The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University

4.80
30 Reviews
Guangzhou

Why choose this hospital

Hepatology Leadership

National leader in hepatology, liver surgery, and transplantation, with adult living donor liver transplant cases among the highest in the country.

Neurological Excellence

The Child Behavioral Development Center is a domestic authority for autism diagnosis and treatment; minimally invasive spine surgery and neuroimmunology hold international influence.

Multi-Campus Network

Operates four campuses in Tianhe (Guangzhou), Huangpu (Lingnan), Meizhou (Eastern Guangdong), and Zhaoqing, with a total planned capacity of over 6,000 beds.

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4.80

Overall rating

98%

Recommendation rate

30 patients

4.8

Care quality

Average score

h***6
2026-03-07

I have been receiving follow-up care for chronic hepatitis B at the Department of Infectious Diseases, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, for many years. During a follow-up examination in early 2026, the physician demonstrated a high level of professional expertise and precisely adjusted my medication regimen to address drug resistance. The physician was patient and thorough, providing detailed explanations of my laboratory test results. Following two months of standardized treatment, my viral load has fallen below the detection limit, and all liver function indicators have fully returned to normal levels. The efficacy of the treatment has been significant.

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The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University

About the hospital

Founded in 1971, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU-3) is a comprehensive Class A tertiary hospital directly under the National Health Commission. The hospital is renowned both domestically and internationally for its specialized expertise in liver diseases, neurological disorders, and the treatment of complex and critical conditions. It operates four campuses—Tianhe, Luogang, Eastern Guangdong, and Zhaoqing—forming a strategic multi-campus development model. As a provider for the National Regional Medical Center project, the hospital maintains leading national positions in hepatology (liver transplantation, severe hepatitis treatment), brain sciences (childhood autism, minimally invasive spine surgery, neuroimmunology), and immune-related diseases. The institution hosts 5 national key disciplines (General Surgery, Endocrinology, Neurology, Nephrology, and Otolaryngology) and 13 national clinical key specialty construction projects.

Top specialties

Clinical Nursing

National Key Clinical Specialty; Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty; Ranked No. 1 in Guangdong Province for nursing science and technology metrics in 2023

The Department of Clinical Nursing at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is a National Key Clinical Specialty. It operates an integrated platform consisting of the Nursing Department, the Nursing Teaching and Research Office, and the Nursing Innovation Center. The department maintains a leading position in China for nursing care related to liver diseases, neurological disorders, and immune diseases. It pioneered a comprehensive, whole-course management model for neuroimmune diseases, and its impact in nursing science and technology consistently ranks among the top in Guangdong Province.

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

Ranked sixth nationally in the 2023 Fudan University Hospital Rankings for rehabilitation medicine specialty reputation, and has ranked first in South China for four consecutive years.

Established in 1995, the department is a National Key Clinical Specialty Construction Project and a Guangdong Provincial High-level Key Clinical Specialty. It focuses on neurological rehabilitation as its core specialty. The department is a leader in China for the assessment and treatment of dysphagia, cognitive impairment, and speech disorders, utilizing several rehabilitation assessment and treatment technologies pioneered in the country.

Psychiatry and Psychology

The oldest psychiatric department with the highest patient volume among general hospitals in South China.

Established in 1983, it is one of the earliest departments in China to offer psychological counseling within a general hospital. Serving as a Residency Training Base for the Ministry of Health and a National Clinical Trial Institution for Drugs, the department is a leading center in South China for the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, affective disorders, and cognitive disorders. It provides a comprehensive intervention model integrating pharmacological, psychological, and physical therapies.

Orthopedics

National Key Clinical Specialty | Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty

Established in 1972, the department is an authorized master's and doctoral degree training center and a postdoctoral research station under the Ministry of Education. It includes subspecialties such as spine surgery, joint surgery, orthopedic trauma, and sports medicine. As a National Key Clinical Specialty, it houses the International Medical Center for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and is a leading center in China for minimally invasive spine surgery and spinal cord injury repair.

Department of Gastroenterology

National Key Clinical Specialty, Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty

This department is a modern clinical discipline integrating medical care, education, and research. It includes subspecialties such as gastroenterology, pancreatobiliary diseases, and liver cirrhosis, as well as an endoscopy center. As a Chief Scientist institution for the National 973 Program, it holds a leading position in China in the endoscopic treatment of esophagogastric varices, the diagnosis and treatment of early gastrointestinal cancers, and hepatology.

Department of Infectious Diseases

National Key Clinical Specialty; Nominated in the Fudan University China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings

Founded in 1954, the department is one of the earliest infectious disease teaching and research centers established in China. It currently operates eight inpatient wards across four hospital campuses in three cities. The department is designated as a National Key Clinical Specialty, a National Clinical Trial Base for New Drugs in Infectious Diseases, and a Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Control and Prevention by the Ministry of Education. It is a leading center in China for the diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis and liver failure.

Department of Radiology

National Clinical Key Specialty

A leading medical imaging department in South China, integrating clinical care, education, and research. It is designated as a National Clinical Key Specialty and a Guangdong Provincial Key Discipline of Medical Imaging. Serving as the core facility for the Brain Function Center of Sun Yat-sen University, it is at the forefront in China for the imaging diagnosis of neurological conditions, abdominal diseases, and early-stage lung cancer.

