FTU Clinics: A Complete Guide to Fees, Addresses, Opening Hours, and Booking Methods

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The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Workers' Medical Clinics (commonly referred to as FTU Clinics) have long provided affordable, high-quality Western medicine, Chinese medicine, dental care, and specialist healthcare services to FTU affiliated members and the Hong Kong public. Below is a comprehensive summary of FTU Clinics' latest service details, consultation fees, branch locations, operating hours, and booking procedures.

FTU Clinic Fee Schedule

FTU Clinics operate on a two-tier pricing structure: standard rates for the general public (non-members) and discounted rates for FTU affiliated union members and associate members. Members enjoy discounts upon presenting a valid membership card.

Note: Government Elderly Health Care Vouchers, primary healthcare initiatives (such as the Chronic Disease Co-Care Scheme), and selected group medical insurance plans are accepted at designated FTU Clinics.

1. Western Medicine General Practice & Specialist Consultation Fees

  • General Outpatient Consultation: Approx. HK$200 – HK$320 (typically includes basic medication for 2 to 3 days). FTU members enjoy an additional discount.
  • Specialist Outpatient Consultation: Approx. HK$550 – HK$900+ (depending on the specialty, such as cardiology, orthopedics, or ophthalmology; investigations and medications are charged separately).

2. Chinese Medicine Outpatient & Physical Therapy Fees

  • Chinese Medicine General Consultation: Approx. HK$120 – HK$200 (consultation plus basic herbal prescription or granules).
  • Acupuncture / Bone-Setting / Tui Na (Therapeutic Massage): Approx. HK$200 – HK$350 per session, with package or member concession rates available.

3. Dental Care Service Fees

  • Oral Examination & Scaling/Polishing: Approx. HK$350 – HK$600.
  • Tooth Extraction / Dental Fillings / Dentures: Billed based on clinical complexity and dental materials, offering substantial savings compared to standard private dental clinics.

Major FTU Clinic Addresses and Service Offerings

The FTU Workers' Medical Clinics operate numerous centers across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories:

Hong Kong Island

  • Wan Chai Clinic: 2/F, Chinachem Johnston Plaza, 178–186 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Services: Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Dental Care, X-Ray Imaging)
  • Hong Kong East / Shau Kei Wan Clinic: 1/F, Fook Sing Building, 234–238 Shau Kei Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan (Services: Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Dental Care)

Kowloon

  • Mong Kok Clinic: 1/F & 2/F, Silvercorp International Tower, 719 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon (Comprehensive Polyclinic: Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Dental Care, Specialist Clinics, Ophthalmology, Health Screenings)
  • Kwun Tong Clinic: 2/F, China Overseas Building, 56 Tsun Yip Street, Kwun Tong (Services: Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Dental Care)
  • Sham Shui Po Clinic: 1/F, Wing Lung Building, 21–35 Castle Peak Road, Sham Shui Po (Services: Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine)

New Territories

  • Tuen Mun Clinic: G/F, Eldo Court Shopping Centre, 132 Tuen Mun Heung Sze Wui Road, Tuen Mun (Services: Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Dental Care)
  • Tsuen Wan Clinic: 12/F, Nan Fung Centre, 264–298 Castle Peak Road Tsuen Wan, Tsuen Wan (Services: Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Dental Care, Health Checkups)
  • Sha Tin Clinic: 2/F, Bank of China Building, 65–69 Tsuen Nam Road, Tai Wai, Sha Tin (Services: Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Dental Care)
  • Yuen Long Clinic: 1/F, Luen Fat House, 162–168 Castle Peak Road Yuen Long, Yuen Long (Services: Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Dental Care)

Standard Operating Hours

Most FTU Clinics maintain consistent operating hours, though specific departments (particularly dental and specialist clinics) may vary slightly:

  • Monday to Friday:
    • Morning: 09:00 – 13:00
    • Afternoon: 14:00 – 17:00
    • Evening Clinic (designated clinics): 18:00 – 20:30
  • Saturday:
    • Morning: 09:00 – 13:00
    • Afternoon: 14:00 – 17:00 (select branches are closed on Saturday afternoons)
  • Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed (designated major polyclinics may operate special holiday clinic sessions; advance inquiry is recommended)

Booking Methods

To minimize on-site waiting times, advance appointments are recommended:

  1. Telephone Booking
    • General Western / Chinese Medicine Outpatient: You can call the clinic branch directly for same-day walk-in registration or advance bookings.
    • Specialist Outpatient & Dental Care: Prior appointments are mandatory; booking 1 to 2 weeks in advance is advised.
  2. Online / Mobile Booking
    • Check clinic quotas and book appointments via the official Hong Kong FTU website or official mobile app (where available).
  3. On-Site Queue Ticketing (Same-Day Walk-ins)
    • If you have not booked in advance, queue up on-site before clinic opening hours (e.g., at 08:30 for morning sessions or 13:30 for afternoon sessions) to obtain a queue ticket. Allocations are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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