Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

4.80
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Guangzhou

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Origin of Western Medicine in China

Founded in 1835, it is the first hospital of Western medicine in China.

Leading Oncology Disciplines

Ranks among the top nationally in STEM oncology rankings; holds the highest breast-conserving rate for breast cancer in China.

Advanced Medical Technology

Equipped with top-tier technology such as the da Vinci surgical system; international leader in RNA medical research.

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2026-01-05

Condition: Severe hallux valgus. Purpose of visit: Corrective surgery. Treatment outcome: Currently nearly one month post-surgery, recovery is progressing well. Clinical experience: Director Song Weidong performed a minimally invasive surgery, which resulted in minimal trauma and a rapid recovery. Professor Song is highly skilled and has a compassionate bedside manner. I am very grateful to Professor Song for resolving my long-standing foot condition, which has significantly improved my mobility.

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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

About the hospital

Founded in 1835, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital (the Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University) is China's first hospital of Western medicine and the birthplace of Western medical education in the country. Dr. Sun Yat-sen once studied medicine and engaged in revolutionary activities here. The hospital has evolved into a large-scale, comprehensive Class A tertiary hospital integrating medical care, education, research, and preventive health services. Its comprehensive strength consistently ranks among the top in China, with international leadership in fields such as tumor microenvironment and RNA medicine. Its techniques in breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer and minimally invasive treatment for urological tumors have reached world-leading standards. The hospital hosts 9 national key disciplines and 26 national clinical key specialties.

Top specialties

Department of Organ Transplantation

Supported by a National Key Clinical Specialty | Fully certified for heart, lung, liver, and kidney transplantation | Performed the world's first totally laparoscopic total liver transplantation

This department is certified to perform heart, lung, liver, and kidney transplants, with a history dating back to 1995. Supported by the National Key Clinical Specialties of Urology and General Surgery, it holds a leading position in China for combined multi-organ and minimally invasive transplantation. In 2024, the department successfully performed the world's first totally laparoscopic total liver transplantation.

Department of Endemic Diseases

National Key Clinical Specialty

This department is a National Key Clinical Specialty (Pediatric Hematology/Endemic Diseases) and one of the primary centers in China for the diagnosis and treatment of thalassemia and pediatric hematologic malignancies. It maintains an advanced clinical standard in China for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, as well as the treatment of thalassemia, leukemia, and pediatric solid tumors. The department has extensive experience in complex transplant procedures and holds multiple national-level scientific research achievements.

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty

Established in 1991, it is the earliest modern clinical rehabilitation medicine department in Guangdong Province. It consists of three subspecialties: bone and joint rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The department features specialized technologies such as intelligent multi-channel electrical stimulation and trigeminal nerve stimulation for arousal. It serves as a national-level Good Clinical Practice (GCP) base and a clinical training base for ultrasound-guided pain management.

Department of Cardiology

National Key Clinical Specialty

Founded in 1958, it is a National Key Clinical Specialty. It is authorized to confer master's and doctoral degrees and operates a postdoctoral research station. It serves as a training base for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias and coronary heart disease under the National Health Commission. The department routinely performs complex procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and pacemaker implantation. It holds a leading position in China and is a recognized cardiovascular center in South China.

Department of Medical Imaging

National Clinical Key Specialty

With a history dating back to 1901, when it performed the first human X-ray in China, the department is now designated as a National Clinical Key Specialty. It is equipped with advanced imaging technology, including 3.0T MRI scanners, and performs over 400,000 examinations annually. It maintains a leading position in China in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoarticular and neurological conditions, as well as minimally invasive interventional procedures.

Medical Oncology

National Key Clinical Specialty; Designated Unit of the National Capacity Building Project for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Intractable Diseases

Established in 1998, it is a Key Clinical Specialty recognized by the Ministry of Health and Guangdong Province. The department includes subspecialties in thoracic oncology, gastrointestinal oncology, and biological therapy. It is at the forefront in China in the chemotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, and immunotherapy (such as CAR-T and tumor vaccines) for various malignant tumors, and serves as the chairing institution of the Tumor Metastasis Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association.