Department of Organ Transplantation

Third in China for liver transplant volume; National Key Clinical Specialty.

The Organ Transplant Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is a National Key Discipline designated by the Ministry of Education, covering liver and kidney transplantation. The center is a leader in China in techniques including liver transplantation for liver cancer, split liver transplantation, and pediatric liver transplantation, and serves as the host institution for the Guangdong Provincial Organ Transplant Research Center.

Department of Rheumatology and Immunology

National Key Clinical Specialty; Leading Rheumatology and Immunology Unit in South China

Established in 1978, the department is one of the earliest rheumatology specialties in China and a designated National Key Clinical Specialty. It hosts the largest doctoral program in rheumatology in South China. The department maintains a leading position in China for the diagnosis, treatment, and genetic research of ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and complex rheumatic and immune diseases.

Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hepatology

National Key Clinical Specialty

This department is a National Key Clinical Specialty and a National Flagship Department for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, integrating clinical practice, education, and research. Its core strength lies in utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the combination of internal TCM administration with external therapies for the prevention and treatment of hepatobiliary diseases, including viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and fatty liver disease. It serves as a major TCM diagnosis, treatment, and research center for liver diseases in South China.

Department of Urology

National Key Clinical Specialty, top three in specialty rankings in South China

The Department of Urology at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is a National Key Clinical Specialty and a Guangdong Provincial Key Discipline, equipped with advanced facilities such as the fourth-generation da Vinci Surgical System. The department is a leading center in China for the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary tumors, urinary stones, and prostate diseases, serving as a major medical center in South China.

Otolaryngology (ENT)

National Key Discipline, National Key Clinical Specialty, Founding Discipline of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in China

This department is a National Key Discipline and a National Key Clinical Specialty, as well as the founding and leading discipline of endoscopic sinus surgery in China. It comprises six subspecialties, including rhinology, otology, and laryngology and head and neck surgery, along with seven clinical diagnosis and treatment centers. It is a leading center in China for minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery, comprehensive treatment of head and neck tumors, and the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo.

Department of Nephrology

National Key Discipline, Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty

Established in 1973, the Department of Nephrology at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is a National Key Discipline and a Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty. The department operates across multiple campuses, including Tianhe and Luogang, and is equipped with blood purification and peritoneal dialysis centers. With 95% of its physicians holding doctoral degrees, the department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of glomerulonephritis, renal failure, and complex critical conditions. It is among the leading centers in China for IgA nephropathy and diabetic nephropathy.

Center for Child Development and Behavior

A benchmark institution for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric developmental and behavioral disorders in China, and the supporting discipline for the National Key Clinical Specialty.

The Child Developmental and Behavioral Center at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is the earliest established center for the diagnosis and intervention of pediatric developmental disorders in China. It is a leading institution nationally for the assessment and intervention of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and language developmental delay.

Department of Neurology

National Key Discipline

Founded in 1978, the department is a National Key Discipline and a doctoral degree-granting program. It is a leading center in China for cerebrovascular diseases, neuroimmunological diseases, central nervous system infections, and neurodegenerative diseases, and it houses a national-level Advanced Stroke Center as well as multiple specialty centers.

Department of Dermatology and Venereology

Ranked 2nd for specialty reputation in South China by the Fudan University China Hospital Rankings

The Department of Dermatology and Venereology at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University was established in 1979. It is one of the key departments in the field of dermatology and venereology in China, as well as a national-level demonstration base for dermatological medical aesthetics and a Guangdong provincial key clinical specialty. The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various infectious, allergic, and complex skin diseases. It maintains an advanced level in China in areas such as fungal diseases, cosmetic dermatoses, cosmetic dermatology, and skin tumors.

Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases

Highly ranked in the Fudan University Hospital Specialist Reputation Rankings; National Key Clinical Specialty.

The Department of Endocrinology at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is a major center for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes and metabolic diseases in China. The department has core strengths in the management of diabetes complications, the diagnosis and treatment of obesity, and rare endocrine diseases, and it undertakes multiple major national-level scientific research projects.

Department of General Surgery

National Key Discipline | Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty

The Department of General Surgery at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is a National Key Discipline. It has a comprehensive structure encompassing subspecialties such as gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, thyroid and breast, and vascular surgery. The department has strong technical capabilities and was among the early adopters of minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery in China. It holds a leading position in the radical resection of gastrointestinal tumors, liver transplantation, and the diagnosis and treatment of complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases.

Key information

Established

1971

Beds

6,000+

Annual outpatients

5.4M+

Annual surgeries

90K+

Language support

Mandarin, English, Cantonese, Hakka

Accreditations

Class A Tertiary Hospital
National Baby-Friendly Hospital
ISO 15189 (Medical Laboratory Quality Certification)

Travel & support

HK and Macao Medicine and Equipment Connect

As a designated medical institution, the hospital can utilize clinically urgent drugs and medical devices already marketed in Hong Kong and Macao.

Direct Billing for Cross-border Insurance

Collaborates with multiple international and HK/Macao insurance providers to support direct settlement of medical expenses for cross-border patients.

Transportation Hub

The Tianhe Campus is located in the core CBD of Guangzhou, adjacent to Guangzhou East Railway Station, offering convenient cross-border transportation.