Union Hospital Reproductive Medicine Centre Address & Transport Guide (MTR, Bus, Driving)

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Union Hospital Reproductive Medicine Centre (also known as Union Reproductive Medicine Centre) is located in the main building of Union Hospital at 18 Fu Kin Street, Tai Wai, Sha Tin, New Territories. The centre's independent consultation area is situated on the entire third floor of the hospital, separate from the general outpatient clinics, with a dedicated lift. The centre is a licensed assisted reproduction facility in Hong Kong, offering in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and egg/sperm freezing services.

1. Address & Floor Location

Union Hospital is a private hospital. The Reproductive Medicine Centre does not have a separate entrance; visitors must enter through the main hospital entrance and take the lift or follow signs to the third floor. Detailed address information is as follows:

2. Public Transport: MTR + Minibus / Walking

2.1 MTR East Rail Line – Tai Wai Station

The nearest MTR station is Tai Wai Station on the East Rail Line. After exiting the station at Exit G (Tai Wai Station Public Transport Interchange), there are two common ways to reach the hospital:

• Walking (approx. 8-10 minutes): From Exit G, walk along Fu Kin Street, pass Tai Wai Market and SKH Chu Fung Primary School. When you see the Union Hospital sign, turn right into the hospital driveway. The total distance is about 650 metres on flat ground without steep slopes.
• Green Minibus 68K (approx. 3-minute ride): Take minibus 68K (towards Shui Fung Garden) from the minibus stop next to Exit G. Get off at the "Union Hospital" stop. The fare is about HK$5. Buses run frequently (every 3-5 minutes).

2.2 Bus Routes

The following buses stop at "Tai Wai Market" or "Fu Ka Garden," within 200 metres walking distance to the hospital:

3. Driving & Taxi

3.1 Hospital Car Park

Union Hospital offers a multi-storey car park (entrance on Fu Kin Street) with approximately 150 spaces. Charges: HK$28 per hour, daily maximum HK$180 (07:00-23:00). Patients of the Reproductive Medicine Centre can exchange their appointment slip for 2 hours of free parking (stamp required at the reception desk). Note: The car park is closed from 23:00 to 07:00 the next day; overnight parking is not recommended.

3.2 Taxi

From Hong Kong International Airport, take an urban taxi (red). The journey takes about 35 minutes and costs approximately HK$280-350 (including tunnel fees and luggage surcharge). From Shenzhen Futian Port / Lok Ma Chau Control Point, take a taxi via Tsing Sha Highway (about 30 minutes), fare around HK$250-300. Tell the driver the destination is "Union Hospital, Fu Kin Street, Tai Wai." Some drivers may not be familiar with "Reproductive Medicine Centre," so simply stating the hospital name is sufficient.

4. Route Reference from Shenzhen / Hong Kong Major Ports

Below are suggested transport combinations from common departure points (sorted by estimated time, shortest first):

5. Hospital Internal Guide – Specific Location of the Reproductive Centre

The main building of Union Hospital is divided into East Wing and West Wing. The Reproductive Centre is located on the 3rd floor of the East Wing.

• Enter through the main hospital entrance → Pass the lobby coffee shop → Take the lift on the right (numbers 1-4) to the 3rd floor.
• After exiting the lift, turn right → Go through the glass fire door → At the end of the corridor is the reception desk of the Reproductive Medicine Centre.
• This floor houses: nurse station, doctor consultation rooms (4 rooms), ultrasound room, semen analysis room, blood collection room, embryology laboratory (card access required), and cryostorage area.
• The egg retrieval operating theatre and embryo transfer room are located in the surgical area on the 2nd floor West Wing, accessible via stairs accompanied by a nurse.

Why is floor distribution particularly important? The administrative appointment desk of the Reproductive Centre is separate from the surgical area. First-time patients should register and create a file on the 3rd floor, not go directly to the 2nd floor. Some patients miss their appointment time due to going to the wrong floor.

