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Taipei Medical University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

Last verified 2026-06-01

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

Accreditations

JCI

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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Indicative cost ranges in USD for common procedures at this hospital
ProcedureFrom (USD)To (USD)Notes
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)$14,000$20,000Private-pay international patient rate; NHI rate not available to non-enrolled foreigners. US equivalent $100k+.
Total Hip Replacement$9,000$13,000Implant brand selection affects upper range. Competitive against South Korean and Japanese pricing.
Comprehensive Executive Health Screening$500$1,500Tiered packages from standard to premium including tumour markers, cardiac stress test, and abdominal ultrasound.
IVF (single cycle)$4,000$6,500Reproductive medicine unit; ICSI option available at upper range. Below Japanese and South Korean pricing.

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Specialties

OncologyCardiovascular SurgeryOrthopedicsHealth ScreeningCosmetic SurgeryNeurosurgeryReproductive Medicine

Direct Billing Insurance

NHI (Taiwan)Cigna GlobalBupaAllianz CareAXA

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