Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University

Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University

star 4.80 · 30 Reviews location_on Guangzhou
verifiedClass A Tertiary Hospital verifiedBaby-Friendly Hospital Est. 1947
Ranking Rated Grade A+ in the 2023 Fudan University China Hospital Comprehensive Rankings
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1947
Established
2,600+
Beds
2.5M+
Annual outpatients
35K+
Annual surgeries
Chinese, English, Japanese
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About the hospital

Founded in 1947, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University (formerly the Second Affiliated Hospital of the First Military Medical University) is a large-scale comprehensive Class A tertiary hospital integrating medical care, education, research, and preventive healthcare. As a key unit in the High-level Hospital Construction Project of Guangdong Province, the hospital has developed distinct technical expertise in areas such as severe traumatic brain injury treatment, functional neurosurgery, pediatric intensive care, and neonatal disease management. The hospital features a dedicated International Medical Center (Yiqiao Building) providing comprehensive high-end medical services for international patients.

Why choose this hospital

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Neurosurgery Excellence

A National Key Clinical Specialty, leading in China for cerebrovascular diseases and functional neurosurgery.

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Pediatric Medical Center

Equipped with an independent pediatric building, with South China's leading capabilities in neonatal and pediatric intensive care.

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Yiqiao Building Special Services

One of the earliest international medical centers in China, offering hotel-style high-end medical services.

Top specialties

3 departments

Plastic Surgery

Nominated in the South China Specialty Reputation Rankings

As one of the first departments to offer plastic and aesthetic surgery in South China, it is an authorized degree-granting center for doctoral and master's programs. The department features strong clinical expertise and maintains long-term partnerships with recognized institutions in Japan and South Korea. It maintains an advanced level in China in the fields of craniofacial surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, and facial rejuvenation.

Pediatric Center

Guangdong Provincial Key Clinical Specialty and an advanced pediatric diagnosis and treatment center in South China.

The Pediatric Center of Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University is recognized nationally for its advanced capabilities in pediatric hematology, neonatal intensive care (NICU), and pediatric neurological diseases. The department is particularly noted for its expertise in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and the management of complex and severe conditions.

Neurosurgery

National Key Clinical Specialty | Top 4 Neurosurgery Departments in South China

The department is a National Key Clinical Specialty, a National Neurosurgery Further Education and Training Base, and a Standardized Training Base for Neurosurgery Specialists in China. It consists of five subspecialties: cerebrovascular disease, neuro-oncology, functional neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and neurotrauma and critical care. It houses the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function Repair and Regeneration. The department is among the leading centers in China in fields such as microneurosurgical anatomy, cerebrovascular interventions, and skull base tumor surgery, with its annual surgical volume and academic influence ranking among the highest in South China.

Leading experts

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Qi Xiangdong

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Precision ophthalmic and rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, craniomaxillofacial deformity reconstruction, and complex trauma repair.

30 years experience

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Bohua Chen

Chief Physician, Associate Professor

Comprehensive rhinoplasty, body contouring (liposuction and breast augmentation), scar revision, and organ reconstruction.

38 years experience

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Jinhuang Wang

Chief Physician, Associate Professor

Breast plastic surgery (augmentation and revision), facial contouring, laser aesthetics, and complex wound repair.

35 years experience

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Bing Chen

Chief Physician, Associate Professor

Comprehensive eye and nose plastic surgery, minimally invasive facial lifting, ear deformity correction, and hemangioma treatment.

25 years experience

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Ji Zhang

Attending Physician

Comprehensive ocular plastic surgery, fat grafting, minimally invasive injections, and excision and repair of superficial tumors.

15 years experience

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Ke Yiquan

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Treatment of severe traumatic brain injury, minimally invasive microsurgical treatment of brain tumors, and surgical treatment of refractory epilepsy.

33 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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Nearest airport and arrival

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Hotels near the hospital

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International medical department

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International patient services

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One-Stop Service

Comprehensive guidance services from airport pickup and accommodation arrangements to clinical diagnosis and treatment.

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Direct Billing

Partnerships with multiple international commercial insurance companies to facilitate direct billing for medical expenses.

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Multilingual Support

Medical staff proficient in English, Japanese, and other languages to eliminate communication barriers.

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Patient reviews

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

I recently visited Zhujiang Hospital for a follow-up consultation due to a long history of chronic glomerulonephritis. The attending physician was highly professional, making precise adjustments to my medication in response to fluctuations in my proteinuria levels. The doctor was approachable and very patient, providing a detailed explanation of my pathology report. After a week of standardized treatment, my edema has significantly subsided, and my biochemical indicators are gradually returning to normal. I am confident in my continued recovery.

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star star star star star 2026-03-05

I sought treatment at the Department of Nephrology at Zhujiang Hospital due to chronic nephritis. The attending physician demonstrated a high level of professionalism. The treatment plan was adjusted based on precise drug susceptibility testing, reflecting excellent clinical expertise. During ward rounds, the physician was approachable and patiently addressed every inquiry, providing significant reassurance. After nearly a month of treatment, proteinuria levels have returned to near-normal ranges, and edema has completely resolved. The treatment outcomes have exceeded expectations.

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Anonymous User

star star star star star 2026-03-02

My child was diagnosed with pediatric Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia and was hospitalized in the Pediatrics Department of Zhujiang Hospital. The doctors demonstrated professional expertise and accurate judgment regarding the condition, treating the child with great care and gentleness, which alleviated the parents' anxiety. Under the attentive care of the medical staff, the child's high fever has completely resolved, lung crackles have significantly decreased, and the latest imaging examination shows good resolution of the lesions. Discharge is scheduled soon.

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Anonymous User

star star star star star 2026-03-02

My child was diagnosed with pediatric pneumonia and was recently hospitalized at the Department of Pediatrics, Zhujiang Hospital. The doctors were decisive in their diagnosis and precise in their medication prescriptions; their management of complications demonstrated a high level of professional expertise. The nurses and doctors provided excellent service and offered great reassurance to the family, alleviating our anxiety. Currently, my child's temperature has returned to normal, coughing symptoms have essentially subsided, and lung auscultation is clear. Recent follow-up results confirm a full recovery.

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