Nanjing Gulou Hospital
About the hospital
Nanjing Gulou Hospital (Affiliated Gulou Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School) was founded in 1892 and is one of the earliest Western-style hospitals established in China. It has long ranked among the country's leading large general Class A tertiary hospitals. The hospital is particularly strong in critical care medicine, cardiovascular medicine, respiratory and critical care medicine, gastroenterology, orthopedics, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, neurosurgery, and integrated cancer diagnosis and treatment. It has comprehensive capabilities in multidisciplinary care, treatment of complex and severe cases, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and organ support and transplantation-related care. As a large teaching and research hospital, its strengths lie not only in high-volume clinical services, but also in well-developed subspecialty division, a mature MDT system, strong research translation capability, and multilingual services plus support from its International Medical Center for international patients.
Why choose this hospital
A Century of History
Founded in 1892, it has developed a mature clinical and teaching system over time
Strong Specialty Clusters
It has strong capabilities in critical care medicine, cardiovascular medicine, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and related fields
Teaching and Research Hospital
Backed by Nanjing University Medical School, it has strong clinical research and translational medicine capabilities
Top specialties
19 departmentsLeading experts
Getting there
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International medical department
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International patient services
International Outpatient Appointment
Supports cross-border patients with appointment scheduling, triage, and visit arrangements through the International Medical Center
Language Assistance
Provides basic English communication support; for complex cases, in-hospital interpretation or escort services can be arranged
Streamlined Care Pathway
Can coordinate examinations, consultations, medication pickup, and inpatient processes for international patients to reduce repeated queuing
Medical Record Organization and Second Opinion
Can help organize imaging, laboratory results, and prior medical records for remote consultation or a second opinion
Patient reviews
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I suffered from severe cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, with long-term numbness and pain in my hands that seriously affected my sleep. I came to Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital after hearing good things about it. The attending doctor was highly skilled, accurately identified the site of nerve compression, and was very patient and attentive, answering my concerns in detail. In the end, he performed a minimally invasive surgery for me, and the operation was very successful. I am currently recovering well after surgery, the numbness in my hands has completely disappeared, and all indicators have returned to normal. I am deeply grateful for the doctor’s compassionate and skillful care!
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After being diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, I had been feeling very anxious, but fortunately I met a very responsible doctor at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital. During the consultation, the doctor was extremely thorough, accurately assessed the stage of my condition, patiently reassured me, and developed a standardized treatment plan. After several months of medication and recovery, my joint pain has now been significantly relieved, and at follow-up, all of my immune markers have essentially returned to normal. It truly gave me renewed hope for life. I am grateful!
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I was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus three years ago, and this year my condition relapsed, so I came to the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital after hearing good recommendations. The attending physician was highly skilled and precisely adjusted my immunosuppressive regimen. The service attitude was also patient and meticulous, and my concerns about medication side effects were addressed in detail. After several months of standardized treatment, my antibody markers have now essentially returned to normal, the rash has completely resolved, and my quality of life has improved greatly. I am very grateful for the doctor's excellent medical expertise and noble medical ethics!
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After being diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, I had been feeling very anxious, so I came to the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology at Nanjing Gulou Hospital after hearing about it. The doctor was not only highly skilled and precise in prescribing medication, but also extremely patient, carefully answering all of my questions and greatly relieving my psychological stress. After several months of standardized treatment, my immune indicators have now largely returned to normal, and the joint pain I had before has completely disappeared. My quality of life has improved significantly. I am truly grateful!
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