2-targeted ADC, breakthrough for breast/gastric cancer
- Sotorasib (Lumakras) — World's first KRAS G12C targeted drug for lung cancer
- PADCEV (Enfortumab Vedotin) — Nectin-4 targeted ADC for urothelial cancer
- Pralsetinib (Gavreto) — RET fusion-positive NSCLC and thyroid cancer
Stem Cell & Advanced Technology Center
- Menstrual Blood MSC (MenSC) Therapy — No immune matching required, allogeneic use, treating refractory diseases. More abundant and cost-effective than traditional MSC.
- Continuously introducing international cutting-edge cell and gene therapy technologies
Orthopedics
- J&J Actis Hip Prosthesis — Minimally invasive hip replacement, faster recovery
- Stryker Single-Radius TKR System — Better fit for Asian anatomy
- nSTRIDE Autologous Protein — Anti-inflammatory factors from own blood injected into joint to slow OA progression
Neurology
- Rimegepant — World's first oral CGRP receptor antagonist for acute migraine
- Taltirelin — Treatment for spinocerebellar degeneration, long unavailable in China
- Opicapone — New-gen COMT inhibitor for Parkinson's motor fluctuation management
Allergy & Immunology
- Oraltek Series — Spanish sublingual immunotherapy covering dust mites, pollen, pet dander. No injections, at-home use.
Other Key Departments & Technologies
VenaSeal Closure System — Minimally invasive varicose vein treatment, same-day discharge
Y90 Microsphere SIRT — Precision liver tumor radiotherapy
Gardasil 9 HPV Vaccine — Available years ahead of mainland China · Operated by United Family Healthcare
Complex trauma reconstruction / congenital deformity correction / international aesthetic products
Genetic testing → targeted therapy / immunotherapy precision matching
Connecting national academicians for multidisciplinary consultations on complex cases
Real-World Data Research — Accelerating Approvals with Boao Data
Another core advantage of the Lecheng Pilot Zone is its real-world data application pilot — clinical data accumulated from using international new drugs and devices at Boao Super Hospital can serve as real-world evidence to support formal NMPA registration.
Under the traditional pathway, international innovative drugs must undergo large-scale clinical trials in China (5-10 years, billions in cost). Through Lecheng's real-world data channel, 26+ international products have been accelerated to market, with 5 included in the national medical insurance catalog.
Patient Benefits
Immediate Access to New Drugs
Use the latest treatments already approved in the US, Europe, and Japan — right here in Boao, without waiting for domestic approval
Your Data Drives Approvals
Clinical data from your treatment at Boao becomes evidence to accelerate the drug's registration in China — your treatment helps countless other patients
More Transparent Pricing
Products approved through the real-world data pathway often enter the Chinese market at more reasonable prices
Premium Health Checkup Programs
The Boao Super Hospital checkup center is equipped with international-brand devices and offers personalized in-depth examination packages. Below are three core specialty tests:
Pulmonary Function Testing
The gold standard for chronic respiratory disease diagnosis. Covers 20+ core indicators including FVC, VC, MVV, with bronchodilator and airway reactivity testing. Imported bidirectional differential pressure sensor, ERS international standard + ISO13485 certified.
Telomerase Testing
Assesses biological aging rate and cellular health by measuring leukocyte telomere length. Telomere shortening is directly linked to cardiovascular disease, pulmonary fibrosis, metabolic disease, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative diseases, kidney disease, and fertility decline.
T-Cell Subset Immune Function Testing
Comprehensively evaluates cellular immune function. Tests 10 core immune indicators including CD3+, CD4+, CD8+ T cells, NK cells, and B cells, providing visualized assessment of immune defense, homeostasis, and surveillance.
Anti-Aging & Cellular Health Management
Leveraging the cutting-edge biomedical technology platform of Boao Super Hospital and its partners:
NAD+ Multi-Dimensional Anti-Aging
Rapidly elevates NAD+ levels, activates longevity proteins, improves energy and metabolism
Deep Heat Therapy Detox
Promotes circulation and metabolic detox, strengthens immunity, improves sleep and anxiety
Cell Storage
NK immune cells / stem cells preserved at -196°C in LN2 — your biological backup
Cell Reinfusion Therapy
NK cells / stem cells / exosome reinfusion for targeted repair and immune reconstruction
Targeted Detox
Liver / lung / kidney targeted detoxification and repair
Blood Purification
Major blood purification (Fresenius/Asahi) · Autohemotherapy (Hermann) · Minor purification (ozone & photoluminescence)
SAG Super Antigen
Nanogram-level potent immune activation, anti-cancer immune enhancement
Exosome Nebulization
Respiratory tract targeted repair, anti-inflammatory and tissue regeneration
Island Renewal · Wellness Journey
5-Day 4-Night Premium Dual-Person Experience Combining Top Medical Care with Island Luxury
Precision Checkup
Lung function · Telomerase · T-cell subsets · Tumor markers · CT — comprehensive exam
Advanced Anti-Aging
NAD+ Multi-Dimensional Anti-Aging · Deep Heat Detox · Immune Enhancement
Dual-City Luxury
3 Days Boao + 2 Days Sanya · 5-Star Hotels · Private Car Service
Gourmet Dining
Boao Dongyu Island Hotel + Sanya Haitang Bay Sheraton/Sofitel
Market Price: ¥56,280
Super Hospital Exclusive ¥15,000/ 双人
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