6. Comparison of Different Hospitals (Public/Private Hospital Reproductive Centres)

Reproductive departments in Hong Kong public hospitals (e.g., Queen Mary Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital) require a referral, with an average waiting time of 18-24 months, and they do not offer PGT screening. Union Hospital is a private hospital where you can self-refer for an initial consultation, usually arranged within 1-2 weeks, and genetic screening can be performed directly. However, fees are higher (see cost factors below). Patients should choose based on their age, ovarian reserve, and genetic carrier status. If AMH is below 1.0 ng/mL or for advanced maternal age (>40), public hospitals may refuse treatment or recommend self-funded options due to lower success rate data. In such cases, a private hospital like Union Hospital is a viable alternative path.

7. Common Pitfalls

1. Map App Location Errors: Some Hong Kong navigation apps may incorrectly mark "Union Hospital" as "Tai Wai Road" or "Tin Sam Village." It is recommended to directly input the coordinates "22.3724°N, 114.1782°E" or search for "18 Fu Kin Street."
2. Minibus Service Ends Early: The last 68K minibus departs around 22:30. For evening appointments or late returns from Shenzhen, you will need to take a taxi or walk after the minibus stops running.
3. No Car Park Reservation: During peak hours (Monday 9-11 am), the car park may be full. Taking the MTR is recommended.
4. Confusion between Union Medical Centre and Reproductive Centre: The hospital basement has a "Union Medical Centre" (not the reproductive department), which first-time visitors might mistakenly enter.
5. Document Validity Check: Treatment at Union Hospital requires valid identification (Hong Kong ID / Mainland Travel Permit + entry slip). Passports must be valid for at least 6 months, otherwise, a file cannot be created.

8. Time Planning Suggestions

Typical timeline from appointment to completion of the first visit:

• Appointment: Book by phone or online. Initial consultations can usually be arranged within 2 weeks.
• First Visit Day: Arrive 30 minutes early for registration, signing documents, and taking a queue number. Tests include blood draw (AMH, hormone panel), ultrasound (antral follicle count), and partner's semen analysis (abstinence for 3-5 days required). The entire first visit takes about 2-2.5 hours.
• Subsequent Cycles: Depending on the menstrual cycle, a down-regulation/stimulation protocol is arranged, requiring 3-5 hospital visits (half a day each). Egg retrieval surgery requires 1 day off.
• Extra Planning for Travel from Shenzhen: If blood tests or ultrasound are needed on the same day, choose a morning slot to allow return before afternoon. Some tests (e.g., hysteroscopy) are performed in the operating theatre, requiring half a day and accompaniment by a family member.

9. Cost Factors

The fee structure at Union Reproductive Centre includes: initial consultation fee (approx. HK$1,200-1,800), ultrasound + blood test (approx. HK$2,500 each time), egg retrieval surgery (approx. HK$30,000-40,000), embryo culture (approx. HK$15,000), PGT (approx. HK$6,000 per embryo), transfer (approx. HK$12,000). Total cost for a complete cycle often ranges from HK$150,000 to HK$250,000. Key factors influencing cost variation: medication dosage (especially stimulation injections), number of embryos, need for a second transfer, use of assisted hatching, etc. Patients should request a detailed fee breakdown from the hospital before making decisions and ask whether medication costs are included.

10. Practitioner Observation

(Based on real patient education specialist experience): The greatest advantage of the Union Hospital Reproductive Medicine Centre is its embryology laboratory, which is accredited by the Hong Kong Council on Human Reproductive Technology and can perform PGT-A and PGT-M (single gene disorder screening). However, patients should note: the centre does not have an egg donor bank. Patients needing egg sources must contact third-party organisations recognised by the Hong Kong Department of Health. Additionally, the centre conducts a preoperative multidisciplinary assessment for advanced maternal age patients (≥42 years), and not all older women can directly enter an IVF cycle. It is recommended to bring recent medical reports (within the last 6 months, including infectious disease and thyroid function tests) to the first visit to save time on examination that day.