Gamma Knife in Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University

Beijing Tiantan Hospital is a tertiary medical center in Beijing. Founded in 1956, it serves as a major hub for clinical neuroscience and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is a teaching institution affiliated with Capital Medical University, supporting doctoral and master's level training.

Neuroscience and Radiology Expertise

The hospital focuses on clinical neuroscience through its Neurosurgery and Neurology Centers. These departments combine specialized care with research-driven diagnostics. The Radiology department holds national clinical key specialty status, with a primary focus on neuroimaging. It also serves as a clinical drug trial base and training site for residents in complex neurological diagnostics.

Specialists provide advanced treatments for neurological conditions:

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery – Gamma Knife and CyberKnife treatments
• Precise Alzheimer's disease diagnostics using fluorine [18F] betaben injections
• LEQEMBI (lecanemab-irmb) for Alzheimer's patients
• Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) for vascular brain imaging

Dr. Sun Shibin leads the Stereotactic Radiosurgery department. He oversees Gamma Knife procedures for patients with brain tumors and functional disorders.

Advanced Diagnostic Technology

The facility has extensive equipment to support its neuroscience focus. The imaging department maintains high hardware volume, so patients get prompt diagnostic access. Nuclear medicine capabilities include early adoption of PET/MR and PET/CT systems. These tools allow precise metabolic and structural brain analysis.

Diagnostic resources include:

• 9 MRI scanners plus 1 intraoperative MRI unit
• 7 CT scanners for rapid neurological assessment
• 9 DSA units for interventional radiology
• PET/MR and PET/CT for advanced nuclear imaging
• Video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy and sleep studies

The intraoperative MRI lets surgeons view real-time images during brain surgery. This helps ensure complete tumor removal while protecting healthy tissue.

International Patient Services

The International Department provides one-stop health management for patients traveling from abroad. It has a 24-bed inpatient ward with single and double rooms. Each room includes an emergency call system. The unit has its own X-ray and ultrasound equipment, so patients don't need to leave the department for basic imaging.

International and special-needs patients have access to specific care pathways:

• Special Needs Outpatient Department for neurology-led expert consultations
• Dedicated emergency triage for critical international cases
• On-site laboratory and 24-hour Holter monitoring
• 24-hour blood pressure monitoring for cardiac assessment

Over 1,000 nurses support clinical operations. About 43% hold bachelor's degrees or higher, enabling them to manage complex inpatient care.