Qingchun Campus
Shangcheng District · Hangzhou
No. 3 Qingchun East Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver浙江省杭州市上城区庆春东路3号
International Patient Guide
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
浙江大学医学院附属邵逸夫医院
Established1994
CityHangzhou
Hospital overview
About Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, opened in 1994 with a donation from Sir Run Run Shaw, is a tertiary Grade-A comprehensive hospital affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine. It was the first hospital in mainland China to be accredited by Joint Commission International and is known for its patient-centered service model, minimally invasive surgery and health management, with general practice, cardiology and urology among its strongest programs. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, SRRSH is listed among the top ten in 1 specialty, ranking No. 4 in general practice.
Locations
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Campuses
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling.
Qiantang Campus
Qiantang District · Hangzhou
No. 368 Xiasha Road, Qiantang District, Hangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver浙江省杭州市钱塘区下沙路368号
Grand Canal Campus
Gongshu District · Hangzhou
No. 60 Majiaqiao Street, Gongshu District, Hangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver浙江省杭州市拱墅区马家桥街60号
Addresses are shown in Chinese to help with taxi directions. Please verify your destination against the hospital appointment confirmation.
2023 edition
Specialty
Specialties in which SRRSH appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
General PracticeNo. 4
全科医学
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When SRRSH May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Hangzhou and prefer a modern, internationally run hospital: SRRSH was founded in 1994 with the support of Sir Run Run Shaw and is known for minimally invasive surgery.
- You want a hospital with JCI-style management and a strong international, English-friendly service culture.
- You need a comprehensive hospital that coordinates care efficiently rather than a single-department visit.
- You can pair treatment with a calm lakeside recovery in Hangzhou, home to West Lake and a relaxed, scenic environment.
These points can help guide your research; they do not determine whether a hospital or treatment is right for you. Clinical decisions are made by the hospital’s licensed doctors.
Practical guidance
Notes from Our Service Experience
The following reflects what we have learned while supporting international patients. Appointment arrangements, services and fees can vary; please confirm current details with the hospital.
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Plan ahead for appointments
Based on our experience, appointments through the International Medical Department may become available about seven days in advance. If you plan to go independently, you may be able to book a few days ahead through the hospital’s official app or in person. The app does not offer an English interface, and registration counters may not have bilingual staff.
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Consider whether the International Medical Department suits you
In our experience, foreign patients are generally not required to use an International Medical Department, though hospital policies may vary. Fees there are often substantially higher than at standard outpatient clinics. In return, it may offer dedicated consultation rooms, shorter waits, longer appointments and, in some cases, the ability to use international health insurance. For patients travelling alone, the additional support may make the visit easier.
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A more cost-conscious route with coordination
For self-funded patients seeking a more economical option, we can help arrange care through the same channels used by local patients. Based on our experience, even after adding our coordination fee, the overall cost can be considerably lower than using the International Medical Department, while including advance appointment coordination, bilingual escort support and English medical reports.
Before you travel
What to Prepare for Medical Care in China
A quick comparison of what you will need to arrange when travelling independently and what our coordination service can help with.
| What to prepare | Travelling independently | With our service |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Bring your passport. | Bring your passport. |
| Previous medical records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Medical imaging | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. | Bring the original imaging files (DICOM), not screenshots. |
| Current medication records | Bring the original records and arrange a Chinese translation yourself. | Bring the originals. We prepare a bilingual version. |
| Insurance card and approval letter | Check with the hospital and insurer in advance whether your plan can be used. | We can contact the hospital with you to check insurance use, required documents and the process, and provide a document checklist. |
| Costs | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital. | Pay hospital charges directly to the hospital, plus our service fee. We do not receive a share of your medical fees. Our service fee is paid in advance. |
| Other arrangements | Arrange any hospital-specific preparations, appointments and transport yourself. | We can arrange an escort for your appointments and help coordinate your schedule. |
Requirements vary by hospital and appointment. We will confirm the relevant preparation details for your case.