Headquarters Campus (Phase I)
Yuhang District · Hangzhou
No. 1367 Wenyi West Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver浙江省杭州市余杭区文一西路1367号
International Patient Guide
The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
浙江大学医学院附属第一医院
Established1947
CityHangzhou
Hospital overview
About The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, founded in 1947 and known internationally as FAHZU, is the leading comprehensive tertiary Grade-A hospital in Zhejiang Province. Its infectious disease department is a national flagship hosting a State Key Laboratory for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, while nephrology, hematology, general surgery and hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery are among its strongest programs. The hospital is also a major center for multi-organ transplantation. In the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings, FAHZU is listed among the top ten in 10 specialties, including No. 2 in infectious diseases, No. 4 in clinical pharmacy and No. 5 in nephrology, among others.
Locations
FAHZU Campuses
Confirm the campus shown on your appointment before travelling.
Qingchun Campus
Shangcheng District · Hangzhou
No. 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver浙江省杭州市上城区庆春路79号
Zhijiang Campus
Xihu District · Hangzhou
No. 366 Wutong Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver浙江省杭州市西湖区梧桐路366号
Chengzhan Campus
Shangcheng District · Hangzhou
No. 58 Chengzhan Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
In Chinese — show this to your taxi driver浙江省杭州市上城区城站路58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 FAHZU appeared in the national top ten of the 2023 Fudan Specialty Reputation Rankings.
Top Department
HematologyNo. 6
血液科
Top Department
NephrologyNo. 5
肾脏病
Top Department
General SurgeryNo. 7
普通外科
Top Department
UrologyNo. 9
泌尿外科
Top Department
Clinical PharmacyNo. 4
临床药学
Top Department
GeriatricsNo. 9
老年医学
Top Department
Infectious DiseasesNo. 2
传染感染科
Top Department
Ultrasound MedicineNo. 7
超声医学
Top Department
General PracticeNo. 5
全科医学
Top Department
Pain MedicineNo. 9
疼痛学
Source: 2023 Fudan Hospital Rankings on Wellward China. The rankings are an independent academic reference, not an official government ranking.
On-site service
Health Checkups at FAHZU
FAHZU’s Health Management Center offers individual physical-examination packages for men and women, from basic screening to comprehensive VIP programs that add low-dose CT, ultrasound, tumour-marker panels and — in higher tiers — MRI and painless endoscopy. Prices are shown in US dollars for reference. A full breakdown of every package, the examinations included and the notes is on the dedicated page.
A practical guide
When FAHZU May Be Worth Considering
- You are planning to travel to Hangzhou and may need an organ transplant: ZJU First Hospital is a major center for liver, kidney, multi-organ and domino transplantation.
- You want infectious-disease care (ranked No. 2 nationally) or hepatobiliary/nephrology expertise under one roof.
- You prefer a large comprehensive hospital affiliated with Zhejiang University with deep transplant and renal programs.
- You can combine the visit with a calm lakeside recovery in Hangzhou, home to West Lake.
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.