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The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
中山大学附属第三医院
The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University is a Top-60 national hospital in Guangzhou, ranked nationally in 3 specialties.
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About
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is a major comprehensive teaching hospital in Guangzhou, distinguished by its nationally recognized programs in liver disease, infectious diseases, and transplantation. As part of the Sun Yat-sen University medical system — one of China's elite medical networks — it brings academic rigor to high-volume clinical care in the Pearl River Delta.
History & scale
Scale and Heritage: The hospital operates over 2,000 beds and handles more than 3 million outpatient visits annually from its campus on Tianhe Road in Guangzhou's central business district. Its affiliation with Sun Yat-sen University ensures access to cutting-edge research infrastructure and a steady pipeline of top medical talent.
Star specialties
Leading Disciplines: The hospital's Hepatology and Liver Surgery programs are its strongest suits, reflecting both the high prevalence of hepatitis B-related liver disease in southern China and the institution's concentrated investment in liver care. The Infectious Diseases Department is a regional reference center for tropical and emerging infections. The hospital also maintains strong programs in Organ Transplantation (especially liver), Gastroenterology, and General Surgery.
Achievements & recognition
Distinctions and Landmarks: The hospital has made significant contributions to liver disease research, including hepatitis B management protocols, liver cancer treatment algorithms, and liver transplantation techniques. Its infectious disease expertise, refined through managing tropical diseases endemic to South China and imported infections through Guangzhou's international connections, is nationally recognized.
International services
Services for International Patients: The hospital serves the large expatriate community in Guangzhou's Tianhe District — the city's international business center — through its main outpatient services. English-speaking physicians are available in major departments, and the hospital's location in the heart of Guangzhou's commercial district makes it particularly convenient for business travelers.
Why choose this hospital
Why Select The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University: For patients with liver conditions — chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, or those requiring liver transplantation — this hospital delivers elite care backed by one of China's top university medical systems. Its central Guangzhou location ensures convenient access for international visitors.
Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 3 in total
Location & getting there
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University located?
- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University is located in Guangzhou, China.
- Is The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University a top-ranked hospital?
- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 60 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 3 specialties.
- What is The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University best known for?
- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University is nationally recognized for Rehabilitation Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
- Can international patients visit The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-20-85253000).
