Jade Bridge Health · Canada

For pilots and aircrew

A clear answer, fast. Thorough diagnostics in China within days, with certified English reports written for your aviation medical examiner.

Why we built this page

Our founder is an airline captain. After an episode of chest pain, he faced a 12-month wait to see a cardiologist in Canada. He flew to China instead and had his tests, results and answers the same day.

Why pilots come to us

No months of waiting

A specialist, scans and tests in the same week, instead of months grounded while you wait for appointments.

A complete answer

Every test done in one visit, so you return with a diagnosis rather than a list of further referrals.

Reports your examiner can use

Certified English translations of every result, organised the way an aviation medical file needs them.

Discreet from start to finish

We deal only with you. Nothing goes to your airline, union, colleagues or anyone else.

Tests we can arrange, often the same day

TestTypical priceResults
Specialist consultation50–300 RMB
≈ C$11–C$63 CAD
Same day
ECG20–50 RMB
≈ C$4–C$11 CAD
Same day
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)180–400 RMB
≈ C$38–C$84 CAD
Same day
24-hour Holter monitor160–320 RMB
≈ C$34–C$67 CAD
Next day
Exercise stress test200–500 RMB
≈ C$42–C$105 CAD
Same day
Coronary CT angiogram750–1,400 RMB
≈ C$158–C$295 CAD
Same or next day
CT scan, one area260–380 RMB
≈ C$55–C$80 CAD
Same day
MRI scan, one area400–850 RMB
≈ C$84–C$179 CAD
Same or next day
Blood panel (count, lipids, liver, kidney, thyroid)350–700 RMB
≈ C$74–C$148 CAD
Same day
EEG (brain activity)100–300 RMB
≈ C$21–C$63 CAD
Same day
Overnight sleep study800–1,500 RMB
≈ C$169–C$316 CAD
Next day
Eye and vision exam100–300 RMB
≈ C$21–C$63 CAD
Same day
Hearing test100–300 RMB
≈ C$21–C$63 CAD
Same day

Rough public-hospital prices, paid directly to the hospital. International departments and private hospitals charge more, and prices vary by city. Our coordination fees are separate. Sources: China Hospital Map: reference prices

Example: a pilot heart check

A worked example for a pilot with chest pain who wants a full cardiac work-up. Five days in China: arrive, two days of tests, results and a cardiologist’s review, then home.

ItemEstimate
Tests (paid to the hospital)
Cardiology consult, ECG, echocardiogram, 24-hour Holter, stress test, coronary CT angiogram, blood panel1,710–3,670 RMB
≈ C$361–C$774
Your stay in China (4 nights)
Hotel near the hospital, 4 nights1,200–2,000 RMB
≈ C$253–C$422
Meals, 4 days600–1,000 RMB
≈ C$127–C$211
Airport transfers and local transport300–600 RMB
≈ C$63–C$127
Local SIM card with data100 RMB
≈ C$21
Jade Bridge Health fees
Discovery callFree
Medical interpreter on site, 3 daysC$1,350
Certified English translation of reports, about 10 pagesC$300
Estimated totalC$2,474–C$3,204 CAD

✈ Flights not included

Many pilots and airline staff can travel on staff standby. If your company allows it, flying standby to China keeps the cost of this trip very low. If not, add your own return fare.

Estimates only, using the public-hospital price ranges above and our published fees. Your real costs are confirmed in writing before you travel.

Your records stay private

Chinese hospitals have no reporting link to foreign aviation authorities, employers or insurers. Under China’s Personal Information Protection Law, your records are released only to you, or to people you authorise in writing. We never share them with your airline or anyone else.

Your licence, your responsibility

Private does not mean undeclared. You remain responsible for reporting medical visits, tests and diagnoses as your licensing authority requires, such as Transport Canada, the FAA or EASA. We do not advise anyone to leave anything out. What we do is make sure you go to your next medical with complete, certified reports, ideally showing a problem already diagnosed and dealt with.

How it works

  1. Confidential call

    Tell us what is worrying you. We keep the conversation private.

  2. Plan the tests

    We agree the tests with a specialist in China, and with your own aviation medical examiner if you wish.

  3. 3 to 7 days in China

    Tests, results and a specialist consultation, with an interpreter at every step.

  4. Home with your reports

    Certified English reports in hand, ready for your examiner or your own doctor.