Taipei Medical University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei Medical University Hospital (TMUH) is the flagship teaching hospital of Taipei Medical University, situated in the Xinyi District of Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in 1976 and affiliated with one of Taiwan's leading medical universities, it achieved Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation in 2010 and has maintained that status through subsequent renewal cycles, signalling consistent alignment with international patient-safety standards. TMUH operates a broad range of clinical services, with particular strength in oncology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, and reproductive medicine. An International Medical Service Centre coordinates care for overseas and expatriate patients, providing appointment scheduling, interpreter assistance in Mandarin, English, and Japanese, and liaison with international insurance providers for direct billing. Taiwan's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme covers enrolled residents and citizens at highly subsidised rates; international private-pay patients are billed through a separate fee schedule that remains competitive by regional standards. The hospital supports telemedicine consultations for overseas follow-up care. Positioned within Taipei's well-regarded medical corridor, TMUH draws international patients primarily from Southeast Asia, Japan, and overseas Chinese communities seeking academic-level care combined with the cost advantages that Taiwanese private medicine offers relative to Japan, Singapore, or the United States.
Details
- JCI Accredited
- Yes (since 2010)
- Founded
- 1976
- Intl. Patients/Year
- 20,000
- Languages
- Mandarin, English, Japanese
- Intl. Patient Services
- Yes
- Telemedicine
- Available
- Website
- Visit website
Accreditations
Common Procedure Costs
Indicative self-pay cost ranges in USD. Hospital pricing varies by complexity, room class, and specific surgeon. Always confirm a quote with the hospital's international patient services team before travelling.
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| Procedure | From (USD) | To (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) | $14,000 | $20,000 | Private-pay international patient rate; NHI rate not available to non-enrolled foreigners. US equivalent $100k+. |
| Total Hip Replacement | $9,000 | $13,000 | Implant brand selection affects upper range. Competitive against South Korean and Japanese pricing. |
| Comprehensive Executive Health Screening | $500 | $1,500 | Tiered packages from standard to premium including tumour markers, cardiac stress test, and abdominal ultrasound. |
| IVF (single cycle) | $4,000 | $6,500 | Reproductive medicine unit; ICSI option available at upper range. Below Japanese and South Korean pricing. |
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Sources & last verified
- Official source
- Last verified 2026-06-01