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How Much Does Thyroidectomy Cost in China?

Thyroidectomy in China typically costs from $6,800 to $13,200. The final price depends on the surgical complexity, clinic category, and the specific city, such as Beijing or Guangzhou. In the US, similar procedures cost around $13,000 on average. Patients save around 48% compared to US rates. Standard Chinese hospital packages usually include pre-operative ultrasounds, surgeon fees, and seven days of monitoring.

  • Thyroid resection: $8,200 to $14,500 for partial removal of the gland.
  • Subtotal thyroidectomy: $7,500 to $14,800 for removing most of the thyroid tissue.
  • Complex treatment of thyroid cancer: $12,800 to $24,500 including oncology protocols.
  • Parathyroidectomy: $6,800 to $13,200 for targeted removal of the parathyroid glands.
  • Post-operative therapy: Follow-up radioactive iodine treatments may add 20-30% to the initial surgical budget.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing Class A Level III facilities like Yanda International Hospital ensures the highest Chinese medical standards. These JCI-accredited clinics often provide all-inclusive pricing that covers diagnostic histopathology and extended hospitalization. Patients at Fuda Cancer Hospital benefit from specialized oncology expertise and integrated services like airport transfers. It is a smart move for international patients to select packages using these standardized, high-volume surgical hubs.

ChinaTurkeyAustria
Thyroidectomyfrom $6,800from $4,649from $9,000
Thyroid resection from $8,200from $3,500from $10,000
Subtotal thyroidectomyfrom $7,500from $3,500from $9,000
Submandibular Gland Excisionfrom $5,400from $2,700-
Parotidectomyfrom $6,800from $3,800-
Data verified by Bookimed as of May 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 135 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Surgery Time - 3 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 14 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
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chen Yong Gang

36 years of experience • 10000+ treatments performed

Dr. CHEN Yonggang: Chief Physician. Head of Ultrasound Medicine. Lead expert of the Thyroid Ablation Team. Former Director of Ultrasound Medicine at Xiamen University Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital.

He has over 30 years of experience in minimally invasive tumor therapy and interventional ultrasound. He combines real-time imaging with precise ablation. He pioneered freehand biopsy, using a single-handed targeted puncture without auxiliary devices. He has independently completed over 10,000 minimally invasive procedures. His ablation work focuses on hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, benign thyroid nodules, thyroid microcarcinomas, metastatic cervical lymph nodes, uterine fibroids, and adenomyosis.

Appointments: Standing Committee Member, Musculoskeletal Intervention Subcommittee, Ultrasound Intervention Committee, Interventional Physician Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association. Inaugural Member, Ultrasound Section, Thyroid Disease Committee, Chinese Research Hospital Association. Vice President, Xiamen Association of Ultrasound Engineering.

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Niu Lizhi

30 years of experience

The doctor is a renowned expert in minimally invasive cryosurgery for cancer, serving as President and chief surgeon at Fuda Cancer Hospital since 2001. With a focus on oncology and minimally invasive procedures, the doctor has performed nearly 10,000 cryosurgeries and 500 NanoKnife procedures, treating patients aged 4 to 94.

Graduating from The Fourth Military Medical University with a specialty in thoracic and cardiac surgery, the doctor has contributed significantly to the field with over 100 published papers. Recognized with awards for outstanding contributions to cryosurgery, the doctor holds vice-presidential roles in both the Asian and International Societies of Cryosurgery.

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Updated: 05/27/2022
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