Clifford Hospital

Clifford Hospital

star 4.80 · 30 Reviews location_on Guangzhou
verifiedJCI (Joint Commission International) verifiedGrade 3A Hospital (China) Est. 2001
Ranking First JCI-Accredited Hospital in China / Most Trusted Mainland Medical Institution for Hong Kong Residents
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2001
Established
3,000+
Beds
1.5M+
Annual outpatients
25K+
Annual surgeries
Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian, Indonesian
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About the hospital

Founded in 2001, Clifford Hospital is a large-scale modern hospital specializing in integrated Chinese and Western medicine. It was the first hospital in China to achieve JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation and has successfully maintained this certification for seven consecutive cycles. Located in the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, it is a designated institution under the 'Hong Kong and Macao Medicine and Equipment Connect' program and a pilot hospital for the Hong Kong Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme. Designed with a hotel-and-garden aesthetic, the hospital is committed to providing high-quality medical services aligned with international standards, with specialized expertise in green integrated oncology therapy, assisted reproduction, orthopedics, and rehabilitation medicine.

Why choose this hospital

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International Gold Standard

The first hospital in China to achieve JCI accreditation, maintaining it for 7 consecutive cycles with medical quality benchmarking global standards.

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Green Therapy

Original green integrated oncology therapy combining Western, Chinese, and natural medicine to improve quality of life.

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Premium Environment

Hotel-and-garden style design throughout the hospital, offering VIP services and private clinical spaces.

Top specialties

8 departments

Department of Neurology

Guangdong Provincial Key Specialty Construction Department

Established in 2001, the department is one of the hospital's earliest independent secondary disciplines. It offers clinical advantages through the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, natural therapies, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The department maintains an advanced level in China in the treatment of stroke, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Department of Endocrinology

Key Specialty of the Guangdong Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Certified Diabetes Health Education and Management Unit by the Chinese Medical Association

Established in 2002, the department is a Key Specialty of the Guangdong Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, integrating clinical practice, teaching, and research. It specializes in the integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment of diabetes and its complications, with advanced expertise in diabetes reversal (early intensive therapy), limb salvage treatment for diabetic foot, and thyroid diseases. Equipped with an advanced '3C' real-time continuous insulin pump system, it is one of the earlier departments in China to implement systematic diabetes management.

Oncology

Guangdong Provincial Key Specialty | Guangdong Provincial Renowned TCM Oncology Department

Established in 2003, it is a comprehensive prevention and treatment center integrating medical care, teaching, research, and rehabilitation. It pioneers an integrative therapy combining Western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and naturopathy, featuring specialized techniques such as high-dose vitamin C combined with deep regional hyperthermia. It serves as the "National Continuing Education Base for Clinical Prevention and Treatment of TCM Oncology" designated by the China Association of Chinese Medicine.

Orthopedics and Traumatology

Guangdong Provincial '13th Five-Year Plan' Key Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty Construction Project

The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology is a Guangdong Provincial '13th Five-Year Plan' Key Traditional Chinese Medicine Specialty Construction Project and a key department at Clifford Hospital. Integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine, the department combines clinical practice, medical education, and research. It comprises two inpatient wards (Orthopedics I and Orthopedics II) and utilizes both traditional Chinese bone-setting techniques and modern minimally invasive procedures, maintaining an advanced clinical standard within the province.

Acupuncture Department

Guangdong Provincial Key Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Acupuncture Department is a Guangdong Provincial Key Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, affiliated with the Rehabilitation Center. The department is staffed by highly skilled professionals, including renowned experts such as Lai Xinsheng and Yan Tiebin. It specializes in combining traditional therapies, such as Tongyuan Acupuncture and Jin's Three-Needle Therapy, with modern rehabilitation techniques to treat stroke-induced hemiplegia, neck, shoulder, lower back, and leg pain, infertility, and various complex conditions. The department holds significant academic influence in China.

