American actor reports hip joint surgery in Shanghai for about CNY 30,000

When: 2025-09
City: Shanghai
Procedure: Described only as 'hip joint surgery'; the exact procedure was not specified in the source.
Total cost reported: about $4,225.35 (as reported)
Shared on: News (quoting social media)
Patient from: USA

ReportedLast verified 26 Oct 2026

Timeline

2025-09

Hip joint surgery in Shanghai; six days in hospital.

2026-01

Says he can walk normally (Yicai, January 2026).

What went well

About CNY 30,000 versus the $30,000 he expected in the US
Quick recovery by his account

What was hard

Hospital and procedure type not named in the report

"I received a hip joint surgery in Shanghai in September, spending around CNY30,000 (USD4,304) rather than USD30,000."

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Source

China Draws Growing Number of Medical Tourists Seeking Faster, Cheaper Care
Yicai Global · news · accessed 2026-10-26

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