Medical services

Medical services in Hong Kong

Updated 5 November 2026

Medical consultations in Hong Kong cost roughly HK$680 to HK$2,780 per visit at a public hospital, and a private specialist's first visit is listed at HK$800 to HK$1,200. For prices in your own district and for the doctor you need, describe the appointment on BlaBlaPrice and compare current quotes.

Clinic licence and doctor registration

Since 13 October 2025, clinics in Hong Kong must apply for a Clinic Licence unless they are exempt, and the application fee depends on how many services the clinic offers. Ask the clinic for its licence before you book, and confirm that the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong. Doctors trained abroad must pass the Council's Licensing Examination, which has several parts with separate fees, so check the qualification if the doctor trained overseas.

Public or private: what the fee covers

In public hospitals the fee is charged per attendance, and from 1 January 2026 patients with less urgent needs pay HK$400 instead of HK$180. Private specialists quote a fee that depends on the doctor you choose, so the same visit can cost differently in two clinics. Ask whether medicine and tests are included, because the listed figures cover the consultation itself.

Timing through the winter

Hong Kong's winter runs from December to February. November is a practical time to book non-urgent appointments, before the winter months. If you need a particular specialist on a set day, request quotes now rather than later, so you have time to compare two or three clinics across Kowloon and the New Territories.

What to write in your request

Name the kind of appointment (consultation, check-up, follow-up or a specific specialty), the main concern in plain words, and the age of the patient. Add the district you can reach, such as Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun, your preferred days and times, and whether you want a doctor with a particular qualification. State your budget in HK$, so clinics can quote a visit that fits it.

Clinics quote per attendance, not per hour, so compare the fee for one visit and ask about the price of any follow-up. To get offers on BlaBlaPrice, describe the appointment in your own words in the chat and add a photo if it helps. The service is free for buyers. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. You can also send the request link to a clinic you already know. Start on the request page, or read how it works.