Guangzhou Chest Hospital

Guangzhou Chest Hospital

star 4.70 · 30 Reviews location_on Guangzhou
verifiedClass A Tertiary Hospital Est. 1953
Ranking Ranked 5th Nationally in Tuberculosis (2023 Fudan University Rankings)
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1953
Established
600+
Beds
350K+
Annual outpatients
5K+
Annual surgeries
Chinese, English
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About the hospital

Established in 1953, Guangzhou Chest Hospital (Guangzhou Institute of Tuberculosis Control) is the largest specialized hospital for thoracic and pulmonary diseases in South China and serves as a Principal Investigator (PI) unit for the State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease. Integrating medical care, education, research, and prevention, the hospital is a national leader in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, lung tumors, chronic respiratory diseases, and complex thoracic surgical conditions. Its Tuberculosis department has consistently ranked among the top five nationally in the Fudan University China Hospital Specialty Reputation Rankings for several years and is recognized as a Clinical Key Specialty of Guangdong Province and a High-level Clinical Key Specialty of Guangzhou.

Why choose this hospital

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Tuberculosis Authority

Ranked among the top five nationally by Fudan University; a leading institution for TB prevention and control in South China, specializing in multi-drug resistant and refractory tuberculosis.

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Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

Expertise in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for radical resection of lung and esophageal cancers, as well as complex thoracic deformity corrections.

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Research & Translation

Home to the Institute of Pulmonary Diseases and a PI unit of the State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease; consistently ranked in the top ten nationally in Science and Technology Evaluation Metrics (STEM).

Top specialties

6 departments

Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Principal Investigator Unit of the State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease

Integrating clinical practice, medical education, and research, the department serves as a master's degree-granting site for Guangzhou Medical University and a Principal Investigator (PI) unit of the State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease. It focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of non-tuberculous respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary infections, and respiratory failure. Equipped with advanced diagnostic tools such as bronchoscopes and pulmonary function testing equipment, the department has extensive experience in managing critical and complex respiratory conditions.

Orthopedics

Specialized Bone and Joint Tuberculosis Team in South China

The Department of Orthopedics at Guangzhou Chest Hospital (affiliated with the Department of Orthopedics and Urology) is a specialized team for the diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint tuberculosis in South China. It has long been engaged in the clinical care and research of spinal, bone, and joint tuberculosis. The department specializes in using minimally invasive techniques (such as transforaminal endoscopy and thoracoscopy) for spinal tuberculosis surgeries, and performs artificial joint replacements for joint tuberculosis. It maintains an advanced standard of orthopedic care in China.

Oncology

Guangdong Provincial Demonstration Ward for Standardized Cancer Pain Management; Guangdong Provincial Demonstration Ward for Standardized Emesis-Free Management

As one of the hospital's key disciplines, the department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic tumors (such as lung cancer, breast cancer, and lymphoma) and tumors complicated by tuberculosis. Integrating clinical care, medical education, and research, it provides precise and comprehensive treatments—including molecular targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and minimally invasive interventions—in accordance with CSCO, NCCN, and other clinical guidelines.

Thoracic Surgery

Key specialty of the largest thoracic hospital in South China

As a key department of the largest thoracic hospital in South China, it integrates clinical care, research, and medical education. The department consists of two inpatient wards and is staffed by a highly skilled medical team. It specializes in the surgical treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors, tuberculous destroyed lung, empyema, and bronchopleural fistula. Equipped with advanced technology such as thoracoscopes, its capabilities in minimally invasive and complex surgeries are at an advanced level in China.

Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The first tuberculosis specialty department integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine in South China

Founded in 1953, the department focuses on scientific research into the treatment of chest and pulmonary diseases using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). With a primary focus on tuberculosis, it integrates the traditional 'three-needle' acupuncture technique with the physiological characteristics of infectious diseases. Guided by both meridian theory and modern medicine, the department has developed acupuncture-based treatment protocols for common clinical conditions within the tuberculosis specialty.

Tuberculosis Department

Ranked among the top five nationally for four consecutive years in the Fudan University Specialty Reputation Rankings, and first in South China and Guangdong Province.

This department is a Key Clinical Specialty of Guangdong Province and a High-level Key Clinical Specialty of Guangzhou Municipality, integrating medical care, education, and research. As the largest tuberculosis prevention and treatment center in South China, it specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex and critical cases, including multidrug-resistant, severe, and extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Leading experts

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Wang Yunnan

Chief Physician, Vice President

Diagnosis and treatment of complex and critical respiratory diseases, interventional bronchoscopy, and management of respiratory failure.

35 years experience

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Zhiming Ma

Chief Physician, Department Director

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary infections, and bronchoscopic interventional diagnosis and treatment.

32 years experience

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Sheng Qing

Chief Physician

Diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and complex respiratory conditions.

28 years experience

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Zou Weifeng

Chief Physician, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary infections, cor pulmonale, and interstitial lung diseases.

20 years experience

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Xianlan Zhang

Associate Chief Physician

Diagnosis and treatment of common and frequently occurring respiratory diseases, and bronchoscopy techniques.

18 years experience

LX

Li Xi

Associate Chief Physician

Respiratory critical care, mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure, and pulmonary rehabilitation.

15 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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Convenient Access

Located at the foot of Baiyun Mountain in central Guangzhou, near Metro Line 5 (Xiaobei and Taojin Stations) and multiple bus routes.

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Insurance Integration

Supports direct settlement for national cross-provincial medical insurance, facilitating access for non-local patients.

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Patient reviews

4.70 star · 30 Reviews
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Undisclosed patient

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[Disease Name] Inactive pulmonary tuberculosis [Reason for Visit] Treatment for hemoptysis [Treatment Outcome] The medication prescribed by Director Chen was very effective, and the hemoptysis symptoms have been successfully controlled. [Provider Evaluation] Dr. Chen demonstrates exceptional clinical expertise. His diagnosis was highly accurate, and his precise approach to medication provided our family with great peace of mind.

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Undisclosed patient

star star star star star 2026-02-06

[Disease Name] Pulmonary Tuberculosis [Purpose of Visit] Diagnosis and inpatient treatment [Treatment Outcome] Diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis in February last year. Hospitalized at a chest hospital for approximately 10 days. The condition improved following standardized treatment. [Service Evaluation] During the hospitalization, the doctors conducted thorough rounds, and the nursing care was attentive. The overall healthcare experience was positive.

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Undisclosed patient

star star star star star 2026-02-02

[Disease Name] Pulmonary Tuberculosis [Purpose of Visit] Follow-up Consultation [Treatment Outcome] Good recovery. [Attitude Evaluation] The medical experience was very positive. The physician provided detailed explanations and prompt responses, demonstrating high professionalism. They patiently addressed all questions and are a trustworthy physician.

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Undisclosed patient

star star star star star 2026-01-30

[Disease Name] Erythema nodosum [Purpose of Visit] Treatment for joint pain [Treatment Outcome] Joint pain accompanied by erythematous plaques for one month; symptoms were relieved following treatment. [Provider Evaluation] Referred to Dr. Cheng by another physician. Dr. Cheng is highly experienced and provided a prompt diagnosis, which gave us great confidence.

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