Ultimate Guide to Health Checkups at the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital

Established through a collaboration between The University of Hong Kong and the Shenzhen Municipal Government, the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (HKU-SZH) operates under a Hong Kong-style management model. It features two options: the International Medical Center (IMC) and the General Physical Examination Center.

Medical reports are available in both Chinese and English, and the hospital accepts the Hong Kong Elderly Health Care Vouchers (EHCV) for fee deductions.

Below is a comprehensive guide for Hong Kong residents traveling north for health checkups, covering booking methods, package pricing, examination scope, and transportation.

Booking Methods for Hong Kong Residents

Hong Kong residents planning to undergo a health checkup at HKU-SZH must book in advance either online or by phone:

1. WeChat Official Account Booking (Most Convenient)

• Search for and follow either the "香港大學深圳醫院" or "香港大學深圳醫院國際醫療中心" official accounts on WeChat.
  
• Open the menu and tap Medical Services (就醫服務) $\rightarrow$ Appointment Registration (預約掛號) $\rightarrow$ Physical Examination Booking (體檢預約) or IMC Physical Examination (IMC體檢).
  
• When registering, use your Mainstay Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Home Return Permit) or Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID) for real-name verification, then select your desired date and time slot.
  

2. Dedicated Telephone Booking

• International Medical Center (IMC) Hong Kong Hotline: +852-67053932 (Service Hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–12:30, 14:00–17:30).
  
• Cantonese Inquiry Line: +86-755-86913101.
  
• Hospital Switchboard: +86-755-86913333.
  

Health Checkup Package Prices and Examination Scope

HKU-SZH divides its health checkup services into two systems: the public General Physical Examination Center (high cost-performance ratio) and the International Medical Center (IMC) (private services, private consultation rooms, and one-on-one consultations):

Common Optional Add-on Items (Advance Request Required During Booking):

• Painless Gastroscopy / Colonoscopy: Approx. RMB ¥1,500 – ¥3,000 (anesthesia risk assessment required beforehand).
  
• Brain or Spinal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Approx. RMB ¥1,000 – ¥2,000 per single region.
  
• Coronary CT Angiography (Cardiac CT): Approx. RMB ¥1,200 – ¥1,800.
  

Guidelines for Using Hong Kong Elderly Health Care Vouchers

Eligible Hong Kong elderly residents (aged 65 or above holding a valid HKID) can directly use their Elderly Health Care Vouchers to offset health checkup fees at HKU-SZH:

• Applicable Scope: Outpatient services, health checkups, and designated preventive care items.
  
• Deduction Procedure: State your intention to use the vouchers when booking. Upon arrival on the day of your checkup, present your original HKID at the cashier. The system will automatically convert and deduct the fees in RMB based on the real-time official exchange rate, with no handling fee charged.
  

Transportation Guide

The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital is located at No. 1 Haiyuan 1st Road, Futian District, Shenzhen (intersection of Baishi Road and Qiaocheng East Road).

1. Direct Metro Access (Recommended)

• Take Shenzhen Metro Line 9, alight at Shenzhen Bay Park Station, and exit from Exit C. Walk along Haiyuan 1st Road for roughly 5–10 minutes to reach the Outpatient Clinic Building or the International Medical Center (IMC).
  

2. Departing from Futian Port

• Take Metro Line 10 (toward Gangxia North) to Gangxia North Station, then transfer to Line 9 (toward Qianwan) and alight at Shenzhen Bay Park Station.
  

3. Departing from Luohu Port

• Take Metro Line 1 to Chegongmiao Station, transfer to Line 9, and alight at Shenzhen Bay Park Station.
  

4. Departing from Shenzhen Bay Port (Fastest via Taxi)

• This is the closest port to the hospital. Taking a taxi or ride-hailing vehicle (such as DiDi) takes about 15–20 minutes and costs roughly RMB ¥25–¥35.