Puhua International Hospital and Clinics
| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Beijing , China |
Area served | China, international patients |
| Products | Hospital services (neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, internal medicine, endocrinology, rehabilitation, stem cell therapies, TCM, primary care, cardiology, podiatry, orthopedics, orthopedics surgery, sports medicine, chiropractic, family medicine, trauma surgery, dermatology, pediatrics, surgery, cardiovascular medicine, ENT, gynecology, ophthalmology) |
Number of employees | 200+ |
| Parent | American Pacific Medical Group (APMG) |
Puhua International Hospitals (PIH) represents the pioneering international-standard hospital network established in Beijing. Originating in 1993 as a joint venture between Asia Pacific Medical Group (APM) and Beijing Tiantan Neurological Hospital, it holds the distinction of being China's inaugural international joint venture hospital service. Beginning from the initial Tiantan site, the Puhua system has grown to incorporate Puhua International Hospital – Shuangjing and Puhua International Hospital – TEDA, catering to both local Chinese and global patients.
Beijing Tiantan Puhua International Hospital
Situated close to the Temple of Heaven, this facility was Puhua’s original establishment more than two decades ago. It has earned a reputation as a foremost institution in neurology and neurosurgery within China, benefiting from its partnership with Tiantan Neurological Hospital—a prominent neurology center collaborating with the World Health Organization on educational programs.
The hospital features over 70 patient beds, an operating room meeting international standards, and a 24-hour intensive care unit. Its services range from standard outpatient consultations to intricate surgical interventions. Core specialties encompass neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, internal medicine, endocrinology, rehabilitation, research in stem cell therapies, TCM, integrative nutrition, primary care, cardiology, podiatry, and orthopedics. The staff exceeds 200 professionals and delivers multilingual support.
The center is recognized for its advanced neurosurgical procedures and stem cell therapies targeting spinal cord injury treatment.
Puhua International Hospital – Shuangjing
Launched in 2005 at 54 Wusheng North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, this round-the-clock clinic is one of only three international medical centers in Beijing providing both inpatient and outpatient care. The medical personnel are multilingual and culturally diverse, with English-speaking physicians and nurses available to assist Western patients. On-site amenities include a pharmacy, laboratory services, and diagnostic technologies.
Shuangjing offers a broad spectrum of medical disciplines: orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, podiatry, sports medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, chiropractic, family medicine, trauma surgery, rehabilitation, oncology, TCM, dermatology, pediatrics, surgery, cardiovascular medicine, ENT, gynecology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, along with specialized care for women and children.
TEDA-Puhua Hospital
Location: 61 Third Avenue, Tianjin, China
Established in 2011, TEDA-Puhua Hospital was Tianjin’s first sino-foreign collaborative medical institution. Its clinical services comprise cardiac surgery, coronary care units, intensive care facilities, cardiology departments, emergency services, outpatient clinics, an interventional center, nuclear medicine capabilities, and electrophysiology units.
Parent organization
American Pacific Medical Group (APMG) serves as the parent entity for Puhua International Hospitals. Founded in 1992 by a consortium of 35 American physicians and surgeons aiming to deliver top-tier healthcare across Southeast Asia and China, APMG has expanded into a prominent global healthcare provider operating 14 clinics and seven hospitals.
History
Following its establishment, APMG inaugurated the Shanghai Gamma Knife Hospital in 1993, alongside the Beijing Tiantan Puhua International Hospital within the same year. The Beijing Gamma Knife Center commenced operations in 1995. By 1999, APMG had introduced premier treatment facilities in Chongqing, Dalian, and Shenyang. In 2005, the organization launched Puhua International Hospital - Shuangjing as a subsidiary of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, catering to both domestic and international patients seeking care that meets global standards. Further expansion occurred in 2009 with the acquisition of St. Michael's Hospital in Shanghai, followed by the addition of Honkou Women's and Children's Hospital and Hengshan Hospital in 2010. The group continued to grow by acquiring Health Trends Medical Group in 2011. In 2012, the network extended with the opening of Puhua International Hospitals-TEDA in Tianjin, specializing in cardiovascular treatment alongside TEDA International Cardiac Hospital.
Bain Capital, LLC Acquisition
On March 16, 2016, Bain Capital secured a controlling interest in Asia Pacific Medical Group from its private owners. This $150 million investment was intended to facilitate APMG's growth throughout China. The acquisition enhances APMG's broad portfolio of rehabilitation centers, enabling the company to effectively tap into the expanding senior care and healthcare sectors within the Chinese market.