Main Campus
Yuexiu District · Guangzhou
No. 58 Zhongshan Er Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver广东省广州市越秀区中山二路58号
International Patient Guide
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University School of Medicine
中山大学附属第一医院
Established1910
CityGuangzhou
Hospital overview
About The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University School of Medicine
The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, tracing its history back to 1910, is one of the largest comprehensive tertiary Grade-A hospitals in South China and a national referral center for severe and complex illnesses. Its general surgery, organ transplantation, urology and critical care programs are flagship specialties, supported by a strong tradition in liver, kidney and other solid-organ transplantation. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is listed among the top ten in 11 specialties, including No. 5 in critical care medicine, No. 5 in otolaryngology and No. 6 in reproductive medicine, among others.
Locations
The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University Campuses
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling. The International Medical Center is at the Nansha Campus.
East Campus
Huangpu District · Guangzhou
No. 183 Huangpu East Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver广东省广州市黄埔区黄埔东路183号
Nansha Campus
Nansha District · Guangzhou
No. 8 Hengshun Er Road, Hengli Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou
International Medical Center is located at this campus.
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver广东省广州市南沙区横沥镇横顺二路8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 First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
Critical Care MedicineNo. 5
重症医学
Top Department
GastroenterologyNo. 8
消化科
Top Department
Reproductive MedicineNo. 6
生殖医学
Top Department
NephrologyNo. 6
肾脏病
Top Department
NeurologyNo. 6
神经内科
Top Department
General SurgeryNo. 8
普通外科
Top Department
EndocrinologyNo. 9
内分泌科
Top Department
Obstetrics & GynecologyNo. 9
妇产科
Top Department
OtolaryngologyNo. 5
耳鼻喉科
Top Department
Ultrasound MedicineNo. 8
超声医学
Top Department
PathologyNo. 10
病理科
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
A practical guide
When The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Guangzhou and may need a kidney or liver transplant: SYSU First Hospital is a high-volume transplant center and performed China's first constant-blood-flow kidney transplant.
- You want urology, nephrology or hepatobiliary care within a comprehensive hospital founded in 1910.
- You prefer a hospital with deep transplant experience and an established organ-transplant team.
- You can combine treatment with a stay in Guangzhou's warm subtropical climate and Cantonese food culture.
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.