The Problem You Already Know
You’ve been having stomach pain for months. Your GP finally refers you for a gastroscopy. And then — the waiting begins.
In Canada, the median wait from GP referral to treatment is now 28.6 weeks across all specialties (Source: Fraser Institute, Waiting Your Turn, 2025). For endoscopic procedures specifically, one Canadian tertiary care centre documented an average wait of 229 days (Source: PMC, Wait time for endoscopic evaluation). In the UK, NHS England reported in December 2025 that 24.8% of diagnostic patients — over 432,000 people — had been waiting more than six weeks, with gastroscopy waiting lists growing by 13.2% year-on-year (Source: NHS England, Diagnostic Waiting Times and Activity Report, December 2025). In France, the DREES found that the median wait from specialist confirmation to endoscopy was 40 days in 2023, and only 52.2% of colonoscopy patients received their procedure within the recommended 31-day window (Source: DREES, Endoscopies digestives en France, 2025).
Meanwhile, your symptoms don’t pause. The uncertainty gnaws at you. That’s the reality myMedVia was built to change.
How myMedVia Works: Two Clear Paths
We offer two service lines, designed for different needs and budgets. No hidden fees, no confusing packages — just clarity.
Path 1: Fast-Track Access — $300
This is our entry-level service, built for patients who know what they need and want to get it done fast.
Step-by-step:
Free Consultation (Day 0). You fill out a brief medical history form on our website. Within 24 hours, a myMedVia care coordinator — fluent in English, French, or Mandarin — calls you to understand your situation, review your existing test results or referral letters, and confirm which procedure you need.At this stage, most patients feel a mix of relief and nervousness — that’s completely normal. Your coordinator is here to listen, not to sell.
Hospital Matching (1–3 days). We present you with 2–3 accredited hospitals in major Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou) that specialize in your required procedure. You choose based on your preferred city, dates, and budget. All our partner hospitals are JCI-accredited or hold China’s top-tier Class A Grade 3 (三级甲等) designation.Choosing a hospital in a city you’ve never visited can feel overwhelming. Your coordinator will walk through each option with you — no question is too small.
Appointment Booking (same day). Once you select a hospital, we lock in your procedure date. Typical turnaround: 3–7 days from consultation to procedure, depending on your travel availability.This is the moment the waiting stops. Many patients tell us they feel a physical sense of relief when that date is confirmed.
Travel Support (optional, self-arranged). With Fast-Track Access, you manage your own flights and accommodation. We provide a curated list of recommended hotels near your hospital, airport transfer contacts, and a pre-departure checklist (passport validity, visa requirements, what to pack). For many nationalities — including the UK, Canada, France, Australia, and most EU countries — China’s 30-day visa-free entry policy may apply, meaning no visa application is needed for short medical stays (as of 2025).Planning travel for a medical trip can feel strange — it’s not a holiday. But our checklist makes packing and paperwork straightforward.
Procedure Day. You arrive at the hospital. Our partner hospital’s international patient desk handles your registration. The procedure is performed using Olympus or Fujifilm HD endoscopy systems — the same equipment used in leading Western hospitals. Sedation is administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist.It’s normal to feel nervous on procedure day. From the moment you walk into the international patient center, you’re in expert, caring hands — and most patients remember nothing of the procedure itself.
Follow-Up. Within 48 hours of your procedure, you receive your results — including biopsy reports if samples were taken — in English, reviewed by your attending gastroenterologist. We coordinate a telehealth follow-up if needed.Waiting for results is the last stretch of anxiety — except this time, it’s measured in hours, not weeks.
What Fast-Track Access includes:
Pre-travel consultation and hospital matching Appointment booking and hospital coordination English-language results delivery Post-procedure telehealth follow-up (1 session) What it doesn’t include (you arrange):
Flights and accommodation Hospital procedure fees (paid directly to the hospital) In-country transportation The hospital procedure fees for a gastroscopy in China typically range from $250–$450 at standard JCI-accredited international hospitals (including basic sedation; premium-tier hospitals in Shanghai/Beijing may charge $400–$700), and a colonoscopy from $200–$500 — compared to $1,250–$4,800 in the US (Source: GoodRx, 2024) and £1,000–£3,000 privately in the UK (Source: Practice Plus Group, 2025). Even with travel costs, most patients save 50–70%.
Path 2: Full Concierge — $1,000
This is for patients who want the entire experience handled. You focus on your health; we handle everything else.
Everything in Fast-Track Access, plus:
Visa application support. If your nationality requires a medical visa (M visa or S2 visa), we provide the hospital invitation letter, assist with documentation, and guide you through the application.Travel booking coordination. Flights, airport pickup, hotel — we book it. You approve. We work with hotels within walking distance of your hospital.In-person interpreter. A medically trained interpreter accompanies you to every appointment — from registration to discharge. No Google Translate, no guessing.Concierge line. A dedicated coordinator reachable via WeChat or WhatsApp throughout your stay, for anything from restaurant recommendations to pharmacy runs.Extended follow-up. Three telehealth sessions over 30 days post-procedure, plus coordination with your home physician if ongoing treatment is needed.Full Concierge is recommended for:
Patients undergoing combined procedures (e.g., gastroscopy + colonoscopy) Patients who don’t speak English or Mandarin First-time visitors to China Elderly patients or those traveling alone
Why Our Process Is Different
Price transparency. We publish our service fees openly. The hospital fees are paid directly — we don’t take a commission on medical costs. You always know what you’re paying.
Speed without sacrifice. We don’t cut corners. We cut waiting. Every partner hospital is vetted for endoscopy volume, infection control records, and gastroenterologist credentials. We track patient outcomes and satisfaction scores quarterly.
Human-centered, not algorithm-centered. When you contact myMedVia, you’re talking to a person who understands both healthcare and cross-border logistics. Our team includes former medical interpreters, travel coordinators, and patient advocates from the countries we serve.
Is Fast-Track Access Right for You?
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Consider Fast-Track Access if:
You’ve already been recommended an endoscopy and are stuck on a waitlist You’re comfortable arranging your own travel You want speed and savings without unnecessary frills Consider Full Concierge if:
Next Steps
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If you’re reading this and feeling the weight of an uncertain wait — whether it’s a gastroscopy recommended by your GP three months ago or a colonoscopy your specialist said you “should get eventually” — you can do something about it today.
We know the idea of traveling abroad for a medical procedure can feel daunting. That anxiety is real, and it’s something we talk through with every patient who reaches out. You’re not expected to have it all figured out — that’s exactly what the first conversation is for.
Visit [myMedVia.com](%23) and fill out the 2-minute intake form. A care coordinator will call you within 24 hours. No commitment, no pressure — just a conversation about your options.
Because waiting shouldn’t be part of your treatment plan.