West China Hospital, Sichuan University
About the hospital
West China Hospital, Sichuan University is one of China’s leading Class A tertiary comprehensive hospitals and a top-tier institution in western China. Built on more than a century of West China medical heritage, it has developed comprehensive strengths centered on the diagnosis and treatment of complex and critical illnesses, multidisciplinary collaboration, national key clinical specialties, and advanced medical innovation. Its strengths are concentrated in stomatology, otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, gastroenterology, respiratory and critical care medicine, neurosurgery, cardiovascular disease, oncology, organ transplantation, trauma emergency care, and critical care medicine. The hospital has strong capabilities in complex surgery, intensive care, and research translation. It has long served as a national regional medical center and offers a well-developed international medical service system with multilingual support, making it suitable for complex diseases, rare diseases, second opinions, and high-end international medical needs.
Why choose this hospital
Top-tier comprehensive capability
Covers the diagnosis and treatment of complex and critical conditions across multiple disciplines, with overall specialty strength consistently ranking among the leading hospitals in China.
Advanced surgical capability
Demonstrates strong technical capability in organ transplantation, complex oncology, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular care, and trauma treatment.
International medical services
Provides international medical services and multilingual support to facilitate cross-border patient visits and follow-up care.
Top specialties
10 departments
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
National Key Clinical Specialty, a leading center for obstetrics and gynecology in western China
Leveraging its comprehensive strengths, it provides diagnosis and treatment in high-risk pregnancy, gynecologic oncology, pelvic floor reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery, reproductive endocrinology, and assisted reproduction. The department has a large scale and a well-developed technical system.
Department of Urology
National Key Clinical Specialty, a high-level urology discipline in western China
The department has strong diagnostic and treatment capabilities in urologic tumors, stone disease, prostate diseases, urinary continence, and andrology, and offers advantages in minimally invasive surgery, robotics, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with strong capacity for managing complex and difficult cases.
Department of Gastroenterology
A leading center in western China for the diagnosis and treatment of complex digestive diseases
Specializes in gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic diseases, hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, and minimally invasive digestive endoscopy. It has strong overall capabilities, a full range of subspecialties, and outstanding research translation capacity.
Stomatology
A stronghold of dental medicine in western China, with overall capabilities among the best in the country
Integrates oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, implant dentistry, and periodontal treatment. It is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of complex and difficult oral diseases, digital restoration, and multidisciplinary collaborative care.
Pediatrics
An important pediatric diagnosis and treatment center in Southwest China, with strong overall capabilities
Leveraging West China Hospital's multidisciplinary strengths, it covers common pediatric diseases, complex and critical conditions, as well as subspecialties such as genetic and metabolic disorders, endocrinology, respiratory medicine, and gastroenterology, and has strong capabilities in the treatment of complex critical illnesses and research translation.
Orthopedics
A high-level department for the diagnosis and treatment of complex bone diseases and orthopedic trauma in Western China
Leveraging the comprehensive strengths of West China Hospital, this department covers orthopedic trauma, spine surgery, joint surgery, sports medicine, bone tumors, and hand and microsurgery. It specializes in minimally invasive and reconstructive treatment for complex bone and joint conditions.
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Typical flight duration to Chengdu
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International medical department
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International patient services
Cross-border appointments
Supports international patient appointment booking, medical record pre-screening, and specialist matching to reduce waiting time on arrival and avoid unnecessary travel.
Second medical opinion
Can provide multidisciplinary consultations and second opinions for complex diseases, supporting decision-making before patients travel abroad for care.
Language assistance
Provides assistance in English and some other languages to support communication during outpatient visits, tests, hospitalization, and post-discharge follow-up.
Inpatient coordination
Assists with bed allocation, optimized testing pathways, and coordination of the inpatient process to improve cross-border care efficiency.
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