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.
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.
| China | Turkey | Austria | |
| Thyroidectomy | from $6,800 | from $4,649 | from $9,000 |
| Thyroid resection | from $8,200 | from $3,500 | from $10,000 |
| Subtotal thyroidectomy | from $7,500 | from $3,500 | from $9,000 |
| Submandibular Gland Excision | from $5,400 | from $2,700 | - |
| Parotidectomy | from $6,800 | from $3,800 | - |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Thyroidectomy upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
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Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Pre-Operation
Day 3: Operation
Day 4: Post-Operation
Week 1-2: Rehabilitation
Week 3-4: Follow-Up
Please note that individual recovery times may vary and this timeline is a general guide. Always follow the advice of your doctors for the best recovery.
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.
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.