Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital

Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital

star 4.50 · 30 Reviews location_on Guangzhou
verifiedClass A Tertiary Hospital Est. 1921
Ranking Ranked 5th for Infectious Diseases in South China (Fudan University Regional Hospital Rankings)
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1921
Established
1,100+
Beds
800K+
Annual outpatients
8.5K+
Annual surgeries
Chinese, English
Language support

About the hospital

Founded in 1921, Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital (The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University) is the largest specialized hospital for infectious diseases in South China and a core unit of the National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases. The hospital specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and emerging infectious diseases. It maintains a leading national position in comprehensive liver disease treatment (including artificial liver support and post-liver transplant management) and critical care for infectious diseases. As a designated medical institution in Guangzhou for treating foreign nationals with infectious diseases, it possesses extensive experience in managing cross-border cases. It was officially accredited as a Class A tertiary hospital in February 2024.

Why choose this hospital

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Infectious Disease Center

The largest specialized hospital for infectious diseases in South China and a national clinical drug trial base for liver diseases and HIV/AIDS.

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Comprehensive Liver Care

Maintains international standards in the treatment of severe hepatitis, artificial liver support systems, and liver fibrosis reversal therapy.

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Designated International Care

Guangzhou's designated hospital for infectious diseases in foreign nationals, with extensive experience in international public health emergency response.

Top specialties

3 departments

Department of Critical Care Medicine

Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty, National Treatment Center for Severe Infectious Diseases.

The Department of Critical Care Medicine at Guangzhou No. 8 People's Hospital has extensive clinical experience in treating emerging infectious diseases, sepsis, and multiple organ failure. Its capabilities in advanced life support technologies, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), are at an advanced national level.

Department of Infectious Diseases

National Key Clinical Specialty

This department is a National Key Clinical Specialty and a National Clinical Trial Base for HIV/AIDS Drugs, as well as the largest and most comprehensive infectious disease treatment center in South China. Equipped with high-level biosafety laboratories and negative pressure wards, the department holds a leading position in China in the diagnosis and treatment of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, influenza, and dengue fever. It also undertakes multiple major national research projects.

Department of Hepatology

National Key Clinical Specialty

The Department of Hepatology at Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital is a National Key Clinical Specialty. It has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating various types of viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, autoimmune liver diseases, and complications of liver cirrhosis. The department holds a leading position in China in the treatment of severe hepatitis, the application of artificial liver technology, and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of liver diseases.

Leading experts

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Cai Weiping

Chief Physician, Professor

Clinical diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS, opportunistic infections, and emerging infectious diseases

42 years experience

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Tang Xiaoping

Chief Physician, Professor, PhD Supervisor

Diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and complex infectious diseases

40 years experience

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Zhang Fuchun

Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor

Treatment of severe hepatitis, liver failure, and infectious diseases through integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine

35 years experience

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Linghua Li

Chief Physician

Diagnosis and treatment of HIV co-infection with liver disease, bacterial and fungal infections, and drug-resistant infections

25 years experience

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Weihua Yu

Chief Physician

Clinical cure of chronic hepatitis B, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis

30 years experience

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Xu Min

Chief Physician

Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C, liver cirrhosis, and severe hepatitis.

35 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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International Medical Channel

Equipped with dedicated outpatient clinics and isolation wards for foreign nationals, providing international-standard screening and treatment for infectious diseases.

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Multilingual Services

Provides bilingual medical services in Chinese and English, supported by multilingual medical translation to ensure seamless communication.

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Patient reviews

4.50 star · 30 Reviews
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h***6

star star star star star 2026-03-07

I visited Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital for long-term chronic hepatitis B. Dr. Wang demonstrated excellent clinical skills and developed a targeted antiviral regimen for my condition. During the consultation, the doctor was extremely patient and addressed each of my concerns in detail. After a period of standardized treatment, my viral load has dropped below the detection limit, and all liver function indicators have returned to normal. The treatment results exceeded my expectations. I am very grateful.

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h***y

star star star star star 2026-03-05

I have been undergoing long-term follow-up at Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital following a diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B. The attending physician demonstrated excellent clinical skills and dynamically adjusted the antiviral regimen based on my condition. The doctor was approachable and patiently explained the precautions for medication use, which greatly alleviated my anxiety. Recent follow-up examinations show that the viral load is undetectable, and all liver function indicators have returned to normal. The treatment outcome has been very satisfactory, and I have been feeling well recently.

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Anonymous User

star star star star star 2026-03-05

I suffered from postherpetic neuralgia and was in severe pain. During my visit to the Dermatology Department of the Eighth Hospital, the doctor demonstrated a high level of professionalism. The combined approach of medication and physical therapy was precisely targeted. The nurses and doctors provided excellent care and offered me significant psychological support. Currently, the skin rash has completely resolved, and the neuralgia symptoms have significantly alleviated. My sleep quality has greatly improved, and the recent follow-up examination results were very satisfactory.

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j***y

star star star star star 2026-03-01

I was hospitalized for a lung infection. The attending physician was thorough during ward rounds, demonstrating a clear diagnostic approach and decisive, precise medication prescriptions. The doctor provided attentive care, akin to that for a family member, and frequently offered advice on daily precautions. Following over ten days of active treatment, symptoms of coughing and expectoration have resolved. The latest chest CT scan indicates that the lesions have been largely absorbed, and the feeling of physical weakness has significantly improved. I highly commend the medical standards of the Eighth Municipal Hospital.

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