Orthopedic Surgery

National Key Clinical Specialty; the only Clinical Medical Research Center for Orthopedic Diseases in Guangdong Province; nominated specialty in the Fudan University Hospital Rankings

This department is a National Key Clinical Specialty, comprising subspecialties including spinal surgery, joint surgery, orthopedic trauma, and bone oncology. It holds a leading position in China in the correction of kyphosis secondary to ankylosing spondylitis, complex joint replacement, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. It pioneered the application of 3D printing technology to assist in highly complex surgeries and features a Center for Medical and Engineering Integration.

Gynecology

National Key Clinical Specialty

The Department of Gynecology at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, is a National Key Clinical Specialty and one of the earliest institutions in China to perform gynecological oncology surgeries. The department is among the leading centers in China for the standardized diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors, such as cervical and endometrial cancers, as well as for fertility-preserving surgeries. It pioneered the 'Yat-sen Procedure,' which has been adopted nationwide.

Department of Emergency Medicine

National Key Clinical Specialty

Founded in 1984, the department is designated as a National Key Clinical Specialty and a Guangdong Provincial High-level Specialty. It was the first in China to establish an integrated system comprising pre-hospital emergency care, in-hospital emergency medicine, and intensive care. Equipped with an internationally advanced cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR) research platform, the department is at the forefront in China for the treatment of CPCR, sepsis, and multiple organ failure.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

National Clinical Key Specialty

Established in the early 1950s, the department is a National Clinical Key Specialty and a standardized training base for specialist physicians. As a leading department in South China, it specializes in the comprehensive treatment of oral, maxillofacial, and head and neck tumors, the functional reconstruction of extensive soft and hard tissue defects, and the diagnosis and management of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw. Several of its clinical techniques meet advanced international standards.

Neurology

National Key Clinical Specialty

Founded in 1971, the department is a National Key Clinical Specialty and a member unit of the National Key Disciplines. Staffed by multiple national-level experts, it maintains a leading position in China in fields including cerebrovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroimmunology, and neurocritical care. It also serves as a National Advanced Stroke Center and a designated unit of the Capacity Building Project for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Complex Diseases.

Department of General Surgery

Consistently ranked among the top nationwide in the Fudan University Hospital Specialist Reputation Ranking. Designated as a National Clinical Key Specialty.

The Department of General Surgery at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, is one of the birthplaces of modern surgery in China. It holds significant academic standing in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and thyroid surgery. The department is a domestic leader, particularly in complex liver cancer resection, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, and multi-organ transplantation.

Department of Endocrinology

National Key Clinical Specialty; ranked among the top 10 nationwide for consecutive years in the Fudan University China Hospital Specialist Reputation Ranking.

Founded in 1957, it is one of the earliest endocrinology departments established in Chinese medical schools. As a National Key Clinical Specialty, the department is among the leading centers in China for the comprehensive prevention and treatment of diabetic foot, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and gonadal diseases.

Otolaryngology (ENT)

National Key Clinical Specialty; ranked top three in South China by the Fudan University Hospital Rankings

Founded in 1947, the department is a National Key Clinical Specialty and a Key Discipline of the Ministry of Education, and serves as the birthplace of otolaryngology in Guangdong Province. As the largest diagnosis and treatment center in South China, it is among the leading centers in China for otologic microsurgery, robotic surgery for head and neck tumors, and lateral skull base surgery. It specializes in the management of complex and critical cases.

Department of Urology

Ranked 5th nationally and 1st in South China in the Fudan University Hospital Specialist Reputation Rankings; National Clinical Key Specialty.

Widely acclaimed for its exceptional expertise, it is the birthplace of urology in China. As a National Clinical Key Specialty and the core discipline for the South China Regional Medical Center, it holds a leading position in China in the fields of urological tumors, minimally invasive treatment of urinary stones, and kidney transplantation. It has pioneered several internationally recognized minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Key information

Established

1835

Beds

3,000+

Annual outpatients

5M+

Annual surgeries

135K+

Language support

Chinese, English, Cantonese, Teochew

Accreditations

Class A Tertiary Hospital

Travel & support

Airport Medical Convenience

The Huadu Campus is a 10-minute drive from Baiyun International Airport, featuring a life support center for medical transfers.

Telemedicine

Established telemedicine collaborations with international institutions such as Harvard University.

Green Channel

Provides expedited diagnosis and treatment pathways for patients in critical or urgent condition.