Department of Cardiology

Key Specialty of the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Traditional Chinese Medicine; National Chest Pain Center

A major department of Guangdong Clifford Hospital, it features three inpatient wards and a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) with a total of 102 beds. It is equipped with advanced monitoring and therapeutic equipment, as well as a cardiac intervention center. The annual outpatient volume exceeds 50,000 visits. The department specializes in procedures including coronary intervention, radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias, and pacemaker implantation.

Leading experts

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Hu Xueqiang

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Diagnosis and treatment of neuroimmunological diseases and complex cerebrovascular diseases

40 years experience

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Ji Yan

Chief Physician, Department Director

Cerebrovascular diseases, cognitive impairment, neurological critical care

25 years experience

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Limin Ren

Associate Chief Physician

Acute and critical cerebrovascular diseases, Parkinson's disease, and neurological rehabilitation

33 years experience

XH

Xie Hui

Associate Chief Physician

Movement disorders, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and migraine

23 years experience

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Qin Shiming

Associate Chief Physician

Ultra-early thrombolytic therapy, minimally invasive evacuation of intracranial hematoma

30 years experience

JB

Ji Bing

Chief Physician, Professor, Director of Department

Diabetes reversal, '3C' pump intensive therapy, diabetic foot, thyroid diseases

25 years experience

Getting there

Typical flight duration to Guangzhou

flight Hong Kong ~1.5h flight Macau ~1.5h flight Taipei ~2h flight Hanoi ~2h flight Manila ~2.5h flight Ho Chi Minh City ~2.5h flight Phnom Penh ~2.5h flight Vientiane ~2.5h
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International patient services

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Direct Billing

Contracted with 33 international insurance companies to provide direct billing and claims services.

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Medicine & Equipment Connect

Access to Hong Kong and Macao-approved drugs and medical devices urgently needed for clinical use in the Greater Bay Area.

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International Concierge

24-hour multilingual translation, visa consultation, transportation/accommodation arrangements, and medical escort services.

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Patient reviews

4.80 star · 30 Reviews
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star star star star star 2026-03-05

I sought medical attention at Guangdong Clifford Hospital due to a long history of chronic bronchitis. The attending physician demonstrated exceptional clinical expertise. Following a thorough examination, a treatment plan integrating Traditional Chinese and Western medicine was promptly established. The medical staff were very patient, addressing each of my inquiries in detail. After a week of continuous treatment, my coughing has significantly subsided and breathing has become easier. My physiological indicators are gradually returning to normal levels, and I am very satisfied with the immediate treatment outcomes.

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star star star star star 2026-03-05

I underwent surgical treatment for thyroid nodules at Guangdong Clifford Hospital. The physician demonstrated exceptional clinical expertise, and the procedure was performed smoothly with a minimal incision. During my hospitalization, the medical staff provided excellent care; they patiently addressed all my inquiries, and their meticulous attention was deeply comforting. Post-operative follow-up examinations show that all indicators have returned to normal, and my condition is good. I am very grateful to the medical team.

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Anonymous User

star star star star star 2026-03-02

I underwent surgical treatment for thyroid nodules at Clifford Hospital. The preoperative diagnosis was accurate, the surgical procedure was performed with great expertise, and the incision was minimal. During ward rounds, the doctor demonstrated a high sense of responsibility with a gentle and meticulous attitude. Postoperative follow-up indicated that the incision healed well, and thyroid function markers had returned to the normal range. This medical experience in early 2026 conveyed professionalism and warmth, and the overall treatment outcome exceeded expectations.

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Anonymous User

star star star star star 2026-03-02

I sought treatment at Clifford Hospital for long-standing chronic gastritis. The attending physician provided an accurate diagnosis following a thorough consultation and examination. The physician demonstrated professional expertise and a gentle demeanor, explaining dietary restrictions in detail. After one month of medication and lifestyle guidance, symptoms of gastric distension and pain have largely subsided, and my appetite has improved significantly. This experience has given me confidence in the subsequent treatment.

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